San Diego Youth Services
Mental health services and drop-in centers for LGBTQ youth up to age 21 and their families. Case management, resources, support groups, drug/alcohol abuse programs and more
Our Safe Place Mental Health Clinic
3427 4th Avenue, 2nd Floor
San Diego, CA 94103
(619) 525-9903 Call for intake
SDYS Central Drop-in Center
2220 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92102
www.sdyouthservices.org
Monday–Friday
9:00am–6:00pm
Open 7 days a week
San Diego Youth Services
Street Outreach
Meets and engages runaway and homeless youth across San Diego County to connect them with resources, including transportation to shelter, housing referrals, safer sex kits, food, hygiene items, seasonal items such as blankets and case management services
(619) 221-8600 Main line
www.sdyouthservices.org
Outreach
San Diego Youth Services
TAY Academy
Combines a drop-in center with structured learning and recreational opportunities for Transition Age Youth (ages 16-24), including foster youth, former foster youth, out-of-home probation youth, and homeless and runaway youth
2220 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-8126
www.sdyouthservices.org
Ages 14-25
Tuesday–Saturday
12:00pm–8:00pm
San Diego Youth Services
Transitional Housing Continuum
Provides affordable housing, independent living skills training, life planning and comprehensive support services to break the cycle of homelessness and create hope and self-sufficiency for youth ages 16-24 transitioning into adulthood
(866) 752-2327
Youth Hotline
www.sdyouthservices.org
7 days a week
San Diego Youth Services
Youth Emergency Shelter
Emergency night shelter program and drop-in center for homeless, runaway and “street” youth, providing a safe home and support services to help youth return to their families or find alternative safe living arrangements
(866) 752-2327
Youth Hotline
www.sdyouthservices.org
7 days a week
Home Start, Inc.
Outreach, Case Management, and Housing Assistance
333 E. Main St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 430-0032
https://home-start.org/our-programs/
Walk-Ins for Anyone
Thursdays 12:30pm-4:30pm
Walk-Ins for Youth 18-24 years old
Fridays 12:00pm-4:00pm
Appointments available during the week as well.
Home Start, Inc. Maternity Shelter Program
Provides pregnant or parenting homeless women ages 18-24 and their children with housing and wrap-around supportive services.
Shelter Manager (619) 906-4401
https://home-start.org/maternity-shelter-program/
Call for availability or for more information
Home Start, Inc.
Rapid Rehousing TAY
Assist youth find affordable housing in the community, and provide assistance with a portion of the rent for up to a year. Pregnant or parenting females only
Shelter Manager (619) 906-4401
www.home-start.org
Call for availability and for more information
Home Start, Inc.
Mental Health Services
The Mental Health team at Home Start provides therapy services to children, families, and adults, both in the community and at the Home Start Inc. Counseling Center. Most services are FREE to clients.
Intake line at
(619) 692-0727 ext. 118
www.home-start.org
Leave message and a therapist will return your call
Heartland Youth Build San Diego
Training low-income youth between the ages 16 and 24 in construction and green building skills — while they earn their high school diplomas. Health services, counseling, job training, community planning and supportive services
5280 Orange Ave.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 546-9259
info@heartlandyouthbuild.org
Text: “YouthBuild” to 31996
Call or text for more information
EXCEL Youth Resource Center
Support to High School juniors & seniors ages 16-18. Support includes tutoring, mentoring, access to computers, wi-fi, printing & school supplies. After school snacks and dinner are provided. Younger siblings welcome with referred teen.
772 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 91917
www.foothillsumc.org/what-we-do/good-shepherd/
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30pm-6:30pm
Referral from school counselor, teacher, case worker or social worker required.
Check in by 4:00pm
Teen Challenge
Faith-based drug education and prevention, food distributions, clubs and a learning center for children, juvenile hall and jail ministry, crisis counseling, evangelism, and more.
P.O. Box 15637
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-0337
https://www.teenchallenge.or g/centers/san-diego-county/
Call for more information