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Haven Phone: (209) 577-5980 or (888) 454-2836 Services: Shelter for women and their children from domestic violence; sexual abuse interventions Homeless Program Phone: (209) 558-2500 or @209) 558-2777 Services requirements that may exclude certain individuals, such as those with pets or those who have experienced domestic violence. Greater reliance on community resources and support systems.

A caregiver assists an elderly woman stepping out of the shower safely, ensuring her comfort and security. You're sitting in your living room in West Modesto or Ceres. Your arthritis is so bad you can't get in the shower without holding onto the wall. The laundry is piling up because you can't carry it. You haven't cooked a real meal in weeks because standing that long makes your COPD flare up. You're looking around your own home thinking, "How did it get this hard?" Here's the truth: 1 in 4 seniors falls at home every single year.  Most of those falls happen in the bathroom or bedroom. Doing normal tasks alone. You don't have to be one of them. Someone Can Come to Your Home and Help You—It's Already Paid For If you have Medi-Cal, you have free help available right now. Someone can come to your home and help you: Shower and bathe safely  (no more being scared you'll slip) Get dressed  (when your hands don't work like they used to) Cook meals  (so you actually eat real food) Do laundry  (so you have clean clothes) Keep your home clean  (so you're not living in a mess) Go to the doctor  (someone goes with you) This isn't charity. This is part of your Medi-Cal coverage. It's already paid for. You just didn't know it existed. People in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced are getting this help right now.  Every single day. You could be next. Here's What Happens If You Don't Get Help Let's be real. You already know what happens. You keep trying to do everything alone. You fall. You end up in the ER. Or worse—you end up in a nursing home because everyone says "it's not safe for you to be alone." Every 11 seconds, someone falls and ends up in the emergency room.  Most of them were just trying to take a shower or make breakfast. You don't want that. We don't want that for you. That's why we're here.   Click here right now and see if you qualify.  It takes two minutes. Check a few boxes. Tell us your name. That's it. Help Is Hope Can Unlock Special Help Today Most people with Medi-Cal don't know this benefit exists. It's buried. Hidden. We help you unlock it. Here's what happens: Click here and fill out the form.  Takes 2 minutes. Basic info. Someone calls you back within 72 hours  to confirm you qualify and get you connected to your care team. You get connected.  Your care team starts helping you at home. Or   book an appointment here  if you want to talk through it first. We're here in the Central Valley—Modesto, Stockton, Merced. We unlock it. A care team takes care of you. Here's What to Say (So You Qualify) How you describe your situation matters. Never lie. But frame it right. ❌ DON'T say:  "I have a hard time with laundry sometimes."  ✅ DO say:  "I can't safely do laundry because of my health condition. I'm at risk of falling or my condition makes it unsafe." ❌ DON'T say:  "Showering is uncomfortable."  ✅ DO say:  "I'm scared to shower alone. I almost fell last week. I need help to be safe." ❌ DON'T say:  "My family helps me when they can."  ✅ DO say:  "My caregiver is burning out and can't keep up. Without help, I'm at risk of losing my housing or needing a nursing home." The difference?  One meets criteria. One doesn't. Both are true. Frame it right. Is This Really Free? Yes. Completely free. Zero dollars. If you have Medi-Cal, this is part of your coverage. Like going to the doctor. Your health plan pays for it. Not you. No co-pay. No hidden fees. No bill coming later. And here's the best part: even if you own a car or have money in the bank, you still qualify. Medi-Cal doesn't count that stuff anymore. Only your income. The only "catch" is you have to ask for help.  And that's what Help Is Hope is here to do—help you ask and make sure you get it. This Could Change Your Life Imagine this: You wake up tomorrow. Someone comes to your home. They help you shower safely. They help you get dressed. They make you breakfast. They do your laundry. They clean your kitchen. You're not alone anymore. You're not scared anymore. You're living in your own home—safely. That's what this does.  And it's free. And it's available right now in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced. You'd be crazy to pass this up. Click here and get started.  Two minutes. That's all it takes. Who Gets This Help? If you have Medi-Cal and any of this sounds like you: ✓ You're scared to shower because you might fall ✓ You can't do laundry or keep your house clean ✓ You're skipping meals because cooking is too hard ✓ Your family is tired and can't help as much anymore ✓ You're worried you'll have to go to a nursing home Then you probably qualify. Real examples from right here in the Central Valley: A 68-year-old in West Modesto with arthritis gets help showering every morning A 50-year-old in Ceres with COPD gets help cooking and cleaning A disabled veteran in Stockton gets help with everything so he can stay home Click here to get started.  Two minutes. Someone calls back within 72 hours. Don't have Medi-Cal or don't qualify?   Check here for other resources that might help. Don't Wait Until You Fall We see it all the time. People wait. They think "I can manage." Then they fall. Then they're in the hospital. Then their whole life changes. Don't be that person. Help is available right now. In Modesto. In Stockton. In Merced. For free. You just have to say yes. Click here. Fill it out. Two minutes. Let us help you.  We're here when you're ready.

These stories highlight resilience and community support.  Community Support and Its Impact The role of community support in these success stories cannot be overstated Some key groups include: Visually Impaired Persons Support : Focuses on vision health and support for Support Services Available in Stanislaus Stanislaus County offers a range of support services designed What community programs support transportation for the visually impaired?

They offer: Emergency Shelter Services Housing Counseling Services Rental Assistance Permanent Supportive By supporting affordable housing initiatives, we're not just changing individual lives – we're shaping Together, we can ensure that every person in Stanislaus County receives the support they deserve. How can I volunteer or donate to support affordable housing in Stanislaus County? STANCO and Community Housing and Shelter Services need volunteers for outreach, administrative support

violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or another dangerous, life-threatening condition This service aims to simplify the experience  by providing guidance and support at every step. Access to additional resources, such as financial aid and health support through the Stanislaus Info Support Hotlines: You can call for help if you have questions while filling out forms. Together, we can ensure that every person in Stanislaus County receives the support they deserve.

Community involvement is essential to support and enhance online education. Community Support: Local residents have come together to support each other in their educational journeys Supporting Students and Teachers Technology also plays a crucial role in supporting both students and Parents and guardians play a vital role  in supporting their children's learning. They are learning to support students in both online and offline settings.

A Community Health Worker helps a Modesto resident navigate CalFresh benefits to ensure he can afford both healthy food and his essential medications. Your doctor says "take your blood pressure medication and eat healthier." But you can't afford the medication. And you're choosing between rent and food. And you don't even know where the food bank is. And your diabetes is getting worse. Your health problems aren't just medical. They're food. Housing. Money. Stress. And your doctor doesn't have time to help with that stuff. Here's the truth: 80% of your health comes from things outside the doctor's office —food, housing, safety, stress, money. And people who can't afford food are 50% less likely to take their medications.  Your health issues are life issues. Someone can help with the life stuff. Free Help with Everything Affecting Your Health If you have Medi-Cal, you can get a Community Health Worker for free right now—someone who helps with the real-life stuff making you sick: Food Help: Connect you to food banks and food programs Help you apply for CalFresh (food stamps) Show you where to get free meals Help you get food delivered if you can't get out Housing Help: Connect you to rental assistance programs Help you avoid eviction Find emergency housing if you're homeless Navigate housing applications Benefits and Money: Help you apply for disability or SSI Connect you to utility assistance Find programs that can help with bills Navigate the system so you get what you qualify for Transportation: Help you get to doctor appointments Connect you to free ride programs Show you how to use the bus Health Navigation: Help you understand what your doctor said Remind you to take medications Connect you to health programs Make sure you're not falling through the cracks People in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced have community health workers helping them right now.  You could too. Here's What Happens Without This Help You already know. You skip medications because you can't afford them. You miss doctor appointments because you have no ride. Your diabetes or blood pressure gets worse. You end up in the ER. Or hospitalized. Because nobody helped with the life stuff. People without help navigating social services have 3 times more preventable ER visits.  Because their real problems never get solved. Don't let that happen. Click here right now and see if you qualify.  Two minutes. Tell us what you're struggling with. We'll connect you to help. Help Is Hope Can Unlock Special Help Today Most people with Medi-Cal don't know free community health workers exist. They're hidden. We help you unlock them. Here's what happens: Click here and fill out the form.  Takes 2 minutes. Basic info. Someone calls you back within 72 hours  to confirm you qualify and connect you to a community health worker. You get help.  With food. Housing. Benefits. Transportation. All the life stuff affecting your health. Or   book an appointment here  if you want to talk through it first. We're here in the Central Valley—Modesto, Stockton, Merced. We unlock it. You get real help. Here's What to Say (So You Qualify) How you describe your situation matters. Never lie. But frame it right. ❌ DON'T say:  "I'm doing okay mostly."  ✅ DO say:  "I'm struggling with food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation. These issues are affecting my health and I need help navigating resources." ❌ DON'T say:  "I sometimes can't afford my medications."  ✅ DO say:  "I can't afford food and medications. I need help accessing benefits and resources so I can manage my chronic conditions." ❌ DON'T say:  "The doctor's instructions are confusing."  ✅ DO say:  "I have health literacy challenges and social barriers affecting my care. I need a community health worker to help me navigate the system." The difference?  One meets criteria. One doesn't. Both are true. Frame it right. Is This Really Free? Yes. Completely free. If you have Medi-Cal and you're struggling with food, housing, benefits, or other social needs, community health workers are covered. Your health plan pays for it. No co-pay. No bills. No fees. Even if you own a car or have some savings, you still qualify. Medi-Cal doesn't count that anymore. The only "catch" is you have to have Medi-Cal.  If you don't have it yet, we can help you apply. This Could Change Your Health Imagine this: You wake up tomorrow. You have someone helping you. They get you signed up for CalFresh—now you can afford food AND your medications. They connect you to rental assistance—you're not getting evicted. They help you get rides to the doctor. Your blood pressure starts coming down. Your diabetes improves. Because the life stuff got handled. That's what this does.  Free. Right here in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced. You'd be crazy to keep struggling when free help exists. Click here and get started.  Two minutes. That's it. Who Gets Community Health Worker Help? If you have Medi-Cal and any of this sounds like you: ✓ You can't afford food AND medications ✓ You're behind on rent or facing eviction ✓ You don't know how to access benefits you might qualify for ✓ You can't get to doctor appointments ✓ You don't understand what your doctor is telling you ✓ Your health is suffering because of life problems Then you probably qualify. Real examples from the Central Valley: A woman in Modesto got help applying for disability and CalFresh—can finally afford food and meds A man in Stockton got connected to rental assistance and avoided eviction A senior in Merced got help navigating Medicare and transportation—hasn't missed a doctor appointment in 6 months Click here to get started.  Two minutes. Someone calls back within 72 hours. Don't have Medi-Cal or don't qualify?   Check here for other resources that might help. Don't Let Life Problems Make You Sicker We see it constantly. People with health conditions that could be managed. But they can't because of food insecurity. Housing instability. No transportation. No help navigating the system. Don't be that person. Help is here. In Modesto. In Stockton. In Merced. Free community health workers. You just have to say yes. Click here. Two minutes. Let us help you.  Your health could improve when the life stuff gets handled.

County Address : 1418 J Street, Modesto, CA 95354 Crisis Line : (209) 525-5130 Services: Counseling for domestic violence survivors Trauma-informed care Support groups 24-hour crisis support Behavioral Health and Building trust and support among family members. Support Groups Support groups can be a great way to connect with others who understand your situation Grief Support Groups : Find comfort in shared experiences.

afford healthy food) You're homeless or housing unstable You just left the hospital and need nutrition support You're homeless or housing unstable and can't cook ✓ You just left the hospital and need nutrition support

doctors) Individual and group therapy Medication-assisted treatment (Suboxone, methadone, Vivitrol) 24/7 support I need the structure and support of residential treatment to get sober." ❌ DON'T say:  "I want to cut You have support. You have hope. You get your life back. That's what this does.  Free.

the truth: Over 100,000 people in California nursing homes could live in the community if they had support I need transition services and support to live safely outside the facility." ❌ DON'T say:  "My doctor I need services and support to divert placement and remain independent." ❌ DON'T say:  "I need some help "  ✅ DO say:  "Without comprehensive support services, I will require nursing facility placement. The only "catch" is you have to be medically eligible to live in the community with support.  

Free Day Programs—Activities, Skills, and Support If you have Medi-Cal and you have a disability or chronic Exercise and wellness programs Making friends and building relationships Learning new hobbies Health Support : Medication reminders and support Health monitoring Therapy services (physical, occupational, speech Because they have no support. Don't let that happen. Click here right now and see if you qualify.   I have no activities or support during the day.

A moment to breathe: Free respite care allows you to step away and recharge while your loved one remains in safe, professional hands. You're taking care of your mom with dementia. Or your adult child with disabilities. Or your husband who had a stroke. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. You haven't had a break in months. Maybe years. You're exhausted. You're burning out. You snap at them when you don't mean to. You're getting sick yourself. You need a break but you can't afford to pay someone. And you feel guilty even thinking about it. Here's the truth: Family caregivers provide over 40 hours of care per week on average.  And caregivers who don't get breaks are 63% more likely to die early than non-caregivers.  You're running yourself into the ground. You need a break. And you can get one for free. Free Breaks from Caregiving—Someone Else Takes Over If you have Medi-Cal and you're caring for someone, you can get free respite care right now: What Respite Care Looks Like: Someone trained comes to your home OR your loved one goes somewhere safe They take over for a few hours, a day, or even overnight You get to leave. Rest. Run errands. Breathe. Your loved one is safe and cared for What You Can Get: Up to 336 hours per year (that's 14 full days) In-home respite (someone comes to you) Out-of-home respite (your loved one goes to a facility for the day or overnight) Emergency respite if you get sick or have a crisis Planned respite so you can take a real break What the Respite Worker Does: Everything you do—bathing, feeding, medication, companionship Keeps them safe and comfortable Follows their routine Gives you peace of mind People in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced are getting breaks right now.  You could too. Here's What Happens If You Don't Get a Break You already know. You collapse. Or you get sick. Or you have a breakdown. Or you hurt someone because you've snapped. Or you die before the person you're caring for because you worked yourself to death. Caregivers who don't get respite are twice as likely to be hospitalized themselves.  Because you can't pour from an empty cup. Don't let that happen. Click here right now and see if you qualify.  Two minutes. Tell us you're a caregiver. We'll get you a break. Help Is Hope Can Unlock Special Help Today Most family caregivers with Medi-Cal don't know free respite care exists. It's hidden. We help you unlock it. Here's what happens: Click here and fill out the form.  Takes 2 minutes. Basic info. Someone calls you back within 72 hours  to confirm you qualify and schedule respite care. You get a break.  Someone takes over. You rest. You recharge. You come back better. Or   book an appointment here  if you want to talk through it first. We're here in the Central Valley—Modesto, Stockton, Merced. We unlock it. You get respite. Here's What to Say (So You Qualify) How you describe your caregiving situation matters. Never lie. But frame it right. ❌ DON'T say:  "I take care of my mom sometimes."  ✅ DO say:  "I'm the primary caregiver for my family member with a disability/chronic condition. I'm burning out and need respite care to prevent caregiver breakdown." ❌ DON'T say:  "It would be nice to have a day off."  ✅ DO say:  "I provide 24/7 caregiving with no breaks. I'm at risk of caregiver burnout, illness, or being unable to continue providing care without respite." ❌ DON'T say:  "I'm managing okay."  ✅ DO say:  "I'm exhausted and my own health is suffering from caregiving stress. I need respite to sustain my ability to care for my loved one." The difference?  One meets criteria. One doesn't. Both are true. Frame it right. Is This Really Free? Yes. Completely free. If the person you're caring for has Medi-Cal and qualifies for care, respite is covered. Your health plan pays for it. No co-pay. No bills. No fees. Even if you own a car or have some savings, you still qualify. Medi-Cal doesn't count that anymore. The only "catch" is the person you're caring for needs to have Medi-Cal.  Not you. Them. This Could Save You Imagine this: You wake up tomorrow. A trained caregiver arrives at your house. They take over. You leave. You go to the park. You sit quietly. You take a nap. You visit a friend. You breathe. You come back 6 hours later. Your loved one is fine. Fed, clean, safe, happy. And you're recharged. You can keep going. That's what this does.  Free. Right here in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced. You'd be crazy to keep burning out when free respite exists. Click here and get started.  Two minutes. That's it. Who Gets Respite Care? If you're caring for someone with Medi-Cal and any of this sounds like you: ✓ You're caring for a parent with dementia or Alzheimer's ✓ You're caring for an adult child with disabilities ✓ You're caring for a spouse who's had a stroke or serious illness ✓ You're providing 24/7 care with no breaks ✓ You're exhausted, burned out, or getting sick yourself ✓ You need time to rest, run errands, or take care of yourself Then you probably qualify. Real examples from the Central Valley: A daughter in Modesto caring for her mom with dementia gets 8 hours respite every week—hasn't burned out in 2 years A husband in Stockton caring for his wife after a stroke got overnight respite when he got the flu A mom in Merced caring for her disabled son gets one full day off per month—still able to keep caring Click here to get started.  Two minutes. Someone calls back within 72 hours. Don't have Medi-Cal or don't qualify?   Check here for other resources that might help. Don't Wait Until You Collapse We see it all the time. Caregivers who give everything. Who never take breaks. Who burn out completely. Who end up hospitalized themselves. Or worse. Don't be that person. Help is here. In Modesto. In Stockton. In Merced. Free respite care. You just have to say yes. Click here. Two minutes. Let us help you.  You deserve a break.

Woman reviews her gas receipts, unaware that she might be reimbursed for her travel expenses to medical appointments. Your friend drives you to the doctor. Or your mom. Or you drive yourself. You're using your own gas money to get to medical appointments. You can barely afford it but you need to go. Nobody told you that you can get paid back for that gas money. You're spending your own money when Medi-Cal could reimburse you. Here's the truth: People spend an average of $200 per month on transportation to medical appointments.  And most people with Medi-Cal don't know they can get reimbursed for gas and mileage.  You're losing money you could get back. You can get paid back for gas and mileage. Right now. Get Reimbursed for Gas When Someone Drives You to Medical Care If you have Medi-Cal and someone drives you to appointments, you can get paid back: What You Get Reimbursed For: Gas money when someone drives you to medical appointments Mileage reimbursement (cents per mile) Parking fees Bridge tolls Public transportation costs (bus, train) Who Can Drive You: A family member or friend A neighbor Anyone who's not a paid driver You can even drive yourself and get reimbursed What Appointments Count: Doctor visits (any medical appointment) Therapy (physical, mental health, substance use) Pharmacy trips to pick up medications Dentist appointments Vision appointments Any Medi-Cal covered medical service How Much You Get: Mileage reimbursement (currently around 20-30 cents per mile) Actual parking and toll costs Public transportation fares People in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced are getting reimbursed for gas money right now.  You could too. Here's What Happens If You Don't Get Reimbursed You already know. You keep spending your own money. Or you can't afford gas and you skip appointments. Your health gets worse because you're missing care. People who can't afford transportation miss 30% more medical appointments.  And every missed appointment makes your health worse. Don't let that happen. Click here right now and see if you qualify.  Two minutes. Tell us you need reimbursement. We'll show you how. Help Is Hope Can Unlock Special Help Today Most people with Medi-Cal don't know they can get reimbursed for transportation. It's hidden. We help you unlock it. Here's what happens: Click here and fill out the form.  Takes 2 minutes. Basic info. Someone calls you back within 72 hours  to confirm you qualify and show you how to get reimbursed. You submit your mileage. You get paid back. Every month. Or   book an appointment here  if you want to talk through it first. We're here in the Central Valley—Modesto, Stockton, Merced. We unlock it. You get reimbursed. Here's What to Say (So You Qualify) How you describe your transportation situation matters. Never lie. But frame it right. ❌ DON'T say:  "My friend sometimes gives me rides."  ✅ DO say:  "I rely on non-professional drivers for medical transportation. I need mileage reimbursement to maintain access to necessary medical care." ❌ DON'T say:  "Gas is expensive."  ✅ DO say:  "I'm using personal funds for medical transportation which creates financial hardship. I need non-medical transportation reimbursement." ❌ DON'T say:  "I'd like to be paid back."  ✅ DO say:  "Without transportation reimbursement, I'm at risk of missing medical appointments due to cost barriers. I need NMT reimbursement." The difference?  One meets criteria. One doesn't. Both are true. Frame it right. Is This Really Free Money? Yes. It's reimbursement for money you already spent. If you have Medi-Cal and you're using your own transportation (or someone else's) to get to medical appointments, you can get reimbursed. No co-pay. You're getting YOUR money back. Even if you own a car or have some savings, you still qualify. Medi-Cal doesn't count that anymore. The only "catch" is you have to keep track of your mileage  and submit reimbursement forms. This Could Save You Hundreds of Dollars Imagine this: You wake up tomorrow. You start tracking your mileage to medical appointments. At the end of the month, you submit it. Two weeks later, you get a check for $150. Money you already spent on gas. Back in your pocket. Every month, you get reimbursed. Hundreds of dollars a year. Money you were losing. That's what this does.  Free reimbursement. Right here in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced. You'd be crazy to keep losing money when reimbursement exists. Click here and get started.  Two minutes. That's it. Who Gets Reimbursed? If you have Medi-Cal and any of this sounds like you: ✓ A friend or family member drives you to medical appointments ✓ You drive yourself to appointments ✓ You take the bus to medical care ✓ You're spending your own money on gas and transportation ✓ You're struggling to afford transportation to appointments Then you qualify. Real examples from the Central Valley: A woman in Modesto gets $120/month reimbursed—her daughter drives her to appointments A man in Stockton gets $80/month—he drives himself to dialysis 3x/week A senior in Merced gets bus fares reimbursed—saves $60/month Click here to get started.  Two minutes. Someone calls back within 72 hours. Don't have Medi-Cal or don't qualify?   Check here for other resources that might help. Don't Keep Losing Money We see it constantly. People spending their own gas money. Hundreds of dollars a year. Money they could get back. They just didn't know. Don't be that person. Help is here. In Modesto. In Stockton. In Merced. Free transportation reimbursement. You just have to ask. Click here. Two minutes. Let us help you.  You could get money back next month.

Gather additional evidence to support your claim. Understanding In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a program designed It provides essential personal care and domestic services to those who need assistance. Advocacy groups can provide support and guidance. support individuals with disabilities.

1561 Services : Provides expanded learning programs, Healthy Start initiatives, school readiness, and violence support they need. Helps build a supportive community environment. Building a Supportive Ecosystem Creating a supportive environment is crucial for the success of these Engaging parents to foster a community of support.

podría ser especialmente beneficioso, ofreciendo una variedad de servicios que van desde la entrega de comestibles Together, we can ensure that every person in Stanislaus County receives the support they deserve. Together, we can ensure that every person in Stanislaus County receives the support they deserve.

Help Is Here 988 - call, text or chat for 24/7 support. They provide assessments, crisis intervention, and ongoing support. This peer-run program provides emotional support and guidance. , peer support groups, and educational tools. supportive housing statewide.

Support groups for shared experiences and healing. in supporting the mental health of veterans. and support each other. Online support groups that connect veterans with peers. How can the community support veteran mental health?

Impact of Community Support on Youth Community support has a profound impact on youth mental health.  tool for supporting youth mental health. Crisis Intervention and Emergency Support 24/7 Crisis Hotlines and Support In Stanislaus County, crisis Provide on-site support and intervention. Family support is crucial for teens.