Community Resources
Looking for a specific service for your child, self or family? Start with the link to the right. The database is updated often with resources covering areas of health, housing, food, transportation, legal support, financial assistance, etc. You can also call 2-1-1 on your phone to connect you with a person if you prefer an offline connection
211 Inform San Diego
As a local non-profit operating 24 hours a day, 365 days each year, 211 San Diego is the region’s trusted source for access to community, health, social and disaster services. By simply dialing 211 the call is FREE, confidential and available in more than 200 languages. 211 provices access to 6,000 services, resources, and programs through our online database.
Ballard Center
We offer a wealth of family-friendly resources, like adult computer training and math games to make learning fun. We harness all the forces dedicated to boosting student academic success. Offers FREE quality childcare
Pam King, Program Manager pking@sandi.net
619-293-4431
www.sandiegounified.org/harold-j-ballard-parent-center
Continuing Education:
Offers a variety of parent support and classes. Most classes offered are free.
http://www.sdce.edu/organization/faculty-staff/news/parent-education
Positive Parenting Program
858-637-3375
Helps parents find positive solutions to common childhood behavior issues, reducing parent -child conflict, and preparing children for school success. FREE resource provided by Jewish Family Services
Other Resources:
ARTS (A Reason To Survive) Art classes and groups for children that have experienced trauma or hard times in their lives. There’s a space with a fully loaded music room, multimedia room, pottery wheels, art room, resident artist and many amazing volunteer artists. They provide transportation.
2820 Roosevelt Road #106 San Diego, CA 92106
619.297.2787 x 2003 – Carolyn Smyth (Program Director) http://www.artsurvive.org/
San Diego Regional Center – provides resources i.e. counseling, family support. Great resource to begin with when you child received a recent diagnosis or a new behavior you need support for.
o 858.576.2938
ELizabeth Hospice - FREE resource for kids who are grieving the loss of a loved one or in pre-bereavement. Services include group counseling, individual, summer camp, etc.
SAY San Diego
SAY San Diego partnerships and services address the comprehensive needs of the entire individual or family rather than focusing on one symptom or problem. SAY engages the community to work collaboratively and works with systems such as law enforcement, schools, and local government to create positive change. SAY San Diego’s holistic approach enriches youth, empowers individuals and families, and engages communities.)
First 5 Commission ~ Insuring Healthy Families – medical, mental health, etc. insurance
Teresa Barajas: 619.515.2363
Mental Health Resources - insurance accepted – community service can be used as a method of payment
Community Health and Disaster Services ~ great umbrella page for parents
Free Homework Assistance through NFL Youth Education Town (YETS Center)
Center for academic assistance with homework, credentialed teacher on site Monday – Thursday from 3:30 – 4:30 (Power Hour), computer room, recreational, social component (sports, drama, a safe place for children to gather after school), open from 2– 6 pm Monday – Friday.2220 Broadway San Diego, CA 92102 619.232.8126 ext. 203 Ana Nicasio
Anger Management Resources for Families
http://www.angriesout.com/ - for kids and grown-ups
Cultural Access and Resource Enhancement (CARE)
Outpatient Mental Health Services
8775 Aero Dr. Suite #333 San Diego, CA 92123
o (858) 836-1090
NAMI
At the heart of NAMI San Diego’s mission is the sharing of information and striving to end the stigma associated with mental illness. To this end, we offer a Helpline, support groups, educational meetings, newsletters, a lending library and a number of classes on mental illness held at various locations throughout San Diego County.
Mindfulness/Relaxation Phone Apps
Stop, Breathe, and Think
Virtual Hopebox
DoYogaWithMe.Com
Breathe 2 Relax
Breathe
The Mindfulness Training App
Habitica
Simply Being
Gozen.com