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Provides information on ballot initiatives, candidate filing, and voter registration; certifies the official lists of candidates to determining which types of voting systems are acceptable for use in California; advises candidates and local elections officials on the qualifications and requirements for running for office, provides guidance on choosing acceptable candidate ballot designations, and determines the order of the candidates on the ballot; Elections Division tracks and certifies ballot initiatives. If a state measure goes on the ballot, the Elections Division has verified that it has met the requirements for placement, coordinates the tabulation of the votes from each county on election night. Also has a comprehensive Voter Registration and Outreach Team that prints registration forms, encourages registration and voter turnout, and produces several voter information publications.

Sells wheelchair accessible vans, lifts, wheelchair securements, walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, mastectomy forms, 3-wheel scooters, bathroom safety equipment. Repairs mobility products and mobility item accessories.

Provides Internal Revenue Service information; forms also available at this site and online. Issues clients who do not have a valid Social Security number an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number in order for client to file taxes.

Provides outreach and schedules free consultation appointments. Partners with Bay Area Legal Aid, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy, and Centro Legal de la Raza to offer legal services by phone at no cost. Provides legal assistance with citizenship applications, Residency (Green Card) and DACA renewals.

Provides children and youth who do not have medical insurance, are under 19 years of age, live in California, and have a have family incomes at or below 200% of federal income guidelines, regular preventive health assessments. CHDP coordinates follow-up of identified health problems, and refers those with suspected health problems for necessary diagnosis and treatment. The program provides well-child exams for children 1 month and older, involved in sports who need a 'regular' yearly physical, have a history of prenatal problems, or with significant developmental disabilities.

Provides individual counseling to residents of Contra Costa County who are age 55+. Counseling service is provided by trained volunteers who are 55+ and usually occurs in the home or at a senior center location, once a week for an hour, for a duration of 8-12 weeks. Offers counseling services in Spanish, and English. Due to COVID-19, all services rendered are via telehealth. Wisdom Circle Groups paused due to COVID-19.

Administers a variety of child care programs from part-day to full-day preschool, after schools programs, and operates a mental health program.

Offers structured group therapy sessions that provide peer support and shared healing experiences. Groups are available for individuals dealing with similar challenges such as anger management, grief, parenting stress, trauma recovery, and more. All groups are facilitated by licensed clinicians trained in culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.

Provides an inspection and advice service for rats and mice. Homeowners, business owners or any group in Contra Costa County can request the District’s Rat and Mouse service to assist them with rodent issues. During the service, a District employee inspects the exterior of the property and can inspect the inside of a home’s garage as long as the garage door remains up. The District employee will then provide, valuable, detailed information, guidance and recommendations on what the resident or business owner can do to reduce the risk of rats, mice, and the diseases they can transmit through waste products and nesting materials. District employees do not bait nor set traps.

Provides assistance to disaster victims of fires and natural disasters and to military personnel and their families. Services include food, clothing, shelter, and medical supplies based on verified need, and counseling/crisis intervention.

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 a national, 24-hour, and toll-free suicide prevention service to those in suicidal crisis who are seeking help. Individuals seeking help can dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and are routed to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention services. The Contra Costa Crisis Center is part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.

Offers volunteer opportunities that serve the LGBTQ+ community through community engagement at events, administration and facilitation of groups and programs, and social support with food pantry and friendly visitor program.

Provides free tax preparation to all taxpayers, regardless of age or income and checks for EITC qualifications. Earned Income (includes all taxable income and wages from working) and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than: $59,899 ($66,819 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children $55,768 ($62,688 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children $49,084($56,004 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child $18,591 ($25,511 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children Tax Year 2024 Maximum Credit: $7,830 with three or more qualifying children $6,960 with two qualifying children $4,213 with one qualifying child $632 with no qualifying children

Provides a 12-week virtual support group or one-on-one fathering skills, parenting & relationship skills, self-awareness, and self-care. Offers additional sessions for new, expectant, and non-custodial fathers on workforce development, rights & responsibilities, child support, and money management. Supports with health, relationship and financial goals.

Due to Coronavirus COVID-19, limited in-person service. Services are available online, by phone, or walk-ins. Responsible for conducting all Federal, State, School, County, City and Special District elections in Contra Costa County. Provides voting information, including voter registration status, polling sites, registration, and other information related to voting. Performs the nomination process for any county office, handles the filing of arguments and rebuttals for county ballot measures, files county initiative and referendum petitions and files campaign statements and disclosure of financial interests for candidates running for a county related office. Can provide current county, state and federal elected officials and their phone numbers by city and/or street address.

Provides mental health consultation to preschool teachers and administrators for help in dealing with children's emotional and behavioral issues to prevent expulsion from preschool and daycare.

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.

Provides a variety of services for victims of human trafficking to support their well-being and help along the way of restoration. Service includes workforce development, housing, education, mentoring, search and rescue, community activism, and prayer.

Provides a variety of services for HIV-infected individuals including medical case management, women's services, home health care; referrals to physicians experienced with HIV infection; help with transportation, food, housing/utility and other emergency assistance; and information and referral for other needed resources (such as substance abuse services, mental health therapy, adult day center care, etc.). Provides ADAP medications for financially eligible persons and PrEP navigation services (prevention) for HIV negative individuals.

Advocates for abused and neglected children currently involved in the Juvenile Court process by providing these children with advocacy services. Services are provided by trained volunteers who are appointed by the Court.

Provides free 15-minute showers. Offers volunteer opportunities to individuals interested in helping.

Provides information on HIV/AIDS treatments, drugs available including a drug database, clinical trials, vaccines, and options available. Extensive information available online.

Provides application processing for General Assistance relief for qualifying individuals. Program provides job assessment, job training and job search assistance. Individuals who are able-bodied and able to work may receive General Assistance for no more than three months in a twelve-month period. Visit website for more information: http://ehsd.org/elderly-disabled/general-assistance/

Offers a doula service and a doula training program in Contra Costa County operated through a partnership with Contra Costa County's Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI). Provides a free training program for community members to become doulas. Doula program offers prenatal home visits, prenatal care appointment support, birth planning, labor and delivery support, postpartum home visits breastfeeding assistance, infant care overview/instruction, perinatal depression screening and linkage and referrals to health and social services.