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Public benefits issues include CalWORKs, SSDI (Social Security Disability Benefits), SSI, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, Food Stamps, GA, and other county-specific programs. Bay Area Legal Aid does not handle criminal matters.

In collaboration with Contra Costa County, Supervisor Burgis Office, and City of Antioch, provides a one day festive event that offers a wide variety of on-the-spot government services at one single location. Clients can apply for CalFresh and MediCal, gather information about childcare and preschool options, record with Reach from Clerk-Recorder's Office, obtain a Covid-19 vaccine, sign-up for library cards, obtain weatherization information, register to vote, and obtain clean slate program information.

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 services for Medi-Cal members that address social determinants of health (SDOH). SDOH are things such as food, housing, and transportation. CCHP offers Community Supports free of charge, to help CCHP Medi-Cal members.

Provides housing search and placement, intensive case management, financial assistance, referrals to healthcare and legal service, links to VA services (where appropriate) and post-placement support.

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.

Offers a resource group and drop-in for homeless Veterans. Provides information and referral to homeless shelters, transitional housing resources and options, permanent housing, and community resources.

Provides current Contra Costa County Medi-Cal and CalFresh clients with assistance reporting Medi-Cal and CalFresh changes (such as a new address, income, newborn, etc.), answers about benefits, and assistance completing forms. Offers benefit information for dental care.

Provides resource referral, navigation and benefits application assistance. Benefit assistance includes CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKS, General Assistance, and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).

Provides readjustment counseling and outreach services to all veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for family members for military related issues, bereavement counseling for veterans who died on active duty or anyone who responded state emergencies or national guard.

Serves Contra Costa County homeless veterans or those who are at risk of losing their housing to either maintain or obtain housing. Provides limited financial assistance with rent, security deposit, utility assistance, and other assistance depending on available funding. Offers eligible veteran families temporary financial assistance, outreach services, case management, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits which may include; health care services, daily living services, personal financial planning, transportation services, fiduciary and payee services, legal services, child care services, and housing counseling services.

Provides assistance to previously incarcerated individuals to apply for public benefits, housing, employment, and medical appointments within a community medical clinic named Transitions Clinic.

Provides legal services via remote advocacy. Housing, DV Restraining Order and Consumer clinics are all suspended; contact hotlines for assistance. Offers free legal services related to health care access and coverage, including Covered California, public and private insurance and other health care access related issues. Issues included but not limited to: Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal, Medicare, medical debt, IHSS, paratransit services, mental health services and county indigent programs.

Provides advocacy and community education for individuals in long-term care facilities including assisted living, skilled nursing, board and care. Provides information by phone or on website on for individual skilled nursing facilities by specific types of care, Medi-Cal information, estate planning and referrals to elder care lawyers; also provides extensive information on choosing a facility, assessment tools, etc.

Provides advocacy and legal representation on disability claims for Social Security disability benefits claims that have been denied.

Provides readjustment counseling and outreach services to all veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for their family members for military related issues. Community events, monthly potluck and weekly support groups are also available.

Offers Mind, Body, and Soul support group to East African American individuals. Host four support groups that meet twice a month on a rotating basis, to follow social distancing. Community health advocates help individuals with health, mental health, and basic needs navigation and assistance.

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.

Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. Advocacy services to increase access to services, benefits, and other social services and advising clients regarding their rights. Housing referral services assist clients by maintaining a registry of accessible, adaptable, affordable apartments and houses. Peer counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends. In depth individual skills development can be provided within the peer-counseling group or on a one-to-one basis. A small lending library of equipment is available.

Provides assistance to previously incarcerated individuals to apply for public benefits, housing, employment, and medical appointments within a community medical clinic named Transitions Clinic.

Provides assistance with completion of applications for MediCal, CalFresh, applications for financial assistance programs, Covered CA, referrals to Black Infant Health, PRUCOL application assistance, linkage to SSI/SSDI, long term disability and referrals and navigation to community resources. Offers medical care coordination to assist patients with scheduling appointments. Some rental and utility navigation assistance available dependent upon clients situation.

Adminsiters a number of special programs, benefits and services for California veterans and their families. For personalized assistance in learning about veteran benefits, or for help filing a claim for benefits call or visit website which has extensive benefit information.