Contra Costa Health (CCH) and county community organizations are expanding capacity at shelters for homeless individuals and families, as well as increasing outreach to deliver supplies to those who remain outdoors.
Officials say anyone needing assistance with shelter placement should contact the Contra Costa Crisis Center by calling 211.
The county’s expanded shelter and warming-center capacity this week includes Concord Service Center overnight warming center has increased capacity from six slots to 15.
SHELTER, Inc. has added capacity for 10 families in Martinez and Pittsburg.
Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) has added capacity for 20 adults and three families.
Trinity Center Winter Program in Walnut Creek will add up to 50 adults by Jan. 9.
Delta Landing in Pittsburg can expand by six beds beginning Jan. 9.
Bay Area Rescue Mission has added up to nine beds available for men and up to 14 beds for its women and children’s shelter.
CCH has temporarily expanded hours and staffing for the CORE homeless-outreach program to help facilitate shelter placements and deliver supplies such as tarps, blankets, sleeping bags, gloves and beanies to unsheltered homeless people who remain outdoors.
The department’s outreach teams need – in order of importance – sleeping bags, gloves and beanies, and tarps and blankets.
Donations can be dropped off at 2400 Bisso Lane, Suite D in Concord.
Community members and organizations that would like to volunteer labor or space should contact the Bay Area chapter of the Red Cross.
