The Good Life

Promoting health and well-being for older adults throughout the East Bay and beyond.
Enroll in FREE classes today, class sessions start January-March.Exercise, Nutrition, Brain Health, Spirit, and Resources. Please visit the Good Life for more information.

Balance and Flexibility

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has free balance and flexibility videos. We’ve included links to them here.

• 6 Flexibility Exercises for Older Adults from Go4Life
• 3 Balance Exercises for Older Adults from Go4Life
• 6 Upper Body Strength Exercises for Older Adults from Go4Life
• 15-minute Sample Workout for Older Adults from Go4Life

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)

HICAP provides free and objective counseling and advocacy services to families who need assistance with Medicare enrollment and with issues involving Medicare and associated insurance programs. For an appointment, call 925-655-1393.

Mental Health

NAMI Contra Costa knows that mental health problems still happen despite the current Covid-19 pandemic. And trying to navigate the various agencies and support mechanisms can be frustrating. We are here to help and support you. Should you find yourself struggling to find resources for your loved one, contact us. One of our trained coordinators can work with you to help navigate the various government resources to get you the help you need.

Please visit our Contact page and fill out the contact form. We will get back to you and give you and help you find the support you and your loved ones need. You can also find some of the resources by downloading our Mental Health Resource Brochure.

We also provide specialized services to our African American, Mandarin, Spanish and Transitional Age Youth communities.

For African American Services, please contact Eddie (925) 765-8045 or by email.
For Mandarin Services, please contact Shelly at (925) 765-8232 or by email.
For Spanish Services, please contact Gerardo at (925) 765-9980 or by email.
For Transitional Age Youth, please contact Jesse at (925) 765-8283 or by email.

Our NAMI Family Support Network provides and empowers families through direct support before, during, and after times of mental health crises.

Visit NAMI website for additional information of services.

Mental Health and Social Isolation

• Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness
• Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
• Friendship Line (Institute on Aging): 1-800-971-0016
• National Alliance on Mental Illness

Move your Way

Physical activity can make daily life better. View the Move Your Way Flyer.

Activities for Seniors Facing Loneliness Guide

• Virtual and In-Person Activities for Seniors

6 Ways to Eat Well as You Get Older

Nutrition is important at all ages, but especially as we grow older. The NCOA website has six tips to help you eat well as you age.

Health Resources

• Social Isolation A TV30
• Social Isolation A TV30 Spanish

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