Counseling in Stockton, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

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Therapy Stockton California

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One interesting fact about Stockton is that the city has 49 city, state, and historical landmarks from as far back as 1855. Due to the diversity of the early immigrant population, the city has a varied and rich collection of architectural styles. Several buildings on the list of landmarks speak to this impressive array of styles. The Sperry Building, 146 W. Weber, is an example of Victorian commercial architecture.¹ It was destroyed by a fire in 1882 but was rebuilt. On Main Street, the Stockton Savings and Loan showcases the Classic Revival style. A fine instance of Mission/Spanish Revival is the Hotel Stockton. In recent years, this property has undergone a massive restoration project. The new site features mixed use including restaurants, retail and residential. Also on Main Street is the Commercial and Savings Bank building. This building is a fine illustration of the Beaux Arts-Renaissance Revival style.

Mental Health in Stockton

Stockton and San Joaquin County face a crisis involving chemical dependency issues. Nearly one-third of adults in the county report engaging in binge drinking in the last 12 months. Alcohol-related crimes are on the rise and now outpace the state average. Yet despite this, admissions to alcohol and drug treatment programs have decreased over the last few years. ² With more people who need treatment not seeking it, job loss, family problems and homelessness are sure to increase.

Families in Stockton face many pressing issues to overall functioning, including homelessness, unemployment, divorce and hunger. To help alleviate hunger, San Joaquin County oversees a commodities program that distributes food to county residents once a month. The program distributes over 9 million pounds of food to county residents at fourteen different locations. By providing families with the nutrition they need, the county improves their ability to work, attend school, and carry out day-to-day activities necessary to function at their best. For questions about the program or to donate time or products, call 209-468-8066.³

Current Initiatives

The First 5 San Joaquin Initiative is a collaborative effort between public and private mental health agencies, schools, faith-based organizations, and hospitals to improve the overall physical and mental health of children under the age of 5 in Stockton and the surrounding areas. As part of the initiative, outreach educational programs seek to teach children and families about good nutrition, resiliency, decision-making, and communication skills. Through these programs, children and families learn how to better care for themselves, and learn about local resources that can be utilized in times of need.⁴

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). List of Stockton Landmarks. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Stockton_landmarks.
2. Center for Applied Research Solutions. (2010). Indicators of Alcohol and Other Drug Risk and Consequences for California Counties. Retrieved from http://www.ca-cpi.org/docs/County_Data_Files/San_Joaquin_10.pdf.
3. San Joaquin County Department of Aging and Community Services. (2017). Commodity Program. Retrieved from http://www.sjaging.org/Commodity/commodity.htm.
4. San Joaquin County Health Collaboratives and Initiatives. (2017). First 5 San Joaquin. Retrieved from http://blogs.esanjoaquin.com/stockton-health-care/files/2013/03/Health-Collaboratives-0313.pdf.

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. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Stockton, CA

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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.