Services and Resources

The Senior Centers partners with several non-profit agencies, volunteers and other organizations to provide a variety of expanding services to meet the needs of the 50 and Better community. 

If you don't see a particular service, please call the senior center to speak to the Care Manager, who may have additional resources.

Services include: AARP, Alzheimer's Support, CC Cafe, Taxi Scrips, HICAP, Home Match, Legal Assistance, Memory Screening, Notary, Pranic Healing, Vision Support

	AARP DRIVER SAFETY This course is taught on the 1st and 2nd Wednesday every other month from 9:00a.m. -1:00p.m. Cost for AARP members: $15; cost for non members: $20. Call to register.
	ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP By Senior Helpers & Alzheimer Foundation   Alzheimer's Support group meets on the 4th Wed from 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. Care Management by Meals on Wheels Diablo Region (MOWDR) for Adults 60+ Discover a wide variety of assistance and resources available to you in the community. Appointments are available on Monday and Wednesday from 9:30a.m. – 3:00p.m. and Thursday from 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact the center.
	CC Cafe BY MEALS ON WHEELS DIABLO REGION (MOWDR)  For Adults 60+ Café is open to adults 60+ and younger spouses and seniors. Meals are served daily at 11:30a.m. You are required to register prior to starting the program. Contact the Café at (925) 825-1488 between 9:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. for more information and a menu.
	get around taxi >BY CONCORD COMMISSION ON AGING Program is available to Concord residents and 65 years and older. Applications will be accepted weekdays from 10:00am-12:00noon at the center. Each book is $15 with a scrip value of $30. Registered seniors may purchase a maximum of 2 books per month. For brochure and application go to www.cityofconcord.org/senior and click on Get Around Taxi Program. Limited books available each year. Get Around Taxi Program (PDF)
	HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP) Program provides free counseling about Medicare Benefits, Medicare Supplements, HMO’s and Nursing Home Insurance. Advisors are available on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Friday from 1p.m. - 4p.m.; 1st & 2nd Tuesdays from 1p.m.- 4p.m. Call (925) 602-4168 for an appointment.
	HOME MATCH BY COVIA This program matches senior homeowners, who need affordable housing in order to remain in the area. Assist with housing agreements for all parties involved. Mediation and referral services are available. Provide interviews, applications, background screening. Call (925) 451-9890 to make an appointment.
	LEGAL ASSISTANCE Currently there is no lawyer on site. For legal assistance call Contra Costa Senior Legal Services at (925) 609-7900 or email legalhelp@ccsls.org. CCSLS is a private, non-profit agency that has been providing free legal services to seniors since 1976. CCLS provides free Advance Care Directive Clinic at the Concord Senior Center. Attorneys will prepare an AHCD for you. Call the center to make an appointment.
	MEMORY SCREENING BY SENIOR HELPERS & ALZHEIMER Foundation Screenings will held on 4th Monday of each month from 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. with the exception of May (holiday).
	NOTARY SERVICES BY VOLUNTEER For Adults 50+. Services are provided one signature page free of charge from 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. every Wednesday. Fee for each additional signature page. No appointment necessary. Please call at 9:45am to ensure volunteer is coming.  925-671-3320.
	PRANIC HEALING This is a simple yet powerful & effective system of no-touch energy healing. Meets monthly on Friday from 7:00pm—9:00pm. Donation for healings go to the Senior Center. No appointment necessary. Call the center for meeting dates. Senior Center Scholarship Program.
	SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM For adults 50+ residing in Concord who wish to participate in the Senior Center Program. Approved applicants receive a maximum of $100 per individual, per year with $5 co-pay. Complete application, activity choice and supporting documents to center staff for review. Applicant will be notified when scholarship has been approved. 50-Plus Adult Scholarships (PDF)
	VISION SUPPORT GROUP name="#vision" BY LIONS CENTER FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED Vicky Estrada leads a FREE monthly support group for the visually impaired every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1pm. No registration necessary

Download the list of Health and Human Services at the Senior Center (PDF).