Resources for Students

In this section, you can find some useful links to those who are in need of mental health resources.  In addition are some local community resources which may be important for seniors living alone.

Hotlines and Crisis Lines

• 211 (https://211sandiego.org/)

• Up to Us San Diego (https://up2sd.org/)

• SD Access and Crisis Line:   1-888-724-7240

• Resources for immediate help:  https://mhanational.org/crisisresources 

Other mental health assistance in the community

• Peer Links:  PeerLINKS is a free, confidential program designed for individuals who need help connecting to behavioral health treatment (mental health and/or substance use), resources or rebuilding their support network. (https://namisandiego.org/services/peer-links/) 

• Urban Restoration Counseling Center:  Individual and group counseling and more.  Will provide up to 13 free sessions if you qualify.  (https://urbanrestorationcounseling.org/)

• San Diego County list of multiple mental health resources

• Adult protective services   https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/adult-protective-services 

Additional resources on Elder Abuse

• California Adult Protection 

• San Diego offers tips and phone numbers for elder abuse through aging and independence services.

• San Diego Long-Term care ombudsman program

• https://glenner.org/ : Provides innovative adult day care programs, family support, case management, crisis intervention, family and community education, advocacy, information and referrals.

• https://www.caregivercenter.org/ : Southern Caregiver Resource Center provides services for any San Diego or Imperial County resident who is caring for an adult with a chronic and disabling condition in need of assistance.

Local resources for seniors living at home

You are Not Alone:  https://www.sandiego.gov/police/services/you-are-not-alone

Do you have a friend or family member that is elderly or requires additional help and needs to be checked on regularly, or would you like to be visited to ensure you're doing well? You can sign up for the San Diego Police Department's "You Are Not Alone" (YANA) Program. Learn more about the YANA program below and how to apply

Aging & Independence Services:  Older adults https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ais/Older-Adults.html

Includes help with living at home, healthy living, meals and senior dining, safety, mental health, financial, legal and health services and more

Elderhelp:  https://elderhelpofsandiego.org/

Help with care coordination, seniors A Go Go, housing services and employed family caregiver

AARP The Ethel: https://www.aarpethel.com/

Guide for older women.  Opportunity to join the closed Facebook group for older women.  Includes news and tips for older adults in health, lifestyle, fulfillment, relationships and more.

Resources for helping with handling clutter and donating things

        Junk Medics (https://thejunkmed.com/)

   Karen's Consignment  https://www.karensconsignmentgallery.com/ )

   Trashie (https://www.trashie.io/)

   Disabled Veterans (https://www.dav.org/)

   Goodwill (https://www.goodwill.org/)

   American Cancer Society Discovery Shops

   https://www.cancer.org/donate/discovery-shops-national.html

   Furniture:  Just In time (https://jitfosteryouth.org/)

   Kitchens for good (https://www.kitchensforgood.org/)

   Books:  Friends of SD library (https://www.friendsofsdpl.org/)

   Book Off (https://www.bookoffusa.com/bookoff-san-diego-store/)