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Supports child care programs by facilitating and increasing access to care. Family recertifications and eligibility will continue. Provides free services related to child care to parents/guardians and child care professionals in Central Contra Costa County. Services include assistance with finding and selecting child care and family resources, guidance and support applying for subsidized child care, technical assistance to child care professionals, child care needs assessment upon request, and parent education opportunities.

Due to the current pandemic all classes are held virtually.Provides free program in which tutors and learners work one-on-one or in small groups to improve learners literacy (ability to read and write). LEAP's purpose is to help adults develop the skills and confidence they need to achieve their individual goals. The program is sponsored by the Richmond Public Library.

Provides immunization clinics which offer vaccines mainly for community members who don't have health insurance and children eligible for the free Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. Program does not accept private health insurance (i.e. Blue Shield, Kaiser). Patients must contact regular medical provider for vaccines. Immunization clinics offer: All doctor-recommended and school-required vaccines, COVID-19 vaccine, Mpox vaccine, and Flu vaccine.

Provides a walk-in food pantry.

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. All services are based on fund availability.

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.

Provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities. A K-12 nonpublic school for students who have been unable to thrive in public schools, offering entry level vocational training and activity enrichment programs, a Work Activity Program. A Better Chance School is part of the California Autism Foundation (CAF).

Provides in-school violence prevention programming and develops peer leadership at all grade levels, through classroom-based services delivered over multiple sessions, and also in ongoing, gender-specific small groups. Age-appropriate topics range from bullying prevention and safe touching, to bystander education, to dating violence, sexual assault and sexual exploitation. Offers self-defense training for women and girls. The Prevention team also works with college campuses to prevent sexual violence, and is available for community training on these topics.

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.

Offers child mental health services for ages 2-19. Provides individual therapy and family therapy for adults and teens. Specializes in children who have complex trauma, attachment issues and/or PTSD. Offers counseling to children or families who are part of the LBGTQ community. Services available in Contra Costa County with offices in Antioch and Martinez.

Offers a variety of exercise/fitness classes for children, teens and adults. Classes include, yoga, and zumba. Classes may fill up fast or may be cancelled depending on registration.

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 prenatal care, pill abortion services, birth control services, emergency contraception, HIV testing, HPV vaccines, LGBT services, men's health services, patient education, pregnancy testing, options & services, STD testing & treatment, and women's health services including breast and cervical cancer exams.

Offers behavioral therapy provided by a licensed clinical social worker and psychiatrist. Services includes; individual, family, adolescent counseling, eating disorders, sexual orientation counseling, psychiatric evaluations, Autism therapy and ADHD.

Offers supportive individual and group therapy for non-offending parents of victims, as well as parents of offenders. Also provides comprehensive adult and adolescent sex offender treatment programs. Offers Sex Offenders Risk Assessments which include psychological sex offender specific testing, clinical interviews, polygraph, review of police, probation, CPS, and medical records.

Thrift stores located in Pleasant Hill and Brentwood. Donations accepted at both locations. Client must contact church to inquire about funding for household goods. If funding is available voucher can be used in lieu of cash at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores.

Provides prenatal care, pill abortion services, birth control services, emergency contraception, HIV testing, HPV vaccines, LGBT services, men's health services, patient education, pregnancy testing, options & services, STD testing & treatment, and women's health services including breast and cervical cancer exams.

Due to Coronavirus COVID-19, service available by video or phone only. Offers individual and couples psychotherapy sessions are provided by post-graduate therapists training under the supervision of licensed, senior clinicians.

Provides administration over all Orinda city parks and recreational activities, and community centers. A variety of classes are available for children, teens, and adults including art classes, dance and exercise classes, martial arts, sports, summer camps and trips.

Provides in-home, low cost broadband Internet service for families that have a child in grades K-12 who are currently enrolled in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program, or families that qualify for housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others. The program offers Internet service for $9.95 per month (plus tax), the option to buy a computer for under $150 (plus tax), free access to online, in print and classroom Internet training, no activation fees or equipment rental fees, guarantee of no price increase so long as an eligible child is enrolled in the free lunch program during their K-12 attendance and no credit check requirement. Website has extensive information about the program.

Provides a variety of programs for families with young children, age 0-5. Information on HMG playgroups and various activities available on center website. Offers virtual and in-person parenting classes and workshops and activities for families such as art, music and more. Clients can meet with a community resource specialist and socialize with other parents. Center offers Kinder Readiness classes, and ASQ3, and ASQSE (ages and stages questionnaires to help parents understand their child's development). Additional supportive services, resources, events and activities to support families in need.

Provides mental health services to children and youth ages 5 through 18 who are East Contra Costa residents including early intervention for children and wraparound services.

Provides low cost primary health care for adults, teens and children regardless of insurance or immigration status. Services include; immunizations, STD testing, and physicals. Provides comprehensive pregnancy services and well-baby care. In addition to prenatal visits, it includes education and support related to staying healthy during pregnancy, good nutrition, breast feeding, and psycho-social services, including psychiatric evaluations. Offers Covid testing and vaccination appointments.

Offers ESL classes, parent and child enrichment activities and community led self-sufficiency workshops held at Verde Elementary School. Childcare is available on-site.

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.