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Provides drop-in socials on the first and third Monday of every month, see website for details. Hosts a peer support group at the Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County in Concord, open to anyone interested in discussing issues of gender identity in a safe, supportive atmosphere. See website for event details.

Promotes the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired through rehabilitation training and relevant services, such as access to employment, education, government, information, recreation, and transportation. Store sells adaptive visual devices; items can also be ordered from the online store. LightHouse for the Blind has offices in Marin, Berkeley and Eureka, and a camp in Napa.

Offers fun, easy activities and socialization for the frail elderly or adults who find themselves homebound, isolated or alone, as well as active seniors who enjoy crafts, socializing, and helping other seniors. A snack is provided along with weekly art and craft projects, music, field trips, guest speakers, bingo for fun, parties, free blood pressure checks and more.

Offers a spectrum of services for at-risk youth, individuals, families, and communities in Contra Costa. Programs address wellness and prevention, youth leadership, conflict resolution, access to services, and other challenges facing the community. Services are offered in schools, clinics, and community settings.

Provides a variety of services for individuals with hearing loss including discussion about coping with hearing loss, education on current technology and support services to help people with hearing loss, fellowship, tips on how to cope with hearing problems for people with a hearing loss, their families and friends. Also fosters public and private programs aimed at alleviating hearing loss. Meets at Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave., Walnut Creek.

Provides a variety of services for individuals with hearing loss including discussion about coping with hearing loss, education on current technology and support services to help people with hearing loss, fellowship, tips on how to cope with hearing problems for people with a hearing loss, their families and friends. Also fosters public and private programs aimed at alleviating hearing loss. Meets at Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave., Walnut Creek and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 3801 Howe Street, Oakland.

Provides free education and life enhancing activities for the blind/low vision community including a computer lab, braille services, social events and classes.

Provides support groups and activities for recovering drug users. Phone provides support group information in English and Spanish. Also offers a variety of activities for group members. Website has printable schedule and listing of activities. Weekly recovery meetings via zoom, call or visit website for specific times and dates.

Provides weekly discussion/support group, advocacy, and social events for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth, ages 12-20 years old, and their straight allies.

Provides self-help groups for recovering marijuana addicts through Twelve-Step programs. Open and closed meetings are held online throughout the Bay Area; call or check website for current location, day and time of meetings.