Mental Health Assistance
Behavioral Health • Stockton, CA
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
—
Phone
833-311-2273
—
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Mobile Community Response Team (MCRT) for behavioral health in partnership with Community Medical Centers
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
—
Languages Spoken
—
FAQs
How can I get help for mental distress?
Call the helpline at 833-311-2273, 7 days a week, 8:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Photos




What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye, Rehab.com, Healthgrades: 4.5/5 (San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services, 2 reviews), 3.3/5 (St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center, 29 reviews), 4.4/5 (Dr. Rihan Javid, 7 reviews) (Varies by facility; e.g., St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center has ~29 reviews on one platform)
Patients praise
- Some individual practitioners are described as attentive, compassionate, and effective
- Positive feedback for services that offer cultural competence and a welcoming environment for BIPOC clients
- Ease of access for certain virtual or outpatient appointment scheduling
Common complaints
- Reports of poor facility cleanliness and maintenance
- Allegations of rude, dismissive, or abusive staff and case management behavior
- Concerns regarding discharge practices and lack of post-discharge support
- Frustrations with administrative processes, including insurance billing and medication authorization delays
- Allegations of poor communication and failure to provide necessary patient information
"This facility should be closed down... The staff is completely rude, abusive and they basically bully patients."
— LocalityBiz/Yelp reviews for St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center"A lot of people have gotten very frustrated looking for mental health services that they can relate to... With Sankofa, a lot of the feedback that we’ve gotten is that they feel at home. They feel seen, they feel heard for the first time."
— The Intersection Reports regarding Sankofa Holistic Counseling ServicesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services Offers Guidance and Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month | sjgov.org — May 19, 2026
- NAMI San Joaquin County - Support for Mental Health — Jun 22, 2026
- Mental Health Services for Adults - 211 San Joaquin — Jun 18, 2026
- Crisis Intervention Services - 211 San Joaquin — Jul 2, 2026
- San Joaquin County Health Care Services Agency Shares Community Support and Resources Following Mass Shooting | sjgov.org — Dec 4, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More behavioral health clinics in Stockton
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services (Stockton) - What it is: A California government health agency providing mental health and behavioral health services, preventive programs, substance use services, and a psychiatric facility. Focuses on services for individuals, children, and youth; includes a transcultural clinic. - Location: Headquartered in Stockton, CA; three offices in Stockton (e.g., 1212 N California St and 620 N Aurora St Ste 1). - Services: Mental health care, substance abuse support, public health and environmental health coordination, prevention programs, and inpatient psychiatric services. - Workforce: About 73 employees; leadership includes Chief Mental Health Clinician roles and Deputy/Assistant Directors. - Contact: Main office numbers listed in internal records; primary website is sjcbhs.org. - Quick stats: Active government agency in healthcare; monthly web visits around 4.3k; employer rating ~3.5/5 based on 25 reviews. If you’re seeking specific services or office locations in Stockton, I can pull the exact address and available programs.
Comparing your options?
See other behavioral health clinics in Stockton, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.

