Adult Day Services is a licensed program at Hutchins Street Square for older and disabled adults who cannot fully care for themselves. The program provides friendly, stimulating care and support through a variety of daily activities that encourage group participation. Caregiving families can also find support services through this program, as well as referrals to other programs and services available for older and disabled adults.

Support groups are available to help caregivers cope with the challenges of caring for an adult loved one.

Adult Day Services offers:

• A caring, safe, supportive environment
• Individual plans of care
• Music therapy
• Arts and crafts/Entertainment
• Intergenerational activities
• Nutritional meals and snacks (accommodations for special diets)
• Supervised exercises, walks, swimming, and gardening
• Support for family members
• Assistance with personal hygiene
• Referral to other services
• Dementia care
• Falls prevention
• Health monitoring

Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California provides families with education, support, guidance, and referral services. The Society promotes education to the general public and the professional community and conducts in-services to skilled nursing, residential facilities, and law enforcement. The Society also contributes to research seeking the cause, possible prevention, treatment and cure of Alzheimers disease. The Society works to educate legislators about Alzheimers disease, as well as support California legislation in the areas of increased funding for research, long-term insurance for patients, and respite for caregivers. A 52-page booklet entitled, “A Practical Guide for Alzheimer Caregivers” is made available to all families and caregivers who call. Additionally, scholarships are awarded to college students studying the field of gerontology.

The Society also features support groups whereby individuals receive support and fellowship from others experiencing similar feelings and emotions. The group is designed to provide support as well as information on research, therapy and other topics of interest. Weekly support groups for both the caregiver and the patient are held at Oasis of Stockton, 1119 Rosemarie Lane. Monthly support group meetings for caregivers are held at Somerford Place, 3530 Deer Park Drive in Stockton. There are also groups in Sacramento, Tracy, and Turlock.

Alzheimers Association - Greater Sacramento Offices mission is to eliminate Alzheimers through the advancement of research, to provide enhanced care and support to all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

The office serves eight counties in the Greater Sacramento area, including San Joaquin. Over 60,000 people in the region have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia and over 180,000 caregivers provide support.

The free local programs and services include a 24-hour per day, 7 days per week helpline, care consultations for families, and over 20 support groups. Caregiver education forums and community education classes related to dementia and brain health are also offered.

Asian Pacific Self-Development and Residential Association (APSARA) is an educational, problem-solving organization that provides leadership for Park Village Apartments and its surrounding residents by collaborating with larger communities to provide a safe and positive environment that promotes economic development and small business.

APSARA offers many services which include:

• Housing and Family Support Services
• Tutoring Program (After School Program)
• Mental Health (Outreach and Education)
• Community Health Worker
• Diabetes and Pre-diabetes Prevention Program
• Medi-Cal Expansion Programs (Medi-Cal Enrollment)
• Oral Health Care and Education
• CoveredCA Certified Enrollment Counselor
• Immigration Counseling and Case Management
• Cultural and Recreational Activities

Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care facility that offers educational seminars and support for seniors. Assisted living services include:

• 24-hour security & professional staff.
• Care provided by experienced staff—including caregivers, CNAs and med-techs with oversight by our Director of Nursing.
• Complimentary wellness checks.
• Health consultations & help with appointments.
• Three nutritious, home-cooked meals with menu options every day.
• Housekeeping & laundry services.
• Utilities paid & maintenance service.
• Emergency call system (if requested).
• Cable TV and wireless internet.

For those who need more than basic health care, additional services are available for help with medication, bathing, dressing, diabetic care and much more. Specialized memory care is available at all locations. Memory care residents enjoy the same amenities and services as those in assisted living, but also benefit from a more secure environment, as well as their own activity areas.

All Astoria communities have the ability to provide short-term respite care (as space and availability allows). A respite stay ranges from a few days to weeks or even a few months.

Bethel Gardens has been designated as a low-income housing complex for low-income seniors in the Lodi area. The complex offers one-bedroom apartments only.

Please call for information on the application process and waiting list.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Juvenile Divisions Foster Grandparent Program NCYCC provides mentoring through relationships with incarcerated youth at the Northern California Youth Correctional Center located in Stockton, CA. Foster Grandparents also provide youth with tutoring, help improve self-esteem, and provide the one-on-one attention every child needs.

Seniors must be at least 55 years old and meet the federal income guidelines. Volunteers have to pass a background check, a TB test and a physical. Volunteers must be willing to participate 15 to 40 hours per week and have a willingness to work with at-risk children. Volunteers must be able to work with others, follow instructions and meet the physical requirements needed to work at the school and correctional campuses within our facility.

Volunteers are provided with travel and meal reimbursement and also receive a small stipend, all tax free and without compromising any other income-related benefits as outlined within 45 CFR 2552 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)s Seniors Against Investment Fraud (SAIF) protect from fraud and educate Californians over the age of 50 about financial and investment fraud, common scams, and unscrupulous sales practices that specifically target seniors. SAIF exists because seniors are prime targets for financial fraud and scams. The goal of the SAIF program is to empower seniors to make informed decisions about investments and finances.

SAIF also empowers seniors to make more informed decisions about finances and investments with its booklet, “Protect Yourself From Fraud.” The pdf download can be found on the website here: https://tinyurl.com/3vc474cd. The booklet contains important information about making financial and investment decisions that can help seniors save money and avoid falling victim to financial fraud and scams. The booklet also contains a tear-out page with questions to ask a financial services professional, the “Check Before You Invest” form, along with a detailed resource guide.

Please contact the Department for information about scheduling a SAIF presentation in your area by calling their toll free number (866) 275-2677. To order their education publications, send an email to outreach@dfpi.ca.gov.

Casa Manana Inn is a 62+ senior project conveniently located near a beautiful park with a senior center, public transportation, shops and medical offices. Casa Manana offers 16 studio apartment units of very affordable housing for independent senior citizens with a myriad of activities which include on site laundry facilities, a small general store, a library, bingo, monthly birthday celebrations, and weekly delivery of free commodities and fresh vegetables and fruit. Americans with Disability Acts (ADA) ramps and an elevator provide accessibility. Large community room for events, lounge areas on each floor, community patio and off street parking. Security cameras and key-card entry provide a safe environment for residents.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton has provided social services to people in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Alpine, and Mono counties, for over 80 years; and it has served as a sign of hope in local communities for people of all ages, religions, and races.

Today Catholic Charities provides over twenty-four vital programs and services to the most vulnerable within our communities.

Multi-purpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) utilizes a multi-disciplinary team approach by providing case management services and some purchases of services to improve the participants ability to remain independently at home. Each participant receives a comprehensive health and psycho-social assessment on an annual basis. Contact is made monthly, with home visits quarterly.

Emphasis is on coordination and advocacy of existing community services for which the client is eligible. Individual plans of care are developed with input from the client, family and/or significant others, which are reviewed on a monthly basis.

Advance Care Planning aims to promote the education and awareness of advanced care directives and end-of-life conversations with both health care providers and the broader community. Its purpose is to enhance the quality of life, and promote the dignity of each person while supporting individual values and preferences in the area of health care decisions by providing outreach and education regarding advanced health care directives.

Senior Transportation provides free transportation to medical appointments and grocery stores in San Joaquin County.

Chaluth Home Care offers:

• Personal hygiene
• Companionship
• Private duty
• Home care
• Homemaker services
• 24-hour live-in service available

City of Lathrop Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services offers the following services:

• Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Kids Camps
• Teen center programming
• Youth and adult leisure classes
• Youth and adult sports
• Senior classes, exercise, and educational programs
• Senior Lunch Program, Commodities and Senior Brown Bag Program
• Activity Fee Assistance available

Arnold Rue Community Center provides youth and adults with an array of organized activities like indoor soccer, arts and crafts, basketball, dances, an after school program, and a senior program. Many more classes are available for all ages. Please call for more information. Facilities are available for rental.

The Center provides:

• Holiday celebrations
• A fitness room with exercise equipment
• Guest speakers and other special events throughout the year
• Hot lunches daily at 11:00 a.m. to seniors. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance

Programs for seniors include:

• Painting
• Needle craft
• Tap dancing
• Pinochle and bridge
• Brown Bag

Brown Bag for seniors 60 years and older is the first and third Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Sports and Fields offers safe, fun, and friendly youth and adult sport programs at schools, playgrounds, and community centers. Recreational, rather than competitive, programs are offered for youth so they learn to participate in group sports in a positive environment.

Employment positions in the following areas are offered:

• Recreation Leaders
• Youth and Adult Sports Officials
• Field Maintenance

Stribley Community Center provides youth with an array of organized activities like indoor soccer, art contests, teen concerts, arts and crafts, basketball, dances and many others. There is also a Teen Advisory Board, a weight room and the After School Express Program.

Senior program available for adults ages 50 and over. Programs offered include painting, crafts, bingo and cards. Seniors are provided with hot lunches daily from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for those 60 and older. Cost for lunch is a $2 donation for seniors and $6 for non-seniors.

Van Buskirk Community Center offers recreational and daily programs for all ages. Youth sports and the After School Express program are offered. The facility is equipped with a game room, fitness room and a gymnasium. The gymnasium and multi-purpose room are available for rental.

City of Stockton Economic Development Department provides the following assistance to qualified low and moderate income City of Stockton residents:

The Housing Division administers programs that create housing opportunities for residents of Stockton through down payment assistance, emergency repairs, and neighborhood improvements.

Available Housing Programs:

• Down Payment Assistance Program - designed to assist families with purchasing their first home. The City of Stockton works directly with the lender. Persons interested in the program should contact their lenders immediately to make sure they qualify.
• Emergency Repair Program - designed to provide one-time emergency repair assistance to low-income property owners. Properties that have one owner over the age of 65 or with special needs may be eligible for a grant.
• Housing Reconstruct Loan Program - provides money to low-income families to rebuild a house on the existing site only when repair costs are too high or cost more than new construction. Some restrictions apply. The Housing Reconstruct Loan Program is considered when the house does not qualify for the Housing Rehabilitation Program.
• Housing Rehabilitation Program - designed to provide financial assistance to low-income homeowners in making substantial interior and exterior repairs to bring the property to California and local building code standards, as amended and adopted. Eligibility of participants is limited to owner-occupied, single-family homes or two units on a lot with one of the units occupied by the eligible owner. The property must be located within the city limits of Stockton.
• Neighborhood Improvement Loan Program - designed for low-income homeowners residing in target areas, action team areas, and safe neighborhoods. Its purpose is to help homeowners make repairs due to City code violations and to assist qualified homeowners who wish to make repairs to their home but who do not qualify for the Citys regular Housing Rehabilitation Program. Funds can be used primarily for exterior improvements such as roof, painting, fencing and landscaping, along with water heater, plumbing, electrical, and sewer.

TRACER Fixed-Route Service

• Monday through Saturday
• Offers seven routes that connect riders to places like Downtown Tracy, Tracy Outlets, West Valley Mall, Walmart, and most middle and high schools.

SERVICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

FARE:

• Students ride free on TRACER Fixed Route (July 2023– June 2024)
• Cash fare: Adult one-way is $1.25, $0.50 Seniors/Disabled/ADA/Medicare/Veterans – $0.50
• Day pass: Adult -$3.00, Pass : Seniors/disabled/ADA/Medicare - $1.25
• Ten-Ride pass: Adult -$12.50, Seniors/disabled/ADA/Medicare -$5.00
• 31- Day Pass: Adult -$35.00, Seniors/disabled/ADA/Medicare -$17.50

Passes can be purchased on the bus using exact cash or by cash or check at the Tracy Transit Station or City Hall. For ticket hours, please call TRACER at (209) 831-4287.

TRACER Paratransit Service

Monday through Saturday

TRACER Paratransit provides door-to-door, shared-ride service for eligible individuals with certified disabilities, Medicare, seniors (age 65 and above), and veterans within the City limits. For information and how to apply for TRACER Paratransit Service, please call TRACER at (209) 831-4287.

SERVICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

FARE:

• Cash fare: $1.50
• Paratransit Pass (10 Tickets): $15

TRACER Plus On-Demand Service

Monday through Sunday

Provides curb-to-curb, shared ride service for the general public, designed to give all riders the ability to take public transportation within the Tracy city limits when Fixed Routes and Paratransit are not in service. TRACER Plus vehicles are safe and accessible (can transport wheelchairs).

SERVICE HOURS:

• Monday through Thursday 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Friday 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.

FARE:

• Cash Fare $4 (Up to 3 Passengers) regardless of age (must be at least 13 to ride unaccompanied)
• ADA/Seniors: $2 (Up to 2 Passengers)

Connections to other cities in San Joaquin County can be made at the Tracy Transit Station via the San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) buses.

Lolly Hansen Senior Center provides educational, social, nutritional, recreational and wellness activities for senior citizens residing in the Tracy and surrounding area.

Delta Plaza Apartments, a housing project of Visionary Home Builders of California, is available to low-income senior citizens from San Joaquin County. Interested individuals must apply for the Project Based Voucher Program (Section 8) waiting list for seniors. Applications can be obtained at the County of San Joaquin Housing Authority’s office located at 2575 Grand Canal Boulevard, Suite 100, Stockton. For more information, please call (209) 468-5000.

Doctors Behavioral Health Center is a psychiatric treatment facility with inpatient and partial hospitalization programs for seniors and adults.

Elderlink is a senior referral service that can assist and guide families in understanding what options are available to them. It is the only senior care referral service licensed by the Department of Public Health. Elderlink provides independent and free personalized senior care placement services to fully screened and approved nursing home, board and care, and assisted living facilities. The team understands that finding a facility for an aging relative is a difficult process, and are available to assist.

Escalon Heritage House provides low-income, subsidized housing for senior citizens in the Escalon area. Housing offers studio apartments as well as one bedroom apartments. Please call apartment manager for specific information about waiting list, time frame and application completion.

Community Action Resources of Escalon (C.A.R.E.) provides weekly supplemental food for low-income residents of Escalon, Farmington, and Collegeville. A bag of food is given for each household on Wednesdays between 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Senior Brown Bag Program offers people over 60 years of age on fixed incomes one bag of food every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The fee is $12 yearly. C.A.R.E also distributes government commodities to low-income households on the third Thursday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Esters Haven Adult Day Wellness Service is designed to promote the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of adults 55-years old and older. They provide a full range of facilitated and supervised therapeutic activities. Necessary respite is offered for families and caregivers that are caring for ambulatory individuals with chronic conditions like stroke, sensory limitations, Parkinsons, Alzheimers and other related dementia.

Services offered:

• Adult day care
• Adult day services
• Nutrition assistance
• Respite
• Geriatric care management
• Internships for youth and young adults

Raising Quality! IMPACT Family, Friend, and Neighbor Initiative (FFN) is a home visitation program that support grandparents to improve the quality of childcare and to enhance the relationships with their grandchildren. Provides Raising a Reader family literacy program and child developmental screenings. Services provided by Child Care Program Coaches.

Program includes:

• Coaching with community agency staff
• Networking with other grandparents
• Early literacy activities and programs
• Quality caregiving support through goal setting
• Material goods provided to support the quality growth plans

Golden Valley Health Center (GVHC) cares for people from all walks of life. As a Federally Qualified Health Center — an FQHC — they follow the Federal and the State of California regulations pertaining to the type and quality of health services provided to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Golden Valley Health Center provides:

• Services to everyone. Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California, and most private insurance plans are accepted. If you don’t have insurance, a sliding fee scale program to those who qualify is offered. Please bring in your proof of income or last year’s tax information to see if you qualify for free or low-cost health care.

• Board certified and licensed professionals. Doctors are on-call 24-hours a day to provide care.

• Appointments by calling Toll Free (866) 682-4842. The 38+ centers are located throughout the region.

Golden Valley Health Center offers:

• Family Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Womens Health
• Internal Medicine
• Dental Care
• Podiatry
• Optometry
• Health Education
• Behavioral Health
• Chiropractic Services

Hammer Lane Village provides low-income, subsidized housing for senior citizens in the Stockton area. Studios and one bedroom apartments are available. Please contact apartment manager for specific information on waiting list, time frame and application completion process. Section-8 based rent is based on 30% of income.

Hospice of San Joaquin believes that everyone deserves a comfortable and peaceful closure. The professional team offers a comprehensive care plan which includes professional medical, social, spiritual and emotional care (support) for the patient, family and caregivers. Each patients individualized plan of care is designed to fit specific needs and choices. Visits are as patient and family require or request by the appropriate hospice team member. A 24-hour on-call hospice nurse are available.

Respite care, support and practical help are offered. Counseling, spiritual support and grief support are also included. Some workshops have a one-time materials fee.

Hospice of San Joaquin offers services regardless of age, including pediatric hospice care. The agencys effective pain control and symptom management are tailored to the individuals changing conditions. Practical day-to-day support and guidance is given to family and caregivers as they adapt to changes in the health of their loves ones.

• Hospice House, a comfortable "Home" when you need it most - is the first and only residential campus for hospice patients in San Joaquin County. This comfortable house offers an alternative to home based-hospice care when patients are no longer able to remain in their own home.
• Transitions Program is a community service program designed to provide palliative education, emotional support and community resource information to participants with life-limiting or advancing chronic life-limiting illnesses.
• The Bereavement Program supports grieving families and friends, including bereavement support groups for both adults and children. Hospice of San Joaquin also provides Community Education on end-of-life issues, and an intensive Volunteer Training course (up to 30 hours) preceding volunteer assignment to Patient Care or Bereavement Team. Please call for information regarding Patient Care, Bereavement Services, Community Education or Volunteer Training.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs offer free tax assistance to taxpayers who qualify. Trained community volunteers may help with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, most sites also offer free electronic filing (e-filing). Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program will receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed on paper – even faster when tax refunds are deposited directly into ones bank account.

VITA Program offers free tax assistance to low-to-moderate-income (generally, $67,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls and other convenient locations. Most locations also offer free electronic filing. To locate the nearest VITA site, please call (800) 906-9887.

Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program provides free tax assistance to people aged 60 and older. Trained volunteers from non-profit organizations provide free tax counseling and basic income tax return preparation for senior citizens. Volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS. For more information on TCE, please call (800) 829-1040. To locate the nearest AARP Tax-Aide site, please call (888) 227-7669 or visit AARPs Internet site.

Jene Wah, Inc. is a comprehensive community services agency that enables elderly citizens to live independently and enhance their quality of life. This multi-service agency also provides nutrition information for seniors, transportation to doctor visits, interpretation services and assistance with tax preparation. In addition, they offer congregate meal services, homemaker services, personal care and telephone assurance.

The agency is open to new immigrants. Naturalization classes in English and Chinese, as well as ESL, are provided.

Lao Family Community Empowerment (LFCE) assists refugees and immigrants with developing skills needed to become self-supportive.

LFCE is also affiliated and involved with People and Congregations Together (PACT) and Pacific Institute for Organizing (PICO) to promote, motivate and organize the Hmong and Laotian community in developing leadership, organization and advocacy skills through one-on-one appointments and community action meetings.

LFCE offers:

• The Home Visitation Project - a collaborative effort among Lao Family, UC Davis Cooperative Extension Program, SUSD schools and LUSD schools. The program offers home-based health and nutrition education, a Raising a Reader family literacy program, parent workshops, and health screening for children and to parents or guardians of children ages 0 to 5 years living within the designated zip codes.
• Mental Health Programs - Southeast Asian Recovery Services (SEARS) provides case management to mental health consumers and also conducts outreach and engagement to the Southeast Asian communities.
• Senior Program - This program creates opportunities for Hmong and other Southeast Asian seniors to socialize and participate in fun activities together. The center is open two days per week - every Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Covered California Health Insurance - Lao Family has certified enrollment counselors on site to assist community members who need Medi-Cal or health insurance coverage.

Western States Pension Assistance Project (WSPAP) is a pension counseling project within Legal Services of North California (LSNC) that provides services free of charge. WSPAP offers a knowledgeable pension team that can help you understand your retirement plan rights and claim the benefits you have earned, regardless of the type of company or retirement benefit involved. Messages are returned within one to two weeks.

WSPAP also assists with:

• Claim retirement benefits that have been denied
• Pension overpayment and recoupment questions
• Tracking down retirement benefits from past employers
• Understanding and correcting pension benefit calculations
• Understanding spouse and survivor benefits
• Answering questions about complicated pension laws
• Obtaining hard-to-find retirement plan documents

LOEL Senior Center addresses the nutritional and social needs of seniors. The Center helps seniors remain healthy and independent through a variety of organized activities such as exercise, crafts, tai-chi, yoga, bunco, mah-jongg, ping pong, Mexican Train dominoes, pickleball, dance, cards, bingo, knitting, and crochet. Congregate lunch is served daily.

Manteca Senior Center provides recreational programs, events, educational activities and social services to those age 50 years or older. Trips and tours are offered to all ages (must be at least 21 years old). The Center also provides hot lunches on-site.

Bristol Hospice-Stockton works together with patients and their families to enhance quality of life. Hospice services are available for those typically affected by any type of life-limiting condition. By utilizing the most modern pain and symptom management techniques combined with a compassionate support system, hospice services help to reduce the overwhelming stress and anxiety that can come with caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness at home or in a residency facility.

Hospice Care Team: When the focus of medical care changes from cure to comfort, the Hospice Care team provides physical, emotional, practical, and spiritual support for the entire family. Hospice provides home visits by nursing staff, medical social services, therapy services, physician services, hospice aide, and volunteer services.

Bereavement/Spiritual Counseling: Hospice also includes individual or group counseling. The professional team can provide individual counseling as well as offer regularly scheduled community groups. Hospice has developed the "Kids Grief Connection" for children experiencing the loss of a friend or a loved one, including a family member. All services are provided to the community free of charge.

San Joaquin County Department of Aging and Community Services provides countless assistance to caregivers, the aged, disabled and low-income population of San Joaquin County. These services include:

• Information and assistance
• Adult Protective Services (APS) Program
• Ombudsman Program
• In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program
• Meals on Wheels
• Case Management
• Family Caregiver Support Program
• Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
• Energy programs
  • Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP)
  • Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
  • Weatherization
• Supplemental food programs
  • Commodity Program -Emergency Food
  • Brown Bag
  • Congregate Meals
• Commission on Aging
• Callers can inquire about services offered throughout San Joaquin County. An assessment is completed to identify needs and appropriate referrals. Calls for general information are welcomed.

Adult Protective Services provides investigation, resources and support to prevent or remedy danger to dependent adults and seniors who are unable to protect their own interests. Services are provided only upon permission of the client. Services are coordinated with law enforcement, mental health and other community agencies.

Staff investigate allegations of physical abuse, financial exploitation, mental suffering, fear, neglect by caretakers, self-neglect, abandonment, mental incompetence, lack of necessary food, clothing, shelter, and an inability to take advantage of benefits.

Boggs Tract Community Center is committed to providing community members with information and access to a variety of agencies that provide services in the areas of human services, employment, health, nutrition, housing assistance and education services.

Boggs Tract Community Center offers a wide range of services:

Food and Nutrition Services:

• Government Commodity Program: Food is distributed on the third Thursday of the month.
• Emergency Food Program & Donated Food: Emergency food is given to qualifying individuals. Registration is on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and pick-up is on the following Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Donated Food is distributed daily (if available).

Senior Program (ages 60 and older):

• Nutritional programs to promote health
• Exercise and interaction with other seniors
• Senior Health & Recreation (S.H.A.R.P.)
• Congregate Meals & Senior Supplement Box Programs
• Brown Bag

Youth Programs & Activities are scheduled throughout the year:

• Summer Youth Enrichment Program (S.Y.E.P)
• Guitars Not Guns (music program)
• After School (homework lab, computer lab, recreation)
• Seasonal Programs
• Sports
• Dance

Additional Programs:

• Information and referral services
• Computers are available to the public for activities related to employment search

The Center is committed to providing community members with information and access to a variety of agencies that provide services in the areas of human services, employment, health, nutrition, housing assistance and education services. Community members are encouraged to drop in or call (209) 468-3978 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. for information on programs and services available to the community.

Garden Acres Community Center participates in the government commodity program for individuals meeting income and residence requirements. Food is distributed on the third Thursday of the month at 8:00 a.m. to qualifying individuals living in the 95212, 95215 and 95236 zip codes. Emergency food is distributed on Tuesdays with registration from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and pick-up from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Donated food is distributed on most Mondays, some Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

• Assistance with homeowners and renters assistance claims for disabled, low-income and elderly individuals. Please call ahead of time.
• Emergency assistance with PG&E bill (H.E.A.P). Applications only. Please call (209) 468-3988 for more information.
• Eligibility worker is available on Monday to assist with applying for Food Stamps and Medi-Cal benefits. Please call to schedule an appointment.
• Senior Congregate Meals Monday, Wednesday and Friday for seniors 60 and up. Please call to inquire about registration ahead of time.
• After School Snacks are given out Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for any school aged children.

Please contact the Center for most updated distribution days and times.

Kennedy Community Center offers emergency food to low-income individuals and families living in San Joaquin County. Emergency food distribution is available on most Tuesdays (except the Tuesday before the third Thursday of month) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Kennedy Community Center also serves as a distribution site for USDAs Commodity Program. Food is distributed on the third Thursday of the month to qualifying individuals living in the 95206 zip code (must reside East of El Dorado Street) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Youth Programs (if funding is available):

• Summer Youth Enrichment Program (begins June of each year).
• Intramural Sports (varies by season).
• After-School Programs (Art, Computer Lab, Recreation, etc.)

• Computer lab opened daily 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Adults).
• Mobile Farmers Market (from Emergency Food Bank) on third Friday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
• Brown Bag food program for senior citizens 60+ years of age (through Second Harvest Food Bank) on second and fourth Mondays of each month, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please call the Center for current information, as it may change without notice.

Lodi Community Service Center provides families with emergency food on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., serving up to thirty families. To qualify, families must be low-income residents living in San Joaquin County (Lodi, Galt, Thornton, Clements, Victor and Woodbridge). For emergency food, clients must bring the following documentation: photo identification and proof of address, such as a PG&E, telephone bill or rent receipt. Identification is needed for each family member. The Service Center also provides the following programs:

• Brown Bag for seniors ages 60 and older, is held on the second and fourth Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Catholic Charities offers prenatal, children and adult health insurance application assistance by appointment and assistance with other paperwork. Please call Patti at (209) 593-6113 to schedule an appointment
• Commodities (food varies each month): third Thursday of each month 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Community Center
• Computer training, based on availability of staff
• Food Stamp and Medi-Cal application assistance with eligibility worker. Please call to schedule an appointment
• Assistance with HEAP and Weatherization applications
• Maximus representative to assist families to select medical services.

Northeast Community Center provides the following services:

Commodity Program Distribution takes place the third Thursday of the month to qualifying individuals living in the 95205 zip code. Distribution starts at 8:30 a.m. There is no food the third week of the month, because of Commodity distribution on Thursday.

Weekly Food Distribution is Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or while supplies last.

There are programs for seniors 60 years and older, including a Brown Bag program. Annual donation is $12 per year, delivering big bags of food twice per month. Congregate Meals are available. Suggested contribution is $2 per meal.

Free sport recreation programs for children 9 to 14 year old, and who are not in high school.

Ombudsman Long Term Care program has paid staff and state-certified volunteers who advocate for the dignity, quality of life and care of all long-term care residents residing in licensed care facilities. Services may include residents rights, abuse investigation, advanced health care directives, community resources, mediation, and much more. Ombudsman volunteer opportunities are also available.

Taft Community Center offers a wide range of services:

Food and Nutrition Services:

• USDA Commodity Food - every third Thursday of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Donated Foods - Monday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. (first come, first served or until its gone.) Donated Food is not distributed Friday before the commodity week, the week of commodities, and last Wednesday of each month.
• Farmers Market - every fourth Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Food Baskets provided

Senior Program:

• Brown Bag - a senior nutrition program for those 60 years and older; register once a year donation of $12 will go towards the program to get fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food products; twice per month on the second and fourth Tuesdays.
• Congregate Meals - senior lunch for those 60 years and older that provides a third of the daily nutrition allowance in one meal, Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register to participate.
• Dominoes - daily from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m

Additional Programs:

• Computer Lab - Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m., except commodity day.
• Information and Referral Services

The Center is committed to providing community members with information and access to a variety of agencies that provide services in the areas of human services, employment, health, nutrition, housing assistance and education services. Community members are encouraged to visit the Center each day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for more information.

Meals on Wheels (Home Delivered Meals) provides a nutritious meal and personal contact to homebound seniors in the San Joaquin County community. The highest priority deliveries are for the seniors that live alone and are potentially frail.

A five-pack of frozen meals are delivered to the clients home weekly, along with fresh milk and fruit. All menus are reviewed by two nutritionists to ensure compliance with Federal Guidelines. Meals are designed to be low fat, low salt, and low sugar.

Contact Information and Assistance: (209) 468-1104 or aginginfo@sgjov.org to submit a referral for an in-home assessment to determine eligibility.

San Joaquin County Human Services Agency > Assistance > Food Assistance > Meals on Wheels (sjchsa.org)

Senior Nutrition Program - Senior Lunch is for mobile (non-homebound) older adults (60 years and older) to eat delicious, nutritious hot meals while socializing at the various community centers and senior centers. Older adults need to register.

Contact the nearest community center to learn about their congregate meals schedule.

San Joaquin County Human Services Agency > Assistance > Food Assistance > Senior Lunch Program (sjchsa.org)

Thornton Community Center provides assistance to families primarily living in the Thornton/North San Joaquin County area. The following services are offered:

• Food giveaways on Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Proof of residency in the area for new participants
• Emergency food program
• Clothes closet
• VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program)

Youth Program

• Intramural Sports Program
• Computer Lab
• Recreation Games
• Arts & Crafts Classes
• Homework Club
• After-School Snack

Senior Program

• Bingo
• Arts & Crafts
• Computers
• Employment Preparation
• Employment Board
• Internet Access for Job Search

The Family Justice Center provides comprehensive and coordinated support to individuals and families affected by abuse, helping them to feel safe and supported as they navigate the process of seeking help and rebuilding their lives. Assistance, information, and resources are available to survivors. Please visit the website to see the numerous resources offered, and the many organizations with whom the Center partners to deliver services.

Monthly events include:

• "VOICES Chat" in-person support group for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault
• Art therapy classes for children
• "Cooking Up HOPE" cooking classes

All classes are free of charge and include supplies. Registration for classes is required and is available from the website.

San Joaquin County Historical Museum reveals the rich history of San Joaquin County, including the cultures and heritage of the Miwok and Yokuts Indians, the founding and development of Stockton by Charles Weber, the early twentieth century invention of the tractor and bulldozer (both invented in the county), and the evolution of modern agriculture. The Museum has eight exhibit buildings and four historic buildings, including the 1848 Weber house and the 1866 Calaveras School. Exhibits include room dioramas of Weber family furnishings, a children’s activity area, and large displays of hand tools and historic agricultural equipment. The 18-acre grounds include the Sunshine Trail living exhibition of native habitats and the Delta Water Path. Please visit the website for upcoming activities and exhibitions. Guided museum tours, program speakers, library and research services and workshops are available upon advanced request.

Museum admission fees:

• Adults (18-64): $7
• Seniors & Veterans (65+): $6
• Youth (6-17): $5
• Children (0-5): Free
• SJC Historical Society members: Free
• Additional fees may be required for special events or exhibitions.

San Joaquin County Human Services Agency is the communitys provider of those services essential to the well-being of county residents. While all of the programs are locally administered, most are federally and/or state-funded. The mission is to lead in the creation and delivery of services that improve the quality of life for the community. Human Services Agency provides a variety of programs and services locally. These programs include:

• CalWORKs
• CalFresh
• Medi-Cal
• Aging and Adult Services
• Children’s Services

In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a federal, state, and locally funded program designed to provide assistance to eligible aged, blind, and disabled individuals who, without this care, would be unable to remain safely in their own homes, and would be at risk of being placed in a care facility. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities.

Some services that can be authorized through IHSS include:

• housecleaning
• meal preparation
• laundry
• grocery shopping
• personal care services
• accompaniment to medical appointments
• protective supervision for the mentally impaired

For a YouTube video explaining In Home Supportive Services: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YrlZbvg_nZE

San Joaquin County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority (PA) operates a Registry of available home care providers for IHSS recipients.

The IHSS PA offers training classes such as, infection control, fall prevention and dementia care and many others, via an online portal (Care Academy) and certificates are issued once a class is successfully completed.

The IHSS PA is always looking for individuals who are professional, courteous and responsible to work as IHSS providers through the IHSS PA Registry.

Hours are flexible and paid through the IHSS program.

San Joaquin Regional Transit District is the regional transit provider for San Joaquin County, serving the Stockton Metropolitan Area and the County with intercity, interregional, and rural transit services.

Our primary mission is to provide a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system for the region. Please call or visit RTDs website for more route and services details.

RTD Local and Express serve the Stockton Metropolitan Area, connecting RTD’s Express, Intercity, Hopper, and Commuter services. Local routes serve the Downtown Transit Center (DTC), Mall Transfer Station (MTS), and Hammer Transfer Station (HTS).

Hopper Routes: Metro Hopper is a deviated fixed-route service serving popular destinations throughout the Stockton city limits.

• In order to accommodate ADA-certified passengers who are not able to reach fixed-route stops, each Hopper can deviate from its normal route a distance of up to one mile.

County Hopper is a deviated fixed-route service serving San Joaquin County and providing intercity connections between Stockton, Tracy, Lodi, Manteca, Ripon, Lathrop, and Escalon.

• In order to accommodate passengers who are not able to reach their destinations within a rural area, each County Hopper can deviate from its normal route a distance of up to one mile.

RTD offers paratransit service for those who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This program is specifically designed for those individuals who due to their disability, are functionally unable to use fixed-route services in San Joaquin County.

This service is available seven days a week by appointment only during SMA service hours and within three-quarters of a mile of SMA fixed routes. Persons interested in this service must obtain certification under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through an eligibility process.

Reservations for paratransit service must be made one to two days in advance. To schedule a ride or check your ride status, please call (209) 943-1111, option 2, option 2.

Reservation Phone Hours:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

To schedule an eligibility interview, call (209) 242-9965.

Services include regular fixed-route bus services:

• Local
• Express
• Hopper
• Commuter

Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties provides referrals to families and individuals in need of food assistance in their area. These referrals are given to those most at risk of going hungry, Fresh Food 4 Kids and school pantry program.

Fresh Food 4 Kids (FF4F) and school pantry is a new approach to serving children and families directly at school sites during the school year and into the summer months. Once to twice a month, the Food Bank drops off 4-6 pallets of food, with a wide assortment of shelf-stable items, meats, dairy, milk, eggs, fresh vegetables, and fruits.

Senior Brown Bag provides necessary nutritious supplemental groceries to low income seniors over the age of 60 years. Each senior receives a bag of groceries twice each month (San Joaquin County only).

Food Assistance Program supports the food pantry programs of local non-profits. The program collects and stores large donations from corporate warehouses and distribution centers and then makes these products available to the local non-profits.

Through each of these programs, Second Harvest Food Bank continues to fight hunger throughout our community.

Stockton PACE is an integrated health plan and care team that provides medical and social services to keep the frailest elderly living in the community. An interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, rehab specialists, and aides are provided to meet the participants needs in the facility and in the community.

Eligibility includes all of the following:

• Be age 55 or older
• Reside in San Joaquin or Stanislaus counties (zip codes at stocktonpace.welbehealth.com/about/)
• Be certified by the State as eligible for nursing facility level of care
• Be able to live safely at home and in the community without jeopardizing the health and safety of themselves and others

Stockton Symphony, formed in 1926, is the third oldest continuously performing orchestra in California, surpassed in longevity only by the San Francisco Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Stockton Symphony provides the community with a variety of music, entertainment and esteemed guest artists, and is comprised of some of California’s finest professional musicians.

Each year, the Stockton Symphony performs a signature concert, "Steppin Out," which introduces 4th and 5th grade students symphonic music. To afford access to the symphony, the Stockton Symphony has created a Student Discount Ticket Program for students from elementary school to college.

The Symphony offers multiple ticketing options from single tickets to subscriptions to Group Tickets, which allows the flexibility to control the concert experience according to what works for everyones budget and taste.

Each season the Stockton Symphony offers two series:

• A five-concert Classics Series
• A four-concert POPS Series