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Specialized Information and Referral | Family Advocate for Mental Health - CCHS

1340 Arnold Drive, Suite 200, Martinez, CA 94553

Eligibility

Individual with an adult family member 18+ and dealing with mental (behavioral) health issues.

Required documents

None

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

Languages

English and Spanish; language line available.

Application process

Contact Family Services Supervisor for more information in regard to the Contra Costa County Family Advocates for Mental Health

Fees

None

Service area

Contra Costa County

Description

Works with county mental health as a bridge between the system and explaining to families who are dealing with a family member 18+ and dealing with behavioral health issues. Services include assisting families in navigating the mental health system, answers questions regarding SSI and SSDI problems, benefits questions, rehabilitation programs, day programs, county housing resources, out of the county placements, and medication issues. Therapy and psychiatrist referrals in both the private and public systems. Meets with families within the county mental health system of care.

Data provided by

Contra Costa Help Me Grow

Providing organization

Contra Costa Health

Administrative office for the County's Health Services, the county health department, including Alcohol and Other Drugs, Contra Costa Health Plan, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Mental Health, Public Health and several advisory boards and commissions.