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Provides a walk-in food pantry. Some donated clothing items may be available. Offers volunteer opportunities to serve in the food pantry.

Provides free tax preparation to all taxpayers, regardless of age or income and checks for EITC qualifications. Individuals who believe they have no filing requirement may be eligible for a credit amount. This site may also help with prior returns.

Provides introduction to internet access for employment websites. Provides computer access to create and update resume. Explains the interview process and mock interviews and employer expectations. Offers support employment and follow-up guidance including budgeting assistance. Assistance with opening a checking or savings account. Specialist is available on evenings and weekends by appointment only.

Provides recreational, educational, camping program, and virtual programs for diabetic children from birth to age 18 and their families, on a year round basis. Bearskin Meadow Camp, operated every summer, is one of the oldest and largest wilderness resident camps for children, teens and families affected by diabetes.

Administers eighteen Preschools, thirty-six Elementary Schools, one K-8 School, six Middle Schools, six High Schools, along with Alternative Schools, and an adult education program as well as special education programs. Programs and classes are available for special needs children, ages 0-22; call for information.

Offers a comprehensive array of early intervention services for children at risk or with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services are provided for families and children at risk for developmental delays, or at risk due to environmental and other factors or mental health challenges. Services are available in structured center based programs as well as in home and community settings. Group and individual services are available.

Due to the current pandemic, offers virtual online programming for adults age 55 and older. Activities include, coffee check-in, bingo, exercise, dancing and more.

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 a general acute care hospital and associated services. Serves as the only trauma center for Contra Costa County and portions of Solano County. Other specialties include high and low-risk obstetrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, rehabilitation, neurosciences, cardiac, emergency, neonatal intensive care unit, trauma and cancer care.

Provide loans to low-income homeowners to improve their homes by correcting health and safety problems and improving livability. Housing rehabilitation loans are available throughout the entire county of Contra Costa except for the cities of Concord, Antioch, Pittsburg and Walnut Creek. Some senior citizens may qualify for deferred loans and may not need to make monthly payments. Website as extensive information. Individuals who do not qualify for a loan may by eligible to receive a grant.

Provides resources for individuals who are dealing with chronic pain, information on managing chronic pain, videos, clinical trials, and other related information. Call or email for local support groups in Contra Costa County.

Provides access to job postings, computer, phones, printer and scanners. Offers resume preparation workshop assistance which provides step by step information on how to create a resume and be job ready. Provides assistance to consumers interested in applying for unemployment assistance.

Licenses adult residential and adult day programs in SF Bay Area as well as child care centers including in-home centers, senior care residential facilities and board and care. Provides information on licensing and responds to complaints. A list of licensed facilities by zip code or city is online at the program's website.

Provides a food pantry and clothing closet.

Provides law enforcement and crime prevention services within the City of El Cerrito.

Protects the public from economic loss and distress by actively investigating and arresting those who commit insurance fraud. The Fraud Division acts as the primary law enforcement agency in California for investigating different types of suspected fraudulent Insurance claims including medical, automobile, life and property insurance. Provides a method for consumers to report suspected insurance fraud. It is important to know that notification of insurance fraud may be made anonymously. Consumer Request for Assistance form is available on the website.

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 consumer information, education, and protection including maintaining files of verified information about businesses located in the counties of service, processes complaints and makes available reliability reports on companies and charitable or soliciting organizations. Website has listing of tips and alerts for consumers, videos and other resources for consumers and businesses. Provides a listing of charities and donors as well as taking complaints on charities. Provides a variety of services for businesses including dispute resolution services and accreditation information.

Offers ESL classes, parent and child enrichment activities and community led self-sufficiency workshops held at Verde Elementary School. Childcare is available on-site.

Provides objective, science-based information about a wide variety of pesticide-related topics, including: pesticide product information to toxicology and environmental chemistry. Highly trained specialists can also provide referrals for the following: investigation of pesticide incidents, emergency treatment information, safety information, health and environmental effects, and clean-up and disposal procedures.

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.

Provides adult basic education classes in the areas of reading, writing, math, and computer literacy. Best for people who want to improve their skills to prepare for college, pass employment and trade school tests, or meet personal goals. Morning and evening classes available.

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 law enforcement and crime prevention services within the City of Orinda.

Provides research on mind, brain and behavior to relieve the burden of mental illness. Provides extensive mental health information online, current research and clinical trials. Offers a variety of publications in addition to the information available on the website.