Aging and Community Services

The Department of Aging and Community Services supports older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities. The Department’s services support older and disabled individuals to live as independently as possible in the community; promote healthy aging and community involvement; and assist family members in their vital care giving role.

Funding for services related to older adults 60+ years is primarily from the Federal Older Americans Act  ( Area Plan )

For more information, call 209-468-1104.

Information and Assistance is offered at no cost. Contributions are accepted and appreciated. There is no obligation to contribute. Contributions are confidential and will be used to expand services.

Outside San Joaquin County, call 800-510-2020.

The service areas and services for this program are listed below. Click on any entry for more information.

 

Important Information

• Covid-19 Vaccines
• Disaster Preparedness Tip Sheets for Seniors
• San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services
• Information & Resources
• Outreach and Education
• Referral Form for Services - SJ30A
• Resource Directory
• California Senior Legislature (CSL) Elections
• Public Hearing 4-15-2022

 

Services

 

Adult Protective Services (APS)

• About
• What is Elder/Dependent Abuse
• What happens after an APS report is made
• How to report Elder/Dependent Abuse

 

Caregiver Support

• Family Caregiver Support Program - FCSP
• Adult Day Care Programs
• Caregiver Training and Educational Videos

 

Community Centers

• Boggs Tract Community Center
• Garden Acres Community Center
• Kennedy Community Center
• Larch Clover Community Center
• Lodi Community Center
• Northeast Community Center
• Taft Community Center
• Thornton Community Centerr

 

Home Energy Assistance Program - HEAP

• About Home Energy Assistance & Weatherization Programs
• Application and Forms

 

In-Home Supportive Services - IHSS

• About In-Home Supportive Services
• Eligibility
• Application Process
• Public Authority

 

Case Management Program

• About Case Management
• Eligibility
• How to Apply for Services

 

Nutrition Services

• Meals on Wheels
• Food For You - Commodity Program
• Congregate Dining

 

Ombudsman - Long Term Care

• About Ombudsman
• Long Term Care Facilities
• Adult Day Care Programs
• Ombudsman Volunteers

 

Volunteers

• Ombudsman Volunteers
• Retired & Senior Volunteer Program - RSVP
• Senior Awareness Day Volunteer sign up

 

Fall Prevention

• Information and Resources
• How To Apply For Services