San Joaquin County assistance programs. 

Information on programs and resources that can help you pay bills

The Human Services Agency, located in Stockton California, has several programs that will help local families with paying their bills and dealing with expenses. The agency will also work with people to ensure they have the skills necessary to become self sufficient over the long term. They are located at 333 E. Washington Street, Stockton, CA, phone number is (209) 468-1000. Call them to learn more about programs listed below, or to apply.

California Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)  - This program provides once a year cash grants that are to be used for assistance with utility and heating bills for low and moderate income individuals. The amount of cash assistance provided will be based on the number of people who live in the household, the cost of energy within the county, total household income, and money available from this federal and state government program.

The Emergency Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) - Gives utility bill assistance to low and moderate income families and individuals who are experiencing a crisis, if they have received a 48-hour notice of losing their service or if they have a shut off notice. People who are interested in applying need to call for an appointment. They will be required to attend an Energy class and bring appropriate documents to show their hardship in order to receive immediate help with paying their utility bill.

Weatherization Assistance Program - This will provide utility, energy, and heating saving measures and also repairs to homes, apartments and mobile homes. People who live in these households will qualify for weatherization measures if someone in the household receives Food Stamps, Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF), SSI or SSP, Veterans and Survivors Pension or if the total household income does not exceed a certain threshold as determined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Some of the energy savings measures offered to applicants include glass replacement, ceiling insulation, sash repair, minor home repair, door weather stripping, low-flow shower heads, caulking, water heater blanket, duct wrap, switch and outlet gaskets, refrigerators, microwave ovens, freezers, and much more. More on weatherization programs.

 

 

 

California Medi-Cal Program - On site staff will determine your eligibility for low-income persons in need of medical care and prescription medications. Benefits that are available to eligible persons include: inpatient and outpatient hospital care; check ups; treatment by health care professionals; convalescent home care; prescription drugs; prosthetic devices; and dental care.

Families and individuals may be eligible for this health care plan if they are disabled, pregnant, under 21 years of age or 65 and older, in a skilled nursing care facility, or if they are part of a low-income family with dependent children. Also, learn about community clinics.

Food and Nutrition Services - There are eight (8) community centers located throughout San Joaquin County, and these community centers have been providing a wide variety of resources, both direct and referral services, to families and individuals. Services offered by these center include,  but are not limited to, rent assistance, foreclosure counseling, food aid, and more.

Emergency Food Assistance: Every single community center has a food closet in which food aid is provided to needy families and individuals on an emergency basis. People can either walk-in basis or make and appointment. Any individuals who are in need of food assistance are encouraged to contact the community center nearest to their place of residence to see what services they have. More on food assistance.

 

 

San Joaquin programs that cover all of California

Various assistance programs all people all across California, including in San Joaquin and Stockton. Get help preventing a foreclosure, rent assistance, free food, and other aid.

• California utility and energy bill assistance
• California HUD foreclosure prevention programs
• California free food banks
• California free legal aid
• California foreclosure and mortgage assistance
• California rescue missions
• Information on California dental clinics. Read more.
• California free community clinics
• California medical debt laws
• California Section 8 housing assistance programs
• California free medical care

Medical and Health Care

A clinic that provides services to low income as well as the un and underinsured is Delta Health Care. They provide a wide ranging and variety of services, including numerous high quality and affordable health care services and resources to the under- served members of our community. (209) 444-8585.

Food Aid

The Emergency Food Bank (phone (209) 464-7369) helps hundreds of people per month by providing them with free food, groceries, and other household needs. They operate several pantries across San Joaquin County California that distribute food and more.

Community Development Department - San Joaquin County - This department provides the low income and people facing a short term hardship with rent and housing assistance. The aid is part of the federal government funded Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). Get help with rent and other housing expenses such as security deposits, utility bills, moving costs, and more. Call (209) 4683065

Emergency and crisis assistance

The Salvation Army, Stockton and Lodi Corps (phone (209) 948-8955) offers counseling, limited financial assistance for paying bills and rent, holiday programs, and information on various federal and California state government programs.

Low income services and programs

Tracy Interfaith Ministries offers resource for low income people. They help people who are faced with an unexpected crisis (such as a car repair), seniors with limited income, the person who lost their job, and others. They do whatever they can to offer these individuals assistance and support. 209-836-5424.