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Provides an overview of mental health services offered by County Mental Health and nonprofits. Course is a partnership with Behavioral Health Administration, the Family Justice Center, and NAMI Contra Costa.

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.

Support and education provided in the home or community, supporting caregivers in building skills to understand the meaning of their child's behaviors and best meet their needs.

Provides intensive family-centered services to adolescents and young adults showing early signs of psychosis. Clinical High Risk (CHR) program works with young people at risk for or experiencing very early symptoms of psychosis, prior to a first psychotic episode. First Episode Psychosis (FEP) program works with those who have had a first psychotic episode within the past year. Services are designed to support recovery and functioning and to prevent the occurrence of an initial or subsequent episode of psychosis. Offers individual, family and group therapy, care coordination, multifamily groups, employment and education support, occupational therapy, peer support, substance use counseling and psychiatric services.

Provides high fidelity wrap around model assistance that helps the family and child coordinate services and supports in a way that empowers them to meet their needs as they define them. Partners with families to develop a family-driven plan that promotes and helps with self-advocacy, system navigation, referrals for housing and employment as well as substance abuse issues.

Provides general information on developmental disabilities, systemic advocacy for people with mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, and conditions similar to mental retardation. Also conducts Quality Assessments for clients of the East Bay Regional Center, supports People First organizations and provides public education and information. Assists local councils on developmental disabilities in planning, coordinating, monitoring, advocacy, and evaluating services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to enhance independence, productivity and inclusion.

Provides intensive family-centered services to adolescents and young adults showing early signs of psychosis. Clinical High Risk (CHR) program works with young people at risk for or experiencing very early symptoms of psychosis, prior to a first psychotic episode. First Episode Psychosis (FEP) program works with those who have had a first psychotic episode within the past year. Services are designed to support recovery and functioning and to prevent the occurrence of an initial or subsequent episode of psychosis. Offers individual, family and group therapy, care coordination, multifamily groups, employment and education support, occupational therapy, peer support, substance use counseling and psychiatric services.

Provides online listing of licensed Marriage and Family Therapists serving the East Bay giving contact information. Information can be selected by language, gender, specialty, insurance plan, therapy type. The therapists description may or may not include information on sliding scale fee for service; individual should call the therapist for this information.

Provides community-based comprehensive range of intensive support services and housing referrals in Contra Costa County for transition age young adults ages 16 - 25 that have significant mental health issues and are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. This includes young adults who are currently undocumented immigrants. TAY's purpose is to help youth to be able to achieve their individualized, recovery-focused goals and to be able to function as self-sufficiently as possible within their homes and communities. The program supports youth with accessing a variety of housing referrals. TAY is a collaborative partnership of the Fred Finch Youth Center, Contra Costa Youth Continuum of Services, Greater Richmond Interfaith Program's and The Latina Center, as well as Contra Costa County Mental Health Services.

Provides bilingual services that support mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use recovery, housing, employment, and reentry programs. Additionally they assist individuals and families with counseling, job training, peer support, and community engagement.

Offers a wraparound program through MHSA, serving adults aged 25+, with serious mental illness who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. The program provides high level case management through the recovery model including support services such as housing, vocational rehabilitation, and counseling.

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.

Provides mental health services to children and youth ages 5 through 18 who are Central/South Contra Costal residents including early intervention for children and wraparound services. Special intervention for children under 5, call main number for information.

Offers one-to-one behavioral intervention mental health program. Works in collaboration with children, youth, parents, caregivers, foster parents, group home staff and school personnel to reduce and manage challenging behaviors, as well as strategies and skills to help child and youth in their current environment. Provides children and youth transition assistance to lower levels of care.

Supports families of individuals with mental illnesses, educates families and the public about mental illness, advocates for improved treatment and treatment facilities, fight stigma and discrimination, supports legislation that helps those with neurobiological brain disorders, improves private and public sector policies, increases outreach to people with mental illnesses and their families. Refers clients to local support groups provided through other organizations or local churches.

Provides wraparound services which include planning process and a comprehensive range of supports and services to children and families who have complex needs. Services can be offered in home and/or community settings, and can include the following: team meetings, creating action plans, case management/linkage, crisis intervention, collateral services, plan development, flex funds, peer support, mental health assessments, and evaluations. Serves Families in East Contra Costa County.

Offers Child Care Solutions program designed for children who display the following behaviors in their school setting: anger, aggression, unhappiness, distant, unable to play with peers, overly shy, recovering from a traumatic event, excessive worry, accident prone, hyperactivity or delayed in development. Services can include observation and assessment, staff consultation, brief parent counseling in the home, community or office, support for teachers and school directors, in-service training for staff and community referrals.

Provides integrated behavioral support services for students in K-12 in the Pittsburg Unified School District and in 3 schools in Antioch Unified School District (Antioch Middle, Dallas Ranch Middle and Park Middle School). Develops tools and learning environments for academic success across all levels from teacher consultation, student counseling and whole school support. Provides comprehensive support including, in-class/playground support (elementary level), individual, group and family therapy, teacher consultation, crisis intervention and community outings.

Offers one-stop center for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, child abuse and human trafficking. Center helps people in crisis to find hope, safety, and healing by being a one-stop center where many service providers are readily available including connections to telehealth appointments, mental health counseling and more.

Provides a variety of services for the deaf and hard of hearing including legal resources, education, advocacy, interpreter program, assists with relay programming, assistive devices, captioning programs, and more related to deafness from infants to seniors. Website contains extensive information and resources. Administers the Captioned Media Program.

Provides a therapist referral service of gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual therapists both online and by phone, offers seminars, consultations, and speakers by members on such LBGTQ-related topics as homophobia, coming out, gay marriage, HIV/AIDS, alternative families, parenting, gender identity, S/M/B/D, as well as how anxiety and depression affect our community.

Offers a group of professionals (consultants) who work to support teachers and early learning professional to manage emotional and behavioral challenges in the classroom. This service is available to any private, public, home, or center based preschool or day care in Contra Costa County. Services are free of charge for all families and schools.

Provides legal and other advocacy assistance to people with disabilities including information and referral to other sources of assistance, peer and self-advocacy services, representation in administrative and judicial proceedings, investigation of abuse and neglect, legislative advocacy; and training. Legal assistance must be directly related to the individual's disability. Website contains extensive information.

Provides advocacy for people with psychiatric and neurological disabilities who are being denied Social Security benefits. Offers education and public awareness to help erase the stigma of psychiatric disabilities by producing training videos, seminars, and workshops. Primarily focuses on advocacy for SSI, Social Security Disability, and disability work incentive programs hearings and appeals.

New Beginnings (preschool and clinic) program that offers an early intervention program for children with Social-Emotional and Behavioral needs. Children may have experienced trauma, loss or abuse, or may just need extra help with social skills, impulse control, anger management, etc. Children may receive services at center preschool or therapy service in the clinic, home or community.