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CCHP in-network
Contra Costa Health Plan covers most of our West County families, including members with CCHP Medi-Cal. We run the authorization process with CCHP every week. We are also in-network with Kaiser and work with RCEB.
Richmond & El Cerrito
ABA therapy in Richmond and El Cerrito, CA.
BCBA-led, in-home care for children, teens, and young adults ages 2 to 25 across West Contra Costa: Richmond, El Cerrito, San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules. In-network with Contra Costa Health Plan, including CCHP Medi-Cal, and with Kaiser Permanente; we work with the Regional Center of the East Bay.
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Care that comes to you.
West Contra Costa families receive services in the home, where new skills carry into mealtimes, routines, and the community. Your BCBA builds the plan with you; a consistent behavior technician delivers it with ongoing BCBA supervision.
Our Early Learner Center is in Albany, 10 to 20 minutes south on San Pablo Avenue, for young children whose BCBA recommends a center setting.
Why West County families choose Animate
Built for Contra Costa families.
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Consistent care team
A small care team with close BCBA involvement helps keep goals, communication, and everyday practice connected.
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Bilingual & inclusive
Care delivered directly in Spanish and English, adapted to your family's home, culture, and routines. Many West County families work with us entirely in Spanish.
Getting started
Getting started in Richmond.
A clear, supported path, guided by our clinical team at every step.
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Reach out
Submit our Request for Services form or call us. We reply within one business day.
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Confirm coverage
We help verify your CCHP, Kaiser, or Regional Center pathway and explain what the plan requires before services start.
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BCBA assessment
An analyst builds an individualized in-home program with you.
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Begin at home
After authorization and scheduling are in place, sessions begin in your home, with ongoing BCBA oversight and goals reviewed together.
Coverage
Covered across West Contra Costa.
We accept Contra Costa Health Plan and Kaiser Permanente, and we work with the Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB). Different plan? Ask us about a single-case agreement.
We’ll help check your coverage or Regional Center funding as part of your request. Prefer to talk first? Call us weekdays, 9 AM to 6 PM Pacific: (510) 500-5124
Richmond and El Cerrito questions, answered.
What West County families ask us most before starting in-home ABA.
Do you offer ABA therapy in Richmond?
Yes. We provide in-home ABA across Richmond, El Cerrito, San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules for ages 2 to 25, with a BCBA designing and overseeing every program.
Is there a center in Richmond?
No. Our Early Learner Center is in Albany, about 10 to 20 minutes from most of West County. Richmond-area families usually receive care at home.
Does CCHP Medi-Cal cover ABA?
Yes, when ABA is medically necessary. CCHP requires a diagnostic evaluation and a referral from a licensed physician or psychologist before authorizing services. We handle the provider side of the paperwork, and there is no cost to the family for covered services.
Which West County cities do you serve?
Richmond, El Cerrito, San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules, plus nearby communities. If you don't see your city, reach out anyway. Availability changes as our team grows.
How soon can we start?
After coverage is confirmed and a BCBA has completed the assessment, sessions usually begin within a few weeks of acceptance, depending on authorization and staff availability in your area.
Do you provide ABA in Spanish?
Yes. Our team delivers care directly in English and Spanish, and we adapt each program to your family's home, culture, and routines.
What does an in-home session look like?
A Registered Behavior Technician supports agreed goals during everyday activities such as meals, getting ready, shared interests, and community outings. The BCBA reviews progress and adjusts the plan with the person receiving care and their support team.
Explore in-home care in Richmond and El Cerrito.
Our client services team replies within one business day, and a clinician reviews every request.
