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Mental Health Emphasized in Stockton’s Victor Community Support Services

Other programs offered include foster care and adoption services that match children with families; vocational and employment programs for youth and young adults, and special education schools for children with emotional and developmental challenges.

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3 years ago

October 3, 2021

Christy Price

Victor Community Support Services logo courtesy of the organization’s website.

Stockton’s Victor Community Support Services (VCSS) was founded about 47 years ago by Dave Favor to offer mental health support to those struggling in San Joaquin County. With a strong focus on keeping families together, VCSS has a broad range of programs that address substance abuse and mental health issues, educational mental health development, and support services for juveniles who may be going down the wrong path.

The mental health outpatient program and the substance abuse programs use evidence-based practices (EBP), which entails research, clinical expertise, and a client’s individual preference and values. These issues are often the central cause of family breakdowns and VCSS provides a space where they are adequately addressed while also making sure the children are taken care of.

A client in Victor, Calif., attests to the impact VCSS has on communities, not only in San Joaquin County, but across California;

“I am a success story. Before I came to Victor I was a mess, freaking out on people and making my family feel uncomfortable. I was untrusting and scared and needed help…now with VCSS I find myself making it through the day staying busy and occupied. Coming here has been many things for me and I have always had high expectations. Every day when I walked through the door I am greeted with a warm smile and good comments…this always brings my mood up. I give thanks for everyone who is helping me.”

VCSS is located at 2495 W. March Ln. #125, Stockton, 95207. Their hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. For more information on programs and services, ways to donate, or get involved, contact their direct line at 209-465-1080 or visit their website. You can also follow their Facebook for updates and information.

All information directly sourced from https://www.victor.org/

The Stockton Post’s coverage of local news in San Joaquin County is supported by the Ethnic Media Sustainability Initiative, a program created by California Black Media and Ethnic Media Services to support community newspapers across California.

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Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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April 22, 2024

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District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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April 22, 2024

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.