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Maintains a diverse system of interconnected parklands in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. The Park District offers lakes, shorelines, campgrounds, visitor centers, interpretive and recreation programs, picnic areas, indoor/outdoor rental facilities, golf courses and more. Please visit website for more information.

Provides 15 to 25 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 a program for adults with severe or multiple intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tailors individual program to help these adults actively participate in their own communities. Offer community awareness training, recreation and leisure skills development, domestic skills and a vocational program.

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.

Provides a special need payment to meet their costs for temporary housing. The maximum Temporary Homeless Assistance payment is based on size of the CalWORKs family and is for a maximum of 16 days. Homeless Assistance is available once in a 12-month period unless the family is homeless due to domestic violence, natural disaster, inhabitable living conditions, or a physical or mental disability. All exceptions must be verified by a third party agency. Provides Homeless Assistance Grant, a rental payment paid directly to the landlord to prevent loss of housing or eviction by eligible families due to financial hardship or circumstances beyond their control, not for lease violations. This assistance would be for a rent arrearage of up to two months or $1,500, whichever is less.

Provides list of housing options for Alameda County. List includes locations, rental cost, wheel chair access and pet friendly units.

Provides administration over all Brentwood city parks and recreational activities, aquatic facilities and community centers. A variety of classes are available for children, teens, and adults including art classes, dance and exercise classes, martial arts, sports leagues, summer camps and trips.

Offers a variety of dance classes for children, teens and adults. Classes include, ballet, hip-hop, Zumba as well as cheering. Classes may fill up fast or may be cancelled depending on registration.

Provides assistance to SSI applicants or new applicants. SSI is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes) designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and it provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Enrolls youth ages 8-17, who reside in Richmond or nearby cities (San Pablo, El Sobrante, and El Cerrito) and who qualify for the free/reduced lunch program at their school, into the summer camp program. The camps offer various outdoor activities such as hiking, archery, climbing, biking, campfires, games, and more. Families must meet low income guidelines and pay a small registration fee to be eligible. Due to the ongoing safety concerns with COVID-19, some camp partners will require children to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and provide a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending their session. Depending on the camp child is registered for, more information will be provided to the client. The cost includes transportation, lodging, and all meals for the camp session.

Provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, public education, training and hazardous conditions to Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Byron, Marsh Creek, and Morgan territory.

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.

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

Provides a food pantry and clothing closet.

Offers a variety of programs including English as a second language, GED test prep, High School Diploma, adult basic education, languages, computer education, arts & crafts, health and fitness, medical programs, photography, job training classes and programs for older adults. Offers traffic violator classes and trades education. Classes are held at different locations in the Richmond area.

Provides food assistance and other resources as available to anyone in need on a first come first serve basis.

Provides comprehensive family planning services to eligible low income men and women who meet income guidelines and do not have insurance that covers family planning, or have insurance, but need to keep family planning services confidential, or have insurance but have not met the deductible or Medi-Cal Share of Cost, or have limited-scope Medi-Cal coverage that does not include family planning. Eligibility for teens is not based on parental income and by law parental consent is not required. This clinical program increases access to services by expanding the provider network to include medical providers, pharmacies and laboratories. Website has extensive information.

Offers a variety of dance classes for children, teens and adults. Classes include, classical and contemporary dance, social dance, and world dance. Classes may fill up fast or may be cancelled depending on registration.

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

Recruits and provides foster family certification to enable families to be eligible to provide a crisis home for youth needing a safe environment for youths, ages 0 to 17, who are experiencing crisis while NCFC counselors work with the youth and family to reunite them, or develop mutually agreed upon alternatives. Also provides Long-term Foster care for children referred by Social Services in Contra Costa, Alameda, and Solano counties. To be eligible, family must possess the ability to relate effectively to and adequately supervise youth, have space to temporarily house one or more young people, possess the ability to be certified by the NCFC as a Foster Family, and pass child abuse and criminal background checks.

Provides supportive counseling and coaching for parents navigating challenges with discipline, communication, co-parenting, or developmental concerns. Services are designed to build confidence, reduce parenting stress, and strengthen the parent-child bond using evidence-based models such as Triple P and trauma-informed strategies.

Provides a variety of activities for seniors 50+ including exercise classes, discussion, billiard room, and to-go meals are available.

Provides HUD-subsidized independent living apartments for low income seniors 62+ and for mobility impaired age 18+.

Provides a variety of services for victims of domestic violence: emergency shelter, crisis counseling, support groups, community education, legal clinics and a hotline. The shelter provides emergency housing for 30 individuals for up to 90 days. Shelter services include a children's program, workshops, counseling and other support services.

Enforces California laws and regulations pertaining to workplace safety and health, investigates worker complaints and accident reports. Also provides assistance to employers and workers about workplace safety and health issues. American Canyon Cal/OSHA Enforcement Unit district office serves Contra Costa and Solano Counties.