Adult Outpatient Mental Health Services
Offers outpatient psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with mental illness or co-occurring disorders. Services include assessments, medication management, case management, crisis intervention, counseling, primary care, and integrated mental health and substance use care. Enhanced services for young adults and seniors (60+).
CRF Heartland Wellness Recovery Clinic
460 N Magnolia Ave
Suite 110, El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday:
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
(619) 440-5133
Provides physical rehabilitation and fitness for children, adults, and seniors with physical challenges to improve quality of life and reduce secondary illnesses. Services include Computerized Functional Electronic Stimulation (CFES), aquatic classes, balance and conditioning exercises, and chair fitness.
Challenge Center
5540 Lake Park Way
La Mesa, CA 91942
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
(619) 667-8644
info@challengecenter.org
Licensed physical therapists prescribe safe exercise programs, while certified personal trainers assist children, adults, and seniors with mobility limitations or disabilities such as SCI, arthritis, stroke, MS, brain injury, Parkinson’s, and cerebral palsy. Financial assistance may be available for low-income seniors and qualifying individuals with disabilities.
Challenge Center
5540 Lake Park Way
La Mesa, CA 91942
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
(619) 667-8644
info@challengecenter.org
Medi-Cal accepted Monday-Friday. Medical, dental, behavioral health, women’s health, community services, and PACE Program for seniors.
San Ysidro Health
875 El Cajon Blvd
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 662-4100
Provides one-on-one physical therapy and rehabilitation to children, adults, and seniors recovering from injuries, stroke, or impairments. Services are provided by licensed therapists trained in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), continuing care after acute treatment and insurance coverage ends.
Challenge Center
5540 Lake Park Way
La Mesa, CA 91942
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
(619) 667-8644
info@challengecenter.org
Food Resources
Provides food and nutrition education to eligible low-income seniors 60+ once a month. USDA food is distributed to registered participants at a local center. The 30-pound box typically includes canned and packaged food, vegetables, fruit juice, pasta, milk, cereal, canned meat, and non-meat protein.
El Cajon New Season’s Church
990 Naranca Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021
2nd Thursday of the Month:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(866) 350-3663
info@sandiegofoodbank.org
Provides food and nutrition education to eligible low-income seniors 60+ once a month. USDA food is distributed to registered participants at a local center. The 30-pound box typically includes canned and packaged food, vegetables, fruit juice, pasta, milk, cereal, canned meat, and non-meat protein.
Meridian Baptist Church
660 S 3rd Street
El Cajon, CA 92019
2nd Friday of the Month:
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
(866) 350-3663
info@sandiegofoodbank.org
Provides warm, nutritious meals in a welcoming setting for those in need.
Meridian Baptist Church
660 S 3rd St
El Cajon, CA 92019
2nd Friday of the Month:
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
(619) 444-3171
Delivers 2 meals a day (1 hot, 1 cold), 7 days a week, to seniors who prefer home delivery. Provides weekly pet food through the Ani-Meals Program (for households with cats or dogs). Meals are healthy, with controlled sodium, fat, carbs, and calories, and prepared by a registered dietitian. Offers Healthy Choice, Healthy Latino Cuisine, and easy-to-chew options. Menu changes monthly.
East County Service Center
131 Chambers St
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday:
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
(619) 447-8782
tray@meals-on-wheels.org
Red Shield Community Center
Delicious lunch and heartwarming fellowship for seniors.
Cost for age 60+ is a $4.00 donation.
The Salvation Army East County Red Shield Community Center
1025 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
Monday – Friday:
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
(619) 440-4683
tyla.wilks@usw.salvationarmy.org
Provides food and nutrition education to eligible low-income seniors 60+ once a month. USDA food is distributed to registered participants at a local center. The 30-pound box typically includes canned and packaged food, vegetables, fruit juice, pasta, milk, cereal, canned meat, and non-meat protein.
La Mesa Spring Apartments
8070 Orange Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941
2nd Wednesday of the Month:
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
(866) 350-3663
info@sandiegofoodbank.org
Provides food and nutrition education to eligible low-income seniors 60+ once a month. USDA food is distributed to registered participants at a local center. The 30-pound box typically includes canned and packaged food, vegetables, fruit juice, pasta, milk, cereal, canned meat, and non-meat protein.
Jamul Community Church
14866 Lyons Valley Rd
Jamul, CA 91935
4th Thursday of the Month:
8:00 am – 8:30 am
(866) 350-3663
info@sandiegofoodbank.org
Alpine Location
Provides hot, nutritious lunches for adults 60+ in the rural Mountain Empire Area. Meals meet key nutritional standards and are prepared daily at the Mountain Health Community Center in Campo, CA. Seniors can share meals with others in the region. Home Delivery Meals are also available for homebound adults 60+ due to illness or disability. Clients must pre-qualify, and program employees check on their well-being during each delivery.
San Ysidro Health
1830 Alpine Blvd
Alpine, CA 91901
Thursday:
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
(619) 478-2384
El Cajon Corps
Serves hot lunches to seniors and their spouses. Social activities vary from site to site but include games, crafts, outings, and speakers who address topics of interest. The Centro Hispano site offers Spanish translation services.
The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office
1011 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
Monday – Friday:
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
(619) 440-4683 ext. 413
infosocal@usw.salvationarmy.org
Provides monthly USDA food and nutrition education to eligible low-income seniors (60+). Registered participants receive a 30-pound box with canned goods, pasta, milk, cereal, protein, and juice at a local distribution center.
Laurel Park Apartments
10122 Buena Vista Ave
Santee, CA 92071
(866) 350-3663
info@sandiegofoodbank.org
Provides food and nutrition education to eligible low-income seniors 60+ once a month. USDA food is distributed to registered participants at a local center. The 30-pound box typically includes canned and packaged food, vegetables, fruit juice, pasta, milk, cereal, canned meat, and non-meat protein.
St John’s Plaza Apartments
8150 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
2nd Thursday of the Month:
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
(866) 350-3663
info@sandiegofoodbank.org
Low-Income Senior Commodities Distribution
The Senior Food Program is a federal program that provides monthly supplemental food packages to income-eligible senior citizens aged 60 and over. The Food Bank administers the program and distributes USDA-provided food at more than 70 distribution sites every month in communities throughout San Diego County.
New Seasons Church
2300 Bancroft Dr
Spring Valley, CA 91977
2nd Wednesday of the Month:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(619) 463-0725
Pine Valley Club House
Provides hot, nutritious lunches for adults 60+ in the rural Mountain Empire Area. Meals meet key nutritional standards and are prepared daily at the Mountain Health Community Center in Campo, CA. Seniors can share meals with others in the region. Home Delivery Meals are also available for homebound adults 60+ due to illness or disability. Clients must pre-qualify, and program employees check on their well-being during each delivery.
San Ysidro Health
28890 Old Hwy 80
Pine Valley, CA 91962
Wednesday:
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
(619) 478-2384
Activities & Specialty Resources
Oasis Senior Educational Programs
Provides educational classes for adults over 50 years old including computer courses, arts, humanities, exercise groups, health, food and nutrition, literature, and languages. Classes are held at various locations throughout the county.
San Diego Oasis
5500 Grossmont Center Dr
Suite 269
La Mesa, CA 91942
Monday-Friday:
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
(619) 881-6262
info@sandiegooasis.org
Senior Recreation Memberships
Membership includes access to: fitness center, gymnasium, game rooms, infant play rooms, free wifi, free group exercise classes for seniors.
Senior Membership (60+):
$25/month, as low as $6.25 with Scholarship
The Salvation Army East County Red Shield Community Center
1025 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
(619) 440-4683
infosocal@usw.salvationarmy.org
Civil Harassment and Elder Abuse Restraining Order Clinic
Helping people on a first-come, first-served basis who want to file a Civil Harassment or Elder Abuse Restraining Order. Assist with forms and explain how to handle a restraining order case.
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
250 E Main St. Floor 1
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
877-534-2524
Senior Program
Offers various activities for senior citizens, including exercise classes, games, bingo and provides a senior congregate lunch one day a week.
Alpine Community Center
1830 Alpine Blvd
Alpine, CA 91901
Tuesday, Thursday:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Saturday:
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday:
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
(619) 445-7330
shane@thealpineclub.org
Senior Resource Center
Sharp Grossmont Senior Resource Center
Provides a variety of programs for senior citizens, their families, and caregivers including information and referrals to community resources, blood pressure checks, health screenings, flu shots, health insurance counseling, and other supportive services.
Sharp HealthCare
9000 Wakarusa St
La Mesa, CA 91942
Monday-Friday:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
(619) 740-4214
info@sharp.com