Community Resource Guide
Community Resource Guide
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Supporting You,
On and Off Campus
Contra Costa College connects students and families with vital resources to thrive in school and in life. From food and housing support to childcare, transportation, and wellness services, we’re here to help you navigate challenges and stay focused on your goals. Wherever you are in your journey, CCC is committed to your success.
Core Support
Get help with admissions, registration, financial aid, and general questions. If you don’t know where to find the help you need, the Welcome Center is a great place to start.
Food Access + Nutrition
Get fresh fruits and vegetables at weekly and bi-monthly distributions on campus. Open to all students and community members. No ID or income verification required. Just bring your own bags.
Dates: 1st + 3rd Mondays
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CalFresh offers monthly food benefits to help low-income individuals and families buy nutritious groceries. We encourage all qualifying students to take advantage of this opportunity. Need help with CalFresh?
Staff can guide you through the application and help you access free monthly grocery funds, including support for undocumented and part-time students.
Make an Appointment: wellness@contracosta.edu
Health + Wellness
Free 24/7 virtual care for CCC students, including on-demand medical support, scheduled mental health counseling, and self-guided wellness tools like meditations and health tips.
Services include:
- Medical Now: On-demand help for common health issues
- TalkNow: 24/7 emotional support
- Scheduled Counseling: Book appointments that fit your schedule
- Health Coaching: Guidance on nutrition, sleep, and stress
- Self-Guided Wellness: Meditations, tips, and more at your own pace
Shower facilities at CCC are open to all members of the public. No appointment or student ID is needed. Just stop by during open hours.
Available Times: Monday through Thursday | 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Free kits include soap, razors, hair products, toothbrushes, sanitary napkins, and more. Available at multiple campus locations.
Free menstrual products are stocked in restrooms and also available through the Compass Center and in restrooms across campus.
Free condoms and safer sex supplies are available in Student Life, the Compass Market, and on tables across campus, with additional kits available upon request for campus offices, events, or shared spaces.
Make an Appointment: wellness@contracosta.edu
Private lactation spaces are available in the Student + Administration Building and Science Center.
Request Access at the Compass Center
Basic Needs Support
Transportation
Housing
Affordable housing options beyond campus:
- Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley: www.habitatebsv.org
- Berkeley Student Cooperative: www.bsc.coop
- Contra Costa County Rental Map: www.contracosta.ca.gov/7643/Housing
Students experiencing homelessness may be eligible for priority registration, financial aid, and help with documents.
Make an Appointment: wellness@contracosta.edu
Technology Access
Click the Help icon in the left menu of Canvas for 24/7 support.
Get help with inSite portal access, student email troubleshooting, Wi-Fi, and other physical and online tools.
Contact via email at it-help@4cd.edu | Call for Support at 925.229.6888
Need a Chromebook, Wi-Fi hotspot, headset, or scientific calculator? CCC offers technology loans to help you stay connected and succeed in your classes. Devices can be checked out for the entire semester, free of charge. Supplies are limited, so early requests are encouraged.
CCC Library | Ask at the Circulation Desk
Financial Support
U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens (including permanent residents) can apply for federal financial aid such as Pell Grants, loans, and work-study. Have questions? Our financial aid and welcome center teams can help you get started!
Have questions? Our financial aid and welcome center teams can help you get started!
Undocumented students who meet AB 540 criteria can apply for state financial aid, including Cal Grants, through the CADA.This application is for eligible Dreamers and does not require a Social Security number.
Have questions? Our financial aid and welcome center teams can help you get started!
Apply for over 100 unique scholarships only available to 4CD students with one application through the CCC Foundation! There are CCC Foundation scholarships available to all types of students, not just ones who excel at academics.
The Application is available between November and February of each academic year.
Our financial aid office also maintains a list of external scholarship applications on our website.
Offers one-on-one financial coaching, budgeting help, credit repair guidance, and assistance with public benefits.
Contact via email g.mendoza172@dvc.edu | Call 510.215.6873
If you’re a first-generation college student or had a high school GPA below 2.5, you may qualify for EOPS—a support program offering academic counseling, priority registration, book vouchers, school supplies, and transportation help. CARE provides added support for single parents, and CalWORKs assists students receiving county cash aid.
Academic Success
Academic accommodations and support for students with disabilities. Services include assistive technology, note-taking assistance, testing accommodations, and more.
Contact DSPS Office DSPSOffice@contracosta.edu
Youth + Early College Programs
On-campus childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a safe and nurturing environment. Priority is given to CCC student-parents actively enrolled in courses.
Call 510.215.4885
A summer enrichment program for incoming 4th–6th graders offering hands-on learning in STEM, arts, and performance. Optional sports and creative activities in a fun, supervised setting.
Contact via email college4kids@contracosta.edu | Call 510.215.3802
Communities of Belonging
At Contra Costa College, you don’t have to navigate your journey alone. Our learning communities and student-led groups help you build connection, identity, and support—from your first semester to graduation. Whether you’re looking for cultural community, academic guidance, or shared interests, there’s a place for you here.
Fosters academic achievement and leadership for African American male students through mentorship and professional
Make a Connection
Dalaneo’ D. Revels | drevels@contracosta.edu
Offers culturally affirming programming and leadership support for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American students.
Make a Connection
Camile Santana | csantana@contracosta.edu
Contra Costa College offers a competitive athletics program that helps student-athletes grow on and off the field. Current sports include men’s and women’s soccer, football, volleyball, baseball, and men’s and women’s basketball. Athletes benefit from academic support, leadership opportunities, and a strong team community.
Whether you’re playing, cheering, or getting involved behind the scenes, Comet Athletics is a proud part of campus life.
A space for international students to connect, share their cultures, and build community. The club hosts events and mixers and supports students as they adjust to college life in the U.S.
Make a Connection
Lindsay Arentz | larentz@contracosta.edu
Celebrates Latinx culture while promoting equity and empowerment through events and peer connection.
Make a Connection
Agustin Palacios | apalacios@contracosta.edu
Creates space for students from Middle Eastern and North African backgrounds to celebrate culture, build community, and engage in campus life through events, dialogue, and advocacy.
The MSA promotes community, understanding, and growth by fostering connections between Muslim and non-Muslim students and sharing the values and teachings of Islam across campus.
Provides linked English and counseling courses, mentoring, university visits, and cultural events. Puente MáS includes additional STEM tutoring and transfer support.
Make a Connection
jromero@contracosta.edu | nvaldez‑jimenez@contracosta.edu
LGBTQIA+ Support
A student-led group dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices and fostering a strong sense of community on campus. The club hosts regular meetings, discussions, and events focused on advocacy, education, and celebration. All LGBTQIA+ students and allies are welcome to join and get involved in creating an inclusive, affirming environment.
Meeting Times: Thursdays, 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Contact via email cjprice@contracosta.edu
A faculty and staff committee dedicated to fostering an inclusive campus climate by supporting LGBTQIA+ students and advancing equity-focused initiatives. The group helps guide programming, visibility efforts, and policy support.
Contact via email rsantos@contracosta.edu
CCC provides students with access to both academic and personal counseling. For students seeking mental health support, free individual and group therapy is available through our Wellness Counseling program. Services are confidential and supportive of LGBTQIA+ identities.
Visit us online to complete the intake form and get started.
To ensure inclusive access for all students, gender-neutral restrooms are located throughout campus:
- General Education Building (2nd floor)
- Science Building (2nd floor)
- Gym Annex (2nd floor)
- Library (2nd floor)
- Early Learning Center
Undocumented Student Support
CCC is committed to supporting undocumented students through the Dreamers Alliance, a network of trained faculty, staff, and managers. For guidance, support, or referrals, contact the Undocumented Student Program Coordinator.
Contact via email undoc@contracosta.edu
CCC partners with IIBA to provide free immigration legal aid for students and their families. Services include assistance with DACA (initial and renewal), naturalization, family petitions, TPS, green card renewals, and more. In-person appointments are available on Thursdays, with DACA fee funding available when possible.
Contact Erika Padilla at epadilla@iibayarea.org or 925.203.1098 ext. 26