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Strong existing mental health infrastructure Demonstrated commitment to addressing homelessness and mental services. Critics worry it doesn't address root causes of homelessness and mental illness. through county Behavioral Health and Recovery Services $31,000 on public defender services $51,000 on , shelter, counseling, and treatment services Prevention Services  - Stanislaus County Focuses on emotional

Connect you to rental assistance programs Help you avoid eviction Find emergency housing if you're homeless People without help navigating social services have 3 times more preventable ER visits.  

route bus service ADA Paratransit service for eligible individuals Travel training programs to help visually on Sunday Services: Fixed route bus service ADA Paratransit service for eligible individuals Travel Phone : (209) 527-4900 Services : Door-to-door, shared-ride transit service for eligible individuals Phone : 1-800-262-1516 Services: public transit service provides non-emergency medical transportation Specialized Transit Services: Programs like Stanislaus County Paratransit provide door-to-door service

The challenges are widespread and multifaceted, from lack of access to essential services to the absence Healthcare Access In a county where healthcare disparities loom large, accessing quality medical services Housing Insecurity The looming specter of homelessness casts a shadow over the county, leaving many individuals As we navigate through the of needs and services in Stanislaus County, it becomes evident that the power The mission of 211 Stanislaus Info Hub transcends mere service provision; it embodies a profound dedication

Featured Services This section showcases stories about local programs and their impact on Stanislaus You might read about how the local homeless shelter helped a family during a tough winter, or how a youth These stories highlight the real-world benefits of local services. Resource Directory This is a detailed, user-friendly list of all free services available in Stanislaus Only share information about no-cost community events and services.

temperatures drop, warm clothes, hand warmers, and rain ponchos become lifelines for those experiencing homelessness Shelf-Stable Food: For our homeless population, non-perishable food items are vital.

A supportive therapist assists a woman in her stroke recovery during a physical therapy session, fostering strength and hope. You had a stroke. Or an accident. Or surgery. Now you can't walk right. Or you can't use your hand. Or you can't speak clearly. Your doctor says you need physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy. Your insurance back when you had it gave you "12 sessions." That's not enough. You need ongoing therapy to get better. But you can't afford to pay out of pocket. Here's the truth: People who stop therapy early because of cost recover 60% less function than people who complete full therapy.  And Medi-Cal covers unlimited therapy—no session caps.  You can get as much as you need. You don't have to stop therapy. You can get unlimited sessions for free. Unlimited Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy If you have Medi-Cal and you need therapy, you can get free unlimited sessions right now: Physical Therapy (PT): Help walking again after stroke, injury, surgery Strength and balance training Pain management Fall prevention Recovery from accidents or illness As many sessions as medically necessary Occupational Therapy (OT): Relearn daily activities (dressing, cooking, bathing) Hand and arm function after stroke or injury Adaptive techniques for disabilities Return to work skills Home safety training As many sessions as medically necessary Speech Therapy: Speech problems after stroke Swallowing difficulties Voice disorders Language recovery Communication skills As many sessions as medically necessary No Session Limits: Not 6 sessions. Not 12 sessions. UNLIMITED. As long as you're making progress, you can keep going Weekly sessions, multiple times per week if needed People in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced are getting unlimited therapy right now.  You could too. Here's What Happens Without Enough Therapy You already know. You stop improving. You plateau. You don't regain function. You end up disabled when you could have recovered. Or you fall and break something because you didn't get fall prevention therapy. People who get less than 3 months of therapy after stroke recover 50% less function.  Because therapy takes time. And you need enough of it. Don't let that happen. Click here right now and see if you qualify.  Two minutes. Tell us you need therapy. We'll connect you. Help Is Hope Can Unlock Special Help Today Most people with Medi-Cal don't know they get unlimited therapy. 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 help you find therapy. You start therapy. As many sessions as you need. For free. 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 therapy. Here's What to Say (So You Qualify) How you describe your therapy needs matters. Never lie. But frame it right. ❌ DON'T say:  "I could use some therapy."  ✅ DO say:  "I have functional limitations from stroke/injury/illness. I need ongoing physical/occupational/speech therapy to regain function and prevent further disability." ❌ DON'T say:  "My walking is a little off."  ✅ DO say:  "I have significant mobility impairment. Without unlimited physical therapy, I'm at high risk of falls, further injury, and loss of independence." ❌ DON'T say:  "I have trouble speaking sometimes."  ✅ DO say:  "I have speech and swallowing difficulties from stroke. I need intensive speech therapy to regain communication ability and prevent aspiration." The difference?  One meets criteria. One doesn't. Both are true. Frame it right. Is This Really Free and Unlimited? Yes. Completely free. And truly unlimited. If you have Medi-Cal and you need therapy, it's covered. As many sessions as medically necessary. No co-pay. No bills. No session caps. 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 show you're making progress.  As long as therapy is helping, you can keep going. This Could Change Your Recovery Imagine this: You wake up tomorrow. You start physical therapy. Three times a week. For months. You keep improving. Your walking gets better. Your strength comes back. A year later, you're walking independently. You can use your hand again. You got your life back. Because you had enough therapy to actually recover. That's what this does.  Free unlimited therapy. Right here in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced. You'd be crazy to stop therapy early when unlimited sessions exist. Click here and get started.  Two minutes. That's it. Who Gets Unlimited Therapy? If you have Medi-Cal and any of this sounds like you: ✓ You had a stroke and need recovery therapy ✓ You had surgery or injury and need rehabilitation ✓ You have speech or swallowing problems ✓ You're at risk of falls and need balance training ✓ You can't use your hands properly ✓ You need to relearn daily activities Then you probably qualify. Real examples from the Central Valley: A 65-year-old in Modesto had a stroke—got 6 months of PT/OT/speech therapy, walking and talking again A construction worker in Stockton with back injury got 4 months of PT—back to work A senior in Merced at risk of falls got 8 months of PT—no falls in a year 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 Stop Therapy Too Early We see it constantly. People who need more therapy. Who stop after 6 or 12 sessions because they think that's all they get. Who never fully recover. All preventable. Don't be that person. Help is here. In Modesto. In Stockton. In Merced. Unlimited free therapy. You just have to keep going. Click here. Two minutes. Let us help you.  You could fully recover with enough therapy.

HELP IS HERE DMV Registration Assistance Options California DMV Online Services Services Offered: website Offered : Licensing services, vehicle registration, testing, title transfers, self-service kiosks for Offered : Licensing services, vehicle registration, testing, title transfers, self-service kiosks for You may be eligible for a no-fee ID card if you are a “homeless person” as defined by the McKinney-Vento This includes (but isn’t limited to) a homeless child or youth, a homeless person, or an individual or

HIV Testing (Private) : Priceless Confidential testing services to ensure peace of mind regarding sexual Community-Centric Approach By focusing on specific communities and tailoring their services to local The stigma associated with sexual health services and HIV testing is often more pronounced in certain cultural communities, which can further deter people from seeking these essential services. This Service Spotlight is brought to you by our generous sponsor, Help Is Hope Foundation

Family Instability Homelessness: Over 4,500 individuals, including more than 6,500 homeless students, These funds are crucial for providing essential services and resources. Schools can partner with local transit services to provide free or discounted rides. If you know someone who could benefit from these services, share this post with them. This Service Spotlight is available for sponsorship.

water Clean bed and shower Referrals to treatment if you want it Connection to housing, food, and other services I need sobering center services as a safe alternative to jail or emergency room." ❌ DON'T say:  "I drink times—finally got into treatment on visit 13 A woman in Stockton avoided arrest and got connected to housing services A veteran in Merced sobered up safely and got referred to VA services Click here to get started.  

medication Diabetic retinopathy treatment Macular degeneration care Eye infections and injuries Low Vision Services Someone calls you back within 72 hours  to confirm you qualify and connect you to vision services.

Maintenance: Hearing aid repairs Replacement parts Cleaning and adjustments Follow-up care Other Hearing Services Someone calls you back within 72 hours  to confirm you qualify and connect you to hearing services. If you have Medi-Cal, hearing aids and audiology services are covered.

See if you qualify for free podiatry services in just two minutes. You have diabetes. Circulation testing Wound care for cuts or sores that won't heal Prevention of ulcers and infections Podiatry Services Someone calls you back within 72 hours  to confirm you qualify and connect you to podiatry services. If you have Medi-Cal and diabetes (or other qualifying foot conditions), podiatry services are covered The only "catch" is you need a referral from your doctor for some services.  

By providing affordable housing options, the program helps: Reduce homelessness Improve living conditions If you know someone who could benefit from these services, share this post with them. This Service Spotlight is available for sponsorship.

Stop ignoring that ache. A tooth infection isn't just painful—it can be dangerous. Full dental care is covered, and we can help you unlock it. Your tooth hurts. Bad. It's been hurting for weeks. You need a dentist but you can't afford it. So you take ibuprofen and try to ignore it. Or your teeth are falling apart. You're embarrassed to smile. You can't eat properly. You avoid interviews because of how your teeth look. You think dental care is just too expensive. Here's the truth: 75% of Americans with Medi-Cal think dental care isn't covered.  It is. And untreated tooth infections kill thousands of people every year.  That toothache could kill you. You can get free dental care. Right now. Free Dental Care—Cleanings, Fillings, Extractions, Dentures If you have Medi-Cal, you can get free comprehensive dental care right now: What's Covered: Cleanings and exams (twice a year) X-rays Fillings for cavities Tooth extractions Root canals (to save infected teeth) Crowns and bridges Dentures (full or partial) Gum disease treatment Emergency dental care What You Get: Regular preventive care to keep your teeth healthy Treatment for cavities, infections, and pain Tooth replacement if you've lost teeth Emergency care when you're in pain No more suffering with bad teeth Who Needs It: You have tooth pain or infection You have cavities that need filling You're missing teeth and need dentures You have gum disease You haven't been to the dentist in years You're embarrassed by your teeth People in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced are getting their teeth fixed right now for free.  You could too. Here's What Happens Without Dental Care You already know. The tooth pain gets worse. The infection spreads. You end up in the ER with a swollen face. Or worse—the infection goes to your brain or heart and you die. Tooth infections that spread can kill you in days.  And people with missing or bad teeth are twice as likely to be unemployed  because they can't interview confidently. Don't let that happen. Click here right now and see if you qualify.  Two minutes. Tell us you need dental care. We'll connect you. Help Is Hope Can Unlock Special Help Today Most people with Medi-Cal don't know they have comprehensive dental coverage. 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 help you find a Denti-Cal dentist. You go to the dentist. They fix your teeth. Free. 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 dental care. Here's What to Say (So You Qualify) How you describe your dental needs matters. Never lie. But frame it right. ❌ DON'T say:  "My teeth could use cleaning."  ✅ DO say:  "I have dental pain and decay. I need comprehensive dental treatment to prevent infection and tooth loss." ❌ DON'T say:  "I'm missing some teeth."  ✅ DO say:  "I'm missing multiple teeth which affects my ability to eat properly and impacts my employment prospects. I need dentures." ❌ DON'T say:  "I haven't been to the dentist in a while."  ✅ DO say:  "I have untreated dental disease and infection risk. I need preventive care and treatment to avoid serious health complications." 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, dental care is covered through Denti-Cal. 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 need to find a dentist who takes Denti-Cal.  We can help you find one. This Could Change Your Life Imagine this: You wake up tomorrow. You go to the dentist. They fill your cavities. They pull that infected tooth. They make you dentures. Months later, you're smiling again. You can eat properly. You got a job because you could interview with confidence. Your teeth don't hurt. You're not embarrassed anymore. That's what this does.  Free. Right here in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced. You'd be crazy to keep suffering with bad teeth when free dental care exists. Click here and get started.  Two minutes. That's it. Who Gets Free Dental Care? If you have Medi-Cal and any of this sounds like you: ✓ You have tooth pain or infections ✓ You have cavities that need filling ✓ You're missing teeth ✓ You have gum disease ✓ You haven't been to a dentist in years ✓ Your teeth are preventing you from eating or working Then you qualify. Real examples from the Central Valley: A 45-year-old in Modesto got all his cavities filled and teeth cleaned—no more pain A woman in Stockton got dentures—can eat properly and got a job A man in Merced with tooth infection got root canal and crown—infection cleared, tooth saved 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 Bad Teeth Ruin Your Life We see it constantly. People in pain. People embarrassed to smile. People dying from tooth infections. People unable to work because of bad teeth. All preventable. Don't be that person. Help is here. In Modesto. In Stockton. In Merced. Free comprehensive dental care. You just have to say yes. Click here. Two minutes. Let us help you.  You could have healthy teeth next month.

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, urgent medical attention, and support for marginalized populations, including the homeless. CA 95350 Phone: 1-888-376-6246 Hours: 24/7 for crisis services Services: Mobile Crisis Team available Types of Mobile Healthcare Services Available Mobile healthcare services in Stanislaus County are diverse Emergency Mobile Healthcare Services Ambulance services: Quick response units for emergencies, ensuring Many mobile healthcare services are designed to be affordable, and some may even offer free services

You just found out you're pregnant. Or you're already pregnant and terrified. Maybe you have complications. Or you lost a baby and nobody's helping you. Or you're using substances and scared they'll take your baby. Or you're alone and don't know what to do. Here's the truth: Pregnancy complications are the 6th leading cause of death for women in California.  Most of those deaths are preventable. And Black and Native women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy complications  than white women. You don't have to be one of them. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the costs of prenatal care, please know that help is right here. From free checkups to nutritional support, you and your baby are protected from day one. Free Pregnancy Support—From Start to One Year After If you have Medi-Cal and you're pregnant or just had a baby (up to 12 months ago), you can get free support right now: During Pregnancy: Your own care coordinator who helps you with everything Prenatal vitamins and healthy food delivered Transportation to all doctor appointments Help quitting smoking or substances Mental health support (depression, anxiety, trauma) Education about pregnancy and childbirth After Baby: Support for up to 12 months after delivery (not just 6 weeks) Postpartum depression screening and treatment Breastfeeding support Baby supplies and equipment Family planning and birth control Home visiting programs If You Lost a Baby: Grief counseling and mental health support Help processing the loss Support for future pregnancies People in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced are getting this support right now.  You could be next. Here's What Happens Without Support You already know. You miss prenatal appointments. Your health gets worse. The baby's health suffers. Or you deliver early. Or complications happen that could have been prevented. Women who don't get prenatal care are 3 times more likely to have a low birth weight baby.  Those babies are 20 times more likely to die. Don't let that happen. Click here right now and see if you qualify.  Two minutes. Tell us you're pregnant. We'll connect you to help. Help Is Hope Can Unlock Special Help Today Most pregnant women with Medi-Cal don't know this support 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 get you connected to pregnancy support. You get connected.  A care coordinator helps you through your pregnancy and the year after. 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 the support you need. Here's What to Say (So You Qualify) How you describe your pregnancy matters. Never lie. But frame it right. ❌ DON'T say:  "I'm pregnant and doing okay."  ✅ DO say:  "I'm pregnant and have complications (or high-risk factors). I need support to keep me and my baby safe." ❌ DON'T say:  "I feel a little sad after having the baby."  ✅ DO say:  "I'm experiencing postpartum depression. I'm struggling to function. I need mental health support." ❌ DON'T say:  "I lost a pregnancy."  ✅ DO say:  "I experienced pregnancy loss. I'm grieving and need support. I'm worried about future pregnancies." 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 pregnant or postpartum (up to 12 months), this is covered. Your health plan pays for it. No co-pay. No bills. No fees. Even if you own a car or have savings, you still qualify. Medi-Cal doesn't count that anymore. The only "catch" is you have to ask for help.  And that's what we're here for. This Could Save Your Life (And Your Baby's) Imagine this: You wake up tomorrow. You have a care coordinator. Someone who makes sure you get to all your appointments. Who brings you healthy food. Who checks on your mental health. Who helps you prepare for the baby. Who supports you after delivery. You're not alone. You're not scared. You and your baby are going to be okay. That's what this does.  Free. Right here in Modesto, Stockton, and Merced. You'd be crazy to go through this alone when help exists. Click here and get started.  Two minutes. That's it. Who Gets This Support? If you have Medi-Cal and any of this sounds like you: ✓ You're pregnant and have health complications ✓ You're pregnant and using substances (we don't judge—we help) ✓ You're pregnant and have mental health issues ✓ You're high-risk (teen pregnancy, multiple pregnancies, chronic conditions) ✓ You just had a baby and you're struggling ✓ You lost a baby and need support ✓ You're Black, Native American, or Pacific Islander (automatic high-priority) Then you qualify. Real examples from the Central Valley: A 19-year-old in Modesto with a high-risk pregnancy got a coordinator who handled everything A mom in Stockton with postpartum depression got therapy and support for a full year A woman in Merced who lost a baby got grief counseling and support 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 Something Goes Wrong We see it constantly. Women who wait. Who think they'll be fine. Then complications happen. Then it's too late. Don't be that person. Help is here. In Modesto. In Stockton. In Merced. Free pregnancy support. You just have to say yes. Click here. Two minutes. Let us help you.  Your baby's life might depend on it.