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Provides application assistance with CalFresh, MediCal, CalWorks, Cash Aid, and Unemployment. Submits rental assistance applications for clients who do not have access to internet or a computer. Refer to other community partners for help with immigration, tenant rights, veteran services as well as health care services.

MUST BRING YOUR OWN SHOVEL BAY POINT: Ambrose Community Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, M-F, 7am - 9pm. Bring shovel. Bags are located in a large green plastic trash bin on the West side of parking lot next to the fence line about 3/4 of the way back to the paying field. RICHMOND: West County Detention Facility, 5555 Giant Highway, Richmond. 24 hours daily. Bring shovel, bags are located in a large gray plastic trash bin. The sand cradle is on the south side of the facility parking area. MARTINEZ/PACHECO: County Public Works, 2475 Waterbird Way, Martinez (Across from County fueling station). 24 hours daily. Bring shovel, bags are located in a large gray plastic trash bin located at the parking stall north of the fueling station. Nearest cross street is Imhoff Drive. KNIGHTSEN: Farm Bureau/County Agriculture, 3030 2nd Street, Knightsen. 24 hours daily. Bring shovel, bags and sand are located at the north end of the parking lot adjacent to the building. WALNUT CREEK: Howe Homestead, 2950 Walnut Boulevard, Walnut Creek. Bring shovel, bags and sand are located in the parking lot. BYRON: Byron Airport, 500 Eagle Court, Byron; 24 hours daily. Bring shovel, bags are located in front of the pump house near the flag pole. Contact Airport staff at 925-634-0147 for access. The sand cradle is located on the west side of the pump house.

Provides information, resources, and printed materials to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury and disability in the United States. Researches and provides information on infectious diseases, food borne pathogens, environmental health, occupational safety and health, health promotion, injury prevention and educational information including child's developmental milestones and screenings. Website has extensive information including A-Z topics on current health issues and preparedness.

Provides an address confidentiality program administered by the California Secretary of State’s office. Assigns a Sacramento post office box that can be used as a participant’s official address. State and local government agencies are required to accept the Safe at Home address; however, private entities and the federal government are not. Serves victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault or a reproductive healthcare employee, patient or volunteer in fear for their safety.

Provides information and referral, family consultation, long term planning, legal consultation, caregiver skills classes, respite programs, on-line services, counseling services, education and training for family caregivers of people with adult onset brain impairing illnesses and frail elders.

Provides free bags and sand to Brentwood residents. Limit 10sandbags per household.

Provides individual, family, couple, child and teen counseling services.

Completes inspections on all Apartment Complexes/ Rental Dwelling Units in Concord (excluding Condo/ Townhomes) and ensures that property owners keep a well maintained living situation for residents living in their complex. Inspections take place every 2 years. Accepts and reviews Bed Bug and Tenant Complaints. Offers code enforcement services which address the following complaints or proactive enforcement's related to: construction without permit and/or inspection, substandard building issues and violations of the Code’s exterior and site maintenance standards, issues notices and orders related to building code violations, issues citations for violation of program regulations and for non-compliance with notices and orders, initiates legal proceedings when necessary to abate hazards. Website has extensive information on Bed Bug procedure and Tenant Complaints.

Provides information and referral, general medical and dental services offered by appointment, STI and HIV testing, peer counseling, and hepatitis testing for high risk clients at no charge. Volunteer opportunities and community health education handouts are also available, call for information.

Provides current information on car, bus, rail, bicycle, ride share, airport, paratransit, and ferry travel for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Web site gives further detailed information. Provides free car pool and van pool matching services for commuters to or from any location in the Bay Area. Individuals can call or visit the website, www.ridematch.511.org, to give details about their commute and are matched with other individuals who make the same trip. Also provides information and brochures about Park & Ride lots, carpool lanes, and vanpool leasing. Provides general transportation advice and refers callers to appropriate transit services. Information about bicycling, walking and telecommunication is available.

Provides information on power outages including a map of affected area. Clients can input their address to check for an estimated power restoration online. Electric service maintenance and natural gas service maintenance and repair. Web site has detailed instructions. Clients can sign up to receive phone alerts and notifications.

Provides sanctuary, support, protection, and advocacy to low-income and indigent refugees and immigrants including a variety of low cost or free legal services and educating assisting low-income, indigent refugees to advocate for their own rights.

Provides public library services at 26 branches including a diverse selection of lendable materials including, books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and DVD's. Branch libraries offer a variety of programs that encourage literacy for all ages, celebrate the arts & culture, feature local and nationally recognized authors and other speakers and performers. Other free programs and events include STEM (science-technology-engineering-art-math), performers, crafts, reading with dogs, movies, homework help, book clubs and games. Provides free access to ABCMouse, Rosetta Stone, Ancestry, Flipster, LinkedIn Learning and many more. Call or check website for locations, hours, and upcoming events.

Provides all-low income and HUD-subsidized apartments for mobility impaired age 18+ who require a wheelchair for mobility.

Provides safe, confidential housing for survivors of domestic violence and trafficking. Services include: multilingual, multicultural women's program, children's program, intensive case management, individual and group support, fun activities, provision of necessities, and connections to outside resources. The average stay for AWS residents is 12 weeks months with possible extended time. The shelter location is confidential.

Provides a wide variety of services for veterans, survivors and dependents including assistance with obtaining VA service-related benefits, disability and needs-based benefits, vets life insurance and educational benefits for vets and dependents, home loan guarantees and burial benefits.

Provides groceries to low-income seniors 55+. Individuals receive a bag with fresh fruit and vegetables, and canned food. To apply, pick up an application at the distribution site or contact the Food Bank.

Provides information and encouragement through telephone counseling and monthly virtual meetings to women who want to breast feed their babies. Prospective members are welcome to attend meetings before joining the organization. Mothers with special circumstances such as mothers of multiple births and mothers of babies with birth defects are offered support and information. Call or check website for dates and times.

Offers financial support for residential care, tuition for school, weekly therapy, equine therapy, medical, dental and vision care, and other essential needs to CSEC (Commercially Sexually Exploited Children) and youth. The children are enrolled in fully accredited schools with their curriculum adapted to their individual academic level and life goals.

Provides a variety of medical services including family medicine, women's health, pediatrics, chronic disease management, immunizations, health education, HIV testing, optometry services and dental care. Optometry services also available, hours have been expanded; please call for hours and appointments.

Provides a variety of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs, business counseling to small business owners or potential owners, and business workshops to teach the basics of starting, improving a small business and international trade. Free On-line Counseling, national website.

Offers financial assistance to low income kidney patients who are unable to pay for treatment-related needs such as medication, transportation, special diets, etc. Patients obtain applications from their renal or social workers. The applications must be completed by the social worker and the patient's physician. Website has extensive information on kidney disease, resources, prescription assistance and more.

Provides information on senior ride services in Contra Costa County.

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 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.