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Resources for Chapters 1 through 15 are listed in the order the chapters appear in The Book. When seeking resources, consider your pastor, rabbi, clergyman, doctor or counselor

 

All resources listed on the following pages have been checked and confirmed prior to publication. Please be keenly aware that organizations, particularly non-profit organizations as in this instance, move to new locations, change phone numbers, hours of operation, and sometimes even change the focus of their available services as funding and grants dictate. Sometimes it is necessary for some organizations to discontinue much needed services, or even close their doors.

Please check your resources. Check the Internet or your phone directory for the most recent updates, and ALWAYS TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION IN AN EMERGENCY.  CALL 911 OR DRIVE DIRECTLY TO A HOSPITAL.

 

Healthy Parenting

Chapter 1 Resources

 

Discovery Counseling Center

837-0505, Danville

Parent education classes, mental health and substance abuse counseling services, sliding scale fee.

 

Planned Parenthood

838-2108 San Ramon

Non-profit agency provides counseling services for individuals and couples. Day and evening hours. Low cost, sliding scale fee.

 

Your PTA or PTSA Parent Education Chairperson

This chairperson will be able to give you information on current parenting workshops available in the district.

 

 

Family Stress Center

(Parenting Classes)

827-0212

Offers Parent Education classes that teach basic communication, child development and positive skills.

 

Center for Human Development

687-8844, Pleasant Hill

STEP Parenting Workshop is a 10-part series offered throughout the county. The STEP-Teen Workshop is offered in our district at least once a year. Call for info.

 

Youth Resources, City of San Ramon

973-2711

Assessments, outreach, employment, diversion, community service program.

 

Teen Anger

Chapter 2 Resources

 

Discovery Counseling Center

837-0505 Danville

Community based mental health and substance abuse organization serving children, youth and adults. Provides individual, group, couple and family therapy, as well as prevention education programs. Sliding scale fee. No one is denied service because of inability to pay.

 

Family Stress Center

827-0212

Offers Parent Education classes that teach basic communication, child development and positive skills.

 


Depression

Chapter 3 Resources

 

Toll Free Numbers

Depression Awareness

1-800-421-4211

Provides free brochures and referrals.

 

National Foundation of Depressive Illness

1-800-248-4344

Recorded message describes symptoms of depression and gives referrals.

 

National Mental Health Association

1-800-969-6642

Provides brochures and referrals

 

Local Resources

Contra Costa Crisis Center

1-800-833-2900

 472-0999 Crisis Hotline, 24/7

Crisis lines available for people in distress. Referrals available to over 1000 agencies throughout Contra Costa County.

 

Discovery Counseling Center

837-0505 Danville

Community based mental health and substance abuse organization serving children, youth and adults in the San Ramon Valley. Provides individual, group, couple and family therapy, as well as prevention education programs. Sliding scale fee. No one is denied service because of inability to pay.

 

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center

646-2800, 24-Hour Hotline, Martinez

Psychiatric inpatient services. Mental Health Department of Contra Costa County Hospital

 

Suicide

Chapter 4 Resources

Suicide Response Options:

·         Call Contra Costa Crisis Center—472-0999—24 hr./7 days per week.

·         If child is willing to accompany parent for an evaluation:

  • Contact Mt. Diablo Medical Pavilion (Concord)—680-6500, Assessment Office—674-4140—will set up an appointment for an assessment, depending upon insurance and bed availability.
  • Contact BHC Fremont Hospital (Fremont)—1-888-796-1101—offers free assessments.
  • Contact Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (Martinez)—646-2800—24-Hour Hotline.  Psychiatric inpatient services. Mental Health Department of Contra Costa County Hospital.
  • Contact Alta Bates Hospital ER (Berkeley)—510-204-4444—24 hour psychiatric emergency services connected to Herrick Hospital (psychiatric hospital).
  • Contact Kaiser ER—295-4820—if a Kaiser member.

·         If child has taken pills, or otherwise hurt himself/herself, immediately go to the hospital emergency room nearest you and inform them of the suspected suicide attempt.

·         If the child is at risk of runaway or is combative, call the police/sheriff for assistance—they can assess for an emergency psychiatric hold (5150) and escort child to the appropriate medical facility.

 

American Association of Suicidology

202-237-2280

 


Toll Free Numbers

 

California Youth Crisis Line

1-800-843-5200, 24 hours

 

Poison Control

1-800-523-2222, 24-Hours

 

Local Numbers

 

Contact Care Center

1-888-785-2273

 

Contra Costa Crisis Center

1-800-833-2900

472-0999 Crisis Hotline, 24-hour/7-days a week

Crisis lines available for people in distress. Referrals available to over 1000 agencies throughout Contra Costa County.

 

Suicide Prevention  Crisis Support Service for Alameda County

449-5566, 24-Hour Emergency Helpline for many issues. Referral listings.

 

 

 

Grief & Loss

Chapter 5 Resources

 

Hope Hospice Bereavement Support Program

829-8770 Dublin

For all persons in grief

Individual and peer and professional counseling, on-site and at home. Bi-monthly professional and peer facilitated support groups. Crisis consultation. Telephone counseling. Resource library. Information and referral services.

 

 

 

Grief Counseling Program

Crisis and Suicide Intervention of Contra Costa

1-800-837-1818

944-0645 (24-hour)

For all persons in grief, including adolescents, children and suicide survivors

Individual peer and professional counseling, on-site and at home. Weekly professionally facilitated support groups. 24-hour crisis and telephone consultation. Information and referral services. Grief counseling services available to community, school and church groups after a member’s death.

 

Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers

Bereavement Services,  Hospice Office

295-4701 Walnut Creek

For all persons in grief;  Bi-weekly professionally facilitated groups. Non-Kaiser members may attend.

 

 

Handling Stress

Chapter 6 Resources

 

Discovery Counseling Center

837-0505 Danville

Community based mental health and substance abuse organization serving children, youth and adults. Provides individual, group, couple and family therapy, as well as prevention education programs. Sliding scale fee. No one is denied service because of inability to pay.

 

Family Stress Center

827-0212

Offers Parent Education classes that teach basic communication, child development and positive skills.

 

Parental Stress Service

1-800-829-3777

 

Eating Disorders

Chapter 7 Resources

 

Kaiser Permanente

295-4145, Walnut Creek

 

Overeaters Anonymous

825-0448, Contra Costa

 

Center for Nutrition Weight Management

685-7300

Free evaluation and referrals

 

Teen Sexuality

Chapter 8 Resources

Toll Free Numbers

 

National Adoption Center

1-800-TO-ADOPT

www.adopt.org

Provides information and referrals on adoption. Brochures and pamphlets available.

 

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-621-4000

www.nrscrisisline.org

Provides crisis intervention, travel assistance, referrals to shelters for runaways. Also relays messages.

 

National Abortion Federation

1-800-772-9100

Provides information on pregnancy and abortion procedures, and provides referrals.

 

National Youth Crisis Hotline

1-800-448-4663

www.1800hithome.com

Provides counseling and referrals for youths dealing with pregnancy, suicide and child abuse.

Local Resources   

Adoption

Independent Adoption Center

827-2229

www.adoptionhelp.org

Non-profit open adoption agency that allows the birthparent to choose the adoptive parents for her child. Financial assistance for pregnancy-related expenses may be available. Referrals.

 

Post Adoption Center for Education & Research

935-6622,  24-hours

www.pacer_adoption.org

Offers information and referrals about adoption.

 

Birth Control • Information, Exams, Supplies

Contra Costa County Health Department

1-800-479-9664; Concord

 

Planned Parenthood

838-2108; San Ramon

www.ppshastadiablo.org

Services include birth control, pregnancy tests, physical exams, STI treatment, and HIV testing. Low cost, sliding scale fee. All services are confidential.

Counseling

 

Discovery Counseling Center

837-0505; Danville

www.discoverycenteronline.com

Community based mental health and substance abuse organization serving children, youth and adults. Provides individual, group, couple and family therapy, as well as prevention education programs. Sliding scale fee. No one is denied service because of inability to pay.

 

Planned Parenthood

838-2108; San Ramon

Non-profit agency provides counseling services for individuals and couples. Day and evening hours. Low cost, sliding scale fee.

 

Valley Community Health Center

462-5544; Pleasanton

1-800-309-2131, 24-hour crisis line

Non-profit agency provides individual, group, marriage, family and child therapy. Offers parenting education classes, HIV/AIDS support groups, and drug treatment programs. Sliding scale fees.

Emergency Services

STAND! Against Domestic Violence

(Battered  Women’s Alternative)

1-888-215-5555

www.standdvc.org

 

Contra Costa Crisis Center

1-800-833-2900

472-0999 Crisis Hotline, 24/7

www.ccord.org

Crisis lines available for people in distress. Referrals available to over 1000 agencies throughout Contra Costa County.

 

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-621-4000

www.nrscrisisline.org

Free ticket home on Greyhound bus.

 

Rape Crisis Center

1-800-670-7273; 24-hours

office:  510-307-4127

 

Tri-Valley Haven for Women

Crisis Line: 449-5842

Business Line: 449-5845

www.trivalleyhaven.org

 

Pregnancy Testing

Planned Parenthood

838-2108; San Ramon

www.ppshastadiablo.org

Provides low-cost pregnancy testing, counseling and referrals for all options. All services confidential.

 

Women’s Health Concord Health Center

1-800-479-9664; Concord

Low-cost pregnancy testing and referrals.

 

Valley Crisis Pregnancy Center

828-4458; Dublin

Not a medical facility. Free pregnancy tests, counseling. Does not provide abortion referrals. All services confidential.

Pregnancy & Parenting Resources

Family Stress Center (Parenting Classes)

827-0212

www.familystresscenter.org

 

Educational Services for Teen Moms

Crossroads High School: Concord

689-6852

Horizon High School: Pleasanton

426-4275

www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/horizon

Prenatal Programs

Best Beginnings

Planned Parenthood, Concord

676-0300

 

Healthy Start

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Martinez

370-5495

 

John Muir Medical Center

939-3000

www.jmmdhs.com

 

Kaiser Permanente

295-4200 Walnut Creek

 

San Ramon Regional Hospital

275-9200

www.sanramonmedctr.com

 

Access Community Health

462-5544; Pleasanton

Offers an affordable alcohol and drug treatment program and an addiction recovery education program for working people.

 

 

STIs  Resources

 

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

STD/AIDS Hotline

1-800-227-8922

Information regarding all STDs/AIDS. Referrals

 

Immunization Clinic

646-5275; Concord

 

Planned Parenthood

838-2108; San Ramon

Offers low cost, confidential or anonymous testing. counseling, and referrals.

 

Valley Community Health Center

462-1755; Pleasanton

 


 

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Resources

 

PFLAG (Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

San Ramon-Danville

925-831-8172; 925-939-5597; 925-426-8848; 925-443-3603

 

Center For Human Development

925-687-8844

provide confidential support groups, leadership, social activities, HIV outreach, education, and advocacy.

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Contra Costa Crisis Center

1-800-833-2900                                  472-0999 Crisis Hotline, 24/7

Crisis lines available for people in distress. Referrals available to over 1000 agencies throughout Contra Costa County.

 

Lambda Youth Group

510-247-8200

Gay, lesbian & bisexual support group for youth up to age 23 in southern Alameda County.  Meets in drug/alcohol-free environment.  Social activities, field trips, events.  Project Eden sponsored.  Confidential information.

 

The Lavender Youth Recreation & Information Center (LYRIC)

1-800-246-7743                      415-703-6150

1 800 246-PRIDE—Youth Talk Line.

Educational, recreational, social and peer leadership development for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth under 24 years of age.  Youth Talkline, after school program, Young men’s HIV prevention/education project, young women’s project.

 

Legal Advocates for Children and Youth (LACY)

408 293-4790.

Provides free legal and social services.  Care, custody and education.  Information on minors' rights; emancipation & guardianship; homeless youth; legal services for gay, lesbian, bisexual youth.

Law Foundation,                   415-863-3762

Provides free legal and social services.  Care, custody and education.  Information on minors' rights; emancipation & guardianship; homeless youth; legal services for gay, lesbian, bisexual youth.

Pacific Center for Human Growth

23 & Under Young Women’s and Men’s Rap Group

510-548-8283  Berkeley

 

LYRIC Youth Talkline

For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & questioning youth (23 and under).

1-800-246-7743,                                 TTD: 415 431-8812

Talk to other young people about sexuality, coming out, family, events & whatever is on your mind.

 

Project Eden,     510-247-8200

Community Counseling Agency, Lambda Youth Group, lesbian and gay outpatient chemical dependency treatment. Sliding-scale fee. Southern Alameda County.

 

Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County

692-0090, Concord

Confidential support groups for  youth, youth programs and confidential free HIV testing.

 

Suicide Intervention:   Contra Costa Crisis Center

1-800-833-2900                                  472-0999 Crisis Hotline, 24/7

 

Suicide Prevention  Crisis Support Service for Alameda County

1-800-309-2131 or 449-5566

24-Hour Emergency Helpline for many issues. Referral listings.

 

Youth Crisis Hotline, 1-800-843-5200

 

LYRIC (Lavender Youth  Rec. & Info Center)

1-800-246-7743     (1-800-PRIDE)

 

 

 

HIV/AIDS

 

Toll Free Resources

CDC National AIDS Hotline

1-800-227-8922;  24 hours

Information on the prevention and spread of HIV/AIDS

Spanish: 1-800-344-7432

TTY: 1-800-243-7839 (M-F: 10-10)

California AIDS Hotline

1-800-FOR AIDS (367-2437)

English and Spanish hotline, provides basic information. Brochures available.

 

Project Information HIV Treatment Hotline

1-800-822-7422

Provides treatment information and referral for HIV positive

 

Local Referrals

HIV Test Sites:

Concord Public Health Immunization Clinic

646-5275

 

Planned Parenthood San Ramon

838-2108

Offers low cost, confidential or anonymous testing. counseling, and referrals.

 

HIV/AIDS Information & Services:

Diablo Valley AIDS Center

686-3822    Concord

Provides counseling and referrals for patients, families and friends. Food bank for low income HIV positive persons.

 

East Bay AIDS Center

510-204-1870 Berkeley

Care of HIV positive patients.

 

HIV/AIDS Support Group

674-2190

Provides information and referrals. Partners, friends, family, and caregivers welcome.

 

Contra Costa HIV/AIDS Program

Resource Line: 313-6770

Offers case management. support services and counseling.

 

Healthy Kids Resource Center: Alameda County

887-0152; Hayward

Maintains library of HIV education materials for schools.

Community Resources for HIV Prevention in Contra Costa County

AIDS Health Project of San Francisco

(415) 476-3902

 

American Red Cross

603-7400 Concord

Pamphlets and brochures.

 

Center For Human Development

687-8844 Pleasant Hill

Educational programs for teenagers in Contra Costa County.

 

Contra Costa County AIDS Program

313-6771 Martinez

Coordinates county wide education efforts. Provides pamphlets.

 

Contra Costa County Teenage Program (TAP)

510-374-3314  Martinez

TAP trains students to provide classroom presentations on HIV.

 

Planned Parenthood

676-0505 Concord

The Resource Center has videos, pamphlets and information. Educational programs available for schools, parents and people with disabilities. Clinic sites provide anonymous testing, counseling and referrals.

 

Teen AIDS Hotline

1-800-234-TEEN

 

HIV Website

http://www.hivinsite.ucsf.edu

 

Substance Use

Alcohol & Other Drugs - Chapter 9 Resources

Toll Free Numbers

AL-ANON (AL-A-TEEN) Family Group

1-800-356-9996

Based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, AL-ANON is a program for relatives and friends of alcoholics. They attend meetings, share experiences and review literature.

 

Alcohol and Drug Helpline

1-800-821-HELP

Refers callers to inpatient and outpatient units and/or crisis centers for alcohol and drug dependency.

 

Cocaine Hotline

1-800-662-HELP

www.health.org

Offers referrals for cocaine abusers and their families.

 

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

1-800-NCA-CALL

Gives referrals to support groups and treatment centers. Also provides brochures.

 

Alcoholics Anonymous

Contact a local AA chapter listed in the white pages or contact AA’s national office:  1(212) 686-1100

P.O. Box 459, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163

    

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information

1-800-729-6686

Offers free pamphlets on alcohol, smoking, marijuana, crack and cocaine, and hallucinogens. To order any of the five “Tips for Teens About...” publications, call 1-800-729-6686 or write NCADI, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847-2345

www.ncadi.samhsa.gov

 

National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Line

1-800-662-HELP

Refers callers to support groups and treatment centers. Brochures available.

 

Check with your employer regarding confidential programs offered through your workplace and/or health plan.

 

Area Resources

Americans for Non-Smokers’ Rights

(510) 841-3032 Berkeley

www.no_smoke.org

 

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

939-4155, 24-Hour    

 

ALANON & ALATEEN,

932-6770: 24-Hour

www.al-anon.alateen.org

Offers information, referrals, counseling and support groups for teenage abusers or teenagers in alcoholic families.

 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Contra Costa, Inc.

932-8100

Offers information, pre-treatment counseling services and referrals in addition to various programs such as Driver Education Training and community presentations.

 

Center for Human Development

687-8844, Pleasant Hill

www.chd-prevention.org

Provides prevention programs for teens, parents and schools concerned about drug and alcohol abuse.

 

Youth Resources, City of San Ramon

973-2711

Assessments, outreach, employment, diversion, community service program.

Center for Recovery (Mt. Diablo)

680-6500 Concord

www.jmmdhs.com

Treats alcohol/chemical dependency. Offers detox in-patient, short-term outpatient, and day treatment programs. Free assessment. Interventions structured after case.

 

Discovery Counseling Center

837-0505 Danville

www.discoverycenteronline.com

Community based mental health and substance abuse organization serving children, youth and adults, providing group, couple & family therapy, and prevention education programs. Sliding scale fee. No one is denied service because of inability to pay.

 

Contra Costa Crisis Center

1-800-833-2900

472-0999 Crisis Hotline, 24/7

Crisis lines available for people in distress. Referrals available to over 1000 agencies throughout Contra Costa County.

 

Contra Costa Alcohol and Other Drug Services

313-6300

21-day outpatient detox for opiate dependency. Methadone maintenance for people with 2-year history and two treatment failures for opiate dependency. Minimum age for maintenance. Program for pregnant opiate dependent women. Medi-Cal and private pay.

 

Frederic Ozanam Center

676-4840 Concord

Recovery center . Offers day and residential treatment for men and women. Lasts 30 to 90 days. Fee, but no one is turned away.

 

Kaiser Hospital Mental Health and Chemical Dependancy

Kaiser members only.

295-4145, Walnut Creek

Provides treatment for alcohol and drug abuse and family counseling. Ant abuse and deter available.

 

 

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center

Mental Health Crisis

646-2800, 24-hour Hotline

Provides psychiatric emergency services.

 

NA (Narcotics Anonymous)

685-4357, 24-hour Hotline

www.contracostana.com

Provides a 12-step program and information on meeting locations.

 

NEAT (New Experiences in Affection & Trust) Family

Center for Human Development

687-8844, Pleasant Hill

www.chd-prevention.org/neatfam

 

New Bridge Foundation

1-800-785-2400 or 510-548-7270; Albany

www.new_bridge.org

Adult chemical dependency treatment: residential, day treatment, partial day treatment, outpatient, and women’s programs.

 

New Connections

363-5000 Concord

Intensive outpatient treatment for drug/alcohol addiction. Fees based on client’s ability to pay. Insurance accepted; no Medi-Cal/Medicare. Serves residents of Contra Costa County. Prevention and Intervention

 

Sunrise House

825-7049 Concord

 

Shennum Detox Center

676-2581 Concord

Available 24-hours, 7 days/week. Provides free short-term stay to county residents. Co-ed.

        

Young People’s AA

Hotline: 939-4155: 24 hour               Business Office:  939-5371

Women for Sobriety                           631-4030

A self-help program for women who want to stop drinking.

(Orinda Community Church)

 

Workingman’s Program

682-5704 Concord

Offers full residential and outpatient treatment and clean and sober housing for men and women 18-65. Also provides alcohol and drug education.

 

Substance Abuse

Tobacco - Chapter 9 Resources

 

American Heart Association

1-800-242-8721

www.americanheart.org

Information on smoking-related heart disease and its prevention.

 

Cancer Information Service of California

1-800-422-6237

Information on smoking-related cancer and its prevention.

 

Tobacco-Free Kids Campaign

1707 L Street   Suite 800;   Washington, DC   20036

202-296-5469

www.tabaccofreekids.org

 

Valley Community Health Center

462-5544 Pleasanton

Offers an affordable alcohol and drug treatment program and an addiction recovery education program for working people.

 


Local Area Resources

California Smokers’ Helpline

1-800-7-NO BUTTS  (English)                       1-800-45-NO FUME  (Español)

 

Americans for Non-Smokers’ Rights

510-841-3032 Berkeley

 

Contra Costa County Health Services Dept. Tobacco Prevention 

313-6214                                 www.cchealth.org

Provides tobacco, policy, and program information and answers tobacco-related questions.  They also provide referral and technical assistance on tobacco education, prevention, cessation and control. Also, a 24-hour automated phone line provides information about smoking in public and work places, supportive messages for smokers trying to quit, referrals to quit smoking programs and a calendar of tobacco control events.

 

Kaiser Permanente

295-4190; Walnut Creek, also Martinez

Smoking Cessation Classes.

8 Session series for Kaiser members and non-members in Walnut Creek.

 

Violence, Abuse, &

Teen Dating Violence

Chapters 11, 12, 13 Resources

Reading List

Women Who Love Too Much: When You Keep Wishing and Hoping He'll Change, by Robin Norwood

The Courage to Heal, A Guide For Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis

The Verbally Abusive Relationship, By Patricia Evans

In Love & In Danger, By Barry Levy

The Battered Woman,  by Lenore Walker

Love and Addiction, by Stanton Peele

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233, 24-Hour

Information and referrals to local services

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-621-4000

 

Child Abuse Council

946-9961

Information, referral and education on child abuse and neglect.

 

Contra Costa Crisis Center

1-800-833-2900

472-0999 Crisis Hotline, 24/7

Crisis lines available for people in distress. Referrals available to over 1000 agencies throughout Contra Costa County.

 

Children’s Protective Services

510-259-1800; 24 hour; Alameda

646-1680; 24-Hour; Contra Costa County

Investigates reports of child abuse.

 

Discovery Counseling Center

837-0505 Danville

www.discoverycenteronline.com

Community based mental health and substance abuse organization serving children, youth and adults.

 

Planned Parenthood

838-2108 San Ramon

Non-profit agency provides counseling services for individuals and couples. Day and evening hours. Exams for birth control, STI testing and treatment. Pregnancy and HIV testing. Low cost, sliding scale fee.

 

Parental Stress Service

510-893-5444

1-800-829-3777

 

Rape Crisis Center

Business Lines: 706-4290

24-Hour Rape Crisis Lines:

Central Country: 1-800-670-7273

West County: 510-236-7273

East Country: 439-7273

Provides prevention, crisis intervention and therapy services. Services include hospital and court accompaniment, individual and group therapy for children and adults, prevention and education presentations, and the 24-hour crisis line.

 

STAND! Against Domestic Violence

(formerly Battered Women’s Alternatives)

1-888-215-5555 - 24-hour:  toll-free crisis line

925-676-2845 – Business office

Serves battered women and their families.  Offers shelter, support groups, individual counseling, batterer’s treatment programs, children’s programs, legal advocacy and prevention services. 

 

Valley Community Health Center - The Center

462-5544 Pleasanton

828-HELP (828-4357), 24/7 crisis line

Non-profit agency provides individual, group, marriage, family and child therapy. Offers parenting education classes, HIV/AIDS support groups, and drug treatment programs, including adolescent drug treatment programs. Sliding scale fees.

 


 

Contra Costa County

Health Services Department

Community Substance Abuse Services

 

The Community Substance Abuse Services (CSAS) puts people first. CSAS advocates for alcohol and drug free communities by promoting individual and family responsibility, hope and self-sufficiency.

 

CSAS's mission is to foster better community understanding of the effects of alcohol and drugs and to promote, develop and implement quality prevention and treatment services.

 

A fully accredited multi-disciplinary and diverse staff of licensed Marriage, Family, Child, Substance Abuse and Social Work credentialed counselors provide assessment for addiction severity and dual diagnosis, individual counseling, an array of group counseling and services for family and youth who are directly or indirectly affected by substance use or abuse. All services comply with California State Standards for Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Services and with federal and local laws.

 

The following is a listing of the Prevention Services, Prevention Providers, Treatment Services and Treatment Providers that are under CSAS’s System of Care.

CSAS System of Care

Community Substance Abuse Services Administration

597 Center Avenue, Suite #320, Martinez, CA 94553

313-6300                            fax 313-6307

 

PREVENTION SERVICES

Community Partnership - CSAS provides technical assistance, training and resources to regional substance abuse prevention coalitions and grassroots organizations; staffs the Community Partnership Forum, an alliance of local prevention groups that works together with the Alcohol & Other Drugs Advisory Board & The Partnership in Recovery Alliance (PIRA) to implement the county’s Substance Abuse Action Plan.

 

 

ACCESS UNIT

The Access Unit is the point of entry for adults and youth seeking to receive alcohol and other drug treatment services in Contra Costa County. The Access Unit is fully equipped with substance abuse counselors that provide the following services: information on existing alcohol and other drug program services (in particular prevention service, screening, placement, and care coordination services of AOD prevention and treatment services.

 

Access Unit    1-800-846-1652

 

PREVENTION PROVIDERS (*County Operated Programs)

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council

932-8100 Pleasant Hill

Offers information, pre-treatment counseling services and referrals in addition to various programs such as Alternatives for Youth, Driver Education Training and community presentations.

 

Bi-Bett Latino Outreach

458-1616 Pittsburg and Brentwood

Programs: Problem Identification, Community-Based Process, Outreach High Risk

 

Center for Human Development

687-8844

Programs: School-Based Prevention, Education, and Community Initiatives

 

Discovery Counseling Center of the

   San Ramon Valley

837-0505 Danville

Programs: Information Dissemination, Education, Community-Based Process, School Based Interventions, Outreach High Risk and Children of Substance Abusers

 


 

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

Main Line: 313-6300

Program Manager: 313-6385

Program Sites:

         East—Antioch: 427-8630

         Central—Walnut Creek: 646-6470

         West—Richmond: 374-3036

 

CSAS operates and contracts First Offender and Multiple Offender programs, a multi-faceted statewide approach to address the problem of the alcohol and drug impaired driver. The State Department of Drugs and Alcohol licenses and monitors all State DUI programs under title IX, California Code of Regulations. This program operates in partnership with the Department of Motor Vehicles and court jurisdictions to combine sanctions with treatment to reduce the incidence of repeat offenses.       

 

New Connections

363-5000 Concord and Pittsburg

Programs: Education, School Based Interventions, Outreach High Risk and Children of Substance Abusers

 

Tri-Cities Discovery Center (County Operated Program)

(510) 374-7011 Pinole

Programs: Education, School Based Interventions, Outreach High Risk and Children of Substance Abusers

TREATMENT SERVICES:

Outpatient Drug-Free Treatment

CSAS operates four county drug-free outpatient substance abuse treatment programs (Sojourne in Richmond, San Pablo Discovery in San Pablo, Tri-Cities in Pinole and Born Free with sites in Antioch, Martinez and Richmond) and contracts outpatient services with the following community based agencies:

 

Born Free

(Women and Children Only)

646-1165 Martinez

 

New Connections

363-5000 Concord

 

REACH Project

754-3673 Antioch

 

Discovery Counseling Center of the    

   San Ramon Valley

837-0505 Danville

 

Sojourne Center

(510) 374-3813 Richmond

 

Tri-Cities Discovery Center

(510) 374-7011 Pinole

 

Ujima East

(Women and Children)

427-9100 Pittsburg

Ujima West

(Women and  Children)

(510) 215-2280 Richmond

 

Women’s Ancillary Services:

         East Bay Perinatal

         (510) 236-6990 Richmond/Oakland

 

         Family Stress Center

         827-0212 Concord

 

Residential - CSAS operates one county residential treatment facility, Discovery House in Martinez, and contracts residential treatment and transitional housing services with Sunrise House in Concord, Neighborhood House in North Richmond, Bi-Bett Corporation, (which includes Diablo Valley Ranch in Clayton, Ozanam Center, the Annex, and Gregory Center in Concord), Adolescent Treatment Center (which include Thunder Road in Oakland), Ujima  Family Recovery Services (The Rectory in San  Pablo and La Casa Ujima in Martinez), East County Detox (Wollam House in Bay Point). CSAS contracts for non-medical detoxification services with Bi-Bett Corporation (Shennum Center, in Concord), East County Detox (Pittsburg) and Neighborhood House of North Richmond (Hollomon Center in Richmond).

 

Residential programs are 24-hours per day, 7 days per week, social model environments that require a minimum of 40 hours per week of counseling and/or structured therapeutic activities that include consciousness raising, twelve steps, stress management, poly-drug education, relapse prevention and planning groups. the programs require attendance to AA and NA groups and also provide AIDS and STI education, vocational counseling, job search, and employment referrals. Most transitional housing services require clients to be employed, actively seeking employment, or involved in job training. Detox programs’ average length of stay is three days. Clients are monitored and referred to treatment or other needed services.

 

Bi-Bett Corporation

798-7250 Concord

 

Residential treatment and transitional housing services:

         Diablo Valley Ranch

         682-9765; Concord

         Men only.

 

         Frederic Ozanam Center

         676-4840 Concord

         Women Only

 

         Shennum Center

         676-2580

Co-Ed. Non-medical detoxification services.

         Thunder Road

         (510) 653-5040 Oakland

         Youth only.

 

 

Discovery House

229-4212 Martinez

Men only. Residential treatment facility.

 

Neighborhood House

(510) 235-9780 Richmond

 

Fauerso Recovery Center

(510) 233-1270 Richmond

Men only.

 

Hollomon Detox Center

(510) 233-1270 Richmond

Co-ed.

 

Ujima Family Recovery

(510) 236-3139 San Pablo

 

La Casa Ujima

229-0230 Martinez

Women and children only.

 

The Rectory

(510) 236-3134 San Pablo

Women and children only.

 

Sunrise House

825-7049 Concord

 

Outpatient Methadone Maintenance – CSAS contracts with the Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment, Inc. (BAART) to provide methadone maintenance and detox services for heroin addicts in Pittsburg and Richmond. Services are funded through Drug Medi-Cal and regulated by County, State and Federal policies.

 

Criminal Justice Treatment Programs (CJTP)

CSAS Contact: Program contact :313-6387

 

Program Sites:           

         Antioch: 427-8630

         Walnut Creek: 646-6470

CSAS operates and contracts court/parole/probation mandated substance abuse interventions into a specialized unit of services, which includes Drug Diversion Program (PC-1000), State (BASN) and Federal Parolee/Probationers Programs, and Supervised Treatment and Recovery Services (STAR).

 

 

 

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