Donate Careers Home Our Work About Us Get Involved Support Us Blog Welcome to the Center for Human Development We provide prevention and wellness services to the most vulnerable youth and families in Contra Costa County. Our Work Access to Services Learn More Safe & Peaceful Communities Learn More Lifelong Resilience Learn More Community Change Learn More Learn More Careers Donate Like Us On Facebook Contact Us Contact Us 925-687-8844 Fax: 925-849-8177 info@chd-prevention.org Center for Human Development (CHD) is a community-based 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization that offers a spectrum of services for at-risk youth, individuals, families, and communities in the Bay Area. Map/Directions Keep In Touch: Visit Us on Facebook Contact Us Site Map Copyright 2020 by CHD.

Donate Careers Home Our Work About Us Get Involved Support Us Blog The CHD Way Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. -Margaret Mead Our Approach The Center for Human Development (CHD) is working to create healthier and safer communities in which everyone, especially those confronted with poverty, are able to thrive. CHD’s approach is to provide a spectrum of programs and services that prevent high risk of illness, conflict, and teen substance use by focusing on individuals, families, and the community. CHD offers a multi-layered approach to help people realize their full potential and transform their communities, including: Enhancing individual decision-making to adopt healthier lifestyles Building skills to resolve disputes together and encourage inclusion Reducing inequities that act as barriers to health and well-being Educating groups and forming coalitions to change community norms Inspiring leadership, including youth, to influence policy and legislation Tribes Group Process One of the powerful tools used by the CHD across its programs and services, to help achieve personal and societal change, is the Tribes Group Process. The approach was developed by CHD in 1973 and is the foundation of all prevention programs for children, teens and adults. Tribes is a highly interactive group process that accelerates learning, problem-solving, decision-making and consensus-building through positive peer cooperation and collaboration. Lives are changed and communities can be transformed when everyone in a small group feels included, valued, supported and unified around a common goal. CHD offers Tribes Training for students, teachers, and organizations. Learn More Contact Us 925-687-8844 Fax: 925-849-8177 info@chd-prevention.org Center for Human Development (CHD) is a community-based 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization that offers a spectrum of services for at-risk youth, individuals, families, and communities in the Bay Area. Map/Directions Keep In Touch: Visit Us on Facebook Contact Us Site Map Copyright 2020 by CHD.