Service Name: WEST COUNTY AFRICAN AMERICAN RE-ENTRY HEALTH CONDUCTORS - CCHS (EX-OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAMS)

Organization Name: CONTRA COSTA HEALTH

• Description: Provides outreach to reentry population by assisting with health coverage benefits and SSI/SSA benefits. Health Conductors pre-screen for health coverage insurance while incarcerated, perform follow-ups once individual is released to schedule medical and dental appointments. Offers Transitions clinic which consists of health conductors scheduling medical appointments, appointment accompaniment and advocacy for patient health concerns. Offers REMEDY (Reentry Making Every Day Yours) program which is a cognitive behavioral support group to help clients overcome daily barriers. Connects individuals to other essential services such as housing, substance abuse, medical providers and mental health services.
• Website: http://www.cchealth.org
• Phone(s):
• Hours: Office: Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends by appointment; Transitions clinic: 1st and 3rd Thursday, 5pm - 9pm; REMEDY: Wednesday, 1pm - 2pm
• Eligibility: All incarcerated adults or reentry populations
• Requirements: Call for information
• Areas Served:
  • San Pablo Contra Costa United States
  • San Pablo (Hilltop Mall) Contra Costa United States
  • El Cerrito Contra Costa United States
  • Richmond Contra Costa United States
  • Port Costa Contra Costa United States
  • Richmond (Point Richmond) Contra Costa United States
  • Pinole Contra Costa United States
  • Crockett Contra Costa United States
  • El Sobrante Contra Costa United States
  • Richmond (North Richmond) Contra Costa United States
  • Rodeo Contra Costa United States
  • Hercules Contra Costa United States
  • San Pablo (Tara Hills) Contra Costa United States
• Categories:
  • Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
• Contacts:
  • Arlinda Timmons-Love, Reentry Health Conductor, Arlinda.timmonslove@cchealth.org