Center For Human Development

Chd offers five alcohol and other drugs prevention projects throughout contra costa. Project success provides education, individual mentoring, and support at selected middle schools. Friday night live promotes youth leadership by providing youth opportunities to reduce the negative effects of alcohol. East county alcohol policy coalition, lamorinda alcohol policy coalition, and sig (state incentive grant) all work to promote policies to reduce underage drinking.

East county health outreach and education, in a unique partnership with contra costa health services, works to reduce health disparities among undeserved populations. Using culturally appropriate outreach and education strategies, a team of promotoras serves the latino community while health conductors assist african american residents.