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Health & Medical

Free and low-cost healthcare is available for every teen

Access free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and reproductive health services throughout San Joaquin County.

💡 Good to Know

  • In California, teens 12+ can consent to confidential mental health, sexual health, and drug treatment services without parental permission.
  • Apply for Medi-Cal year-round — there is no open enrollment period.
  • Many clinics offer same-day appointments for urgent care needs.

Community Medical Centers

FREE

Medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services at community clinics serving San Joaquin County families.

Fun fact: CMC serves over 100,000 patients across multiple counties.

📍7210 Murray Dr, Stockton, CA 95210

San Joaquin County Public Health Services

FREE

Public health information, clinics, prevention resources, and youth health campaigns.

📍1601 E Hazelton Ave, Stockton, CA 95205

Delta Health Care Sista Coach / My Sista Keeper

FREE

Pregnancy, postpartum, advocacy, and wellness support for Black/African American mothers and young parents.

Fun fact: The program supports mothers through pregnancy and up to one year postpartum.

Medi-Cal

FREE

California's free health insurance for low-income individuals and families. Most teens in the Central Valley qualify.

Planned Parenthood – Stockton

FREE

Confidential reproductive health services, STD testing, birth control, and counseling.

📍1507 E. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95204

La Loma Sports Physicals

Low-cost sports physicals and general access to medical services for students and families.

Fun fact: This can be a practical, affordable resource for athletes needing school clearance fast.

📍1347 S El Dorado St, Stockton, CA 95206

DRAIL (Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living)

FREE

Independent living, advocacy, assistive technology, housing support, benefits guidance, and peer counseling for people with disabilities.

📍1350 W Robinhood Dr #15, Stockton, CA 95207

Valley Mountain Regional Center

Regional center serving people with developmental disabilities from early childhood through adulthood.

Fun fact: VMRC is one of California's 21 regional centers.

📍702 N Aurora St, Stockton, CA 95202

Families United

Family-centered support, advocacy, and connection to services for families navigating developmental disabilities.

Fun fact: Families United focuses on culturally responsive disability support and family community-building.

Teen Health Van – SJCOE

FREE

Mobile health van that visits schools and community sites to provide free health services to teens.

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