Independent Living Resource (ILR) - Pittsburg

Description

Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. Advocacy services to increase access to services, benefits, and other social services and advising clients regarding their rights. Housing referral services assist clients by maintaining a registry of accessible, adaptable, affordable apartments and houses. Peer counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends. In depth individual skills development can be provided within the peer-counseling group or on a one-to-one basis. A small lending library of equipment is available.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities and resident of area served

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

English

Service Area

Contra Costa County, Solano County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. A small lending library of equipment is available.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm; walk-ins accepted before 2pm.

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities and resident of area served

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

Call for information

Service Area

Contra Costa County, Solano County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. A small lending library of equipment is available.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9 - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities and resident of area served

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

Call for information

Service Area

Contra Costa County, Solano County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. Advocacy services to increase access to services, benefits, and other social services and advising clients regarding their rights. Housing referral services assist clients by maintaining a registry of accessible, adaptable, affordable apartments and houses. Peer one-on-one counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm; walk-ins accepted before 2pm.

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities and resident of area served

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

Call for information

Service Area

Contra Costa County, Solano County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. Advocacy services to increase access to services, benefits, and other social services and advising clients regarding their rights. Housing referral services assist clients by maintaining a registry of accessible, adaptable, affordable apartments and houses. Peer counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends. In depth individual skills development counseling on a one-to-one basis. A small lending library of equipment is available.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities and resident of area served

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

Call for information

Service Area

Contra Costa County, Solano County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides different housing lists including subsidized housing, and shared housing (rooms for rent). Discussion of strategies to look for accessible and affordable housing; instructions on filling out applications for renters; training on self-advocacy skills is provided for negotiating with prospective landlords; instructions on apartment inspections is covered and checklist is provided; and budgeting finances. The workshop is open to anyone. To receive one-on-one services, individual must be a senior or disabled.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Resident of area served with a disability

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for information.

Languages

Call for information

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. Advocacy services to increase access to services, benefits, and other social services and advising clients regarding their rights. Housing referral services assist clients by maintaining a registry of accessible, adaptable, affordable apartments and houses. Peer counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends. In depth individual skills development can be provided within the peer-counseling group or on a one-to-one basis. A small lending library of equipment is available.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities and resident of area served

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

Call for information

Service Area

Contra Costa County, Solano County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides introduction to internet access for employment websites. Provides computer access to create and update resume. Explains the interview process and mock interviews and employer expectations. Offers support employment and follow-up guidance including budgeting assistance. Assistance with opening a checking or savings account. Specialist is available on evenings and weekends by appointment only.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9 - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Disabled adult referred by the Department of Rehabilitation

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

Call for information

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides introduction to internet access for employment websites. Provides computer access to create and update resume. Explains the interview process and mock interviews and employer expectations. Offers support employment and follow-up guidance including budgeting assistance. Assistance with opening a checking or savings account. Specialist is available on evenings and weekends by appointment only.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Disabled adult referred by the Department of Rehabilitation

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

Call for information

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides introduction to internet access for employment websites. Provides computer access to create and update resume. Explains the interview process and mock interviews and employer expectations. Offers support employment and follow-up guidance including budgeting assistance. Assistance with opening a checking or savings account. Specialist is available on evenings and weekends by appointment only.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Disabled adult referred by the Department of Rehabilitation

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for appointment/information

Languages

Call for information

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Call for appointment/informationProvides introduction to internet access for employment websites. Provides computer access to create and update resume. Explains the interview process and mock interviews and employer expectations. Offers support employment and follow-up guidance including budgeting assistance. Assistance with opening a checking or savings account. Specialist is available on evenings and weekends by appointment only.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Disabled adult referred by the Department of Rehabilitation

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

Call for information

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. Advocacy services to increase access to services, benefits, and other social services and advising clients regarding their rights. Housing referral services assist clients by maintaining a registry of accessible, adaptable, affordable apartments and houses. Peer counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends. In depth individual skills development can be provided within the peer-counseling group or on a one-to-one basis. A small lending library of equipment is available.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities and resident of area served

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

Call for information

Service Area

Contra Costa County, Solano County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. Advocacy services to increase access to services, benefits, and other social services and advising clients regarding their rights. Housing referral services assist clients by maintaining a registry of accessible, adaptable, affordable apartments and houses. Peer counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends. In depth individual skills development can be provided within the peer-counseling group or on a one-to-one basis. A small lending library of equipment is available.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities and resident of area served

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

Call for information

Service Area

Contra Costa County, Solano County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides rental and utility bill payment assistance to individuals who lost their employment due to Covid-19.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm

Required Documents

Proof of loosing job which may consist of unemployment or letter from employer.

Eligibility

Disabled individual who lost employment due to Covid-19.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for an application appointment.

Languages

English

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers