San Joaquin County Reentry Services

If you have served time in a California state prison and live in San Joaquin County, come see us! Depending on your situation, we may be able to help with job searches, housing, substance use or medical benefits. Let's talk.

Start a secure intakeCall (209) 955-0701

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Main office & Resiliency Lab
1148 W. Fremont Street
Stockton, CA 95203

(209) 955-0701
info@friendsoutside.org

What we can help with

You'll meet with a care manager who will look at your needs and background, then give you a menu of services you qualify for.

Here are some examples.

  • Get help getting important documents like your driver's license, birth certificate or Social Security card.
  • Get job leads and help with your resume and interview skills.
  • Take our classes in job readiness, conflict resolution, substance use, positive parenting, financial literacy and tenants' rights. You'll get a certificate to share with your Probation or Parole Officer, the court or other agencies.
  • Drop in at our Resiliency Lab for help with job searches and resumes, or to use a computer.
  • Get help with substance use.
  • Enroll for medical care with Kaiser or Health Plan of San Joaquin. We'll help you find a doctor, make appointments and get prescriptions.
  • Ask us about referrals to local colleges or trade schools to jumpstart your career.
  • In some cases, get rental assistance to move into housing (eligibility rules apply).

Recovery and health support

Two more programs for San Joaquin County residents.

Recovery Services

Facing substance use challenges?

If you're struggling with substance use and are at risk of arrest or a jail sentence, we can help with counseling, job training and other support. Come talk with us to find out more!

  • Substance use counseling
  • Mental health resources
  • Job readiness classes
  • Emergency housing (limited availability)
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Medi-Cal Services (CalAIM)

Need help with Medi-Cal?

If you or your family has been affected by the criminal justice system, we may be able to help you get Medi-Cal benefits. Come speak with one of our CalAIM professionals!

  • Enroll in a health plan with Health Plan of San Joaquin or Kaiser
  • Find a doctor
  • Get and renew prescriptions
  • Get referrals to job or housing resources
  • Get substance use counseling
  • Get mental health resources
  • Emergency housing and help keeping your housing
Talk with a CalAIM professional

How to get started

  1. Reach out

    Use the secure intake form, call (209) 955-0701, or stop by 1148 W. Fremont Street.

  2. Meet your care manager

    They'll ask about your needs and background.

  3. Choose your services

    Pick from the menu of services you qualify for, and your care manager helps you get started.

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Main office & Resiliency Lab
1148 W. Fremont Street
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 955-0701
info@friendsoutside.org

Stanislaus County (by appointment)
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Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 486-0473

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