Health Education Classes
| Topic | Name of Class | Organization | Schedule | Sign-Up Info | In person/ Virtual | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | CCHP Managing Anxiety Naturally | Contra Costa Health Plan | Self-paced | Sign-Up for CCHP Managing Anxiety Naturally | Virtual | This class helps individuals understand root causes of anxiety. This course teaches how diet can trigger or help anxiety symptoms, which foods we can add to the diet daily to that promote health and which foods to avoid. | Free |
| Asthma | Asthma Basics Course | American Lung Association | Self-paced | Sign-Up for Asthma Basics Course | Virtual | Free online Asthma awareness course to help inform individuals on the topic. | Free |
| Diabetes | Ask the Experts: Make the Most of Your Health Care Visits | American Diabetes Association | Check Website | Sign-Up for Ask the Experts | Virtual | "Eligibility: Requires referral. Ask your PCP. This event is to help learn tips on how to prepare for visits with your diabetes care team and questions to ask to get the support you need." |
Free |
| Nutrition | Farmer's Market | Fresh Approach | Check Website | Sign-Up for Farmer's Market | In Person | Fresh Approach offers fresh produce throughout the Bay Area at an afforable price and discounts for member that participate in certain programs such as CalFresh etc. The program also offers resources on nutrition and cooking. | Free to attend |
| Nutrition | Food as Medicine Cooking Groups | Contra Costa Health Services | Check Website | Referred by Doctor | Virtual | "Eligibility: Requires referral for members with diabetes. Ask your PCP. This program helps members with Diabetes learn about nutrition and healthy food choices. " | Free |
| Parenting | Parenting Classes | First 5 Contra Costa Center | Check Website | Sign-Up for Parenting Classes | Virtual and in-person | First 5 offers interactive classes and tools for parents and children. This program puts an emphasis on the first 5 years of a child's life. | Free |
| Physical Activiy | Mommy and Me Yoga Class In person | Family Justice Center | Every first Tuesday | In Person | Interested in yoga and have a child that would be too? Join us at our Richmond Office every first Tuesday of the month! This is a beginner course and free to anyone. Call us at 510-974-7200. | Free | |
| Smoking Cessation | Tobacco Dependence | Kick It California | Self-paced | Sign-Up for Tobacco Dependence | Virtual | Kick It California presents a web-based course where one is given the tools and resources to overcome tobacco addiction so one can enjoy the benefits of better health, extra money in one's pocket and healthier relationships. | Free |