On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council will receive a report on the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub. Later in the meeting, it will vote on whether or not to support it.
The African American Holistic Wellness Center has been a topic of discussion since December 12, 2023 and the county has set aside $7.5 million for the center—while recently, its been discussed that a location in Antioch on Cavallo Road could be selected as its location.
This is a county project/program that is funded by Measure X and is still being developed. It’s estimated the building for the wellness center may not be available for at least two-years.
According to the staff report, Antioch has 18% of the county’s Black population – and the highest rates of community trauma.
Proposal Overview: Structure & Services
- Mission & Vision:
- A holistic, community-led, culturally competent Hub addressing systemic disparities.
- Not duplicating services, but coordinating & expanding existing efforts (e.g. grassroots, local, state and federal).
- Key Service Areas:
- Health & Wellness:
- Preventive & primary healthcare
- Black maternal health services (doulas, prenatal care, postnatal support)
- Culturally competent mental health services
- Housing & Economic Stability:
- Housing navigation services, eviction prevention
- Workforce development and Black entrepreneurship incubator
- Community & Cultural Healing Spaces:
- Intergenerational mentorship, arts & cultural programming
- Legal advocacy and reentry support for justice-impacted individuals
Antioch’s Role in the AAHWRH
- Proposed Hub Site: 1650 Cavallo Road
A county-owned facility in District 1 is under consideration as the permanent site for the Hub, with a decision by the Board of Supervisors set for April 15. - Centering Equity in District 1
Locating the Hub at Cavallo supports long-overdue investments in historically underserved neighborhoods and aligns with Antioch’s efforts to reduce violence through healing. - Partner Through In-Kind Support with No Immediate Fiscal Commitment
Antioch can demonstrate leadership by offering in-kind support—such as space-sharing, mobile coordination with AQCRT, cross-referrals with partners like the Felton Institute, and youth internship placements through the RISE Program. If there is alignment and support from city leadership, we would like to explore a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the near future to launch this initiative quickly and responsively in Antioch
Under a separate agenda item, the city council is being asked whether or not they want to support the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Center.
Support for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub (AAHWRH)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution in support of the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub (AAHWRH) initiative, recognizing Contra Costa County’s leadership, affirming Antioch’s willingness to explore opportunities for collaboration, and reinforcing the City’s commitment to racial wellness equity.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact is unknown at this time. Too, the initiative is entering its implementation phase. Rather than requiring financial investment, early-stage participation by the City of Antioch could include in-kind support such as:
- Temporary space-sharing during mobile service deployment
- Coordination with the Angelo Quinto Community Response Team (AQCRT)
- Youth internship placements via RISE and other City programs
- Cross-referrals with City-funded providers
Contra Costa County, in partnership with Ceres Policy Research and the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ), has completed a feasibility study for the development of the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub (AAHWRH). The Hub is a community-rooted initiative designed to address long-standing racial disparities in health, housing, reentry support, and economic opportunity for Black residents across the county.
The study was informed by over 4,000 survey responses, 16 listening sessions, and district-based town halls, including input from Antioch residents.
The AAHWRH will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and wraparound services in a phased approach—beginning with mobile and satellite services and transitioning to a permanent site. The County has identified 1650 Cavallo Road in Antioch, a county-owned facility in District 1, as a leading candidate for the Hub’s future home. A final decision is expected by the Board of Supervisors on April 15, 2025.
Anticipated Future Ask: Should the City express alignment and interest, the County may invite Antioch to explore a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as a near- term tool for partnership and coordination. This would allow the Hub to launch services quickly in East County while formal governance structures continue to develop.
Previous
- Sept. 30, 2024 – Grant Opportunity to Provide Services to Increase and Expand African American Holistic Wellness: The County will be awarding up to $880,000 in one-time grants to community-based service organizations to augment and expand existing services or programs by increasing capacity (e.g. serving more participants, hosting additional events, extending program periods)
- July 10, 2024 – Firm Selected for Feasibility Study on Contra Costa African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub
- April 30, 2024 – Contra Costa County Sets Aside $7.5 Million for African American Holistic Wellness Center: the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors agreed to set aside $7.5 million in Measure X funding for an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub. The move came during a 2-day marathon Board of Supervisor Meeting for its Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Contra Costa County and Special District Budget
- Dec 12, 2023 – Contra Costa Board of Supervisors to Consider Measure X Allocations
Also on the Agenda
Antioch Looks to Purchase Two Armored Rescue Vehicles:
At its Tuesday meeting, the Antioch City Council will discuss the purchase of two armored rescue police vehicles.
If approved, it would authorize a purchase agreement of two armored rescue police vehicles in an amount not to exceed $531,800. The Antioch Police Department is anticipating taking delivery of the two vehicles in January 2026 as the estimated manufacturing time of the two vehicles is approximately eight to ten months.
If You Go:
Antioch City Council Meeting
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 4:00 P.M. – Closed Session
5:30 P.M. – Special Meeting/Budget Study Session
7:00 P.M. – Regular Meeting
Place: Council Chambers
200 ‘H’ Street Antioch, CA 94509
Agenda – click here
