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Gaining Older Adult Life Skills (GOALS)

Agency: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (BHS)

  • Description: Provides services to older adults with mental health issues.  Services include:  24-hour crisis intervention and non-emergency psychiatric services, medication evaluation by psychiatrist, mental health counseling, case management, assists in applying for financial and health insurance benefits, and support in finding job, volunteer work, or going to school.  Also assist in finding a place to live.

    24-hour phone line offers mental health support and encouragement, information, and referrals.  The line is staffed by Mental Health Outreach Workers.

    • Phone:

    Email: cpo@sjcbhs.org
    Website: https://www.sjcbhs.org/older_adult.aspx

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 8am - 5pm; Tue: 8am - 5pm; Wed: 8am - 5pm; Thu: 8am - 5pm; Fri: 8am - 5pm;

    • Location(s)

    Stockton - 1212 North California Street

    • Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
    • Address: 1212 North California Street, Stockton, CA 95202

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Must be 60 years of age or older
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Telephone call
    • Program Fees: Sliding scale fee based on income. Medi-Cal and Medicare accepted. Private insurance not accepted
    • Required Documents: Medical Insurance Card or verification of income

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County