About San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services in Stockton, California, offers outpatient substance use treatment services. The center accepts Medi-Cal and other insurance coverages. Clients whose income is between zero and 300 percent of the federal poverty level can receive discounted treatment.
Court-Referred Treatment Services
The center treats adults and youth referred by the courts. Perinatal treatment is available for pregnant women. They offer evidence based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing using the Matrix Model.
Trauma focused and substance use counseling is integrated into treatment. You will be taught how to control your anger and how to prevent relapse.
Offenders can be referred by the felony drug court, dependency drug court or domestic violence court to complete required treatments. If you are in need of inpatient services, the center can refer you. The Recovery House accepts adults, and Family Ties accepts pregnant women and mothers with children.
Substance Use Prevention Programs
The center has several substance use prevention programs. Friday Night Live and Students in Prevention take place in schools. Communities Taking Charge is focused on teaching leadership to youth and empowerment to communities.
Practical Assistance
Clients are surprised that a county center is so organized and clean. Staff are known to Lysol the tables in between sessions. A large waiting room has a television and toys to occupy children while accompanying their parents. They also offer support options including housing, child care and transportation.
