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Services for Youth


The following agencies provide a variety of services to young people in our County.

Center for Human Development

925-687-8844

The Center's Empowerment Program provides education, social support, and leadership opportunities for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth age 18 and under.

RYSE

510-374-3396

RYSE is a safe and welcoming center for diverse West Contra Costa youth. RYSE builds youth power and leadership towards personal and community health and transformation.

Rainbow Community Center

925-692-0090

The Rainbow Community Center's (RCC) Youth Program fosters a positive self-identity for all LGBTQ youth through education, leadership, development/activism and socialization in a safe space for all youth allies.

Contra Costa Health Services

925-608-5384

CCHS provides STD and HIV education and testing for young people at various sites throughout the County. Risk reduction supplies such as condoms are also available free of charge.