Are you at risk of losing your housing or being evicted?
If you are homeless or are at risk of homelessness, there are many organizations that can provide information and resources to assist you. DVC can assist you with financial aid, as well as support with basic needs, such as food, health care, and more.
Campus Resources
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Unaccompanied homeless youth are eligible to apply for financial aid – including free tuition and additional money for books, supplies, and living expenses. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will be asked whether you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. If you answer “yes”, you may submit the application without providing information about your parents. For assistance with the financial aid application process, please contact the DVC Homeless Youth Liaison in the Financial Aid Office: Phoebe Keesey – pkeesey@dvc.edu; (925) 969-2124.
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Academic counselors are available to provide academic, career, and personal counseling. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor at least once per semester. The Counseling Center is located on the second floor of the Student Services Building. You may contact the center at (925) 969-2140. In addition to academic counseling, students are also eligible for 5 clinical counseling sessions per academic year through the Student Assistance Program. To get connected with a counselor/therapist, call (800) 227-1060.
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The DVC Basic Needs community connects students to food, housing, clothing, financial resources, textbooks and materials needed for classes, wellness and mental health services, and more.
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It is hard to focus on school and homework when you are hungry. The DVC food pantry can provide emergency, supplemental food to DVC students. The food pantry is located at DVC Pleasant Hill on the first floor of the Student Union Multicultural Center and is open Monday- Thursdays from 10:30-6:00pm. Please bring your student ID card.
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DVC provides low cost, high quality dental cleanings to the surrounding community through the DVC dental hygiene clinic. As this is a teaching clinic, students enrolled in our Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Programs will be conducting the evaluations and cleanings. For more information and hours of operation, call (925) 969-2692
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Unaccompanied homeless youth may be eligible to receive priority registration. Students with priority registration have greater success at DVC because they can register earlier and access a greater selection of classes. This means reaching your educational goals faster! To qualify for priority registration, you must provide proof that you are an unaccompanied homeless youth or at risk of becoming homeless. This determination may be made by a Financial Aid Administrator. For more information, please contact DVC Homeless Youth Liaison in the Financial Aid Office: Phoebe Keesey – pkeesey@dvc.edu; (925) 969-2124
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Students are welcome to use the men’s and women’s locker room facilities to shower. Both locker rooms are located between the gym and kinesiology buildings. Please note that locker rooms are only open during times when classes are in session. Locker rooms are not open on Fridays or during breaks when the campus is closed.
Community Resources
The resources and organizations listed below are provided by entities that operate independently from Diablo Valley College. Diablo Valley College does not assume responsibility for the ongoing accuracy, availability or services provided by these external entities. Students are encouraged to verify information and make decisions based on their individual needs.
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Are you at risk of losing your housing or being evicted? Call 211 (or text “HOPE” to 20121) today to access available resources throughout Contra Costa County. This is a free and confidential service available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers will be matched to appropriate programs and services such as access to housing, food, laundry, health care, legal defense, free emergency hotel vouchers, money for rent or utilities, etc.
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- Access to 15-20 pounds of FREE fresh produce twice a month. Choose any one of the locations below.
- Monument Crisis Center: 1990 Market St, Concord, 2nd & 4th Mon: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Church of the Nazarene: 1650 Ashbury Dr. Concord 1st & 3rd Wed: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.
- WIC Concord, 2355 Stanwell Cir, Concord, 1st & 3rd Wed: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- St. Bonaventure’s Church, 5562 Clayton Rd, Concord, 1st & 3rd Wed: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- La Clinica de la Raza, 2000 Sierra Rd, Concord, 1st & 3rd Sat: 10 a.m. -11 a.m.
- Cambridge Elementary, 1135 Lacey Ln, Concord, 1st & 3rd Sat: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
- Mt. Diablo High School, 2611 East St, Concord, 1st & 3rd Sat: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Martinez Health Center: 2500 Alhambra Blvd, Martinez, 2nd & 4th Mon: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
- Boys & Girls Club Martinez: 1301 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, 2nd & 4th Fri: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.
- Pleasant Hill Seventh Day Adventist: 800 Grayson Rd, Pleasant Hill, 2nd & 4th Fri: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Las Juntas Elementary: 4105 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez, 2nd & 4th Fri: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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- You may also qualify for Cal Fresh (formerly known as food stamps)
- For assistance call Robert Gama at (925) 849-8372 or email at rgama@foodbankccs.org
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Need a place to shower, do laundry, or a temporary place to stay? Visit one of the Care center locations below.
- CONCORD- Monument Crisis Center: 1990 Market St, Concord; Walk in hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. -12 p.m. ; Also, Thurs 5 p.m. -7 p.m.
- CONCORD – 2047-A Arnold Industrial Way; Walk in hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
- RICHMOND – Grip; 165 22nd Street; Walk in hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
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Living in your car? The Trinity Center offers a Safe Overnight Parking Program for qualified members. Services include an overnight guard, safe place for overnight sleeping, access to restroom facilities, access to food, etc. Contact: (925) 457-7928, marjoleind@trinitycenterwc.org, 1300 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.
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Not sure where to start? Need help navigating the resources available? Need a ride to the Care Center or food banks? The SPARK Initiative is a team of caring youth who are available to help you. Call/email to get connected. Kayla Bailey – Kaylab@voicesyouthcenter.org,(925)236-0078.