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Mental Health Services for Adults
Programs throughout Contra Costa serve young adults 18-22, adults up to age 60 and older adults. Services are provided by County staff, community-based agencies, and a network of private therapists.
- Advocacy for access to appropriate services
- Assessment and evaluation of the nature of mental health problems
- Assistance with permanent housing
- Board and Care homes
- Conservatorship
- Consultation with family doctors about mental health issues
- Consumer-operated community centers
- Day treatment in community settings
- Dual recovery program for those who also have substance abuse problems
- Emergency shelter
- Intensive community support
- Long-term residential care
- Medication support to relieve symptoms
- Money management and budgeting help
- Peer counseling for adults and seniors
- Short-term crisis residential
- Short-term therapy
- Support for independent living
- Support services for families
- Transitional young adult services
- Treatment for barriers to employment
- Vocation assistance to find training to work
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