Services for Youth
The following agencies provide a variety of services to young people in our County.
Center for Human Development
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.
- 925-687-8844
RYSE
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.
- 510-374-3396
Rainbow Community Center
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.
- 925-692-0090
Contra Costa Health Services
CCHS provides STI 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.
- 925-608-5384