SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY RESOURCES
Below please find a list of resources that may be helpful. Please note that links and other information are included when available. Please be sure to check with the organization directly for any updates on support.
Medical & Healthcare
Providing services to low income as well as the uninsured is Delta Health Care. They provide a wide range and variety of services, including numerous high quality and affordable health care services and resources to the under-served members of our community.
Call (209) 444-8585
San Joaquin County and Stockton Public Health Services
A local health department, and provides care such as clinical services, child and adolescent health care, and more.
Call (209) 468-3400
San Joaquin General Hospital may have a sliding fee scale for the low income and uninsured. It offers acute care, ancillary and specialty services including radiology, mammography, surgery, short stay surgery, rehabilitation therapy, and intensive care. Outpatient services include prenatal, pediatrics, dental clinic, a dialysis clinic, and general medicine. Fees and bills vary.
Call (209) 468-6000
Community Medical Centers, Inc. Provides variable rate billing scales and accepts Medi-Cal. Offers medical and health care for people of all ages, including Pharmacy, Radiology/X-Ray, and Internal Medicine. Stockton California based.
Call (209) 944-4700
California Human Development of Stockton The statewide, non-profit human service agency focuses on addressing housing needs, coordinating help for immigrants, the working poor and ex-prisoners. They run several low-income housing units and apartments in the region. Self-sufficiency services, employment, and other case management services are also available from CHD. The organization also has information on free energy conservation measures, and food programs. Read more on California Human Development programs.
Food Aid
The Emergency Food Bank (phone (209) 464-7369) helps hundreds of people per month by providing them with free food, groceries, and other household needs. They operate several pantries across San Joaquin County California that distribute food and more.
Community Development Department – San Joaquin County – This department provides the low income and people facing a short term hardship with rent and housing assistance. The aid is part of the federal government funded Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). Get help with rent and other housing expenses such as security deposits, utility bills, moving costs, and more. Call (209) 468-3065
Greater Stockton Emergency Food Bank can be called at 209 464-7369. The distribution center provides emergency food to individuals and families, and operates over 10 smaller pantries across the county.
Lodi Community Service Center – Resources administered include Health care options, Employment Development Department, emergency food, Medi-Cal application site, and Healthy Families. 415 S. Sacramento Street, Lodi, CA 95240 Phone: 209 331-7516
Second Harvest Food Bank offers three main programs and can give a referral. 704 Industrial Park Drive, Manteca, California 95337, telephone: 209 239-2091
Senior Gleaners, Inc. – Offers surplus food to the elderly, seniors, and homeless, and all aid is offered for free. They partner with local charities and churches in the region. 916-925-3240
Brown Bag Program is a partnership between Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. Food is only offered for senior citizens age 60 or older. 704 Industrial Park Drive, Manteca, CA 95337, dial 209 239-2091.
Building Blocks can distribute up to 1 bag of food per week. Furniture and clothing may be offered. 701 N Stockton St, Lodi, CA 95240, 209 334-3225
Commodity Food Program offers USDA, FEMA, and donated food to 14 community agencies in the region. 2736 Teepee Drive, Stockton, California 95205, dial 209 468-8066
Emergency & Crisis Assistance
The Salvation Army, Stockton and Lodi Corps (phone (209) 948-8955) offers counseling, limited financial assistance for paying bills and rent, holiday programs, and information on various federal and California state government programs. The Stockton Salvation Army supports needy and low income families with emergency food, clothing, and more. The Salvation Army also provides assistance with paying for PG&E utility bills through its REACH Program. Call 209 948-8955, or more Stockton Salvation Army financial assistance.
Another Salvation Army center is in Lodi. It provides free hot meals, emergency lodging and clothing. A shelter is on site. A workshop known as Overcoming Roadblocks will help people overcome challenges they face that may be a cause of their struggles. 209 367-9560
Neighborhood Preservation Division is involved in administering numerous housing and rental assistance programs. Some are run in partnership with other San Joaquin County non-profits, such as Lutheran Services. Others rely on government grants, including the various Supportive Housing Programs. The department can help the homeless, poor, disabled or seniors find some type of solution to their housing crisis. Restrictions and income limited are in place. More on San Joaquin Neighborhood housing programs.
Catholic Charities – This non-profit organization supports residents in Stockton, San Joaquin and nearby counties. A number of services and assistance programs are offered, with the possibility of some limited financial aid for bills or rent. However most of the support focuses on offering items such as free food, holiday meals and gifts, and medical care. In addition, the agency provides help to senior citizens, immigrants, and the disabled. Catholic Charities of Stockton also provides information and referrals to other local non-profits and government programs. Continue with San Joaquin County Catholic Charities assistance programs.
New Hope Family Shelter – Serves the homeless, and provides food, clothing, lodging, and counseling. The agency also offers a supportive housing component to help with paying move-in costs and rental assistance for up to 24 months. Single parents are big beneficiaries of this organization. 224 E Sonora St Stockton, California 95203, call 209 463-3648
San Joaquin and Stockton holiday assistance programs – Families in a short term crisis (such as job loss) or those in poverty/low income can receive Christmas help, Thanksgiving meals, or Easter baskets. Find charities that provide free toys, food boxes, and more. Continue with Christmas help in San Joaquin County.
Lutheran Services can help meet housing needs. They have programs for Stockton and nearby communities, including transitional housing. After a family gains stability, employment, and is ready to move into a new situation, then work with a case manager to find permanent housing in San Joaquin or northern California. Also get information on security deposits or rental assistance programs. More on Northern California Lutheran Services.
Housing Authority of San Joaquin County – Administers low income housing. Specific programs include Migrant Family Centers, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, and Family Self Sufficiency. 448 S. Center Street Stockton, California 95203, 209 460-5000. Click here for more information on how to get help from Section 8.
San Joaquin County Aging and Adult Services offers services and programs to serve the disabled, senior citizens, and elderly low-income population of San Joaquin County. Some examples of what is offered includes Nutrition Training, Legal Assistance, Congregate and home delivered meals, as well as Supplemental Food.
Low income disabled residents can get advice on applying for SSI or other government benefits. The non-profit, based on Stockton, can also coordinate short term support. This may be financial help during disability application process. Call 209 468-2202 for information on all services.
Legal aid – Firms across northern California may provide free advice to low income individuals and seniors. While numerous civil cases can be addressed, depending on resources, attorneys do focus on help with housing matters and public aid. This can include help for stopping evictions or assisting a senior or the disabled with receiving government assistance. Much more is available as well. Continue to find free lawyers in Sacramento.
