Health and Wellness Resources
Find health and wellness information during times of need. Local resources include programs and services to support both physical and mental health. The resources on this page are updated on a regular basis.
Physical health and dental
- Contra Costa Health Centers
- 1-800-495-8885 (Appointments)
- 1-877-905-4545 (Information)
- Contra Costa Health Insurance and Care Services
- Community resources for finding health care
- La Clinica Health & Dental Services
- DVC Community Dental Hygiene Clinic: DVC provides low cost, high quality dental cleanings to the local community. As this is a teaching clinic, students enrolled in our Dental Hygiene programs will be conducting the evaluations and cleanings. The clinic has been upgraded with plexiglass dividers, HEPA filtration, optimized airflow, and additional PPE to ensure your safety during the pandemic.
Wellness counseling and mental health
Wellness counseling at DVC
DVC offers a Wellness program with support from The Wright Institute. We are currently offering in-person and remote wellness counseling. If you are interested, please complete the Wellness Referral Form and you will be contacted about appointment availability.
Wellness Interns are either graduate students in a master's or doctorate degree program or trainees. Trainees have completed their degree and are gaining required hours for their license. brief no cost therapy for currently enrolled DVC Students, up to 10 sessions each academic year. For questions or to learn more, email wellness@dvc.edu.
Mental health services
- La Clinica Behavioral Health information
- Student Assistance Program for Mental Health services (Five free sessions if enrolled in six or more units).
- The Hume Center: There are four locations that offer mental health services throughout the bay area.
- The Hume Center - Concord Office
- Main phone: 925-825-1793
For COVID-19
- The Boris L. Henson Foundation (BLHF) – Offering free virtual locally sponsored support groups for teens and young adults.
- California State Website: Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
Resources for emotional support and well-being