Housing Resources

Explore Services for students

  • Housing

    Pacific Community Services
    Non-profit agency that assist communities of Bay Point, Pittsburg, and Antioch. Counseling services are tailored to meet the needs of the individual and their family.

    Rental Portfolio
    A rental portfolio can help you in obtaining an approval for housing sooner. Items to include: Pay stubs (past three months), letter of reference from current/former landlord and/or employer, Copy of Credit Report- You can obtain a free copy of your credit report each year from Annual Credit Report. Com

  • Shelters

    Call 211
    Text "HOPE" to 20121
    Contra Costa Crisis Center

    Contra Costa Health Services
    Accessing Homeless Services in Contra Costa County

  • Utilities & More

    Energy Assistance Program
    The LIHEAP Program provides financial assistance for energy bills to people whose income is below 100% of the federal poverty guidelines.

    One Time Payment Assistance PG&E
    You may be eligible to enroll in a one-time payment assistance program to help you through a financial hardship. Use the link above to see if you qualify.

    Post Office Box 
    Students experiencing homelessness— including couch surfing or otherwise lacking a fixed/permanent place of living—can request a no-cost P.O. Box at their local Post Office so that they can receive mail. The student will need to have identification, or be known to the window clerk or Postmaster, or provide a verifiable point of contact (e.g., shelter, social services office, place of employment). A student will need to complete PS Form 1093 and submit it to their post office. Learn more at the USPS website.