San Joaquin County District Attorney provides protection for those who are witnesses and/or victims of crime or consumer fraud by prosecuting criminal acts aggressively and fairly. The District Attorney's office seek to protect the law abiding and create a safer environment in which the population may live and prosper. The office has a staff of approximately 300 employees including prosecutors, investigators, victim advocates and additional support personnel who are located in downtown Stockton...
Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth. Since 1964, the program has provided more than two million disadvantaged young people with the integrated academic, vocational, and social skills training they need to gain independence and get quality, long-term jobs or further their education.Job Corps is a public-private partnership, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Job Corps works for everyone. It works for...
The Salvation Army of Lodi typically serves weekly food boxes Tuesday through Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call to verify dates, times, and documentation needed for registration, as well as to learn more about about additional year-round and seasonal assistance programs.Free "walk-in" hot meals are also served daily at 5:00 p.m. at Hope Harbor Shelter, located at 622 North Sacramento Street in Lodi.
Franchise Tax Board is the agency responsible for collecting state personal income tax as well as bank and corporation taxes for the State of California. Both English and Spanish languages are spoken. Additional information is available on the website. Fees vary depending on individual gross income.
Minor Consent Services assists those who are under 21 years old, living with their parents and have experienced sexual assault, drug or alcohol abuse, pregnancy and/or sexually-transmitted diseases, in establishing Medi-Cal eligibility. The parents of the minor are not involved and it is confidential. A Minor Consent Application can be obtained from the office on 333 East Washington Street, Stockton, CA.
State Council on Developmental Disabilities North Valley Hills advocates for and protects the rights of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Public information and review of policy and practice of public and private agencies and related matters are handled there. Counties served are Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne. The Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) is made up of people with intellectual/developmental disabilites, family members and community member...
State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) includes: Disability InsuranceEmployer TaxGovernor’s Committee for the Employment of Disabled PersonsWorkforce ServiceLabor Market InformationNew Employee RegistrySenior Worker Advocate officeUnemployment Insurance informationWelfare-to-Work, Workforce Investment ActWork Opportunity and Welfare-To-Work Tax CreditYouth Employment Opportunity ProgramVeterans employmentCase management assistanceEmployment service assistance for job seekers...
Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) provide services to high school students to learn about the Criminal Justice System through a program operated by the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office and the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin.Open to all high school students, this program provides students with a unique summer learning experience — direct exposure to the justice system in operation. Students also have the opportunity to build professional and academic networks. Gradu...
San Joaquin County Veterans Services Office (CVSO) assists veterans to navigate very complex Federal and State regulatory systems and successfully apply for and receive United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and State of California (CALVET) benefits earned by members of the United States military in defense of our Nation. Benefits and expertise areas of the San Joaquin County accredited Veteran Service Representatives include: Negotiating appeals processes after claim denials; assist...
San Joaquin County Public Defender is dedicated to serving the diverse needs of the community and its justice system by furnishing clients with competent, effective, loyal, zealous and compassionate advocacy in all criminal matters (felony and misdemeanor) both to juveniles and adults.
San Joaquin Delta College is at the forefront of job training, retraining, and high-tech jobs of the future in the Central Valley and the foothills. Established in 1963, the College serves over 20,000 students at its campuses in Stockton and Mountain House, as well as online and at satellite centers. Students can earn an associate degree and transfer to a university, saving thousands of dollars in tuition. Another option is students can be trained in over 100 career and degree certificate progra...
San Joaquin County Recorder-County Clerk serves as custodian of public records, recorder of real property documents, and notary public bonds. The office also issues and registers marriage licenses, vital statistics, and other public documents.The enactment of Senate Bill 1342 requires more documents be subject to the fee for the Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Trust Fund. The $8.00 Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Trust Fund fee will be applied to the documents listed below effective August 1, ...
San Joaquin County Superior Court website features the following:Legal self-help informationJury service informationFrequently asked questionsTentative rulingsSmall Claims and traffic informationFamily Law informationGrand JuryLocal rules of courtCommunity outreach programsLinks to other courts
The San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. The SJCOE promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County’s most vulnerable students, and strives to create an environment in which every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education.Learn more about how the SJCOE educates, innovates, and inspires at www.sjcoe.org...
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 r...
San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services provides the following services: Locating parentsEstablishing paternityRequesting child support and/or medical support orders from the courtEnforcing child and spousal support ordersModifying child support ordersCollecting and disbursing child support payments
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 assistanceAdult Protective Services (APS) ProgramOmbudsman ProgramIn-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) ProgramMeals on WheelsCase ManagementFamily Caregiver Support ProgramRetired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)Energy programs Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP)Home Energy As...
Stockton Bicycle Club is comprised of cycling enthusiasts from San Joaquin and surrounding counties with a wide range of abilities and interests. The club promotes activities in road riding, mountain biking and touring. Rides are scheduled on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays throughout the year. During daylight savings time, April through September, Monday and Wednesday night rides are added. Interested individuals do not have to be a member to ride with the club.The Club pub...
Stockton Pregnancy Control Medical Clinic provides elective abortions up to 14 weeks. The fees vary depending on length of pregnancy and if anesthesia is chosen. In addition, the RU-486 pill, the Plan B pill, sonograms and pregnancy tests are available. Now accepting new patients for Family Planning Services which include birth control and PAP smears. Testing for STIs are also available for females and males. Walk-ins are welcome.
St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 359 bed acute care facility providing diagnostic and treatment services as well as emergency and critical care services. Hospital programs and services include physical therapy and outpatient surgery among others. Prenatal education classes are available through the Learning Center.Prenatal classes include:Sibling adjustmentBreastfeeding/Newborn careCesarean birthChild safetyInfant CPR
Social Security Administration assists with: Taking claims for retirement benefit paymentsSurvivors benefitsDisability benefitsSupplemental Security Income (SSI)Medicare health insurance benefitsIn addition to administering these payments, it also administers supplemental payments provided by the State of California.Online services: A number of services are available online by visiting www.ssa.gov/onlineservicesOther local office sites:1110 West Kettleman Lane, Suite 3, Lodi (888) 257-2641510 Co...
Social Justice Collaborative (SJC) protects and strengthens the rights of immigrants and their families through legal representation in immigration court, community advocacy, and social services. Recognized across California as a leader in deportation defense, SJC provides representation for those most at risk of removal, including asylum seekers, victims of violence and trafficking, and unaccompanied minors.SJC’s legal services focus on increasing access to representation in a system where most...
Sow A Seed Community Foundation provides youth, their families, and the community with education, tools and resources to overcome social and economic challenges, and lead positive, self-sufficient lives.Services include: Mental Health & WellnessYouth social-emotional support groupsMentoringLeadership training Community referral linkageSow A Seed Community Foundation Bright Future Youth Development Program incorporates youth development and mentoring programs that actively promote healthy lif...
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has existed since 1850 and is dedicated to delivering quality service through the creation of partnerships with the people that are served. With community partnerships as their foundation, the Sheriff's Office is driven by goals to enhance the quality of life, investigating problems as well as incidents, seeking solutions, and fostering a sense of security in communities and individuals. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office oversees the following divisio...
St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center offers comprehensive adult psychiatric treatment and the following services:24-hour evaluation and referralRecovery programAlcohol/chemical dependency programAdult treatment program that includes Inpatient and Outpatient Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Adolescent IOP, Suboxene, support groups and individual/family therapy. Fees vary according to services. Private insurance is accepted. Medi-Cal is not accepted....
San Joaquin Dental Referral Service is an answering service that contracts with some of the local dentists for the purpose of referring patients.
San Joaquin Dental Society is a resource for oral health news and updates and can help with referrals to find a local dental provider.
San Joaquin Medical Society assists the public with a physician, hospital and clinic locator, a list of patient support groups, patient news, and information regarding insurance. Please visit the website.
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 RTD's website for more route and services details.RTD Local and Express serve the Stockton Metropolitan Area, connecting RTD’s Express, Intercity, Hopper, and Commuter...
San Joaquin Building Trades Council offers apprenticeships in construction careers. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For additional information, please visit website.
San Joaquin Pride Center serves the diverse LGBT+ community in San Joaquin County and the surrounding areas by creating a safe and welcoming space, providing resources that enrich body, mind and spirit, and educating the public in nurturing, affirming, respect, and showing acceptance for all people within the LGBT+ community. SJPC is an open and free service to all of the LGBT+ community of San Joaquin County.The following programs are offered:Cultural Sensitivity/ LGBT+ 101 Trainings: the San J...
San Joaquin Valley Veterans helps stabilize veteran families in the area of homeless prevention and rapid re-housing. Limited services are also available for veteran families who enter the program with Section 8 and HUD/VASH vouchers.Intensive case management and assistance are offered with: Child careUtilities Rental deposit Transportation repairsGeneral housing stability Document attainment Skills certification...
Santa Fe Townhomes is a Visionary Home Builders of California housing complex for low-income families. Please call apartment manager for specific information about waiting list, time frame and application completion procedures. Section 8 housing vouchers are accepted.
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,...
Service First of Northern California (SFNC) is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Public Benefit Corporation that serves as an umbrella organization and operates ten community based programs. The "Service" focuses on the neediest individuals in the community. Supportive services are provided to individuals that are developmentally disabled, mentally ill, physically disabled, homeless Veterans, Social Security beneficiaries, and those struggling with addiction. Services offered: Representative Payee Services...
Share Homes Family Services is a foster care and adoption agency established in 1987. The goal is to help abused and neglected children who have been removed from their birth family. Share Homes social workers recruit and train foster parents to provide temporary or long term foster care. Share Homes adoption license was received in 2002. Adoptive parents are recruited and trained to adopt children from the foster care system. The children must live in their potential adoptive home for at l...
Sisters in the Brotherhood Support Group offers support, guidance and information to those in the carpentry field or those interested in pursuing a career in carpentry. The group meets at the Carpenter's Local 152, 1421 Moffat Boulevard in Manteca, in the evening. Please call for meeting information. The support group is geared for female carpenters and all other trades for both women or men. Everyone is welcome.
Safe Surrender Baby Program provides an option for a parent to surrender a baby whom they might otherwise abandon in an unsafe place. The Safely Surrendered Baby Law establishes a procedure for the voluntary surrender of a baby within 72 hours of birth. Under this law, parent(s) can safely surrender their baby and be protected from prosecution for child abandonment. It does not require that names be given and allows the parent(s) at least 14 days to reclaim the baby. For Safe Surrender locat...
Safety Council offers private training for businesses and open-enrollment community courses that are open to the public. Safety Council offers the following training programs:Connection to Mature Driver Safety (Online) for senior driver insurance discountsDUI ProgramsForklift Operational Training provides the training card required by many employers to apply for warehouse and other job positions. The training meets OSHA requirements for basic training on a sit-down forklift and includes...
Salvation Army, Stockton assists needy families with emergency food, clothing and furnishings when their homes have been destroyed by fire or any form of disaster or calamity. Salvation Army also provides assistance with paying for a PG&E bill through its Dollar Energy program. No requirements for the Youth Center.Stockton Salvation Army sites:Adult Rehabilitation Center & Thrift Store: 1247 South Wilson Way, Stockton (209) 466-3871. There is a car lot featuring used and running cars ...
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services provides 24-hour 365-day crisis intervention and psychiatric emergency services to qualifying individuals. Additional services: Mental health assessmentsIndividual and group therapyCase managementMedicationsCrisis interventionIn-patient servicesSubstance abuse servicesClinics are also available in Lodi, Tracy and Manteca....
San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG), created in 1968, is a joint-powers authority comprised of the County of San Joaquin and the cities of Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, Ripon, Escalon, and Lathrop. The role of SJCOG is to foster intergovernmental coordination within San Joaquin County and with neighboring jurisdictions, the other regional agencies in the San Joaquin Valley, the State of California, and various Federal agencies. SJCOG is overseen by a Board of Directors which makes alloc...
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 grou...
Stockton Scottish Rite of Freemasonry provides community services in the form of college scholarships and interest-free college loans. Scottish Rite also sponsors a clinic for childhood language disorders where no fees are charged, although voluntary donations from parents and the public are accepted. Scottish Rite Medical warehouse is open and running. The Almoner can be reached at (209) 603-1049.
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 sy...
Stockton 209 Cares help those in poverty, including the homeless. Food, clothing and other assistance are provided for low-income families in need. Stockton 209 Cares partner with various local community organizations to better assist each individual cause, from feeding the homeless to cleaning up neighborhoods.
Stockton Art League is an enthusiastic group of people who are interested in and enjoy the world of art. The membership includes professional, semi-professional, and amateur artists, and people who just enjoy their programs and exhibitions. Programs, workshops, classes, and activities are provided that will stimulate growth in individual members and that will encourage the exchange of ideas between members. Mutual cultural exchange are provided and promoted with other organizations that are con...
Stockton Arts Commission serves as the arts advocacy commission for the City. The Commission is a catalyst to support and strengthen community awareness, opportunities, and involvement in arts and culture. Since 2003, the Stockton Arts Commission has awarded nearly $1,000,000 to support, stimulate, and strengthen the arts in Stockton. These grants help non-profit arts organizations, artists (including student artists), and art educators serve a diverse community. Today, the Commission operates ...
Stockton Harm Reduction Program offers:Overdose Response via Narcan Distribution Safe Injection EquipmentSafer Sex ItemsWound Care SuppliesHygiene ProductsHealth EducationReferrals for housing, substance use disorder treatment, medical care, mental health, and veteran services
Stockton Impact Corps offers a myriad of services to help with business start-up. This includes: Financial literacyBusiness planning and guidanceEntrepreneurship educationBusiness loan readinessLicensing supportAnd more
