Community Resources

The following organizations provide additional support and community-based services in Walnut Creek and the surrounding Contra Costa County area. Availability, eligibility requirements, fees, and services may change. Please contact each organization directly for current information.

Crisis & Community Support

Contra Costa Crisis CenterProvides 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention support, grief resources, and connections to local health and social services. The Crisis Center also operates 211 Contra Costa, which can help individuals locate resources for housing, food, financial assistance, mental health care, legal services, and other community needs.

Crisis Support: Call 988Community Resources: Call 211Text: Text HOPE to 20121Website: crisis-center.org

County Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Contra Costa Behavioral HealthProvides access to mental health and substance use services for Contra Costa County residents, including assessment, specialty mental health services, substance use treatment, crisis services, and connections to appropriate levels of care.

24/7 Behavioral Health Access Line: 888-678-7277A3 Crisis Response: 844-844-5544Website: cchealth.org

Family & Parenting Support

COPE Family Support Center — Walnut CreekProvides support for children, teens, parents, couples, and families. Services include individual, couples, and family therapy; parenting education; youth programs; anger management; co-parent counseling; and court-approved reunification therapy.

Phone: 925-689-5811Location: 3021 Citrus Circle, Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94598Website: copefamilysupport.org

Domestic Violence & Family Safety

STAND! For Families Free of Violence — ConcordProvides support for individuals and families affected by domestic violence and family violence. Services include a 24-hour crisis line, safety planning, emergency shelter, counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, and services for children and families.

24-Hour Crisis Line: 888-215-5555Location: 1410 Danzig Plaza, Concord, CA 94520Website: standffov.org

LGBTQIA+ Support

Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County — ConcordProvides services for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, couples, families, youth, and older adults. Resources include individual, couples, family, and adolescent therapy; gender-affirming support; support groups; youth programming; case management; sexual health services; and community programs.

Phone: 925-692-0090Location: 2380 Salvio Street, Suite 301, Concord, CA 94520Website: rainbowcc.org

Cancer Support

Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area — Walnut CreekProvides free support to people affected by cancer and their loved ones. Services include counseling, support groups, caregiver support, educational programs, healthy lifestyle classes, financial assistance resources, and programs for children and teens.

Phone: 925-933-0107Location: 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597Website: cancersupport.net

Affordable Counseling

Discovery Counseling Center — Danville & San RamonNonprofit community mental health center providing affordable counseling for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Sliding-scale fees are available based on ability to pay.

Phone: 925-837-0505Locations: Danville and San RamonWebsite: discoveryctr.net

Additional Local Resources

211 Contra CostaFor needs not listed above, 211 Contra Costa maintains a comprehensive database of local health and social services throughout Contra Costa County. Resources include housing and homelessness services, food assistance, financial assistance, legal resources, healthcare, family support, senior services, mental health services, and more.

Call: 211Outside Contra Costa County: 800-830-5380Text: Text your ZIP code to 898211Website: 211cc.org

These resources are provided for informational purposes and are not affiliated with the Institute of Mindful Therapy. Inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of services. Please contact each organization directly regarding availability, eligibility, fees, and current services.