| Stockton offers a wide range of social and health care services to its residents. For those who seek it, there is a network of support available. |
Health Care Services |
| Stockton is served by three local hospitals: |
- San Joaquin General Hospital
(Phone: 209-468-6000)
- St. Joseph's Medical Center
(Phone: 209-943-2000)
- Dameron Hospital
(Phone: 209-944-5550)
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| Stockton is also well-served by several health maintenance organizations, such as: |
- Kaiser Permanente
- Omni Health Plan
- Foundation Health Plan
- Blue Shield of California
- Health Plan of San Joaquin
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In addition to the hospitals and health maintenance organizations mentioned above, the City also has several health clinics that provide affordable family medical care.
San Joaquin County also provides information on alcoholism, employee assistance programs, mental health, public health and environmental health. You can obtain more information by calling (209) 468-3400. |
Senior Services |
Because seniors have different needs, service providers here focus on flexibility. Seniors in Stockton lead a wide spectrum of lifestyles.
Social opportunities for seniors are abundant in Stockton. The Oak Park Senior Citizens Center offers activities such as: |
- Exercise Classes
- Arts and Crafts
- Chorale
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- Dance Lessons
- Bingo
- Pinochle
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| Seniors can also enjoy participating in bowling leagues, travel programs designed specifically for seniors, golf, and fishing. |
| Stockton also offers several senior residential communities that provide built-in social opportunities and eliminates the bother of keeping house: |
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- O'Connor Woods
- Silvercrest Apartments
- Merrill Gardens at Carson Oaks
- Plymouth Square
- Rio Las Palmas Retirement Villa
- Brookside Manor Guest Home
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| More information on senior services can be obtained by calling the Department of Aging and Community Services at (209) 468-2202 or (209) 468-1104. |
Childcare Services |
| Stockton has dozens of childcare facilities to meet each families unique needs. To help you find the right childcare facility for you and your child, contact the Family Resource and Referral Center at (209) 948-1553. |
Religious Organizations |
| If it's spiritual enrichment you are looking for then Stockton's the place for you. Our beautiful city has literally hundreds of churches and religious organizations. |
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