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Resources

Clothing 

  • Catholic Charities- Rachel’s Women’s Center 759 Eighth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 696-0873

  • Catholic Charities- The Tomorrow Project- Work ready program, 1777 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, (619)230-1151

  • New Day Urban Ministries (formerly Presbyterian Urban Ministries) 2459 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 232-2753 

  • https://newdayurbanministries.org/ 

  • Emergency food and clothing. Some bus passes, resources for homeless

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Community Centers

  • Barrio Station 2175 Newton Ave. San Diego, CA 92113-2282, (619) 238-0314

  • www.barriostation.org. 

  • Community center for teens, counseling, and sports activities; ages 6-18. Provide after school programs. Sports, fitness, and computer lab."

  • LGBTQ Community Center 3909 Centre St. San Diego, CA 92103  (619) 692-2077 x 116

  • http://www.thecentersd.org/

  • First Tuesday of each month 9:00-10:30 am, The Center’s parking lot offers emergency fresh food, pre-screen for food stamps and sign up for a range of other services, including employment and medical as well as low-cost utility programs.

  • HIV testing and other services

  • Services enhances and sustains the health and well-being of the LGBTQ+, immigrant and HIV communities of the San Diego region.

  • Includes special services for Latino community members.

  • The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBTQ community, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities to the betterment of our entire San Diego region

  • Mission Hills - Hillcrest/Knox Library 215 W. Washington Street, San Diego 92103 (619) 692-4910

  • Themed activities for all ages (elementary to older adults)

  • Computers for public use

  • Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library 721 San Pasqual St. San Diego 92113 (619) 527-3404

  • Storytime for Preschool and elementary school students

  • STEM activities for Infants - Middle School students

  • Computers for public use

  • North Park Library 3795 31st Street, San Diego 92104 (619) 533-3972

  • Storytimes for preschool and elementary students

  • Computers for public use

  • Homework time for elementary and middle school students

  • North Park Rec Center 4044 Idaho St, San Diego, 92104, (619) 235-1152

  • https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/northpark

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Drug/Alcohol

  • Syringe Services Program (SSP) Location #1 North Park Way & 31st Street, San Diego, 92104, (619) 380-0678

  • https://www.fhcsd.org/syringe-services-program/

  • Fridays 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

  • Syringe Services Program (SSP) Location #2 Imperial Ave & 16th Street, San Diego, 92101, (619) 380-0678

  • https://www.fhcsd.org/syringe-services-program/

  • Tue & Thu 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

  • Teen Recovery Program-McAllister Institute. Central South Teen Recovery Center 1212 South 43rd Street Suite C, San Diego, CA 92113 (619)263-7768; (858) 277-4633

  • https://www.mcalisterinc.org. 

  • Teen Recovery Center specializes in the treatment of alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, and mental health and substance abuse.

  • For teens ages 12-17.

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Food

  • Hand Up- Jewish Family Services- Chabad Downtown 308 G St. San Diego, CA 92101, (858) 637-3000 or (858) 637-3088

  • http://www.jfssd.org/

  • Every Friday 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, Food for low-income & homeless individuals and families. Also provides youth volunteer opportunities.

  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. 1770 Kearney Ave, San Diego, CA 92113

  • Phone: (619) 233-3838

Packing Food

Pregnancy/ Family Planning

  • California School Aged Families Education Program (Cal-Safe) Garfield High School 1255 16th St. Room 408 San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619-362-4500

  • https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/sdusd-cal-safe/home

  • To provide expectant and parenting teens with support services while completing their education. To provide resources to assist expectant and parenting teens plan for their future. To provide care and early education for their infants and toddlers.

  • Emergency Screening Unit 4309 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 , 619-876-4502

  • https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/facilities/central/critical_care_emergency_screening_unit.html

  • 24 hour psychiatric emergency room, psychiatric hospital admission for youth only.  The Emergency Screening Unit provides crisis stabilization services to children and youth experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis.

  • For more information on additional Behavioral Health Services programs and resources.

Expecting

Tutoring 

  • Grade Potential Tutoring San Diego 2849 E. St. Unit 10  San Diego, CA 92102 (858) 210-6879

  • San Diego Tutors- Private tutors in San DIego for all subjects & Grade Level

  • https://www.gradepotentialtutoring.com/san-diego-ca-tutoring

  • Schools on Wheels Call or Text Emma Gerch 626-408-8606

  • schoolonwheels.org/students

  • School On Wheels is committed to helping students experiencing homelessness achieve their goals.

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Homelessness, Transitional Living

  • Catholic Charities  - Homeless  Women’s Services 759 Eighth Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 696-0873

  • Rachel’s Women's Center (619) 696-0873

  • Rachel’s Night Shelter (619) 696-0873

  • Rachel’s Apartments

  • House of Hope (760) 352-1182

  • House of Rachel/Casa Maria (619) 384-7228

  • https://ccdsd.org/homeless-womens-services/

  • San Diego Rescue Mission 120 Elm Street San Diego, CA 92101,(619) 687-3720

  • https://www.sdrescue.org/

  • Food programs plus emergency and residential shelter and programs for men, women, and children.

  • St. Vincent de Paul Village (Father Joe's Village) 3350 E St. San Diego, CA 92102 (619)-HOMELESS (466-3537)

  • Father Joe's 

  • https://my.neighbor.org/

  • Short, long term and permanent housing. Some food resources (serve lunch daily).

  • StandUp For Kids San Diego 3401 Adams Ave, Ste. A PMB# 116, San Diego, 92116, (619) 237-5437

  • http://www.standupforkids.org

  • A drop in center for homeless and runaway teens 

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Adoption Services

  • New Alternatives 2535 Kettner Blvd. Suite 302 San Diego, CA 92101, (619)615-0701

  • www.naithp.com  

  • Transitional living group homes for foster youth, assessment for wraparound services

Kid Painting

Medical Clinics/ Health Centers

  • Father Joe's Village 3350 E St.San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 466-3537

  • https://my.neighbor.org/  

  • Homeless assistance

  • Family Health Center of San Diego

  • Refugee Health Assessment Program. 1550 Broadway, San Diego CA 92101. (619) 906-5363

  • Downtown Family Health Center at Connections. 1250 6th Avenue #100, San Diego CA 92101. (619) 515-2430

  • FHCSD Mobile Medical Units  

  • If you have questions regarding daily MMU clinics, please contact Rosa Ramirez at (619) 515-2312 or rosara@fhcsd.org   

  • For questions regarding MMU Outreach, please contact Maria Miramontes at (619) 515-2487 or mmiramontes@fhcsd.org

  • Pediatric Developmental Services 3514 30th Street, San Diego, 92104, (619) 515-2515

  • San Diego American Indian Health

  • San Diego American Indian Health 2602 First Ave. Ste 100 San Diego, CA 92103

  • (619) 234-0648 

  • The Mission of San Diego American Indian Health Center is to promote excellence in health care with respect to custom and tradition. Our goal is to reduce the significant health disparities San Diego’s Urban American Indian and under-served populations by improving the excellence of care, resulting in increased life expectancy and improved quality of life.

  • San Diego Lions Club Optometric Vision Clinic:  1805 Upas Street San Diego CA 92103, (619) 298 - 5273

  • http://lionsvisionclinic.org/

  • Appointments for low-cost eyeglasses

  • https://www.fhcsd.org/pediatric-developmental-services/

  • UCSD CARE Program 140 Arbor Drive, Suite 409, San Diego, CA 92103, (619) 543-7745

  • http://ucsdcareprogram.com/index.htm

  • Identify and assess adolescents and young adults who are experiencing changes in their thoughts, behavior or emotions that might be associated with developing serious and/or disabling mental problems. Early identification and intervention may help to delay, prevent the onset of, or decrease the severity of mental illness.

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Crisis Centers

  • Jary Barreto Crisis Center Community Research Foundation - 2865 Logan Ave. San Diego, CA 92113, (619) 232-4357

  • http://www.comresearch.org/serviceDetails.php?id=MjM=

  • Short term acute residential treatment (START) for any individuals suffering from a psychiatric crisis; call to make referral.

  • New Vistas Crisis Center- 734 10th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 239-4663

  • http://www.comresearch.org/serviceDetails.php?id=MjQ=

  • Short term acute residential treatment (START) for any individuals suffering from a psychiatric crisis; call to make referral.

  • Victim Assistance Program 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101,  (619) 531-4041

  • www.sdcda.org 

  • Victim Services: Crisis intervention, Emergency assistance, Resource and referral assistance, Direct follow-up counseling, Property return assistance, Orientation to the Criminal Justice System, Court escort & court support, Case status & case disposition information, Notification of family and friends, Employer notification, Victim of crime claims assistance, Optional Victim Services: Creditor Intervention, Child care, Restitution information, Witness notification, Funeral and burial arrangements, Crime prevention information, Temporary restraining order information, Transportation assistance, Court waiting area, Employer intervention. Contact Info: Downtown - Hall of Justice - 619-531-4041; East County - 619-441-4538; Juvenile - 858-694-4254; South Bay - 619-498-5650; North County - 760-806-4079; SDPD - 619-531-2772; Family Justice Center - 619-533-6000.

  • Vista Balboa Crisis Center- 545 Laurel St. San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 233-4399

  • http://www.comresearch.org/serviceDetails.php?id=MjY=a

  • The START programs (Short Term Acute Residential Treatment, also referred to as crisis residential programs) are located throughout San Diego County and offer an alternative to hospitalization for adults who are suffering an acute psychiatric crisis that is not manageable on an outpatient basis.

Comforting Hands

Disabled/Developmentally Delayed

  • ARC of San Diego 3030 Market St San Diego, CA 92102. (619) 685-1175 

  • https://www.arc-sd.com/

  • Serves adults and children with disabilities.

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Mental Health

  • Catholic Charities 349 Cedar St. , San Diego, 92101, (619) 231-282, (619) 323-2841

  • https://ccdsd.org/

  • Supports with emergency, homeless, immigration, pregnancy/adoption, refugee, senior services 

  • Counseling Cove (Program of San Diego Youth Services) 2250 4th Avenue, Suite 301 San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 525-9903 x3611

  • https://sandiego.networkofcare.org/mh/services/agency.aspx?pid=SanDiegoYouthServicesCounselingCove_61_2_0

  • Counseling for homeless or runaway youth ages 12-20. Offers comprehensive and professional mental health services to support runaway and homeless youth residing in San Diego who seek support exiting street life. Also assist youth and their families with emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties.

  • Deaf Community Services 3930 4th Ave. #300, San Diego, CA 92103, (619) 398-2441, (619) 398-2440 TTY, (619) 619-550-3436 (Video Phone)

  • https://www.syhc.org/cmss-social-services/

  • Counseling, case management, advocacy, alcohol/drug counseling for the deaf (and other services).

  • FamilyHealth-Youth Counseling Center 2130 National Avenue San Diego, CA 92113, (619) 515-2382

  • https://www.fhcsd.org/familyhealth-youth-counseling-center/

  • FamilyHealth-Youth Counseling Center (FH-YCC) provides high-quality comprehensive treatment for children and teens with behavioral and emotional health challenges.

  • National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention 4480 30th Street, San Diego, 92116, (866) 488-7386

  • https://theactionalliance.org

  • Public-private partnership for suicide prevention, working with more than 250 national partners to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

  • The Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC) 1031 25th St. San Diego, 92102, (619) 232-6454,  (619) 235-4607 (Counseling Center location)

  • www.upacsd.com

  • Child, adolescent, and adult counseling services: Union of Pan Asian Communities is to improve the general well-being and education of the Asian, Pacific Islander and other ethnic communities of San Diego County. UPAC recognizes the diverse ethnic and cultural identities and strengths of these communities and their need for self-sufficiency. 

  • YWCA Counseling Center 1012 C St. San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 239-0355 ext. 221 

  • http://www.ywcasandiego.org/

  • YWCA of San Diego County is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to break the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness, and achieve self-sufficiency. 

  • Other services include: Medical services, Domestic Violence Legal Services 

  • YMCA 3708 Ruffin Rd. San Diego, CA 92123, (858) 292-9622

  • www.ymca.org

  • Counseling services for uninsured but needs a social security number.  Second address: 4080 Centre St., SD 92103 - serves uninsured but needs SSN, ages 5-18.

  • The YMCA is an organization committed to strengthening community by empowering young people, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages and inspiring action in and across communities. Address: 4080 Centre St. San Diego, CA 92103 *NOTE: Serves uninsured, but needs a social security number ages 5-18.

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Domestic Violence

  • San Diego Rescue Mission-Nueva Vida Haven Emergency Shelter for Women and Children 120 Elm St. San Diego, CA 92101, 619-819-1844

  • YWCA 1012 C St. San Diego, CA 92101, 619-239-0355

  • Domestic Violence Housing Programs 619-239-0355 x288

  • www.ywcasandiego.org

  • Residential shelters and job assistance. Programs include Becky’s House 30-day program for women and children needing domestic violence protection, and Cortez Hill Family Shelter.

Home Decor

Legal

  • Catholic Charities 349 Cedar St. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 231-2828

  • https://ccdsd.org/

  • Adoption services (619) 231-2828 ext. 315

  • Refugee Services (619) 287-9454

  • Immigration Services (619) 287-1270

  • Family Justice Center 1122 Broadway St. 2nd floor San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 533-6000 | (866) 933-HOPE

  • http://www.familyjusticecenter.com/

  • Domestic violence and elder abuse; no fees.

  • Legal Aid Society of San Diego. 1764 San Diego Avenue, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92110 

  • high-quality legal assistance to people in San Diego County who are lower income or may be vulnerable in other ways. Call 1-877-534-2524 to see if you qualify.

  • https://www.lassd.org/how-we-can-help/ 

  • National Conflict Resolution Center 625 Broadway #1221 San Diego, CA 92101 

  • (619) 238-2400

  • http://www.ncrconline.com/

  • Provide free parent/teen mediation in addition to other community mediation services. Services also available in Spanish.

  • San Diego County Bar Lawyer Referral Services 1333 7th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 231-8585

  • http://www.sdcba.org/

  • Offers referrals to pro bono or reduced fee attorneys. Services also available in Spanish. 

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Military Families

  • Campesinos Unidos 885 Gateway Center Way Suite 103 San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 391-9790

  • https://campesinosunidos.org

  • Services include head start, child development, community social services, housing program, weatherization services and one-time non- emergency utility assistance for low income families/farm workers.

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