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.