| Program /
Description |
Contact Info |
CalWORKs
CASE MANAGEMENT
El Concilio's Case
Management Program, funded by the Human Services Agency,
provides supportive services and motivation for Welfare to Work
recipients throughout San Joaquin County. With five locations
in Stockton, Lodi, Manteca and Tracy, El Concilio provides job
development training and placement. |
(209) 547-2855 |
CHILD
DEVELOPMENT
El Concilio operates two child development centers serving
low-to-moderate income families within San Joaquin County.
Both centers offer a complete early childhood educational
program for children 2-5 years old, and one center provides
care for infants. The centers are licensed by the State of
California and all teachers are certified by the state in
order to enhance the centers' quality care and instruction.
Preparation for a successful entry into elementary school is
the goal of the educational program. |
(209)
957-9435 |
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
El
Concilio offers English Language Development (ELD) for those
members of our community that wish to learn English.
Participants also learn how to obtain scholarships and grants to
achieve a better future. |
(209) 547-2855 |
FAMILY SERVICES
El
Concilio offers assistance to individuals and families on
all matters, such as social security, small claims,
emergency protective orders, unlawful detainer (evictions),
employment, housing and translation of legal or personal
documents. |
(209) 547-2855 |
FIRST
OFFENDERS DUI PROGRAM (WET/RECKLESS)
Participants in this program are referred to El Concilio by the
courts. Through individual and group counseling sessions,
participants learn to identify and resolve alcohol related
problems. With encouragement, they work to achieve positive
changes in their lifestyles and attitudes. |
(209) 547-2855 |
FIRST
STEP RESOURCE RESPONSE
The Concilio
receives referrals from the Child Abuse Prevention Council of
families with reports of child abuse and/or neglect. These are
cases that do not meet the legal definition of abuse or
requirements for law enforcement intervention. In the past,
these types of cases often fell through the cracks. Concilio
staff will visit these families and provide resources and
referrals in the hopes of preventing and escalation of problems
that will lead to the intervention of Child Protective
Services. this is a very important new program for the children
of San Joaquin County. |
(209) 547-2855 |
HEALTH ACCESS AND
ITS COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS
El Concilio received a portion of a San Joaquin County Health Access Grant
to provide medical access to individuals in southern areas of
Stockton and for migrant farm workers throughout San Joaquin
County. This program assists those who need to visit the County
Hospital for appointments and supportive services, but do not
have the means or ability to reach these appointments. Vans
provide transportation along designated and non-designated
routes. |
(209)
461-6307 |
HEALTH
CARE EDUCATION ADVOCACY SERVICES
El Concilio's diverse staff is actively involved in the
pursuit of quality health care for the community through the
following programs: Healthy Families, Health Access And Its
Collaborative Partners, and Maternal Advocacy Program. |
(209)
468-9649 |
HEALTHY
FAMILIES
El Concilio's efforts have been paramount in enrolling
families throughout San Joaquin County into Healthy Families
program. Concilio's enrollments have reached hundreds of
individuals per week and continue to climb. In addition, El
Concilio reaches members through faith communities, school
connections or during home visits for enrollment in both
Healthy Families and Medi-Cal Program. |
(209) 547-2855 |
IMMIGRATION SERVICES
This program offers the following services: individual and
family consultations, visa processing, translations, affidavit
of support, appeals of legalization and naturalization,
adjustment of status, family unity, joint petitions, waivers for
conditional residents, community education, advice and
referrals. |
(209)
547-2855 |
LATINO MENTAL
HEALTH BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS PROGRAM
This program is for CalWORKS participants who have life
circumstances that have created barriers to work. These issues
can affect their success in the CalWORKS program, employment,
and in their lives. Behavior Wellness can help with issues such
as anxiety, stress, work issues, personal problems, child
rearing difficulties, anger management, family concerns, and
domestic issues (including domestic violence). |
(209) 547-2860
or (209) 952-2454 |
LATINO
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Latino Mental Health Services provides outreach and support to
individuals and families with emotional barriers or mental
illness. Case managers provide a culturally sensitive
environment in conjunction with County Mental Health Services.
Referrals are also made to a wide variety of social agencies and
medical clinics. |
(209) 547-2860
or (209) 952-2454 |
LA VOZ
NEWSPAPER
Concilio began distribution of its new weekly newspaper on
March 14, 2002. La Voz
San Joaquin County's only weekly Spanish language newspaper,
covering local news, as well as national and international
issues. For the large immigrant and migrant farm work
population, La Voz is their primary source of educational
information on important issues concerning the availability
of health care for themselves and their families, as well as
specific information on diseases affecting the Hispanic
community. |
(209) 547-0986 |
LEGAL
SERVICES FOR SENIORS
Funded by the San Joaquin County Department of Aging, Concilio’s
program for seniors is open to all citizens, ages 60 and over,
residing in San Joaquin County. Staffed with a paralegal and
consulting attorney, the program offers legal advice and various
advocacy services. Other services include educational workshops,
presentations pertaining to wills, powers of attorney,
restraining orders, small claims, filling out forms, writing
legal letters, and many other problems encountered by seniors.
There are some services offered to the caretakers of seniors. |
(209)
547-2855 |
MATERNAL
ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Maternal Advocates assist nurses and doctors in
communicating with their Spanish-speaking clients that are
giving birth at San Joaquin General Hospital. The advocates, who
are present during the birthing process, help to alleviate fears
and misunderstandings surrounding prenatal care and birthing.
The advocates also assist clients with completing birth records,
registration and any other necessary documents. |
(209) 468-6460 |
MULTIPLE
OFFENDER PROGRAM
Participants in the Multiple Offender Program are court-mandated
individuals who have experienced more than one alcohol related
offense. The eighteen month program encourages offenders to
identify their personal link to alcohol and to sever that link
through positive avenues and family values. |
(209) 547-2855 |
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF
LA RAZA CARDIOVASCULAR
PREVENTION INFORMATION
El Concilio received a grant from the National Council of La
Raza to provide education to the community regarding the risks
of cardiovascular disease and its propensity in the Hispanic
population. The Council for the Spanish Speaking / El Concilio
received the
“Health Affiliate of the Year” award, at the National
Council of La Raza (NCLR) National Conference, held July of
2002, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach,
Florida. |
(209) 468-9649 |
PARENTS AS TEACHERS
(PAT)
El Concilio, in collaboration with FIRST FIVE, has
implemented the goal of training parents whose children range
from infancy to preschool to recognize and choose good health and education choices
for their children. In addition, the PAT staff help
families to raise their children to be learners and ready for
kindergarten entry. |
(209)
461-7150 |
SALUD
PRIMERO
El
Concilio's efforts have been paramount in enrolling families
throughout San Joaquin County into the Healthy Families
program. Concilio's enrollments have reached hundreds of
individuals per week and continue to climb. In addition, El
Concilio reaches members through faith communities, school
connections or during home visits for enrollment in both Healthy
Families and Medi-Cal programs. |
(209) 468-9649 |
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
El Concilio is always looking for individuals who are willing to
give back to the community. Volunteers are needed for clerical
help, as well as for special events. Please call for an
appointment and to learn how your talents can be used for the
good of the entire community. Please read, print and sign the
Volunteer Agreement before coming in for your
appointment. |
(209) 547-2855 |
VENDOR PAY
Vendor Pay is part of our CalWORKs Case Management Program
funded by the Human Services Agency. This program provides
payments for clients' housing, utilities and cash grant
where appropriate. While a client is in Vendory Pay, wwe
assumen responsibility for paying their monthly rent,
utilities adn pay them the remainder of their cash grant
when appropriate.This program requires close articulation
with the Human Service Agency, clients and their debtors.
The time for clients remaining in Vendor Pay will vary and
notification for client Vendor Pay is directed by the Human
Service Agency.
Vendor Pay services are available at our CalWORKs Offices
located in Stockton, Lodi, Tracy and Manteca. |
(209) 547-2855 |
