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Provides general information to consumers about the rights of air travelers with disabilities, respond to requests for printed consumer information, and assist air travelers with time-sensitive disability-related issues that need to be addressed in "real time."

Offers curb-to-curb transportation in partnership with Lyft. R-Transit clients receive a subsidy to use Lyft for on-demand trips in the cities of Richmond, El Cerrito, North Richmond, El Sobrante, Kensington, San Pablo, and Pinole. RAPID will also expand service to and from the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Veterans hospital in Martinez, CA. Lyft driver is not required to assist passenger. Payment must be made directly to Lyft in form of credit/debit card, or prepaid debit card.

Provides probate conservatorship services, for individuals unable to manage their personal affairs and provide for their daily living needs, must be submitted in writing by completing the Public Guardian referral packet. Ultimate determination requires a comprehensive investigation, a Superior Court order and may require a Superior Court trial. Call or specifics of either services.

Provides a wide variety of health care services for women that include free pap smears, breast exams, birth control and STD/HIV testing to all women who qualify.

Offers bereavement program open to the public for individual and group support to those who have experienced a loss. Provides education, training, and emergency response to businesses and schools. Special programs are available to meet other needs i.e. Daughters Grieving their Mothers, Writing Through Loss, Handling the Holidays and Evening of Remembrance.

Provides information, written materials and technical assistance to businesses, the disabled community, state and local governments, and individuals interested in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Offers problem-solving assistance and referrals for implementing the ADA. Conducts community outreach, coordinates and conducts conferences, workshops, training's and presentations. Coordinates the provision of on-site technical assistance. Maintains a technical assistance library. Provides a quarterly newsletter and disseminates ADA materials. Website has extensive resources.

Provides free, confidential, one-on-one basic instruction in reading, writing, and spelling to adults who can converse in English. Instruction is provided by trained volunteers. Adult learner/tutor pairs meet twice a week, for an hour and a half each time at libraries or other public locations throughout Contra Costa County.

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 free consulting services for individuals with physical or intellectual limitations that affect employment. Services include one-on-one consultation about job accommodation ideas, requesting and negotiating accommodations, and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws. Although JAN does not help individuals find employment, JAN does provide information for job seekers. Provides free consulting services for employers on of job accommodations, including the accommodation process, accommodation ideas, product vendors, referral to other resources, and ADA compliance assistance. Website has extensive information on job accommodation.

Offers geriatric assessments which provide personalized aging consultation and assessment to seniors and their families. Geriatric social workers evaluate physical health, mental health, medical history, social connection, family support, and home safety. Works with the family to create a care plan, outlining recommendations and providing resources to address each client's particular challenges.

Provides information and referrals to legal, immigration, medical, youth, and other resources.

Provides fire suppression, emergency medical including paramedic, rescue, fire/arson investigation, building plan review, code enforcement, public education on fire and life safety, and weed abatement to Antioch, Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, San Pablo, Walnut Creek, and most unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County. Division is comprised of four Battalions consisting of 30 fire stations. The communications center provides dispatch services for most of the county.

Behavioral health services include psychiatry, short-term individual and family therapy, support groups, and crisis management and referral into long-term treatment for children and adults.

Offers volunteer opportunities to work with refugees, immigrants, Holocaust survivors and seniors. Services included tutoring, visiting support, delivering meals and driving to activities.

Supports individuals with ADHD by offering online webcasts, weekly e-newsletter, and online community for quetions and answers. Offers ADHD Helpline with Health Information Specialists who respond to public inquiries, via telephone or the website.

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.

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 a full range of medical services, including family medicine, women's health, prenatal care, pediatrics, chronic disease management, immunizations, nutrition services, health education, and HIV testing.

Provides free consulting services for individuals with physical or intellectual limitations that affect employment. Services include one-on-one consultation about job accommodation ideas, requesting and negotiating accommodations, and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws. Although JAN does not help individuals find employment, JAN does provide information for job seekers. Provides free consulting services for employers on of job accommodations, including the accommodation process, accommodation ideas, product vendors, referral to other resources, and ADA compliance assistance. Website has extensive information on job accommodation.

Provides healthcare and hospice care for individuals in their own home. For healthcare services patients must be homebound, have a physician's order and insurance authorization to be eligible for home health services; for hospice services: physician authorization, expectancy of six months or less, and agrees to the hospice concept of care. Call for specific services needed and availability.

Provides emergency preparedness and response training to City of Richmond residents.

Provides 12-step support groups for persons dealing with alcoholism. Offers a 24 hour hotline for persons in recovery or wanting to begin the process of alcohol recovery.

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.

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 job training program for at risk youth. Service includes coding class, computer lab, job counseling and resume preparation assistance, entrepreneurial peer counseling and interview preparation. Works in collaboration with Eastbay Regional Park to provide a social justice training program within the parks.