Empowering students through resources, compassionate care and understanding while eliminating barriers, and supporting students one fundamental need at a time.
At Contra Costa College, we are committed to your academic achievements. To make this happen, we prioritize social justice, support networks, and equity for all students. Our goal is to ensure you have the necessary resources to thrive during your college experience.
What is Basic Needs?
It’s a system designed to support your financial well-being and overall success in school. We want to make sure everyone has access to nutritious food, comfortable and secure housing for sleeping, studying, cooking, and showering, as well as healthcare services for your mental and physical well-being. Affordable transportation, resources for personal hygiene, and assistance for students with dependents are also a part of this ecosystem.
Connect with Us
Welcome to The Compass Center
The Compass Center is here to point students in the right direction. College is an exciting journey, and we believe that access to good food, safe housing, and mental health support should never stand in your way. This website serves as an online resource for information on food, housing, health & wellness, and financial stability resources. Whether you’re on campus at Contra Costa College or in the greater San Pablo community, we’re here to help!
Get Involved
Want to make a difference? Learn how you can contribute to the Compass Center’s mission. We offer a variety of opportunities for students, faculty, and the wider community to support our efforts. You can volunteer, donate food, hygiene products, monetary donations, or advocate by sharing our mission and services with your network.
Basic Needs Resources
| Food | Student + Administration Building, Room 112 hdixon@contracosta.edu |
| Housing | Student + Administration Building, Room 112 wellness@contracosta.edu |
| Health + Wellness | Student + Administration Building, Room 112 wellness@contracosta.edu |
| Finance | Student + Administration Building, Room 112 wellness@contracosta.edu |
| Technology | Library+ Learning Resource Center, Room 121 510.215.4898 |
| Child Care | Early Learning Center 510.215.4885 |
| Career Services + Transfer Center | Student + Administration Building, Room 227 510.215.6874 or 510.215.6865 |
| Veteran Services | Student + Administration Building, Room 111 510.215.6774 veterans@contracosta.edu |
| Disability Services | Student Services Center, Room 109 510.215.3969 |
| Undocumented Student Program | Student + Administration Building, Room 217 510.215.4882 sfigueroa@contracosta.edu or cccundoc@contracosta.edu |
| Tutoring | Library+ Learning Resource Center, Room 121 510.215.4898 |
| Counseling Center | Student Services Center, Room 108 510.215.3935 |
| Student Clubs | Student + Administration Building, Room 109 510.215.4796 |
| Learning Communities | APIDA African American Male Leadership Center for Science Excellence First Year Experience Math Jam Metas MESA (Math Engineering Science Achievement) Puente Project |
| Rising Scholars Program + Reentry Resources (for those recently returning from incarceration) | Student + Administration Building, Room 111 510.215.3871 risingscholars@contracosta.edu Reentry Success Center Safe Return Project |
| Communities of Belonging | Rainbow Community Center RYSE Center The Latina Center |
| Legal Assistance | Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) Schedule an appointment» Bay Area Legal Aid |
| Substance Abuse Support | Treatment Resource Guide Brochure | Spanish https://www.rehab.com/california |