San Joaquin County

Local offices in San Joaquin County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  San Joaquin County Human Services Agency

  333 E. Washington Street, Stockton, CA 95202

  Help here

  • Human services assistanceContact the agency for help with county human services programs.
  Call 209-468-1000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sjchsa.org

• Child support · County office

  San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe department helps establish, change, and enforce child support orders.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov

• Housing authority · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin

  2575 Grand Canal Boulevard, Stockton, CA 95207

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority about its housing programs and services.
  Call 209-460-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hacsjonline.org

• Public health · County office

  San Joaquin County Public Health Services

  1601 E. Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, CA 95205

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for county public health services and information.
  Call 209-468-3400DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services

  1212 N. California Street, Stockton, CA 95202

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the county for mental health and substance use services.
  Call 209-468-8700DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  San Joaquin County Superior Court Self-Help Center

  Help here

  • Court self-helpThe center helps people without lawyers understand court forms and procedures.
  Call 209-468-2600Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sjcourts.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  San Joaquin County Law Library

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesThe library provides legal research materials and can direct visitors to self-help resources.Read more
  Call 209-468-3920Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sjclawlibrary.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  San Joaquin County Aging and Community Services

  Help here

  • Aging servicesThe county's designated Area Agency on Aging provides services for older adults.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sjchsa.org

• Veterans · County office

  San Joaquin County Veterans Service Office

  6221 West Lane, Suite 105, Stockton, CA 95210

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and dependents with benefits claims and applications.
  Call 209-468-2916DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services

  2101 East Earhart Avenue, Suite 300, Stockton, CA 95206

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationThe office provides disaster preparedness information for county residents.
  Call 209-953-6200DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov

San Joaquin County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve San Joaquin County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in San Joaquin County

• Escalon
• Lathrop
• Lodi
• Manteca
• Ripon
• Stockton
• Tracy

California programs by kind of help

These are run by California and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026