Youth, Teens, and Family Resources
Red Shield Community Center
Membership includes access to: fitness center, gymnasium, game rooms, infant play rooms, and free wifi.
Monthly Membership Costs:
Family Membership:
$65, as low as $16.25 with Scholarship
Youth Membership Ages (1-17):
$15, as low as $3.75 with Scholarship
Adult Membership Ages (18–59):
$30, as low as $7.50 with Scholarship
Senior Membership, Ages 60 & Up:
$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
Community Center:
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fitness Center:
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
(619) 440-4683
YMCA Santee Branch
Offers a variety of recreational activities for children, adults and families. Activities include: youth sports, adult sports, physical fitness programs, aquatics, and gymnastics. Also offers health and wellness programs.
Scholarship reduces the cost of membership fees, program fees and child care services offered by the YMCA of San Diego County.
YMCA Cameron Family Branch
10123 Riverwalk Drive
Santee, CA 92071
Monday-Thursday:
5:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday:
5:00 am-8:00 pm,
Saturday:
7:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday:
7:00 am-4:00 pm
(619) 449-9622
Red Shield Community Center
Kids will be able to choose from a variety of music and arts electives when you enroll.
Free dinner is provided for all Youth Program participants.
The Salvation Army East County Red Shield Community Center
1025 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
Tuesday, times vary based on selected class.
Dinner:
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm
(619) 440-4683
YMCA La Mesa Branch
Offers a variety of recreational activities for children, adults and families. Activities include: youth sports, adult sports, physical fitness programs, aquatics, and gymnastics. Also offers health and wellness programs.
Scholarship reduces the cost of membership fees, program fees and child care services offered by the YMCA of San Diego County.
YMCA Davis Family Branch
8881 Dallas St
La Mesa, CA 91942
Monday-Thursday:
5:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday:
5:00 am-8:00 pm,
Saturday:
7:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday:
7:00 am-4:00 pm
(619) 464-1323
davisfeedback@ymca.org
Red Shield Community Center
Overnight Summer Camp for kids and teens aged 8-17. Our fully trained and background-checked staff are ready to give kids the week of their lives as they participate in games, sports, team building, arts, crafts and – of course – campfires!
Costs Per Camper: $20 per week
Includes transportation from El Cajon to Camp in Malibu Canyon, accommodation, food and all activities.
The Salvation Army East County Red Shield Community Center
1025 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
2025 Dates:
June 23rd – 27th
July 12th – 19th
July 21st – 25th
July 28th – August 1st
(619) 440-4683
leah.fowler@usw.salvationarmy.org
YMCA Spring Valley Branch
Offers a variety of recreational activities for children, adults and families. Activities include: youth sports, adult sports, physical fitness programs, aquatics, and gymnastics. Also offers health and wellness programs.
Scholarship reduces the cost of membership fees, program fees and child care services offered by the YMCA of San Diego County.
YMCA McGrath Family Branch
12006 Campo Road
Spring Valley, CA 91978
Monday-Thursday:
5:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday:
5:00 am-8:00 pm,
Saturday:
7:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday:
7:00 am-4:00 pm
(619) 462-9622
Specialized Healthcare
Immunization Clinic
Provides routine vaccines for children and adolescents, including diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, meningitis, hepatitis A/B, and pneumococcal diseases. Tdap and naloxone distribution are also offered.
East Region Public Health Center
367 N Magnolia Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch:
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
(619) 441-6500
info@sdiz.org
Adolescent Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient substance use treatment for adolescents. Services include assessment, individualized treatment planning, counseling, drug testing, referrals, case management, family and individual therapy, and educational/vocational support. The program addresses teen-specific challenges like school schedules, transportation, and juvenile justice involvement. Free initial drug tests for teens under 18 in San Diego County.
East Teen Recovery Center
550 Fesler St
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday:
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
(619) 588-5361
phillip.emrhein@mcalisterinc.org
East County Behavioral Health Clinic
Provides trauma-informed mental health services for low-income or uninsured youth and their families. Through SchoolLink, it offers therapy, case management, and psychiatric services using a strengths-based, family-centered approach.
San Diego Youth Services
1870 Cordell Court
Ste 101
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 448-9700
Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Services include therapy, parenting skills, psychiatric support, childcare, transportation, health education, fitness, recovery education, vocational readiness, and case management. Sober living housing may be available.
ParentCare Family Recovery Center
4990 Williams Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 668-4200
Family and Children’s Counceling
Offers family and child counseling, school-based therapy, psychiatric services, medication evaluations, and case management for youth with behavioral, emotional, or psychological issues. Services are available at the clinic, home, or schools in the Lakeside Union, Santee, and Grossmont Union High School Districts.
East County Behavioral Health Clinic
1870 Cordell Ct
El Cajon, CA 92020
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(619) 448-9700
Housing Assistance & Self-Sufficiency
Spring Valley East Community Center
Assists families with youngsters who may be at risk of criminal or social service dependency involvement. Provides assessment and referral services to link young people and their families to a variety of services, including alcohol and drug treatment, housing information, education, and life skills training.
San Diego Youth Services
3845 Spring Dr
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
(619) 258-6877
Independent Living Skills for Foster Youth
Helps foster care youth achieve self-sufficiency by offering independent living skills training. Provides case management services, including educational support, money management, career exploration, job development, and housing. Offers a drop-in center.
San Diego Youth Services
7373 University Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
(619) 258-6877
Diaper Distributions
Diaper Distribution Site
Distributes diapers to families with infants and toddlers in need. Female hygienic supplies are also available.
Ministerio Tiempo Nuevo
8179 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Monday – Friday:
8:00 am – 11:45 am
(619) 765-9454
Diaper Distribution Site
Distributes diapers to families with infants and toddlers in need.
Military Outreach Ministries
4426 Harbinson Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 461-4164
office@sandiegomom.org
Diaper Distribution Site
Distributes diapers to families with infants and toddlers in need.
Rock Church East County
808 Jackman St
El Cajon, CA 92020
3rd Tuesday:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
(619) 226-7625
Diaper Distribution Site
Distributes diapers to families with infants and toddlers in need.
Journey Community Church
8363 Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
3rd Saturday:
8:00 am – 10:00 am
(619) 464-4544
Diaper Distribution Site
Distributes diapers to families with infants and toddlers in need.
Good Shepherd Ministry Center
772 S Johnson Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
Saturday:
8:00 am – 10:00 am
(619) 442-9491
Childcare
Childcare San Diego is a single place where families can search for childcare, explore financial assistance options, and connect with childcare programs across San Diego County.
Call 1-800-481-2151 to talk one-on-one with a childcare expert who can search for care and contact providers for you.
CDA’s Child Care Payment Program, also known as Alternative Payment Program (APP), provides subsidized child care assistance to families who live or work in San Diego County, have children ages 0-12 years or children with exceptional needs under 21 years of age, and meet eligibility and need requirements.
Child Care San Diego is one application that connects families to different subsidized child care agencies across San Diego. CDA is one of these agencies.