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Provides a mutual support group for parents, families and friends of LGBTQ+ people and LGBTQ+ people themselves. Also organizes and supports local events. Promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer persons, their families and friends through: support, education and advocacy.

Assists individuals with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently in their communities by providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals and ADA technical assistance. Collaborates with local county resources to provide information and referral services to assist individuals with disabilities live active, independent lives. Supports students with disabilities, including justice involved and foster youth, in reaching their vocational goals.

Provides Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services for Medi-Cal members with highly complex needs. ECM is a benefit that provides extra services to help clients get the care needed to stay healthy. Enhanced Care Management services help to coordinate clients care. A Lead Care Manager will be assigned who will work with the patient, doctors, specialists, mental health providers, and other care staff to make sure everyone is working together. Lead Care Managers can also help clients find and apply for other services in their communities which include, medically tailored meals and housing supports, help patients understand and manage medications, help with scheduling appointments, find and apply for community services and work with patients and their family to improve their health.

Offers suicide prevention research, educational materials and public awareness events. Hosts the Out of Darkness Walks and other events and activities for the Bay Area. Website has extensive information.

Supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be active members of their community; thru volunteering, advocacy, attending college, working or simply being a member of their community.

Provides funding to help Bay Area homeowners and landlords replace their residence's wood-burning heating device with a qualifying electric heat pump or natural gas or propane fueled device. Offers incentive to help residents decommission their fireplace. Funding for a project can range from $750 up to a maximum of $12,000 depending on the type of project (device) and other qualifying criteria. Website has extensive information.

Offers activities which include: Zumba classes called Monument Move who meet in local parks. Offers eight-week stress management classes called Mentes Positivas en Accion in person or virtually. Clients should follow Monument Impact Facebook page for more details. Partners with Lazarex Cancer Foundation and educates Latinx and other community members about cancer and available resources via the Cancer Patient Outreach Program.

Raises funds for Hospice of the East Bay and for patients who are uninsured or under-insured through direct donations, car donations, Appraisal and Estate sales and through five (6) thrift shop in Alamo, Concord, Danville, Martinez, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek.

Provides resources too black mothers and babies by empowering them to make healthy choices for a brighter future. All services are free and provided by Family Health Advocates, Group Facilitators, Public Health Nurses and Mental Health Workers. Services include Interactive social support & empowering group sessions for pregnancy and postpartum, Nutrition, breastfeeding and infant care information, Prenatal yoga and meditation exercises, Linkage and referrals to community resource, Stress reduction techniques

Provides a 23-bed safe house providing shelter, food, counseling and advocacy for women victims of domestic violence, and their children (ages 0-17). Maximum stay is 12 weeks. Case management, support groups and peer counseling are available on site. Provides follow-up services.

Works with individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. Provides housing problem-solving and/or one time financial assistance to assist individuals in exiting the homeless system of care.

Provides one time emergency food and other food referrals.

Provides a wide range of medical services for individuals at no cost for those without health insurance including primary care and limited physicals, treatment for minor illnesses or injuries, limited medications, non-emergency care requiring treatment from a physician or nurse, information and referral. Offers women's clinic including free pap-smears and breast exams as well as free mammogram referrals. Provides flu vaccines and Covid-19 vaccines including boosters. Transportation to the mobile clinics may be available to patients who reside in area far from the mobile clinics.

Offers a supplemental nutrition program that helps low income pregnant women, mothers with infants, infants, and young children eat well, be active and stay healthy. Provides supplemental food benefits using a WIC card. Offers nutrition and breastfeeding support and education, and referrals to other health and community services. Offers a mobile-friendly application and website at m.wic.ca.gov for clients to find a WIC local agency and WIC grocers.

Offers free professional advice in commercial agriculture, home landscape, vegetable gardening, pest management, wildfire protection, range management, nutrition, food safety and youth development. Publishes several newsletters related to these topics. Training programs for volunteers include Master Gardener. Free informational leaflets available. Administers the 4-H Youth Program for Contra Costa County.

Provides routine and preventive health care services including family practice, children's practice, healthy start, gynecology, pediatrics and prenatal care, STD testing and treatment, HIV testing. Care coordinators relay messages to doctors and assist patients with medical concerns. Clients can reach their doctor's care coordinator by dialing backdoor number. Patients can access their medical record, make appointments, send messages to providers and view lab results online at www.mychart.cchealth.org. Smartphone application also available.

Provides support groups and activities for recovering drug users. Phone provides support group information in English and Spanish. Also offers a variety of activities for group members. Website has printable schedule and listing of activities. Weekly recovery meetings via zoom, call or visit website for specific times and dates.

Provides daily service to BART, work, school, the doctor, the library, parks, movie theaters, shopping centers, grocery stores, recreation activities, as well as door-to-door service for seniors and individuals with disabilities, and Tri MyRide – an on-demand ride hailing shuttle service in select locations. All Tri Delta Transit buses are wheelchair accessible and equipped with wheelchair lifts/ramps. Serves eastern Contra Costa County (Antioch, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Oakley, Bay Point, parts of Discovery Bay and Knightsen), Concord, and Martinez with 16 local bus routes Monday-Friday and six on weekends and holidays. Concord and Martinez routes run Monday-Friday only.

Administers California State Disability Insurance (SDI), partial wage-replacement insurance plan for California workers. This office serves residents of Alameda and Contra Costa counties, regardless of place of employment. Applications available on-line or at local career centers. Applicant must have a doctor's certification of disability; an independent medical examination to determine the initial or continuing eligibility may be required. Website has extensive information on completing the form, eligibility, etc.

Provides 12-step support groups internationally for problem gamblers. Website provides information on 12-step program and directory of support groups by state and country.

Visit website for up to date information. Website also has information about required forms on family law, parentage, domestic violence, name/gender change, guardianship, landlord/tenant (evictions), and small claims. Website available in Spanish and English.

Grants clients who are experiencing a financial hardship with partial payment assistance for utility, gas, food, furniture, vehicle registration, drivers license fees and others. Grant amounts vary by emergency and need.

Provides a variety of activities for LGBTQ youth including a drop-in time, social and support groups for LGBTQ youth. Weekday and Saturday activities, special events as well as a support group for parents & guardians of trans and gender nonconforming children.

Provides 24-hour veterinary diagnostic and treatment recommendations for animals who have been poisoned or exposed to potentially hazardous substances. For non-emergency inquiries, email to [email protected]. Website has extensive information.

Offers behavioral therapy provided by a licensed clinical social worker. Services includes; individual, family, adolescent counseling, eating disorders, sexual orientation counseling, anxiety, depression, daily obstacle support, and mental wellness and health.