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Community Services in San Diego County California

This information is provided for information only.  FCCS is not endorsing any agency or service. No guarantee of availability or quality of services is implied.  

Emergency (including mental health emergencies)
Dial 911 in San Diego County


​​Regional Centers - California
Autism Spectrum and Developmental screenings, IHSS, etc.

https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/listings/​

San Diego Crisis Hotline/ 24-hour Crisis Line
(888) 724-7240
https://up2sd.org/

Dial 988 for Suicide Hotline
​
San Diego County Coronavirus Disease testing and other events
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/testing.html

San Diego Housing Commission
https://www.sdhc.org/homelessness-solutions/city-homeless-shelters-services/

211 Resources (various websites)
https://my211.force.com/s/service-directory?language=en_US&code=BH-1800.8500

Baby Resources/ Birthline of San Diego, Inc
3660 Clairemont Dr #4
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-2491
https://birthlineofsandiego.org/

Black Infant Health Central San Diego
286 Euclid Ave #308
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 266-7466
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/black_infant_health_program.html

San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition
3665 Kearny Villa Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 371-6455
https://breastfeeding.org/

Domestic Violence Resources: Domestic Violence Recovery
964 Fifth Ave #328
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 544-1453

Big Sister League
https://www.bigsisterleaguesd.org/our-services

Rachel’s Women’s Center
759 Eighth Ave
San Diego, CA 92101 
(619) 696-0873
http://ccdsd.org/homeless-womens-services/

Regional Task Force on Homelessness (housing, shelters, drop-ins for showers, meals, etc.)
https://my211.force.com/s/service-directory?language=en_US&code=BH-1800.8500

San Diego Food Bank/ Resource Locations
https://sandiegofoodbank.org/
(858) 527-1419

Feeding San Diego
https://feedingsandiego.org/
(858) 452-3663
​
Uptown Faith Community Service
4101 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 281-8411

Hand Up Youth Food Pantry
8804 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 637-3088

Serra Mesa Food Pantry
2650 Melbourne Dr,
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-2647

Third Ave. Charitable Org
1420 Third Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 235-9445
https://www.tacosd.org/

The Salvation Army San Diego Citadel
4170 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 483-1831
https://sandiegocitadel.salvationarmy.org/

The City of San Diego Juvenile Resources
https://www.sandiego.gov/police/services/units/juvenileservices/resources

San Diego Churches that provide resources such as housing, hot meals, food, toys, clothes for work or school, income expense support for their mortgage, rent, or utilities. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/san_diego_county_church_assistance.html

California Youth Crisis Line
Confidential hotline for youth 12-24 and/or for adults supporting youth
1-800-843-5200

Newport Academy
​Residential Treatment - Sacramento
treating ages 12-17
https://www.newportacademy.com/

National or Long Distance Resources
​
Residential Treatment for children and teens aged 12-17

https://www.youthhome.org/
​

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1−800−799−7233
or TTY 1−800−787−3224
http://www.thehotline.org/

Narrow Gate
(young men's ranch)

https://narrowgate.org/

The Trevor Project
Suicide Prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth
1-800-4-U-TREVOR

National Runaway Switchboard
Resource referrals and counseling.
1-800-RUNAWAY

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/find-a-support-group/?state=CA
​

San Diego and Imperial Valley Pro Bono Directory
​www.calbar.ca.gov/Access-to-Justice/Pro-Bono/Pro-Bono-Directory/San-Diego-and-Imperial-Valley

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  • Home
    • Schedule a Therapy Appointment
    • Felicitaciones
    • Crisis Information
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    • How You Can Help >
      • Donate >
        • Sponsor a Child, Parent or Family
        • Donate to the General Fund
    • Privacy Policy
    • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
    • Consumer Privacy HIPAA
    • Mental Health Consumer Rights in California
    • Career Center >
      • Practicum Site - Healthcare Administrator
  • About
    • Contact
    • Meet Our Team >
      • Jade Downing Intern Coordinator
      • Tynisha Harris Therapist Trainee
      • Theron Page Therapist Trainee
      • Lina Nevarez Therapist Trainee
      • Daniel Alexander Therapist Trainee
      • Gina Horton Therapist Trainee
      • Shay Walker Therapist Trainee
      • Madison Gingold Therapist Trainee
      • Prayer Noyogiere Therapist Trainee
      • Ashley Postlewaite Therapist Trainee
      • Charlee Haller Therapist Trainee
      • Walter Recinos Therapist Trainee >
        • Walter Recinos Estudiante en prácticas de Trabajo Social Máster en cur
      • Vanessa Mendonca Therapist Trainee >
        • Vanessa Mendonca Terapeuta en formación
      • Indigo Morris Therapist Trainee
      • Deane Brannen-Jurgenson Therapist Trainee
      • Matthew Richmond Therapist Trainee
      • Sydney Walz Therapist Trainee
      • Kaylee Esparza Therapist Trainee
      • Erendira (Ella) Gutierrez Therapist Trainee >
        • Erendira (Ella) Gutierrez ​Terapeuta en formación
      • Nicole Marcle Therapist Trainee >
        • Nicole Marcle Terapeuta en formación
      • Evelyn Santana Duran Therapist Trainee >
        • Evelyn Santana Duran Terapeuta en formación
      • Morgan Zipperian Therapist Trainee
      • Anthony Flowers Therapist Trainee
      • Becca Raney Therapist Trainee
      • Melinda Haynes, MA, LMFT. Executive Director
    • Who We Are >
      • Our History
      • What’s the difference between an MFT (or LMFT), an LPC (or LPCC), and an LCSW?
      • What is a Trainee, Associate
      • Heal Play Love Arizona
    • What We Do >
      • How We CARE
    • Annual Reports
    • As Seen On
    • Trauma-Informed >
      • Trauma-Informed Rumor
    • Family Systems Focused
    • Mission Vision Philosophy
    • Values
    • Helpful Links >
      • Legal Resources in California
      • What’s Next?! A Teen Guide to Identity and Choices
      • Community Services >
        • Community Services- Nationwide
        • Community Services-California
      • Can Therapy Help Me?
      • Can Therapy Help My Child?
      • Helping Kids Feel Safe in a Scary World
      • Attachment Trauma Recovery >
        • Origins of Attachment Trauma
        • Signs of Attachment Trauma in Adults and Children
        • Therapy for Attachment Trauma
      • 504 Plans
      • Mental Health Apps
      • Help! My Kids Have Been Taken by CPS >
        • California CSD
      • Places to Go in California >
        • Places to Go in Butte County California
        • Places to Go in Shasta County California
        • Places to Go Suisun City, California
        • Places to Go in Fairfield, California
      • Recommended Reading >
        • Why Behavioral Health Providers Exit Public Contracts
      • Weight Management >
        • Why We Develop Bad Habits
        • Diets Don't Work
        • Mapping Out Success
        • Journaling
        • Making New Habits
        • Creating Staying Power
      • Life On Their Terms >
        • Is My Partner Abusive?
        • The Cycle of Violence
        • Dangers of Staying
        • Healing From an Abusive Relationship
      • What is a Treatment Plan?
      • Starving for Intimacy Settling for Sex
      • Of Caterpillars and Courage
      • Feeding Your Family on a Very Tight Budget
      • LifeStyle Wellbeing- Creating a New You
  • Therapy Services
    • Insurance / Fees >
      • Insurance Accepted >
        • PRIME Health Services
        • LA Care Health Plan
        • SAG Aftra Healthplan
        • aetna
        • Partnership Healthplan of California
        • Carelon
        • Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal
        • CalViva
        • Health Net
        • California Health and Wellness
        • Cigna
        • Magellan Medi-Cal
        • Community Health Plan of Imperial County
        • Molina
        • Molina Medi-Cal
        • Important Note About Insurance
      • Straight Medi-Cal
      • Switching Managed Care Plans
      • Superbills
      • Reduced Fee Therapy
    • Therapy or Counseling >
      • Areas Served
      • Family Therapy
      • Child Therapy
      • Couples Counseling
      • Teen Therapy
      • Co-Parenting Therapy
      • Foster /Kinship
      • Post-Adoption
      • Family Maintenance
      • EPIC Family
      • Family Preservation
      • Folletos en espanol
    • Court Ordered Therapy >
      • How Court Ordered Therapy Works
      • Court Involved Therapy
      • Terapia Involucrada con el Tribunal
      • Why Social Workers, Attorneys, and Courts Refer to Us
      • Common Questions
      • Reunification Therapy >
        • When Families Reconnect After Long Separation
      • Mental Health Diversion
      • Servicios de Tratamiento de Desvío de Salud Mental
    • Types of Therapy >
      • Online Therapy >
        • Online Therapy- Questions and Answers
      • Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT)
      • Play Therapy
      • Play Therapy for Adults
      • Parent-Child Therpay
      • Experiential Therapy
      • REBT
      • Mindfulness
  • Education
    • Individual Learning >
      • Parents and Caregivers
      • Educators
      • Therapists
      • Program Supervisors
      • Attorneys and Legal Professionals
      • Coaches
      • Students Trainees and Interns
      • General Public
    • HPLU YouTube
  • Practicum Program
    • Internship >
      • Common Practicum Site Questions