Health Education Resources
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| Topic | Name of Class | Organization | Schedule | Sign-Up Info | In person/ Virtual | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | CCHP Managing Anxiety Naturally | Contra Costa Health Plan | Self-paced | CCHP Managing Anxiety Naturally | Virtual | This class helps individuals understand root causes of anxiety. This course teaches how diet can trigger or help anxiety symptoms, which foods we can add to the diet daily to that promote health and which foods to avoid. | Free |
| Asthma | CCHP Asthma Education | Contra Costa Health Plan | Self-paced | Asthma Education | Virtual (and in-person by request) | We talk about what asthma is, how to control it, what may be a trigger, and how CCHP can help. | Free |
| Asthma | Asthma Basics Course | American Lung Association | Self-paced | Sign-Up for Asthma Basics Course | Virtual | Free online Asthma awareness course to help inform individuals on the topic. | Free |
| Diabetes | Ask the Experts: Make the Most of Your Health Care Visits | American Diabetes Association | Check Website | Sign-Up for Ask the Experts | Virtual | "Eligibility: Requires referral. Ask your PCP. This event is to help learn tips on how to prepare for visits with your diabetes care team and questions to ask to get the support you need." |
Free |
| Diabetes | Diabetes Prevention Program | Inspiring Communities | One-hour sessions | Workshops - Inspiring Communities | Virtual | A motivating, CDC-recognized program that allows you to work with a coach to help manage your diabetes | Free |
| Nutrition | Farmer's Market | Fresh Approach | Check Website | Sign-Up for Farmer's Market | In Person | Fresh Approach offers fresh produce throughout the Bay Area at an affordable price and discounts for member that participate in certain programs such as CalFresh etc. The program also offers resources on nutrition and cooking. | Free to attend |
| Nutrition | Food as Medicine Cooking Groups | Contra Costa Health Services | Check Website | Referred by Doctor | Virtual | "Eligibility: Requires referral for members with diabetes. Ask your PCP. This program helps members with Diabetes learn about nutrition and healthy food choices. " | Free |
| Parenting | Parenting Classes | First 5 Contra Costa Center | Check Website | Sign-Up for Parenting Classes | Virtual and in-person | First 5 offers interactive classes and tools for parents and children. This program puts an emphasis on the first 5 years of a child's life. | Free |
| Smoking Cessation | Tobacco Dependence | Kick It California | Self-paced | Sign-Up for Tobacco Dependence | Virtual | Kick It California presents a web-based course where one is given the tools and resources to overcome tobacco addiction so one can enjoy the benefits of better health, extra money in one's pocket and healthier relationships. | Free |
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