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Provides a phone and online program that offers activities, education, friendly conversation, and a variety of classes and support groups for older adults, accessible from the comfort of your home. Groups include games, writing poems, lifelong learning, virtual tours, meditation, gratitude sharing, support, and everyday connections with others nationwide. Participants can join groups by phone or online, however, they feel conformable. No special equipment is needed and the calls, including registration, are free.

Offers a variety of programs including English as a second language, GED test prep, High School Diploma, adult basic education, languages, computer education, arts & crafts, health and fitness, medical programs, photography, job training classes and programs for older adults. Offers traffic violator classes and trades education. Classes are held at different locations in the Richmond area.

Provides services that include residential support in the community and day programs to people with developmental disabilities, age 18+ including licensed group homes in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, supported and independent living services to residents in apartments and homes in Central and East Contra Costa, and a vocational and developmental day program. Also provides various employment opportunities and job search assistance.

Provides in-school violence prevention programming and develops peer leadership at all grade levels, through classroom-based services delivered over multiple sessions, and also in ongoing, gender-specific small groups. Age-appropriate topics range from bullying prevention and safe touching, to bystander education, to dating violence, sexual assault and sexual exploitation. Offers self-defense training for women and girls. The Prevention team also works with college campuses to prevent sexual violence, and is available for community training on these topics.

Provides education on shelter-in-place, the community warning system, and emergency preparedness and response training to the public, promotes coordinated mutual emergency aid, facilitates the cooperative safety improvements of industrial plant operations, and responds to the public's concerns about safety of industrial facility operations. CC CAER, Contra Costa County Community Awareness and Emergency Response, also facilitates community interaction with agencies and industrial entities.

Offers a variety of mental health services by Associate Marriage and Family Therapists and Psychologist interns supervised by licensed therapists; services include couples counseling, family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, individual counseling and group counseling including depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, gender identity and trauma counseling.

Supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop vocational and social skills thru the use of a Film and Media workshop. Participants learn all aspects of film making, from script writing, camera and lighting, editing, art and set building and marketing. Offers opportunities to work on paid jobs and have paid internships to gain industry experience.

Provides in-home and school based ABA therapy as well as personalized support for children and there families.

Answer's a 24-hour consumer hotline that provides support for California's investor-owned energy customers who need assistance identifying support programs to lower utility bills, or guidance on identifying assistance programs that help with outstanding balances. Help's customers who are facing issues with their utility company and need support in their advocacy to resolve issues related to their utility service. Works at the intersection of regulatory and legislative policy ensuring that customers of California's major investor-owned utilities receive quality affordable energy, phone and broadband. Agency does not provide direct financial assistance.

Processes claims for all Social Security programs including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and issues original and duplicate Social Security cards. Applications for all benefits may be made by phone or over the internet. It is recommended that individuals wishing to apply call first for information regarding qualifications and required documentation. Extensive information online.

Supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop vocational and social skills thru the use of a Film and Media workshop. Participants learn all aspects of film making, from script writing, camera and lighting, editing, art and set building and marketing. Offers opportunities to work on paid jobs and have paid internships to gain industry experience.

Provides 15-20 pounds of fresh produce two times per month to qualifying households that are in need of food assistance. Produce is distributed from the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Mobile Trucks.

Provides services that include residential support in the community and day programs to people with developmental disabilities, age 18+ including licensed group homes in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, supported and independent living services to residents in apartments and homes in Central and East Contra Costa, and a vocational and developmental day program. Also provides various employment opportunities and job search assistance.

Provides a variety of programs for families with young children, age 0-5. Information on HMG playgroups and various activities available on website. Offers virtual and in-person parenting classes and workshops and online activities for families such as art, music and more. Clients can meet with a community resource specialist and socialize with other parents. Center offers Kinder Readiness classes, ages and stages questionnaire and virtual HMG playgroup.

Offers one-stop center for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, child abuse and human trafficking. Center helps people in crisis to find hope, safety and healing by being a one-stop center where many service providers are readily available.

Provides a full calendar of programs and events available at the 26 library branches.

Provides prenatal care, pill abortion services, birth control services, emergency contraception, HIV testing, HPV vaccines, LGBT services, men's health services, patient education, pregnancy testing, options & services, STD testing & treatment, and women's health services including breast and cervical cancer exams.

Provides resources for older adults by phone or online for Medicare, elder abuse, long-term care, health insurance counseling, legal assistance and other related topics.

Offers an early intervention program model that offers opportunities for individual learning within a natural group environment through the implementation of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) practices for children 18 months to 3 years with autism or at-risk for autism. Uses ESDM practices of daily routines and play-based activities to facilitate developmental sequences in young children with autism or at risk for autism similar to their typically developing peers. Aims to help minimize the developmental delays associated with early autism and increases young children’s developmental growth in the cognitive, social-emotional, communication, fine, and gross motor developmental areas. Service is provided in a classroom based environment and meets 5 days per week from 8:30am-12:00pm.

Provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, fire/arson investigation, public education on fire and life safety, and weed abatement to San Ramon.

Provides 15 to 20 pounds of fresh produce two times per month to qualifying households that are in need of food assistance. Produce is distributed from the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Mobile Trucks.

Provides 30-90 day residential drug and alcohol services for pregnant and parenting women with children ages up to age 5. Services include assessment, treatment planning, addiction education, individual and group counseling, addictive family system education, pre-vocational skill building, specialized women's issues and health groups, parent education, child enrichment services and other perinatal related services.

Provides different housing lists including subsidized housing, and shared housing (rooms for rent). Discussion of strategies to look for accessible and affordable housing; instructions on filling out applications for renters; training on self-advocacy skills is provided for negotiating with prospective landlords; instructions on apartment inspections is covered and checklist is provided; and budgeting finances. The workshop is open to anyone. To receive one-on-one services, individual must be a senior or disabled.

Addresses Richmond Municipal Code violations involving health, safety, public nuisance and property maintenance including yard maintenance, fences, outside storage, open and vacant buildings and structures, parking, junk, litter and debris. Offers different complaint line for abandoned vehicles and graffiti and illegal dumping.

Provides flu vaccines for all persons 6 months or older. Children under 9 years of age may need two or more doses of flu vaccine, at least one month apart. County patients can call the toll free appointment line to request a Treatment Nurse appointment or drop in to Public Health locations listed below: Brentwood - 171 Sand Creek Road, Suite A; Mondays 1pm - 4:30pm Pittsburg - 2311 Loveridge Road; Tuesdays, 1pm - 4:30pm Concord - 2355 Stanwell Circle; Thursdays, 1pm - 4:30pm San Pablo - 13601 San Pablo Avenue, 2nd Floor; Fridays, 1pm - 4:30pm People are encouraged to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to closing. First come- First served. For general seasonal flu symptoms and prevention see website for more details.