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Coping and Resiliency Education Services (CARES)

Agency: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (BHS)

  • Description:

    Offers community-based services to increase coping skills and improve parent or caregiver-child relationships. Services available at home or in the community.

    Services include:

    • Course for parents or caregivers on stress reduction, coping with grief and loss, create positive communication, promoting positive behaviors, and building a support system.
    • 12 sessions for children and youth to improve communication skills, increase coping skills and identify and build healthy relationships.

    • Phone:

    Email: sjcares@sjcbhs.org
    Website: www.sjgov.org/mhs/

    Program Hours

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

    • Location(s)

    Stockton - 1414 North California Street

    • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
    • Address: 1414 North Calilfornia Street, Stockton, CA 95202

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Children between 6-17 years of age and their caregivers who have mild behavioral concerns and not currently participating in mental health services. No Medi-Cal required
    • Languages: Spanish, English
    • Application Process: Telephone call. Submit CARES referral form by fax or email
    • Program Fees: Free
    • Required Documents: CARES referral form required

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County