Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating suffering and death due to asthma, allergies, and related conditions. Founded in 1985, AANMA’s core areas of expertise are education, advocacy, and outreach. AANMA’s flagship publications, “Allergy & Asthma Today” magazine and “The MA Report” newsletter and website are consumer lifelines to medical news and healthy living.

American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots non-profit dedicated to childhood cancer. ACCO is dedicated to making childhood cancer a national health priority through shaping policy, supporting research, raising awareness, and providing educational resources and innovative programs to children with cancer, survivors, and their families.

ACCO leads the nation in raising state-level childhood cancer research appropriations by raising awareness and offering free educational resources to children with cancer, survivors, and their families.

Childhood cancer remains the number one cause of death by disease in the U.S. and around the world, and the American Childhood Cancer Organization is recognized nationally and internationally for making cancer a child health priority.

Please call to inquire about support group days and times, or you can visit the social media pages: Facebook @americanchildhoodcancer and Instagram/Twitter @accorg

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a non-profit and non-partisan organization which provides legal services and advocacy for those who feel their rights have been infringed upon. The ACLUs mission is to fight civil liberties violations. Issues can vary from violation of civil rights to issues related to sexual and/or employee harassment on the basis of race. Walk-ins are not available at this time. Please call to schedule an appointment.

American Council of the Blind (ACB) is a national organization of blind, visually impaired, and sighted individuals whose purpose is to work toward independence, security, equality of opportunity, and improved quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. ACB programs and services include:

• "ACB Braille Forum," a bimonthly publication available in braille, large print, on NLS-style cartridge (audio), by email subscription, podcast, and at www.acb.org. It also plays on ACB Media Networks Channel 10. The magazine is free to members; all others pay $25 per format per year.
• A number of college scholarships (must be legally blind in both eyes). The application goes live on acb.org on November 1, and must be returned by the deadline.
• An annual conference featuring a large trade show of the latest high- and low-tech gadgets for blind and visually impaired individuals, as well as a wide variety of breakout sessions, seminars, workshops, technology training classes, and more. Volunteer opportunities are available; contact the national office for details.
• An internet radio station, ACB Media Network (https://acbmedia.org/), with a variety of streams. ACB Radio Café features music by blind musicians. Mainstream features include content from the International Association of Audio Information Services as well as a variety of talk shows. Treasure Trove offers such old-time radio shows as The Jack Benny Show, Gunsmoke, Red Skelton, Fibber McGee and Molly, Gene Autry, and many others. The ACB Community channel offers both live and pre-recorded content from ACB-sponsored community events.
• ACB Community Events are calls/Zoom events on a variety of topics that people can participate in. For the weekly schedule, visit www.acb.org/acb-community-events, or call 1-800-424-8666 and choose Community Calls.

The council actively participates in the national legislative and advocacy scene. ACB is also a valuable resource for information on programs and services in the blindness field and laws affecting blind people.

American Lung Association in California works to prevent lung disease and promote lung health through education, community service, advocacy and research. Lung disease, including asthma, emphysema and lung cancer, is the third leading cause of death in America.

Please call the American Lung Association for answers to questions about asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (C.O.P.D.), emphysema, tuberculosis and other lung diseases as well as questions about the health effects of air pollution, the harmful effects of tobacco, the prevalence of youth smoking and other concerns related to lung health. Information, educational materials, programs and referrals to community resources are provided.

The American Lung Association has programs to help those who wish to quit smoking, including Freedom From Smoking. The American Lung Association has support groups for adult asthma sufferers and for parents of children with asthma. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Animal Protection League provides off-site pet adoptions, supplies, food for pets in need, spay/neuter programs, and community education on animal care.

California Amber Alert System empowers law enforcement, the media and the public to combat abduction by sending out immediate, up-to-date information that aids in the childs safe recovery. Using radio, television, the internet, highway information signs, and even cell phone networks, California Amber Alert gives the public the information needed to help locate abducted children.

California Amber Alert System has helped in successfully recovering over 200 children since it was established statewide in California on July 31, 2002.

California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is the state agency charged with enforcing California’s civil rights laws. The mission of the DFEH is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations and from hate violence.

To file a Pre-Complaint Inquiry, you may select one of the following methods:

• Use the Departments online system
• Call the Communication Center at (800) 884-1684 (voice). If you are deaf or hard of hearing, please call (800) 884-1684 (voice) or (800) 700-2320 (TTY) or email contact.center@dfeh.ca.gov
• Use the Pre-Complaint Inquiry form that matches your issue, complete and return it via U.S. mail to any of DFEH’s office locations ( http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/Offices.htm)
• E-mail the Pre-Complaint Inquiry form to contact.center@dfeh.ca.gov

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.

Call Kurtis team provides advocacy and assistance to consumers in resolving issues related to services or purchases. Except in extremely rare cases, the team will not investigate business-to-business disputes, family law issues, criminal issues, landlord/tenant disputes, medical insurance or employment problems. Complete the electronic form on the website.

Changeist is a Saturday program that brings together 11 to 26 year-olds to learn a common civic language, engage in dialogue, and build community to investigate local and global social justice issues.

• 100+ community service hours
• Presidents Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) upon successful completion of the program

San Joaquin County Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPC) mission is to protect children and strengthen families through awareness and outcome-driven programs delivered with compassion. CAPC is 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 Child Abuse Prevention Council endeavors to achieve our goal of protecting children and strengthening families by employing four primary strategies:

• Early Education services
• Family Strengthening services
• Clinical Services
• Community Awareness and Education

Notably, CAPC offers a uniquely broad range of comprehensive services to meet the complex needs of families, resulting in superior wrap-around services. All CAPC staff are trained to identify each familys unique needs and ensure that the necessary case management & supportive services are identified and provided to them. Families who begin their journey through any of those case management services are also quickly linked to our early education program, to ensure their children can participate in an early education environment that provides consistency, nurturing relationships, and quality learning experiences, necessary to build resilience in the face of their family’s current challenges.

CAPC staff serve on multiple Task Forces in San Joaquin County, often in leadership roles.

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.

The 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 designed to defuse family conflicts that can lead to abduction, child abuse, and runaways, including crisis intervention, conflict management, safety planning, communication, parenting skill-building, and more.

Translators are available at no charge during the call for most languages.

Communities in Schools National is the largest national network dedicated to empower at-risk students to learn, stay in school, and remain on a path to a brighter future. Working directly inside more than 2,300 schools across the country, Communities In Schools connects kids to caring adults and community resources designed to help succeed.

This community-based organization also assists with setting up programs inside schools. Communities In Schools has worked to ensure that every child has access to the "Five Basics:"

• A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
• A safe place to learn and grow
• A healthy start and a healthy future
• A marketable skill to use upon graduation
• A chance to give back to peers and community

Administration is a partnership of neighborhood groups, churches, schools, public and private health care services, social service, criminal justice and municipal agencies and the business community. The overall goal of the Partnership is to improve health, education, economic and public safety for the community.

Administration partners with a comprehensive team of public and private organizations to meet the distinct needs of families living in San Joaquin County communities. Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin provides an array of programs and referrals that include the following:

• School-age tutoring
• Early childhood development
• GED classes
• Economic development
• Youth activities
• Fmily support services
• WIC
• Father involvement
• Immigration services
• Counseling referrals
• Women’s services
• Gang prevention
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
• Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)

Accessible and responsible family-friendly services are offered through their five Family Resource Centers. These services are results-oriented and support families and the larger community’s quest towards financial self-sufficiency. Infusing the Family Strengthening approach in everything they do is the key to breaking cycle of generational poverty.

Council for Quality Education and Care of Children (CQECC) is to develop a comprehensive plan that promotes the development of quality child care in San Joaquin County through community education, collaboration, and advocacy.

It is the vision of CQECC to ensure:

• High quality child care is affordable and accessible to children of all ages.
• Parents have the information and skills needed to make sound choices and decisions about their childs education and care while they work or attend school.
• Community members work together to accomplish and maintain our vision for quality care and education for children.

At the Council for Quality Education and Care of Children, members have an opportunity to:

• Connect and network with individuals like themselves
• Fulfill and accomplish goals for children and families and providers of Early Childhood Education
• Advocate for families and providers in the outlying areas of San Joaquin County
• Avail themselves to abundant resources for staff development

The CQECC is expected to act as a forum to address the child care needs of all families in the community as well as all child care programs. Local planning councils are required to work with a wide spectrum of local community members in addition to those connected with the welfare system in order to build a holistic, comprehensive child care system for all families. Participants may include, but not be limited to, representatives from:

• Education
• Business
• Community service agencies
• Early care and education providers
• Parents, families and communities
• Government agencies
• Other interested parties

The council meets the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. (except July). All meetings are open to the public.

Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living (DRAIL) is a non-profit corporation that is community based, consumer controlled, consumer choice, and a cross disability center for independent living. Serving the counties of Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne.

DRAIL offers services that are designed to increase the independence of people with disabilities by empowering to improve quality of life.

DRAIL services include:

• Technical assistance and evaluation
• Information, care provider and housing referrals
• Individual and systems advocacy
• Peer advising and peer support volunteer training
• Volunteer services
• Independent living skills
• Benefits advising
• Disability Awareness Sensitivity Training and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Motor Voter Registration, braille classes, and assistive technology
• Computer training
• Assisted technology

The Downtown Stockton Alliance (DSA) promotes business, housing, arts, and entertainment to help create a vibrant, sustainable, urban community in Downtown Stockton. The DSA focuses on five critical areas as determined by the Downtown Management District Plan: Maintenance, Safety, Public Policies, Economic Development, and Marketing.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the persons race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40-years old or older), disability, or genetic information. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.

Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered.

Additionally, assistance is provided in filing complaints against employers on the basis of employment discrimination. It also provides legal advice on employee rights and the process to file a grievance or complaint.

Family Resource Center is a non-profit organization that focus on quality childcare services for all parents, childcare providers, and children of San Joaquin County and the surrounding areas and providing child development and parenting education, nutrition classes, and health and safety training.

• Childcare assistance
• Childcare referrals
• First 5 Programs
• Preschool Program
• Information and training for individuals interested in becoming licensed family childcare providers
• Workshops and trainings on a range of topics
• Resource Lending Library
• Information and Referral Call Center
• CalWORKs Employment Services

Federal Bonding Program was established by the U.S. Department of Labor in 1966 to provide Fidelity Bonds that guarantee honesty for “at-risk,” hard-to-place job seekers. The bonds cover the first six months of employment. There is no cost to the job applicant or the employer. In most states the bonds are made available through the state agency responsible for workforce matters. The Federal Bonding Program is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Labor and The McLaughlin Company, an insurance brokerage firm, as agent for Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America.

If you are seeking bonding services and/or a job you should call the following toll free number for 1) the location of the workforce office/one-stop center nearest your home and, 2) the telephone number of the State Bonding Coordinator for your state. In those states without a state bonding coordinator, callers will be referred to the nearest career center / one-stop center for employment assistance. In California, the contact information for the State Bonding Coordinator is:

(916) 657- 0055 fax

In San Joaquin County, interested individuals can obtain bonding services at any One Stop Center with EDD staff. The following San Joaquin County WorkNet One Stop Centers have EDD staff available to provide services:

CHD / Lodi WorkNet Center
631 East Oak Street
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-2081

Manteca WorkNet Center
2271 West Louise Avenue - Room 905
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-3315

Stockton WorkNet Center
6221 West Lane - Suite 105
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 468-3500

Tracy WorkNet Center
543 West Grant Line
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 831-5002

The National Do Not Call Registry is managed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nations consumer protection agency. The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at the website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free.

Business-to-business calls and faxes are not covered by the National Do Not Call Registry. Telephone numbers on the registry will only be removed when they are disconnected and reassigned, or when the consumer chooses to remove a number from the registry.

Friends Outside has provided support for individuals and families during transition in order to reduce risk and improve wellbeing, including parenting education, employment preparation and search, planning and prioritizing, mentoring, and supporting hope for those who are struggling.

Services include:

Case Management and Mentoring

Center staff, after assessment, work to help make the reentry process easier where possible with an individualized plan for success.  Assigned Center professionals can help those engaged in case management with the basics of reestablishing oneself.  Case management plans can address:

• Employment
• GED and other education
• Housing and rental assistance
• Basic needs
• Parole/ probation compliance
• Family unity issues
• Sobriety support
• Health and mental health care access
• Anger Management
• Access to other programs through referral
• Warrant reduction efforts
• And other concerns identified by clients

Employment Readiness

Friends Outside provides employment readiness services that focus on job readiness and building employment skills. This is a free program that is available to any person in the community who has been incarcerated at any point in their life.

The program deals with typical employment seeking issues and offers a supportive avenue for individuals with a criminal record. Services include information on or assistance with:

• Resume building
• Job search assistance
• Mock interviewing
• Help explaining your record
• Communicating your needs in the workplace
• Assistance completing applications
• Referrals to specialized employment training programs
• Skill building workshops

Group Education and Support

Friends Outside offers education and support groups to those engaged in case management and in most cases to anyone in need.  In groups of 3-20, in person or online, groups are facilitated by a trained professional.  Groups may be open continuously or open in calendar cycles.  Topics include:

• Anger Management
• Conflict management
• Parenting
• Sobriety support
• Managing a dual diagnosis
• Financial literacy
• Support while a loved one is incarcerated

Support for Children and Families

Friends Outside realizes that incarcerated individuals need connection on both sides of the prison walls.  The health and wellbeing of both the incarcerated and the family is positively affected when there is connection.   Reentering society requires the support of the community to be successful as well.

Support for children and families programing aims to address the unique issues that arise when a loved one is incarcerated and those experienced when the same person comes home.  This support may include:

• Education about the justice system and how to stay connected
• Information and referral
• Topic specific support groups
• Inclusion in the case management plans of their loved one.

Central Valley non-profit with core values of: High quality medicine delivered to all patients with
as minimal stress, fear, and pain as possible. Incredibly consistent and efficient community
partnership. High-energy, positive work environment that provides support, appreciation, respect,
and growth opportunity. We provide all the veterinary services at the Stockton Animal Shelter.

Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary's mission is to provide life-long care for rescued animals and to educate the public about humane animal care and practices. The sanctuary helps rehabilitate, both physically and psychologically, mistreated animals and, if possible, will find appropriate homes for them. In an effort to prevent further cruelty to these animals, the public is educated on caring for companion animals as well as on issues concerning farmed animals.

To bolster compassion and kindness for animals, Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary also provides free educational presentations to local youth and community groups on the topics of humane care and animal welfare.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has as its focus finding a cure for type one diabetes and its complications through the support of research. JDRF is an organization for all ages and all stages of this disease. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until they achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, regulatory influence, and a working plan to better treat, prevent, and eventually cure T1D.

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.

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a national organization whose primary objective is to ensure social, political, economic and educational rights for Hispanics living in the United States. LULAC’s mission is youth leadership and education. The local council provides college scholarships to qualifying individuals at the Annual Scholarship Dinner and sponsors an Annual Youth Leadership Conference. Please contact the organization if you are interested in becoming a member.

Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) is a collaborative of eight different field offices serving twenty-three Northern California counties.

LSNC provides legal services to economically disadvantaged persons and focuses on the following issues:

• Housing
• Employment
• Consumer/finance
• Senior abuse
• Disability
• Civil rights
• Benefit support
• Youth education and health.

The website contains vast CalWORKs, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and Food Stamp resources as well as advocacy tools. Students should call local legal services for individual assistance. CalWORKS staff (not students) can call for questions and help.

Little Manila Foundation advocates for the historic preservation of the Little Manila Historic Site in Stockton, and provides education and leadership to revitalize the Filipina/o American community.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) serves as a clearinghouse providing information on missing and exploited children, offers technical assistance to citizens and law-enforcement, distributes photographs and descriptions of missing children nationwide, coordinates child protection efforts with the private sector, networks with non-profit service providers and state clearinghouses, and provides information and advice on effective state legislation to ensure the safety and protection of children.

To have a missing child listed, a missing person report from police is needed. The Center must speak to a custodial guardian or law enforcement agency. To report child pornography or molestation, please call your local law enforcement agency, the hotline, or go to www.cybertipline.com and use the report form.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) uses NetSmartz an Internet safety resource with the latest technology to create high-impact educational activities for even the most tech-savvy kids of any age group. The goal of NetSmartz is to extend the safety awareness of children and empower them to make responsible decisions online and in real life. This is accomplished by enhancing the ability of children to recognize dangers on the Internet, encouraging children to report victimization to a trusted adult, supporting and enhancing community education efforts, and enhancing the ability of children to understand that people they first "meet" on the Internet should never be considered their friend.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorships (NCCS) mission is to advocate for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer. Founded by and for cancer survivors, NCCS created the widely accepted definition of survivorship and defines someone as a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life. The NCCS has worked with legislators and policy makers to represent cancer patients and survivors in efforts to improve quality of care and quality of life after diagnosis. The unique niche in the cancer advocacy landscape is promoting policy change to ensure quality cancer care. The vision is to be an advocacy organization that reflects the needs of all cancer survivors to effect policy change at the national level.

Believing that access to credible and accurate patient information is fundamental to understanding and receiving quality cancer care, NCCS offers free publications and resources that empower individuals to become strong advocates for their own care or the care of others. Patients empowered with information and tools can receive optimal care by making their needs known to their doctors, care teams, health plans, and elected officials.

To help meet the challenges faced by survivors, NCCS:

• Advocates for changes in how the nation researches, regulates, finances and delivers quality cancer care
• Empowers cancer survivors through its publications and programs, which provide tools for self-advocacy
• Convenes other cancer organizations to address nationwide public policy issues affecting cancer survivors

National Network for Youth (NN4Y) has been a public education and policy advocacy organization dedicated to the prevention and eradication of youth homelessness in America for over 45 years. As the largest and most diverse network of its kind, NN4Y mobilizes over 300 members and affiliates – organizations that work on the front lines every day to provide prevention services and respond to runaways and youth experiencing homelessness and human trafficking. Annual membership fees can be found at: https://nn4youth.org/membership

In carrying out the mission as the nation’s leading network of homeless and runaway youth programs and their allies, members are provided with:

• Networking - information about organizations’ collaborative initiatives, promising practices and innovative strategies
• Knowledge - useful, timely and relevant information to increase the capacity of communities to serve youth and families in crisis
• Solutions - access to resources and innovative solutions to challenges communities face
• Public Policy - federal policy advocacy, access to policy makers, policy action alerts, and insider federal government information
• Voices - monthly membership calls and discussions. Members can apply for a position on the Policy Advisory Committee or nominate a young person for their Nation Youth Advisory Council

NN4Y is partnered with members to enact public policies that decrease the number of youth who:

• Couch surf or live on the streets
• Run away from home
• Are ejected from their home
• Are homeless

By doing this, members prevent youth from:

• Criminal justice system ensnarement
• Victimization, exploitation and trafficking
• Chronic homelessness as adults
• Suffering with untreated physical and mental illnesses
• Death

Parents United of Stanislaus County is a program dedicated to the assistance of parents, children and victims affected by child sexual abuse and other related problems. Group counseling led by trained clinicians is provided.

People Assisting Lodi Shelter - PALS Haven is a non-profit organization founded in 2004 to save the lives of abandoned dogs and cats. Once a pet is at PALS, it has found a safe haven and is given a second chance at life through the agency's adoption center.

The focus of PALS Haven is to:

• Increase the number of animals adopted
• Reduce animal suffering
• Provide the highest level of humane care
• Reduce the number of surplus companion animals euthanized

Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.

It is the vision of PSI that every woman and family worldwide will have access to information, social support, and informed professional care to deal with mental health issues related to childbearing. The PSI promotes this vision through advocacy and collaboration, and by educating and training the professional community and the public.

Dedicated PSI members, leaders, and friends work tirelessly across all levels to meet goals of the shared PSI mission of support, education, advocacy, and research for people living with mental illness through various activities, including:

• www.postpartum.net - Website for PSI receives more than 100,000 visitors a year who seek support, education and local resource information
  
• 800.944.4PPD (4773) - PSIs toll free helpline, in English and Spanish, serves more than 600 callers a month, and rapidly refers callers to appropriate local resources including emergency services
• PSI Newsletter– Available to PSI members around the world, this bulletin gives up-to-date information on worldwide news, conferences, resources, research, and events
  
• Area PSI Support Coordinators in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, and more than 40 other countries around the world. These support volunteers provide telephone and email support, information, and access to informed local resources
• Standardized Training and Education for hospitals, public health systems, clinical providers, support group leaders, social support volunteers, and others
• Educational DVD for families and providers published by PSI
• Free Phone "Chat with the Experts" First Mondays for Dads and every Wednesday for Moms, facilitated by PSI Professionals
  
• Resources for women, families, students, and professionals
• Links to multi-language resources
• Membership Directory where you can update your own profile, and conduct a search for other PSI members by name, profession, location, or interest

Reinvent South Stockton Coalition (RSSC) is a collective impact movement with over 60 partners focused on the needs of the city’s communities that have been most impacted by historic underinvestment, redlining, and persistent poverty.

All activities and decisions provide residents with tools and opportunities to move up the “ladder of citizen participation.”

RSSC seeks to improve the overall health and well-being of the South Stockton community by addressing several key social determinants of health: trauma, public spaces, affordable housing and homelessness, and engagement of residents in strengthening their communities.

Specific initiatives include:

• Stockton Trauma Informed Initiative – works to reduce the stigma related to trauma by training and educating the community and local organizations, influencing policy both at the systems and organizational levels, and creating mechanisms for long-term sustainability and investments.
• Parks Beautification and Activation – works in partnership with the City of Stockton and community based organizations to beautify and activate South Stockton’s parks for increased usage by leveraging new upcoming City capital investments in selected South Stockton Promise Zone (SSPZ) parks; organizing neighborhood residents and other stakeholders to conduct needs assessments; sponsoring community design processes; and building new resources and programs that will increase community usage of the parks.
• Neighborhood Transformation – builds broad community consensus leading to the establishment of:
  • Progressive housing policies that increase the availability of affordable housing in the city
  • An Affordable Housing Trust Fund and other necessary financing mechanisms to expand affordable housing development in Stockton
  • Catalyze the development of a new organization focused on affordable housing and homelessness advocacy in the city and surrounding county.
• Trustbuilders – hiring and training residents of South Stockton neighborhoods to plan community building events, engage in community outreach, and refer families to local case management services with a goal to build trust amongst systems and neighbors in order to create a safer community.

Right to Protect offers the following programs and classes to the community:

• Victim/Survivor Advocacy: advocacy services at all levels including accompanying clients to court dates.
• Parenting classes (virtual/online)
• Anger Management classes (virtual/online)
• Safe at Home: enrollment is conducted online and via phone. All eligible California residents are encouraged to apply.
• CBT Counseling

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.

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 Attorneys 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, the Juvenile Justice Center in French Camp, and near the branches of the Superior Court in Lodi and Manteca.

Juvenile Division: 535 West Mathews Road, French Camp, CA 95231

Family Crimes Unit: consists of those prosecutors and support staff handling domestic violence, stalking, and elder/dependent adult abuse cases as well as those prosecutors assigned to handle child abuse and sexual assault, and parental kidnapping cases. These crimes cut across all social, cultural and religious boundaries and can have devastating consequences for victims, their families and the wider community.

Fraud Units: the District Attorneys Office is dedicated to safeguarding the community from those who seek to defraud it. The following units are tasked with not only educating the public about potential fraud threats, but investigating and prosecuting them the fullest extent possible.

• Auto Insurance Fraud Unit
• Workers Compensation Fraud Unit
• Welfare Fraud Unit
• Consumer Fraud Unit
• Environmental Protection Unit

Children’s Services Bureau (Child Protective Services) receives reports 24-hours per day, 7 days per week of suspected child abuse, neglect and exploitation. If intervention is required, the Bureau conducts an assessment of the family. If the child/youth is in danger of continued abuse or neglect, including physical, emotional/mental, medical neglect, abandonment, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation, either in-house family maintenance services or juvenile court intervention are provided. Such intervention attempts are made to remedy the situation without compromising the safety and well-being of the child. Children’s Services Bureau is responsible for the following child welfare programs:

• Emergency Response
• Mary Graham Childrens Shelter
• Resource Family Approval
• Intensive Family Preservation
• Family Reunification Services
• Family Maintenance Services
• Permanent Placement Services
• Adoption
• Guardianship
• Group Home Placement Services
• Independent Living Program Services
• Child Advocacy Center
• Extended Foster Care Services
• Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Services

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 immigrants face deportation proceedings without an attorney. The organization provides full-scope deportation defense, appellate representation in immigration matters, and specialized legal support for unaccompanied minors. Additionally, SJC integrates social work support to address the broader challenges that impact immigrant families navigating the legal system.

This agency primarily operates remotely. Please call for office and telephone hours.

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 within the Citys Community Services Department with an arts director and a 15-member volunteer commission appointed by the Mayor and City Council.

Applicants must meet eligibility criteria. Please visit the website for more information.

Tracy Community Connections Center (Tracy CCC) provides services and support to Tracy area homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Services include:

• Showers
• Laundry
• Street outreach
• Emergency shelter placement
• Health care application assistance
• Document procurement assistance
• Rental assistance
• Rental deposit assistance
• Family reunification
• Case management
• Eviction prevention

Tracy CCC’s mobile shower trailer operates Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It is stationed at New Heart Church, 1647 Bessie Avenue in Tracy. Our free laundry program operates Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-12 at Redemption Road Church at 72 E Grant Line Rd in Tracy.

TCCCs Navigation Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment. All intakes can be done over the phone at 209-940-0017 or over email at intake@tracyccc.org

The California Victims Resource Center operates a confidential, toll free statewide hotline (1-800-VICTIMS). Through the hotline victims learn about their rights in the criminal justice system and receive a tailored list of resources based on the needs of the victim.

The Victims of Crime Resource Center has operated the State of California’s confidential, toll free 1-800-VICTIMS line since 1984. University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law students, under attorney supervision, provide information and referrals statewide to victims, their families, victim service providers, and victim advocates. Primarily through the hotline, Center staff provide resource and referral information to victims and their families, victim service providers, and other victim advocates. Callers receive information on such matters as victims compensation, victims’ rights in the Justice System, restitution, civil suits, right to speak at sentencing and parole board hearings, as well as information on specific rights of victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and abuse against disabled. In addition to providing information and referrals, the Center provides legal research on victims’ issues for service providers. Upon request, the Center performs special research for other victim service providers. The Center also publishes and distributes thousands of free informational brochures on victims’ rights, which are widely used by law enforcement and victims’ organizations throughout the state.

Winning Village, Inc. is a charitable organization and resource program that helps motivate, empower, and encourage children and the community by equipping them with the necessary life skills, job coaching, housing assistance and education needed to be successful.

The following resources are available:

• Child care for children 2 to 13 years old
• Tutoring
• Mentoring
• College bound workshops
• And more.

Please call to schedule an appointment for additional details and eligibility.