Mass Quarantine Order
Date of Order: 8/24/2021
This order supersedes HO-COVID19-50 (July 23, 2021), the order requiring the quarantine of persons exposed to a person diagnosed with COVID-19. Quarantine separates individuals who were exposed to COVID-19 from others until it is determined that they are not at risk for spreading the disease.
Close contacts of persons diagnosed with COVID-19 are required to quarantine themselves, with exceptions for certain persons fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, certain essential workers in critical infrastructure sectors, and students in K-12 school settings under specified circumstances.
This order provides an additional exception, allowing persons who are required to quarantine to end the quarantine period after day 7 instead of after day 10 if they are asymptomatic and test negative for the COVID-19 virus on or after the sixth day after the last date of exposure, consistent with guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Click below to read the following documents:
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CCHS Launches Helping Hands Referral Program
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In response to the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases, particularly among communities of color and young people in Contra Costa County, CCHS has launched the Helping Hands Referral Program.
Anyone aged 14 or older can help unvaccinated friends, neighbors, and co-workers get vaccinated at a CCHS vaccination site and they will earn $100 for every person they help get fully vaccinated.
Learn more and sign up for the program at the Helping Hands Referral Program website.
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CCHS is Recruiting Volunteer Vaccinators and Contact Tracers
Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, CCHS is once again recruiting volunteers to help administer vaccines and with contact tracing.
CCHS has asked the state for more resources, but they are not able to provide staffing support at this time. We are also bringing back temporary emergency workers and utilizing CCHS nursing staff to help when they’re available. As needed, nurses have been trained to serve as contact tracers, investigators, vaccinators, and other roles.
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Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you
Use Vaccines.gov to find a location near you, then call or visit their website to make an appointment.
Walkups are available.
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Contra Costa County Redistricting |
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The U.S. Census Bureau has released the first local-level data from the 2020 Census, the once-a-decade count of every person living in the country. This is part of the Census data that will help determine new Supervisorial districts for Contra Costa County during its Redistricting process once every ten years.
The Board of Supervisors held its first Public Hearing for the County’s Redistricting process on August 10, 2021. The Public Hearing provided an overview of the Redistricting process, reviewed the new Redistricting website, provided information about communities of interest, explained how to submit draft maps once U.S. Census data is available, and described robust, planned public outreach and availability of mapping software training. The hearing received input from the public and direction from the Board of Supervisors.
The County’s second Redistricting Public Hearing will be held on October 5, 2021, at 9 am. It will be available via Zoom, online, and on Contra Costa Television channels. Learn more, including how you can provide input, at www.CoCoRedistricting.org.
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County Seeks Nominations for Humanitarians of the Year
Student and Adult Humanitarians to be Recognized at 44th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony
Contra Costa County will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 44th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony on
Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
In the spirit of Dr. King’s work, this year’s theme is
“One People, One Nation, One Dream.”
The County now seeks nominations for a Student and Adult Humanitarian of the Year.
Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors will recognize two individuals, (1) a community member and (2) a student leader, whose dedication to others embodies the spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the January event.
We welcome your nominations of a community member or student whose accomplishments and actions go above and beyond to positively impact Contra Costa County, its residents, and communities. Please nominate candidates who demonstrate leadership, commitment to the community, and personal integrity.
The deadline to submit candidates for consideration is Friday, November 5, 2021.
To submit online nominations and learn more about the County’s celebration,
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East County Integrated Transit Study
Tired of traffic and want more transit in East County?
before September 20th
to provide feedback on the future of transit
in East Contra Costa County.
The feedback tools we’ve created to help describe the high capacity transit options we’re contemplating, and understanding of potential tradeoffs could take about 25-35 minutes of time - we packed a lot of information in this online forum!
The feedback received from the community will be used to help determine the locally preferred solutions.
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Curious about the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Artist Power Convenings Grant for Contra Costa County?
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Learn how to receive support to bring artists together!
Tuesday August 31st 6-7pm
Q&A info session live
on Zoom and Facebook!
In the info session, we'll review the application and guidelines for submitting your Artist Power Convenings grant proposal. What's a "power convening?" That's up to you!
Those who submit a proposal can request amounts of either $1000, $3000, or $5000 — with priority being given to American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian and Asian American, Black and African American, Disabled, Indigenous and Indigena, Latinx, LGBTQIA2S+, MENASA, and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander artists and artist led-organizations.
The deadline to apply is September 14th!:
Q&A Zoom link:
Password: 419533
Q&A Facebook Event Page:
Facebook:
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Free Webinar:
Protecting Clients from Improper Medicare Marketing
What Advocates Need to Know
When: Thursday, August 26, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Each year during the Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period (October 15-December 7), people with Medicare are bombarded with mailings, TV and radio ads, and attend in-person educational events about Medicare plan choices.
The Medicare program imposes limits on what agents and brokers can do and say when selling health and drug plans. In this webinar, Protecting Clients from Improper Medicare Marketing—What Advocates Need to Know, presenters will provide information about what marketing practices are permitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and which ones are prohibited, and provide tips on what to do about marketing abuses or misrepresentations.
Presenters:
Georgia Burke, Justice in Aging
Sandy Morales, Senior Medicare Patrol
Who Should Participate:
Advocates and providers who serve individuals with Medicare.
NOTE: The capacity for this session is limited to 1,000 participants, and all participants will have the option of accessing audio through the computer or by phone. Closed captioning will be available.
Please be sure to log onto the webinar a few minutes early in order to secure your place for the live presentation on Zoom. The presentation will be recorded and available for later viewing.
This webinar is jointly presented by Justice in Aging and Senior Medicare Patrol.
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Justice in Aging
(202) 289-6976
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Do you work directly with impacted communities?
Grants are available for the following:
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Outreach: Up to $5,000 to market ERAP to tenants in marginalized communities.
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Application Assistance: Up to $30,000 to help tenants complete and submit ERAP applications.
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Housing Stability Services: $75,000 to help tenants with non-participating landlords understand their rights and access additional resources, including free legal aid.
HOW TO APPLY
We encourage all interested organizations to apply! Please feel free to forward this message to other partners who might not know about the opportunity; we especially hope to hear from organizations with a deep connection and trusted relationship with those experiencing the greatest challenges and barriers who could most benefit from the ERAP funding.
The Request For Proposals (RFP), which is relatively short, can be completed online in either English or Spanish.
RCF Connects will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We hope to hear from you soon!
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COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
Starting March 15, 2021, Contra Costa County tenants and landlords impacted by COVID-19 can apply for assistance from the COVID-19 Rent Relief program. Over $75 million is Contra Costa County’s allocation of federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which allocated $2.6 billion to Californians in need of rental relief.
“This funding for COVID-19 relief cannot come any sooner to help provide the hardest-hit individuals and families in Contra Costa with financial assistance with rent and utility payments and help them gain back financial and housing stability,” said Board Chair, Supervisor Diane Burgis. “My colleagues on the Board and I remain committed to helping residents get back on their feet, especially now that we have safe, effective vaccines that will help end this pandemic.”
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Rent Relief Flyers also available in:
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Call 211 for Resources
The nonprofit Contra Costa Crisis Center runs the 211 call center for Contra Costa County, answering calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Contact 211 to access free and confidential crisis and suicide prevention counseling, and referrals for disaster assistance, food, health care, and insurance assistance, stable housing and utility payment assistance, employment services, veteran services, and childcare and family services.
The Board supports the Contra Costa Crisis Center’s efforts to broaden awareness about the vital services provided through its 211 call center and encourages residents to utilize the free, confidential services to seek support for themselves and their loved ones.
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2022 SPIRIT Program
Behavioral Health Service Provider Individualized Recovery Intensive Training
We are pleased to announce the start of our 2022 SPIRIT application cycle. During the next several weeks, SPIRIT Peer Co-Instructors Michael Petersen and Janet Costa will be scheduling SPIRIT Zoom presentations with our Behavioral Health Agencies highlighting our program and the 2022 application process.
We are currently accepting applications through October 8, 2021
Application is also accessible at cchealth.org after typing "SPIRIT" into the search menu or
If you are interested in a SPIRIT presentation for your agency, please contact us.
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Contra Costa County Behavioral Health Services will be hosting the Suicide Prevention Community Forum on Youth and Suicide.
The forum will be held via Zoom on Thursday, September 9th, 2021, from 4pm to 7pm.
At this event, participants will learn how to support themselves, a friend, or a loved one; and what to do before, during, and after a crisis. The target audience is youth, young adults, and those who want to help them.
The event will also include self-care sessions, sharing of personal stories, and opportunities to discuss how to best support youth in our community. Information and resources on the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and crisis supports in Contra Costa County will be shared as well.
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This event is free and open to the community. Registration is required. Please see the attached flyers for further details. The agenda will be sent out in the coming weeks.
Anyone interested in attending, please register by clicking the link HERE or in the attached flyers. Once you register, you will receive an automated email with your registration information and the link to access the forum.
If you have questions about the forum, please contact the MHSA Office at MHSA@cchealth.org or (925) 313-9525.
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Family Caregiver Boot Camp
The Family Caregiver Boot Camp is specifically designed for people who find themselves in a new role as a family caregiver to a loved one. This in-person, hands-on workshop goes beyond online tutorials to give family caregivers real tools and takeaways that will help them properly and safely care for their loved ones at home, while they take care of themselves. Click here for a PDF flyer with a description and details.
2950 Buskirk Avenue, #290, Walnut Creek
September 16th, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
September 29th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Please share the attached Family Caregiver Boot Camp flyer with friends and family members who can benefit from in-person, hands-on training, and guidance in the care of loved ones at home.
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In 2019, Congress designated the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Carquinez Strait as the first NHA in California. Now it’s time to plan for the future of this special place. We will discuss the types of initiatives that the NHA could pursue, what stories you want to tell about the region, and how partners can be involved in the NHA.
The workshops are scheduled for:
Monday, August 30
Tuesday, August 31
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM - Open House
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Meeting
NHAs are nationally significant living landscapes – places that recognize their history, heritage, and culture while advancing and changing. NHAs are community-driven and serve as catalysts for community revitalization projects, such as the revitalization of historic Main Streets, investments in historic and cultural attractions, trails, riverfront access, and development of business opportunities.
The Delta Protection Commission is the coordinating entity for the NHA, one of 55 NHAs across the country. For more information about the Delta National Heritage Area, visit our website.
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District 3 Commission Openings
County Service Area, P-2A Citizen Advisory Committee (Blackhawk)
2 seats
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The County Services Area, P-2A Citizens Advisory Committee advises the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Blackhawk community for extended police services which shall include, but not be limited to, enforcement of the State Vehicle Code, crime prevention, litter control, and other issues.
You must reside within the Blackhawk community to serve on this board.
Police Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public and are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM, at the Blackhawk Police Service District Office at 1092 Eagle Nest Pl.
Mental Health Commission
1 Consumer seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To review and assess the community’s mental health needs, services, facilities, and special problems to advise the Board of Supervisors concerning local mental health services and programs.
The Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. located at 550 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill.
Countywide Bicycle Committee
1 Seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee provides input to the County and the cities of the County on bicycle projects for Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds to construct bicycle/pedestrian projects and also provides advice to cities and the County on bicycle planning matters.
Assessment Appeals Board
1 Alternate seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Assessment Appeals Board conducts impartial hearings on property assessment disputes between taxpayers and the county assessor. Based on the evidence presented at these hearings, the appeals board determined the value of the disputed property or determines other matters of property tax assessment within the board’s jurisdiction.
Qualifications:
Applicants should possess five or more years of professional experience in California as one of the following: licensed real estate broker, attorney, certified public accountant (CPA) or public accountant, property appraiser accredited by a nationally-recognized professional organization, property appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraisers, or property appraiser certified by the State Board of Equalization.
Compensation:
This is a volunteer position. Assessment Appeals Board members are compensated for their time at hearings and reimbursed for their mileage to attend assessment appeals hearings.
The Assessment Appeals Board meets every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. located at 651 Pine Street, Room 107 in Martinez.
Commission for Women and Girls
1 seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Contra Costa Commission for Women (the CCCW) was formed to educate the community and advise the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women in the County, with particular emphasis on the economically disadvantaged. The CCCW’s mission is, “to improve the economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women in Contra Costa County.”
Meetings are held monthly, generally on the third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at Gayle B. Uilkema Memorial Board Room, County Connection, 2477 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord. CA 94520.
Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee
1 seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Contra Costa County Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee is looking to fill an existing vacancy. The purpose of the Contra Costa County Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee (HLAC) is to advise the Board of Supervisors on matters relating to the identification and preservation of historical resources within the County, including identifying eligible sites and places to be listed in the County's Historic Resources Inventory (HRI). The committee meets 4 times a year. ECCHS member, Carol Jensen, presently chairs the committee.
Library Commission
1 Alternate seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian; provides a forum for the community to provide input concerning Library operations, and recommends proposals to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian which may improve the Library.
The Commission meets on the 4th Thursday of every other month at 7 pm located at 777 Arnold Drive in Martinez.
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Background: The Board of Supervisors receives valuable input and community participation from numerous citizen advisory boards on a range of issues. Boards usually meet monthly regularly.
Candidates for these positions must live in District 3 or any specified boundary area for special districts. District 3 is comprised of the cities of Antioch, Oakley, and Brentwood, and the unincorporated communities of Blackhawk, Diablo, Bethel Island, Byron, Knightsen, and Discovery Bay. Find out more by visiting the Board of Supervisors Appointed Bodies, Committees & Commissions webpage.
Download an application here:
Applications should be submitted to the Clerk of the Board’s office located at 1025 Escobar Street, 1st Floor, Martinez, CA 94553 or by email clerkoftheboard@cob.cccounty.us
For more information, including on how to apply, you may contact Supervisor Burgis’ Deputy Chief of Staff, Lea Castleberry at 925-252-4500 or Lea.Castleberry@bos.cccounty.us
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