American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

American Red Cross can help if:

• You have had a home fire or have been involved in a natural disaster
• You need emergency assistance for a member of the military
• You would like to take a class - visit http://www.redcross.org and click "Training and Certification"

The Gold Country Region serves 24 counties in California: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo, and Yuba.

For questions, please contact the regional office. Disaster and emergency services for families are provided 24-hours per day, 7 days per week.

Nutrition Assistance Services provides the following programs:

• SNAP Education: provides food and nutrition education to Cal-Fresh eligible individuals to promote healthy food preparation through demonstration and education.
• The Food Bank Program: provides a temporary solution to hunger. With the bountiful food supplies available in the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley, no one should go hungry. Catholic Charities Stockton office supplies a box of nutritious food to 250 families each month.
• CalFresh also provides for assistance with filling out the application for assistance.

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.

• Support for the unsheltered (mail service, no-cost or reduced fee CA ID, connection to temporary shelters, substance abuse programs, and transition housing)

• Responses to hunger (connection to emergency food closets, pantries, and pop-ups)

• Emergency vehicle repairs (examples: replacement of a flat tire or battery, smog, etc.)

• Crisis related to outstanding utility bills and rent

• Replacement of broken major appliances

• Furnishings to make a house a home (small home goods, dining tables, chairs, beds, dressers, etc.)

• Financial education

• Wellness supports

PREVAIL (formerly Womens Center - Youth & Family Services) has been San Joaquin Countys primary provider of free, confidential services and shelters specifically designed to meet the needs of homeless and runaway youth and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Through these programs and services, victims can heal, restore hope, strengthen families, and build a safer community.

Services offered by PREVAIL include:

• Shelters for victims of domestic violence and their children
• Shelters for homeless and runaway youth
• The Spot Youth Center
• 24-hour helplines
• 24-hour hospital response and accompaniment for sexual assault victims
• Individual peer counseling
• Individual and family therapy
• Support groups for battered women and men, survivors of sexual assault, youth and teens, and adults molested as children
• Parenting classes for teens and adults
• Life skills training
• Employment readiness
• Case Management
• Advocacy and accompaniment to law enforcement agencies, court proceedings, hospitals, and social service providers
• Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) assistance
• Information and referrals
• Emergency food and clothing
• Just for Kids children’s counseling program
• Financial literacy program
• After care programs
• Legal and justice system information
• Youth mentoring program
• Services for minors who are victims of sex trafficking and exploitation
• Prevention education presentations on domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of social violence
• Community education and outreach

Shelter Programs (Crisis Specialists are available 24/7 to complete an assessment over the phone to determine if an individual is eligible for these programs):

• DAWN House, located in Stockton, and Serenity House, located in Tracy, are two undisclosed emergency shelters designed for individuals and families who are fleeing domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking.
• Safe House, located in Stockton, offers up to 21 days of shelter and supportive services for youth running away at risk of/or experiencing homelessness (aged 12 to 17).
• Opportunity House, located in Stockton, provides up to 21 months of shelter and supportive services to prepare youth or young adults experiencing housing instability for independent living. The program serves youth aged 18 to 22 and emancipated youth from 16 to 17 years old. The program also offers emergency 30 day stay for youth ages 18 to 25 years old.

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.

• Nightly check-in 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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 ranging from $300 to $2,000
• Community Center: 1305 East Weber Avenue, Stockton (209) 948-8955
• Emergency Food Distribution: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• PG&E screenings: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

St. Marys Community Services exits to create pathways out of homelessness and poverty by offering essential daily services and supportive programs provided with respect and dignity.

St. Mary Community Services serves 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year to members of the community in need of nourishing meals. People experiencing homelessness are able to access hot showers, clean clothing, social services, medical and dental care, recuperative care, womens lodge, mens lodge, and family lodge.

San Joaquin Homeless court is held on the last Friday of each month at 3:00 p.m. on the campus It allows individuals to clear up old traffic tickets, minor criminal charges and fines. Call the Resource Center for more information.

The Bridge at Stockton provides a food and clothing bank on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. It is a casual drop-in atmosphere. Distribution is located at the northeast side of the parking lot. Please do not arrive early (public charter school operates out of their facility and parking access is needed for student drop-offs until 8:30 a.m.).

Commodity Food Distribution Program is held the third Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Current ID with address is required.

Note: this is not an emergency based service and the distribution schedule may change. Please visit website for calendar information.

Donations of fresh produce, non-perishable and personal care items are always welcome. Contact Judy Wise at (209) 401-4306 for drop-off times.

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

Food on a weekly basis & clothing on a biweekly basis

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.