Contra Costa County

Local offices in Contra Costa County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Public health · County office

  Contra Costa WIC

  2731 Systron Drive, Suite 200, Concord, CA 94518

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 925-655-1700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cchealth.org

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa

  3133 Estudillo Street, Martinez, CA 94553

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersFind information about public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on contracostaha.org

• Public health · County office

  Contra Costa Public Health

  2500 Bates Avenue, Suite B, Concord, CA 94520

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about vaccines, disease reporting, and other public health services.
  Call 925-608-5200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cchealth.org

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Contra Costa Behavioral Health Services

  1340 Arnold Drive, Suite 200, Martinez, CA 94553

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesCall the access line to find county mental health or substance use services.
  Call 888-678-7277DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cchealth.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Contra Costa County Public Law Library

  1026 Escobar Street, Suite 2C, Martinez, CA 94553

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse free legal research materials and get help finding legal information.
  Call 925-655-4600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cccpllib.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Contra Costa Superior Court Self-Help Center

  751 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-helpGet help understanding court forms and representing yourself in a court case.
  Call 925-608-2128DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on contracosta.courts.ca.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Contra Costa County Veterans Service Office

  10 Douglas Drive, Suite 100, Martinez, CA 94553

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans and family benefits from government agencies.
  Call 925-313-1481DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on contracosta.ca.gov

• Child support · County office

  Contra Costa County Department of Child Support Services

  50 Douglas Drive, Suite 100, Martinez, CA 94553

  Help here

  • Child support casesGet help opening, changing, or managing a child support case.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on contracosta.ca.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services

  1850 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and preparednessGet emergency information and sign up for county safety alerts.Read more
  Call 925-646-4461DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on contracosta.ca.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  EASTBAY Works America’s Job Center of California

  4071 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250, Concord, CA 94520

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with employers.
  Call 925-246-5978DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eastbayworks.com

• State office

  California DMV Concord Office

  2070 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license and handle vehicle registration services.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov

• Library · County office

  Contra Costa County Library

  777 Arnold Drive, Suite 210, Martinez, CA 94553

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet help with library accounts, books, computers, and online resources.Read more
  Call 800-984-4636DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccclib.org

Contra Costa County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Contra Costa County, closest to the center of Concord first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  The East Oakland Collective

  17 miles from the center of Concord

  7800 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605

  Hours

  • Thu11 AM to 2 PM. Prepared hot meals

  Who can come: Unhoused people

  Call 510-990-0775DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on eastoaklandcollective.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Telegraph Ministry Center

  Telegraph Community Ministry Center

  17 miles from the center of Concord

  5316 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

  Hours

  • Wed9:30 AM to 1:30 PM; 5 PM to 7 PM
  • Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

  Who can come: People in Oakland and Alameda County

  Call 510-961-4385DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on oaklandca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  New Testament

  18 miles from the center of Concord

  1901 62nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94621

  Hours

  • Thu12 PM to 1 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  All Nations Pantry

  18 miles from the center of Concord

  5815 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608

  Hours

  • Tue1 PM to 2 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  The FREEdom Store

  Homies Empowerment

  18 miles from the center of Concord

  10451 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605

  Hours

  • Wed10 AM to 11:45 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: All community

  What to bring: No ID required

  Call 669-696-7135DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on homiesempowerment.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  New Hope Baptist Church

  18 miles from the center of Concord

  892 36th St, Oakland, CA 94608

  Hours

  • Thu2 PM to 3 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Contra Costa County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Contra Costa County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center

  Concord America`s Job Center of California / East Bay Works

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  2.7 miles away

  4071 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250, Concord, CA 94520

  Hours: M-F 8:30 am-5:00 pm

  Call 925-671-4500DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Martinez Adult Education

  7.3 miles away

  600 F Street, Martinez, CA 94533

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am-8:00pm Friday 8:30am-Noon

  Call 925-335-5890DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  RichmondWORKS

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  330 25th Street, Employment and Training Department, Richmond, CA 94804

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

  Call 510-307-8014DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 16, 2026

• Youth and reentry program

  Goodwill San Francisco Bay - El Monte Career Center

  For young people

  0.6 miles away

  3495 Clayton Road, El Monte, Concord, CA 94519

  Call 925-232-0181DirectionsWebsite

• Youth program

  Quick Learning School of Concord

  2.6 miles away

  1465 Enea Circle, Suite 940, Concord, CA 94520

  Call 925-676-1526DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  Center Point Inc. - Concord

  For young people

  2.6 miles away

  1470 Civic Ct, Ste 100, Concord, CA 94520

  Call 925-849-6173DirectionsWebsite

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Contra Costa County

• Antioch
• Brentwood
• Clayton
• Concord
• Danville
• El Cerrito
• Hercules
• Lafayette
• Martinez
• Moraga
• Oakley
• Orinda
• Pinole
• Pittsburg
• Pleasant Hill
• Richmond
• San Pablo
• San Ramon
• Walnut Creek

California programs by kind of help

These are run by California and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026