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Provides current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) including general information, causes, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and clinical trials. Also has a variety of publications that can be ordered online or by phone.

Provides healthcare and educational programs to those with diabetes and asthma. Programs include disease management, education, workshops and prevention.

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.

Provides a variety of medical services including family medicine, women's health, pediatrics, chronic disease management, immunizations, health education, HIV testing, optometry services and dental care. Optometry services also available, hours have been expanded; please call for hours and appointments.

Provides non-emergency health care services for Contra Costa County residents including primary health care, prenatal care, dental care, health education, HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, assistance with Contra Costa CARES Program, Covered California and Medi-Cal applications. Offers urgent care services on a walk-in basis for medical conditions that require immediate medical attention but do not require hospitalization or are not life threatening. Makes referrals low cost-no cost pharmacy programs as needed. For the safety of patients and staff, when there is high Covid19 activity, limited guests to accompany patient for in person visits will be in place and telephone/video appointments will be offered where possible. Appropriate KN95 or surgical masks will be required for entry. Patients are strongly advised to call for information. COVID-19 testing available to existing and new patients who are uninsured or without a primary care provider. Makes referrals low cost-no cost pharmacy programs as needed.

Offers health education classes to members with some open classes to community non-members. Classes include: diabetes, tobacco prevention, HIV & STI testing- results and education, newborn care, postpartum care, healthy weight, depression and more. Website has extensive information on meeting times and room location.

Provides patients with Parkinson's disease and their families with information, free literature and referrals to physicians, physical therapists, home care services and support groups.

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.

Provides non-emergency health care services for Contra Costa County residents including primary health care, prenatal care, dental care, health education, HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, assistance with Contra Costa CARES Program, Affordable Care Act and Medi-Cal applications. Offers urgent care services on a walk-in basis for medical conditions that require immediate medical attention but do not require hospitalization or are not life threatening. Makes referrals low cost-no cost pharmacy programs as needed.

Provides information and referral on local resources and events for people and families concerned with Muscular Dystrophy and ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) including summer camps, clinics, support groups, clinical trials, latest research, events and more. Website has extensive information.

Distributes Eyes of Hope gift certificates to low-income children through VSP's network of community partners. Parents and guardians interested in seeking assistance through the Eyes of Hope program must work through the VSP Provider. VSP does not issue gift certificates directly to the public. The local providers are listed on the website. School nurse and some youth programs may have applications and be able to provide assistance.

Provides local information and referral, education and support to cancer patients, their families and friends. Services include public education programs, literature, information on obtaining financial assistance, free wigs, support groups for cancer patients and their families. The Discovery Shop in Walnut Creek is a thrift shop which supports the agency.

Provides services designed to support students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind. These services include a library of free-loan described and captioned educational media, a clearinghouse of information related to educational media access, a gateway to Internet resources related to accessibility, and a center for training and evaluation of any service provider desiring to appear on the DCMP's approved lists of description and captioning service providers. There are no user registration or service fees. The DCMP is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the National Association of the Deaf.

Offers ADA-accessible restroom, washing station, blankets, snacks and water, device charging, small medical device charging, seating, Wi-Fi.

Provides information and referral for providing HIV/AIDS & STD services in California. Maintains California's HIV/STD Online Referral Database. Website has extensive information.

Provides telephone services where nurses can help to determine medical needs, provide home care advice and medical information. Also provides information on Contra Costa Health Plan authorization and member services. Clients do not need to be CCHP members in order to receive health advice.

Provides information and resources to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury and disability in the United States. Researches and provides information on infectious diseases, food borne pathogens, environmental health, occupational safety and health, health promotion, injury prevention and educational information to the community. Website has extensive information including A-Z topics on current health issues and preparedness.

Provides identification of ticks and biting or stinging pest samples submitted by Contra Costa County residents. Contra Costa County Residents may send a tick or pest sample to the District’s office at 155 Mason Circle, Concord, CA 94520 or drop the sample off in person. The District’s laboratory staff will identify the tick or other biting or stinging insect and let the resident know the results. If the pest is a tick and the resident wishes to have the tick tested for Lyme disease, the District can provide a list of local laboratories that will conduct Lyme disease testing. Since April 1, 2010, the District no longer tests ticks for Lyme disease that are brought in by the public.

Provides public education, information and referral, and community education on heart disease and stroke prevention. Provides special health promotion programs and support groups for stroke survivors and their families. Offers CPR classes and provides information on CPR classes in the Bay Area.

Offers financial assistance to low income kidney patients who are unable to pay for treatment-related needs such as medication, transportation, special diets, etc. Patients obtain applications from their renal or social workers. The applications must be completed by the social worker and the patient's physician. Website has extensive information on kidney disease, resources, prescription assistance and more.

Provides a variety of medical services including family medicine, women's health, pediatrics, chronic disease management, immunization and HIV testing. There are no prenatal, dental or vision services at this location.

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 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 wide variety of information, resources, educational materials on Parkinson disease, supports research and clinical trials, and provides outreach through affiliates nationwide.

Provides pre-recorded information about bed bug awareness and control.