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Provides gently used toys, games, books and home items. Also provides non-perishable foods, toiletries and diapers. All items are free for individuals and families. Community members can donate items that are gently used.

Provides information, eligibility and application assistance for health coverage programs available to Contra Costa residents. Web Site has detailed information on a variety of low-cost and no-cost plans, plans open to individuals and families regardless of citizenship, plans for children and information on dental coverage.

Provides a mutual support group for parents, families and friends of LGBTQ+ people and LGBTQ+ people themselves. Also organizes and supports local events. Promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer persons, their families and friends through: support, education and advocacy.

Provides shelter and substance abuse recovery services for women. Services include legal and court assistance, parenting/pregnancy education/support, HIV/AIDS testing and education, job training and support, bible studies, and AA and NA meetings on site. Pregnant women can stay up to a year after the birth of their child.

Acts as the liaison between a pregnant woman and the services needed to provide the child a healthy start and the mother a healthy pregnancy. Coordinates initial prenatal appointment and referrals to programs for pregnant women i.e. WIC. Makes referrals as needed, offers genetic counseling, prenatal testing, brief counseling on substance abuse issues and community outreach.

Administers two elementary schools in Knightsen. Services are available for special needs children, ages 0-22; call for information.

Administer four elementary schools and one middle school in Orinda. Programs and classes are available for special needs children, call for information.

Offers a variety of art classes for children, teens and adults. Classes include; acrylic painting, drawing, and comic book sketching. Classes may fill up fast or may be cancelled depending on registration.

Provides child and family therapy to support healthy attachment and healing for families after trauma. Available to families with children birth to 6 who have Contra Costa Medical. Offers home visiting or office visits, services available in English, Spanish, Portuguese. Language translation services available for other languages.

Provides needs based services which may include; utility and financial assistance, and vouchers for clothing that can be used in lieu of cash at St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores for discounted clothing and furniture.

Provides needs based services which may include; utility, financial assistance or furniture.

Offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources to victims of child abuse. All calls are anonymous and confidential. The Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in 140 languages.

Supports individuals with ADHD by offering online webcasts, weekly e-newsletter, and online community for quetions and answers. Offers ADHD Helpline with Health Information Specialists who respond to public inquiries, via telephone or the website.

Prepares students for the California GED or HiSET equivalency tests. Classes can be taken for one subject area at a time or for more than one - we work with your schedule. Morning and evening classes are available in person and hybrid

Provides administration over all Antioch 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 and summer camps.

After-School Tutoring for 1st - 8th, Summer Camp, and High School & Beyond Mentoring year-round. Backpack Distribution during the summer.

Recruits and trains resource family applicants; conducts family evaluations;, approves resource family homes for children ages birth to 18. The resource family approval process includes approximately 20 hours of pre-approval training. Ongoing training and support to resource families and children in placement. Provides adoption services for children birth-18 and special needs children.

Provides safe, confidential housing for survivors of domestic violence and trafficking. Services include: multilingual, multicultural women's program, children's program, intensive case management, individual and group support, fun activities, provision of necessities, and connections to outside resources. The average stay for AWS residents is 12 weeks months with possible extended time. The shelter location is confidential.

Provides 15 to 20 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.

Offers food, clothing and rent assistance through available grant process when resources allow. Vouchers for furniture are also available for those that can drive to thrift stores located in either Pittsburg or Pleasant Hill.

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 primary care to women, transgender and genderqueer people who lack access to quality care because of their sexual or gender identity, regardless of ability to pay. Also provides support services to women, transgender and genderqueer people who are homeless and/or HIV+. Services include primary care, HIV-primary care, transgender health care, gynecologic care, hormone therapy for gender transition, breast health services, chronic disease management, vaccinations, mental health services, case Management, healthy living information and referrals.

Offers free access to career and technical assistance through Brainfuse HelpNow, Skillsoft, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning.

Provides referrals to private practicing lawyers in specific areas of the law, as well as local government, consumer, and public service agencies. Trained legal interviewers screen clients to determine the location and language requirements for the most convenient referral possible. If it is determined that a lawyer's advice is recommended, clients are scheduled for a thirty-minute consultation with the appropriate attorney in the area. If a legal consultation is not necessary, clients are referred to an appropriate organization or agency in the area. Clients having a fee dispute with their attorney, must contact the State Bar of California Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program.

Offers a supplemental nutrition program that helps low income pregnant women, mothers with infants, infants, and young children eat well, be active and stay healthy. Provides supplemental food benefits using a WIC card. Offers nutrition and breastfeeding support and education, and referrals to other health and community services. Offers a mobile-friendly application and website at m.wic.ca.gov for clients to find a WIC local agency and WIC grocers.