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The Candle – April 2, 2026
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Join Us for Rhythm & Resilience Poetry Night, October 19
Join us for a night of poetic voices for mental health. Hear from local poetry artists J.R. Rice, Julian Blackmon aka Protected Poet, Monique "MoeMinistry" McCoy and musician Mateo Jordan. …
Read article →The Candle Fall / June 14, 2024
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Read article →Contra Costa Crisis Center Receives $25,000 Grassroots Recovery Grant from the Matthew Perry Foundation
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Read article →The Candle Fall / May 15, 2024
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Read article →Giving Tuesday
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Read article →The Candle Fall 2023 Issue
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Read article →The Candle Summer 2023 Issue
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Read article →The Contra Costa Crisis Center celebrates their 60th anniversary
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Read article →“Judy Guthrie Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Brunch” – July 31st, 2022
Congratulations to Steve Grimes, the recipient of the Annual "Rosemary Caldwell Volunteer of the Year Award" for 2022! Steve has been a dedicated volunteer since 2016. Steve serves within the…
Read article →New Crisis Center Website!
The Contra Costa Crisis Center has been developing a new website over the past few months, and we are pleased to have launched. The website has a fresh new layout…
Read article →What happens when you contact 211?
Have you ever wondered what happens when you call (or text) 211? We are pleased to share this new video, created by a volunteer Monte Vista High School student, Ethan,…
Read article →Smoker’s Help Line
Get Help Quitting Smoking or Vaping ! The California Smokers' Helpline is a FREE telephone program that can help you quit tobacco. Questions? Call 211 or text HOPE to 20121…
Read article →Smoker’s Help Line – Espanol
¡Obtén ayuda para dejar de fumar o vapear! La Línea de Ayuda para Fumadores de California es un programa telefónico GRATUITO que puede ayudarle a dejar el tabaco. ¿Preguntas? Llame…
Read article →Golden State Stimulus English
Golden State Stimulus supports low-income families facing hardships due to Covid-19. Call 211 or text HOPE to 20121 for more info or visit https://earnitkeepitsaveit.org/resources/#golden-state-stimulus
Read article →Golden State Stimulus – Espanol
El Estímulo del Estado Dorado (GSS, por sus siglas en inglés) apoya a las familias de bajos ingresos que enfrentan dificultades debido a Covid-19. Llame al 211 o envíe un…
Read article →Eviction Help
COVID-19 Rent Relief is available. If you or someone you care about is struggling with rent, facing housing challenges or eviction, call or text us. We are here 24/7 with…
Read article →May Mental Health Month – Suicide Prevention Trainings
Suicide ranks as the 10th leading cause of death in the US, and the 2nd leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds. The Contra Costa Crisis Center will be offering several…
Read article →Resources for those dealing with mental health issues – MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Without a doubt, the pandemic has worsened many existing mental health issues and spawned others. The increased isolation has been difficult for many, especially…
Read article →April is National Volunteer Month
THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers! They help every day on the phone/text lines, with the grief programs, on our board, and all around!…
Read article →Suicide Prevention Trainings
Suicide ranks as the 10th leading cause of death in the US, and the 2nd leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds. The Contra Costa Crisis Center will be offering several…
Read article →Lend a Hand – Help Loved Ones Get Vaccinated
If you know someone who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment right now, but may need a little help, please make that offer. Go to bit.ly/3pMaVxS for more info.
Read article →Black History Month Virtual Celebration
Saturday, February 20, 2021 11:00am - 12:30pm Entertainment, Spoken Word, Historical Presentation and Black Health Matters - COVID19 information Zoom Info: 82710879455 Passcode: 109274
Read article →Be a Hero – Help Others Get Vaccinated
If you know someone who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment right now, but may need a little help, please make that offer. Go to bit.ly/3pMaVxS for more info.
Read article →From Hello to Help, 211 is Here
What is 211? An easy-t0-remember three-digit number that serves as our community's comprehensive and confidential resource hotline, 24/7. Every year, National 211 Day is celebrated on February 11, too recognize…
Read article →Volunteer Training begins in January 2021
Do you want to know more about how you can volunteer? Has a friend or family member said they are looking for a way to help the community during the…
Read article →Join Our Team of Crisis & Suicide Volunteers – Training begins in late January 2021
The Contra Costa Crisis Center invites you to learn about the various ways to volunteer with us, including helping us on our Crisis & Suicide Hotlines. We will hold Volunteer…
Read article →12 Days of Giving – Donation Based Outdoor Classes from Formula3 Fitness
2020 has been a year full of struggles so we are giving back to our community. Over the next few weeks, we will be hosting 12 donation-based outdoor classes plus…
Read article →Threads of Hope
Threads of Hope is Diablo magazine's celebration of outstanding community volunteers. Each year, individuals and organizations nominate volunteers of all ages who provide vital services in a variety of fields,…
Read article →Contra Costa Crisis Center Works to Raise Awareness of Services and Life-Saving Resources Through New Partnership with Optum – Guest Blog Post
We are pleased to share this guest blog post from our partners at Optum: Contra Costa Crisis Center Works to Raise Awareness of Services Through New Partnership with Optum A…
Read article →Rosemary Caldwell Volunteer of the Year Award
The Rosemary Caldwell Volunteer of the Year Award is the only formal award that the Contra Costa Crisis Center bestows. It is named in honor of Rosemary, a former crisis line director…
Read article →Free Mental Health Speaker Series
Mental Health Speaker Series, Free and Open to the Public - Ask the Experts: Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention Strategies Via Zoom - To Join Zoom Meeting: Click the link…
Read article →Suicide Prevention Month Events
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and National Suicide Prevention Week is September 6 - 12, 2020. While we need to focus on suicide prevention every day of every year, this…
Read article →Help For Seniors on Transportation
Help the Contra Costa Transportation Authority make transportation more convenient for older adults and people with disabilities! You can participate from home! If you’re an older adult, have a disability,…
Read article →Meet Our Newest Team Member
Wendy Diaz is our Help Me Grow Care Coordinator. Wendy previously worked with Aspiranet in Antioch where she served as a Therapeutic Behavioral Support Counselor for the last five years for…
Read article →Caller Stories – 211 Helps Every Day!
MORE CALLER STORIES from people we are helping each day: A caller from Pinole was exposed to a family member with coronavirus and quarantined, along with other family members exposed.…
Read article →GRIEF and the CORONA VIRUS
This pandemic is creating so many losses of life and losses of "what normal life used to be like"- and all of these losses can be difficult. Here is some…
Read article →2020 Census Time!
Visit https://my2020census.gov to be counted! However you participate, online or phone, it is so important to be counted! Please call us at 211 for info or text your zip code…
Read article →From the Trenches – 211 is Taking Corona Virus Calls Every Day
READ CALLER STORIES FROM PEOPLE WE ARE HELPING EACH DAY: A family called 211 after their home burned. Fire fighters arrived and the family (4 adults, 3 children) made it…
Read article →Find Food Support Easily
As the economic toll of #COVID19 hits our communities hard, hunger is a growing concern. Easily find food banks, school meals, and senior center food distribution sites! Fortunately, free and low-cost food…
Read article →Stress and Coping: the Outbreak of COVID-19
To help with the stress, fear and anxiety that has overwhelmed many of us, we’ve created tip sheets for family discussion and parenting, as well as tips for colleagues and…
Read article →May is Mental Health Month
So much has changed in the last several weeks, we had no idea that our worlds were going to be turned upside down by the coronavirus. Or that the associated…
Read article →Defusing Teen Stress: Navigating Tough Times and Finding Healing Webinar Available to View
To help during these challenging times, we presented as part of this webinar on teen stress. The webinar replay for "Defusing Teen Stress: Navigating Tough Times and Finding Healing" is…
Read article →COVID19/Coronavirus Information
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Read article →National Volunteer Week
HAPPY NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK! Give a virtual wave and say hello to our new cohort of volunteers and staff just completing their call center training! (partial group in photo-great smiles!)…
Read article →Dealing With Coronavirus Anxiety: Expert Tips
Here are some tips on dealing with Coronavirus anxiety. As communities nationwide respond to the COVID- 19 pandemic, Americans face unparalleled levels of uncertainty. To help individuals reestablish a sense…
Read article →Safety, Food Distribution, and Health Care resource lists
John Muir Health has Safety, Food Distribution, and Health Care resource lists for needs during this #COVID19 outbreak. If you have questions about any of these, you can call us…
Read article →Corona Virus Basics – Links to Resource Pages
Staying up to date with current factual information can help ease any anxiety or stress about the situation. Text “coronavirus” or “covid19” to 211211 for information on how the illness spreads,…
Read article →Small Business Resources During COVID-19
THIS POST FROM ECO-ENCLOSE is shared with permission. What follows is a great summary of small businesses resources during COVID-19 outbreak. Please visit their website to learn more about Eco-Enclose. COVID-19…
Read article →Tax Prep help is available – call 211
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Read article →Information about the Coronavirus – Call 211
Staying up to date with current factual information can help ease any anxiety or stress about the situation. COVID19 information updated regularly in our 211 Database of Contra Costa County…
Read article →Census 2020 Information – Call 211
Call 211 or text your zip code to 898211 for free and confidential conversation about #Census2020. Here are some quick answers for FAQ's re: Census 2020: Easy: The census questionnaire…
Read article →AAS Certification Renewed for Crisis Center!
We are pleased to announce that we have been re-accredited by the American Association of Suicidology for another five years! Crisis Centers across the nation seek accreditation as a validation…
Read article →2/11 is 211 Day!
~211 helps in Contra Costa County and all over the USA Here is more on how we at 211 provide help: 211 provides expert, caring help --No matter the situation,…
Read article →Census 2020 — Spread the Word
Census 2020 Information Easy: Short census questionnaire. Depending on your household, it only takes about 10 minutes to complete. Safe: By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including federal…
Read article →Looking Back on the Decade: Success Stories & a Big THANK YOU for Supporting the Crisis Center Over the Years
As the decade draws to a close, we are looking back at some of the major events for the Crisis Center in the last 10 years. We also want to…
Read article →Events, News, Personal, The Candle
How the Crisis Center Helps – See Stories of Hope in Short Video (CW)
We invite you to watch these powerful stories - from actual Crisis Center Grief Program participants- about how they utilized programs of the Crisis Center to help cope with tremendous…
Read article →Annual “Judy Guthrie Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Brunch” – July 21st, 2019
Congratulations to Ron Potts, the recipient of the Annual "Judy Guthrie Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Brunch" Volunteer of the Year Award for 2019! Sunday, July 21st, 2019 was a day…
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