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Several colleges and universities are located in and around Stockton. Some of them are University of the Pacific, National University, Maric College of Stockton, and California State University, Stanislaus. The University of the Pacific has been featured in several movies in part because it resembles an Ivy League campus. The University was the recipient of a $100 million estate gift, which is one of the largest gifts given to a university in the last 40 years. Almost 5,000 students attend the University.¹ Notable alumni from the school include Jamie Lee Curtis (actress), Chris Isaak (musician and actor), and Theodore Olson (attorney and former U.S Solicitor General). The music conservatory at the school is also well known and houses the Brubeck Institute. The Institute is named for alum David Brubeck who was a jazz piano legend. It also has a fellowship program for young musicians.

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Stockton

Parents who are separated or divorced can partake in basic co-parenting classes in order to improve their communication, functioning, and support of one another as they raise their children in a split home situation. The 15-week course is offered by the Women's Center for Youth and Family Services. Topics covered include anger and stress management, boundaries, self-esteem, discipline strategies, and parenting from a long distance. Also discussed are strategies for parenting children who go back and forth between living with mom and living with dad. Further information regarding these classes can be obtained by calling 209-467-2336.²

Families with an elderly family member that requires support and assistance in order to live independently can find many resources at the San Joaquin Department of Aging and Community Services. The county's Family Caregiver Program provides support for family members who provide care on their own to older family members. Respite care, caregiver training, cleaning and other support services are available. Home-delivered meals are also available for elderly residents through the Meals on Wheels program. Case management, medication management, and ombudsman services are also available.³

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Parents and families in the Stockton area who need support services and resources for mental health care and family needs can find help at the Family Resource and Referral Center. The center is based on the notion that families are vital to the functioning of the overall community. With that in mind, the center is committed to providing resources for families of social support services. The center provides health and safety training for parents and childcare workers. Instructional and educational materials are also available for those who seek to improve their knowledge and skills in the area of childcare and parenting. Nutritional information is available, as are various workshops to improve child and family functioning. For more information, call 209-948-1553.⁴

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References

1. University of the Pacific. (2017). Campus Life. Retrieved from http://www.pacific.edu/Campus-Life.html.
2. Women's Center for Youth and Family Services. (2016). Basic and Co-Parenting Classes. Retrieved from http://www.womenscenteryfs.org/index.php/prevention/education/7-basic-and-co-parenting-classes.
3. San Joaquin County Department of Aging and Community Services. (2016). Direct Services. Retrieved from http://www.sjaging.org/direct.htm.
4. Family Resource and Referral Center. (2017). About Us. Retrieved from http://www.frrcsj.org/Common/AboutUs.html.

Stockton is located in San Joaquin County, California. It has a land area of 61.66 square miles and a water area of 3.08 square miles.  The population of Stockton is 305,658 people with 92,440 households and a median annual income of $44,797. .

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Mental health treatment and therapy in Stockton is sometimes a struggle to afford for families and individuals without proper insurance coverage. Finances for many in Stockton are not able to cover long term weekly counseling sessions without a budgetary plan in place. The good news is that therapists are often willing to work with you if accessibility is an issue. Low cost therapy and sliding scales are just some of the options that therapists can offer. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your counselor to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Stockton public health department.