AARP
(888) 687-2277
Membership organization that serves the interests of people aged 50 and older.
Alcohol and Other Drug Services Access and Referral Line
(800) 846-1652
(925) 335-3310
Alzheimer’s Association
800-272-3900
The Alzheimer’s Association has both local resources by zip code including support groups, as well educational material.
American Cancer Society- Patient Services
(800) 227-2345 24 Hour
(925) 934-7640 All of Contra Costa County
American Diabetes Association:
Alameda-Contra Costa Co. Chapter
(510) 654-4499 Public education and materials
American Heart Association
(510) 903-4050
American Kidney Fund
(866) 300-2900
Helps eligible patients with necessities related to health care.
Arthritis Foundation
(888) 391-9389
www.arthritis.org/northern-california/about-us/contact-us.php
Offers the latest information on types of arthritis, medications and treatments.
California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA)
(510) 663-4086
Statewide nonprofit organization that educates and informs its membership, the public, and elected officials about issues that affect the well-being of California’s older adult.
Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California
(800) 632-3532
Information on epilepsy; support groups.
National Association for Continence (NAFC)
(800) 252-3337 or (800) BLADDER
Provides quality continence care through education.
National Cancer Institute
(800) 422-6237
(800) 4CANCER
Information and referral for cancer related questions.
National Stroke Association
(800) 787-6537 ∙ (800) Strokes