Immediate Needs

There are 30 programs in the Immediate Needs Category.

California Coalition for Youth (California Youth Crisis Line)
Eligibility: Youth ages 12 to 24 years old and their families in crisis.
Fees: None

California Youth Crisis Line is a 24-hour crisis line, and 24-hour chat and text, for youth and their families to help young people receive the support and referrals they need to address critically important issues such as: HomelessnessRunning awayParental or family violenceHIV/AIDS and other STDsDepression, anger, self-harm, suicide and other topics of importanceServices are anonymous and confidential. Assistance available in all languages. To chat, please visit website www.calyouth.org or tex...

California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Eligibility: Vary
Fees: Vary

California Department of Motor Vehicle's (DMV) vision is to be a recognized leader in public service. Their mission is to provide quality licensing and motor vehicle-related services to the public.The two primary functions offered are registering vehicles and licensing drivers. They also provide the following functions: Recording ownership (certificate of title)Maintaining driving records (accidents and convictions) of licensed driversIssuing identification cards Registering and recording owner...

California Poison Control System
Eligibility: All California residents
Fees: None

California Poison Control System (CPCS) is the primary source of poison information and treatment advice for all California residents. Specially trained pharmacists, nurses, toxicologists, and health care providers quickly answer calls to 1-800-222-1222 and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All calls are free, confidential, and language interpreters are available in over 200 languages. Callers receive personalized treatment advice and/or a referral for medical care. F...

California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (Life Jacket Loan Program)
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) has partnered with public and private entities to make life jackets available to the public on a loan basis. DBW has provided life jackets to these stations so that an individual or family can check out a life jacket for a day or a weekend by simply completing a loan form. Some stations have life jacket use requirements, so please contact participating locations for specifics. For information on life jackets laws or what type of life jack...

Central Valley Low Income Housing Corporation (Homelessness Prevention)
Eligibility: Homeless Prevention: Households must have documentation that they are imminently at risk of becoming homeless as defined by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department under the HEARTH Act. Hous...
Fees: None

Homelessness Prevention provides short-term, one-time rental and/or deposit assistance to qualifying households that meet all federal and local eligibility requirements. All households must undergo an application and review process through Central Valley Low-Income Housing Corp. Households that believe they meet eligibility requirements should contact Central Valley Low Income Housing for full details.

Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Joaquin County (CAPC) (Early Education)
Eligibility: San Joaquin County residents
Fees: Vary by program

The Child Abuse Prevention Council SJC The mission of the San Joaquin County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) is to protect children and strengthen families through awareness and outcome-driven programs delivered with compassion. We are an agency dedicated to preventing child abuse, ensuring safety, and providing education and treatment for abused and at-risk children and abusive and at-risk parents. The CAPC was formed in 1978 as a result of a Grand Jury’s investigation into the death of ...

Child Find of America, Inc.
Eligibility: For full requirements call or email. Generally the household must have at least one child under the age of 17 and the caller must have full custody to open a case.
Fees: None

Child Find of America, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that provides professional services to prevent and resolve child abduction and the family conflicts that can lead to child abuse, child abduction, and runaways.Their free programs and services are available to children and families nationally. The 1-800-I-AM-LOST line connects callers to their in-house location staff who search for missing, kidnapped, runaway and abducted children. Child Find’s Parent Help program provides services des...

City of Stockton Economic Development Department
Eligibility: Low-income families
Fees: None

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 ProgramEmergency Repair ProgramHousing Reconstruct Loan ProgramHousing Rehabilitation ProgramNeighborhood Improvem...

Crisis Text Line
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

Crisis Text Line serves anyone, English or Spanish, in any type of crisis, providing access for free, 24-hours per day 7 days per week. Support and information are available via text, Facebook Messenger, or WhatsApp. Text HELLO or HOLA to 741741 from anywhere in the US, anytime, for any type of crisis. A live, trained crisis counselor receives the text and responds immediately. The volunteer crisis counselor will help individuals move from a difficult moment (hot moment) to feeling better (coo...

Directions Medical Clinic (Lodi Clinic)
Eligibility: Pregnant women and families who are in need of services. Consultations are free and confidential.
Fees: None

Directions Medical Clinic is a life-affirming licensed medical clinic that educates, empowers, and inspires people to value themselves and their reproductive health. The center provides free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound exams, and nurse consultations in a confidential and caring environment. The center provides education about birth control, pregnancy options and healthy relationships. Our center's parenting program provides parenting support through one-on-one classes. The center also ...

Directions Medical Clinic (Stockton Resource Center)
Eligibility: Pregnant women and families who need these services. Consultations are free and confidential.
Fees: None

Directions Medical Clinic is a life-affirming licensed medical clinic that educates, empowers, and inspires people to value themselves and their reproductive health. The center provides free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound exams, and nurse consultations in a confidential and caring environment. The center provides education about birth control, pregnancy options and healthy relationships. Our center's parenting program provides parenting support through one-on-one classes. The center also ...

Family Promise of San Joaquin County
Eligibility: Families who are experiencing homelessness and have a child under 18-years old. Families must be vaccinated or comfortable taking a COVID test every Saturday while in the program. Drug and alcohol tes...
Fees: None

Family Promise of San Joaquin County offers up to a 90-day stay at their shelter to families with children experiencing homelessness in San Joaquin County. A rotational mode is used which means that every week their families will stay at a new congregation host site in San Joaquin County. The day center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week. At the day center, families can have access to bathing and laundry facilities. They also have access to a quiet room, playroom, family room, ...

Family Resource Center
Eligibility: Residents of San Joaquin County
Fees: Sliding scale for subsized child care

Family Resource and Referral Center is a non-profit child care resource and referral organization providing direct services, information, training, and advocacy to enhance child care and family wellbeing in San Joaquin County. Services include:Child care assistanceChild care referrals First 5 ProgramsPreschool ProgramInformation and training for individuals interested in becoming licensed family child care providersWorkshops and trainings on a range of topicsResource Lending LibraryInformation ...

Family Resource Center (2-1-1 San Joaquin )
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

2-1-1 San Joaquin provides 24-hours per day, 7 days per week information and referral service for San Joaquin County. Call Specialists provide individuals with community resources to meet health and human service needs.

Gospel Center Rescue Mission (New Hope Family Shelter)
Eligibility: Homeless and/or addicted women and women with children up to age 17. Each case is reviewed on an individual basis.
Fees: None

New Hope Family Shelter (NHFS) offers shelter and related services for homeless single women, women with children, and those with or without substance abuse problems. Programs within the NHFS provide counseling and processing, coping skills, parenting skills, anger management, boundaries, relapse prevention, ACE classes, chapel, budgeting/money management, nutrition, personal hygiene and job readiness. New Hope also features an 80/20 percent savings plan to help families save money for their ow...

Gospel Center Rescue Mission (Recuperative Care)
Eligibility: Release from hospitalization by doctor or surgeon, homeless.
Fees: SSI, based on individual.

Recuperative Care by the Gospel Center Rescue Mission serves homeless transitioning from a hospital to the care that a family member would provide if the client were recuperating at home. GCRM operates the only non-profit Recuperative Care Program in San Joaquin County.

Hope Family Shelter (Project Hope)
Eligibility: Single parent with custody of at least one child or couples (must be married and have marriage certificate)Must have birth certificate for children and social security cards for all family members ent...
Fees: None

Hope Family Shelter provides shelter for families who are homeless in the Manteca area. There is an application process involved for eligibility. Coordination of efforts for housing and employment is provided. Residents stay in a one-bedroom, fully furnished apartment (maximum stay is 90 days). Personal and family counseling is available along with case management. The shelter is part of Hope Ministries, Inc.Hope Family Shelter is part of "Project Hope." With individual and group counseling...

one.Charter Elementary
Eligibility: Children K-6 grade whose family lives in a shelter with in San Joaquin County and are without permanent housing or are in transition.
Fees: None

one.Charter Elementary is a kindergarten through sixth grade charter school. The school also serves children in transition or homeless children. The school's goal is to satisfy the physical, emotional and educational needs of children in San Joaquin County. The school uses a strong academic program that includes standards-based education with a strong emphasis on literacy and math skills. The school provides children with breakfast, lunch, school supplies, clothing, and other necessities.The sch...

Optimal Hospice Inc. dba Bristol Hospice - Stockton (Bristol Hospice - Stockton)
Eligibility: Hospice services are available for those affected by any type of life-limiting condition.
Fees: None

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 Ca...

Raymus House (Hope Ministries, Inc.)
Eligibility: Shelter for homeless single mothers with custody of at least one childMust have birth certificate for children and social security cards for all family members entering program No drugs or alcoholMust...
Fees: None

Raymus House provides shelter for single mothers with their children. Each family has a fully furnished bedroom and shares the living areas and essential chores. Food is provided at no charge. Counseling is available for all residents, including addictive behavior, adult and children’s psychological counseling, and case management. Raymus House is part of "Project Hope." With individual and group counseling, residents are equipped with tools that help them become proactive in restoring their ...

Rite of Passage California Foster Families
Eligibility: Please call for eligibility requirements.
Fees: None

Rite of Passage California Foster Families is a private non-profit foster family agency licensed by the State of California to recruit, train and provide extensive services to foster/resource family homes. Their goal is provide safe, ethical and loving homes for foster youth ages infant to 17 years. They provide 24-hours per day, 7 days per week emergency support along with weekly home visits by a social worker with a master's degree. In-home training for families is offered and reimbursement ...

Rite of Passage California Foster Families
Eligibility: Please call for eligibility requirements.
Fees: None

Rite of Passage California Foster Families is a private non-profit foster family agency licensed by the State of California to recruit, train and provide extensive services to foster/resource family homes. Their goal is provide safe, ethical and loving homes for foster youth ages infant to 17 years. They provide 24-hours per day, 7 days per week emergency support along with weekly home visits by a social worker with a master's degree. In-home training for families is offered and reimbursement ...

Salvation Army (REACH)
Eligibility: Must have a 48-hour or 15-day PG&E shutoff notice and be a resident of the city/locality in which you are seeking assistance.
Fees: None

Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) is designed to assist needy families with payment of their PG&E bills. It is administered through Dollar Energy Fund. Funds are available to pay only a late utility bill (no deposits). Families may receive assistance every 18 months until funds have been exhausted. Appointments must be scheduled. Walk-ins accepted. Other sites: 525 West Lockeford Street, Lodi (209) 369-5896

Salvation Army, Lodi (Hope Harbor Family Service Center)
Eligibility: Homeless single men, single women, families or single parents with a child/children.
Fees: None

Hope Harbor Family Service Center provides emergency lodging, hot meals and clothing. Other programs and classes have been designed to assist clients in becoming more self-reliant and self-sufficient. Please call for more information.Meal hours:Meals are served daily at 5:00 p.m. Breakfast served on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Emergency shelter hours:Nightly check-in 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Salvation Army, Stockton
Eligibility: Low income Stockton, French Camp, Lathrop, Tracy, Escalon and Manteca residents.
Fees: None

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 Family Justice Center
Eligibility: Victims of:Domestic violenceHuman traffickingSexual assaultElder abuseChild abuseStalking
Fees: None

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. They provide assistance, information, and resources to survivors. Please visit their website to see the numerous resources offered, and the many organizations with whom they partner to deliver services.Monthly events include:"VOICES Chat" in-person support group for ...

San Joaquin County Recorder-County Clerk
Eligibility: None
Fees: Please see website for a current fee schedule.

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, ...

St Mary's Dining Room (Dining Room, Hygiene Center, Medical Clinic, Dental Clinic and Social Services)
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

St. Mary's Dining Room responds to poverty in San Joaquin County by feeding the hungry, caring for health issues and restoring human dignity to over 700 individuals each day.St. Mary Dining Room services include:St. Mary's Dining Room provides breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, 365 days a year.Medical and dental care is available to uninsured men, women and children. The hygiene center provides families and individuals experiencing homelessness with the opportunity to shower, care for th...

Tracy Community Connections Center
Eligibility: Homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.
Fees: None

Tracy Community Connections Center (Tracy CCC) provides services and support to Tracy area homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Services include:showersemergency shelter placementhealth care application assistancedocument procurement assistancerental assistancerental deposit assistancefamily reunificationcase managementeviction prevention Tracy CCC’s mobile shower trailer operates Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It is stationed at New Heart Church, 1647 Be...

Tracy Interfaith Ministries (Food Pantry and Clothes Closet)
Eligibility: Low or no-income individuals and families (Tracy residents only). Must bring: Identification for all in householdproof of incomeproof of address in Tracy
Fees: None

Tracy Interfaith Ministries provides emergency food which is available Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Emergency clothing is also provided for residents in need.Tracy Interfaith Ministries offers a Families-At-Risk program, designed to assist a family through a one-time financial emergency. It provides emergency funds to help a family meet household costs when the family is faced with a temporary job loss, a medical emergency or other financial crisis.