Resources for Unhoused Residents
Food & Hygiene
Welcome Saturday
We offer hot breakfast, packed lunches, showers, and friendship for our unhoused, food insecure, and hungry neighbors.
Vista La Mesa Christian Church
4210 Massachusetts Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941
2nd Saturday:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(619) 463-9909
pastor@vlmcc.org
Red Shield Community Center
Services available include food assistance, hygiene items, clothing assistance, diapers and formula, and summer camps for children. Additionally, individuals can access referrals and case management, recovery meetings, and the “A Way Back Home” program, providing essential support for those in need.
Note: Homeless services do not provide hotel vouchers.
The Salvation Army East County Red Shield Community Center
1025 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
Tuesday:
9:00 am – 11:45 pm
(619) 440-4683
infosocal@usw.salvationarmy.org
This program offers hot breakfasts, showers, to-go lunches, clothes, personal hygiene items, minor medical help (e.g., blood pressure checks), and prayer support. La Mesa’s HOME Team and County staff help with housing, CalFresh, and other needs.
La Mesa First United Methodist Church
4690 Palm Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941
Last Saturday of the month:
8:00 am – 10:00 am
(619) 466-4163
FreshStartLaMesa@gmail.com
San Diego Rescue Mission
Two mobile shower trailers provide hundreds of hot showers weekly across San Diego County, offering basic hygiene to those living on the streets. These services aim to build relationships and connect guests to shelter and other resource.
The Salvation Army East County Red Shield Community Center
1025 E Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92021
Tuesday:
9:00 am – 11:00 am
(619) 687-3720
sdrminfo@sdrescue.org
Join us for a hot shower, clean clothes (come early, starting at 9:30 am), and a home-cooked meal prepared with love and care (starting at 10:30 am).
Meridian Baptist Church
660 S 3rd St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
1st & 3rd Saturday of the month
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
(619) 444-3171
Provides warm, nutritious meals in a welcoming setting for those in need.
Meridian Baptist Church
660 S 3rd St
El Cajon, CA 92019
Wednesday:
5:30 pm
(619) 444-3171
Meridian Baptist Church
660 S 3rd St
El Cajon, CA 92019
4th Wednesday:
3:30 pm
(619) 444-3171
Housing & Specialty Shelters
East County Transitional Living Center, Inc.
Offers a year-long, faith-based program for clients to receive life skills training needed to return to the community. Life skills training includes job skills, GED classes, recovery programs and more. Housing is provided.
1527 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
Monday – Friday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 442-0457
info@ectlc.org
Home Start, Inc.
Prevention, outreach, rental assistance, case management, motel vouchers, and shelter programs for pregnant/young mothers.
333 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 430-0032
Dreams for Change
Requires application approval. Spots are by appointment only.
N Magnolia Ave and Vernon Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
(619) 497-0236
East County Transitional Living Center, Inc.
Offers one year faith based program geared towards helping families get back into permanent housing.
Rent: $750 / month
1527 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
Monday – Friday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 442-0457
info@ectlc.org
New Journey
Transitional Housing Program,
Domestic Violence
Crisis House, Inc.
Transitional housing for women and their minor children fleeing domestic violence. Provides support for families recovering from trauma in a safe and stable home environment in confidential locations throughout the region. Includes counseling, support groups, case management and other supportive services with a focus on increasing income and moving to permanent housing.
9550 Cuyamaca St
Suite 101
Santee, CA 92071
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 444-1194
info@crisishouse.org
East County Transitional Living Center, Inc.
Offers 6 month to 1 year transitional housing program geared towards helping families get back into permanent housing.
$225 / week
1527 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
Monday – Friday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 442-0457
info@ectlc.org
East County Transitional Living Center, Inc.
Provides 28-day emergency shelter with a clean safe room and 3 meals daily for homeless families. The family will meet with a case manager weekly to seek additional resources and determine a unique and effective exit plan.
1527 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
Monday – Friday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 442-0457
info@ectlc.org
Healthcare
Pacific Health Group is committed to providing compassionate, equitable and individualized healthcare, behavioral health services, and social support to enable people to achieve their highest potential for life.
Most of their programs are designed for individuals with Medi-Cal, including Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Support Services.
Pacific Health Group
1530 Jamacha Rd, Suite U
El Cajon, CA 92019
This is not a clinical site. Please call or email for more information.
(888) 341-4449
info@mypacifichealth.com
Lemon Grove Family Health Center
Family Health Centers of San Diego
This clinic offers comprehensive, affordable healthcare, including primary care, reproductive health, mental health counseling, pediatric development services, dental and vision care, and support for individuals experiencing homelessness. Services also include free HIV testing, substance use counseling, and case management. Enrollment specialists assist with Medi-Cal, Covered California, and other assistance programs year-round.
7592 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Closed for lunch:
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
(619) 515-2555
info@fhcsd.org
Family Health Centers of San Diego
This clinic offers comprehensive, affordable healthcare, including primary care, reproductive health, mental health counseling, pediatric development services, dental and vision care, and support for individuals experiencing homelessness. Services also include free HIV testing, substance use counseling, and case management. Enrollment specialists assist with Medi-Cal, Covered California, and other assistance programs year-round.
525 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Closed for lunch:
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
(619) 515-2555
info@fhcsd.org
East County Behavioral Health Center
Offers recovery and rehabilitation for severely mentally ill adults, including outpatient psychiatric services, medication management, crisis intervention, therapy, case management, and vocational support. Outreach is available for homeless individuals in North Central and East County.
1000 Broadway
Suite 210
El Cajon, CA 92021
Monday – Friday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 401-5500
Grossmont Spring Valley Family Health Center
Family Health Centers of San Diego
This clinic offers comprehensive, affordable healthcare, including primary care, reproductive health, mental health counseling, pediatric development services, dental and vision care, and support for individuals experiencing homelessness. Services also include free HIV testing, substance use counseling, and case management. Enrollment specialists assist with Medi-Cal, Covered California, and other assistance programs year-round.
8788 Jamacha Rd
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Closed for lunch:
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
(619) 515-2555
info@fhcsd.org
Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, Supportive Housing
East County Center for Change
Supportive services for uninsured and low-income people struggling with substance use.
10201 Mission Gorge Rd
Santee, CA 92071
Monday – Thursday:
8:00 am – 7:30 pm
Friday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 383-6868
contact@turnbhs.org
ParentCare Family Recovery Center
Provides long-term case management for pregnant or parenting women with substance use issues, helping them access services for recovery. Services include home visits, assessments, client advocacy, prenatal care access, Medi-Cal assistance, and outreach to homeless women.
4990 Williams Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 668-4265
pcm-ddc@vistahill.org
Chase Avenue Family Health Center
Family Health Centers of San Diego
This clinic offers comprehensive, affordable healthcare, including primary care, reproductive health, mental health counseling, pediatric development services, dental and vision care, and support for individuals experiencing homelessness. Services also include free HIV testing, substance use counseling, and case management. Enrollment specialists assist with Medi-Cal, Covered California, and other assistance programs year-round.
1111 W Chase Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Closed for lunch:
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
(619) 515-2555
info@fhcsd.org
Volunteers in Medicine
Provides primary care and diagnostic tests for income-eligible, uninsured adults in San Diego County. Specialized services include neurology, psychology, dietetics, acupuncture, chiropractic, dermatology, social services, and medications through PAP.
1457 E Madison Ave
El Cajon, CA 92019
Monday:
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday:
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday:
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday:
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
(619) 440-4591
scaruso@vim-sandiego.org