Legacy / CHA Agencies
Alphabetical Directory Listing
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United Way Legacy Agencies and Combined Health Agencies...partners helping those in need.
The following United Way of San Diego County Legacy Agencies and the agencies of Combined Health Agencies provide much-needed services to make San Diego County a stronger, healthier place to live and work.
For your convenience we have sorted the agencies alphabetically. To locate the agency of your choosing, click on the first letter of the agency name at the top of this page.
Available: 2007-2008 UWSD Focus Area, Legacy Agency, CHA, and partner list.
Agency List
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2-1-1 San Diego
San Diego county's new three-digit phone number for community, health and
disaster services information and referral. Confidential; 24/7; free;
multilingual; publishes directories and handbooks; search for services online.
P.O. Box 881307
San Diego, CA 92168-1307
Phone: 858.300.1300
Fax:
858.300.1301
Email: btimko@211sandiego.org
Website: www.211sandiego.org
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Access Center of San Diego, Inc., The
The Access Center of San Diego, Inc., through advocacy, education and
opportunity, promotes full inclusion by empowering and challenging people with
disabilities to achieve their greatest potential.
1295 University Avenue,
Suite 10
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 293-3500
Fax: (619)
293-3508
Website: www.accesscentersd.org
Adult Protective Services, Inc.
Disabled and disadvantaged elderly receive licensed adult day health
care, employment services and mental health case management services.
2840 Adams Avenue, Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92116
Phone: (619) 283-5731
Fax: (619) 283-1877
Alliance for African Assistance
Alliance resettles and assists legal refugees from all over the world
fleeing political or religious persecution in their home countries,
helping them to become self-sufficient.
5952 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: (619) 286-9052
Fax: (619) 282-4235
Website: www.alliance-for-africa.org
Alpha Project for the Homeless
Serving roughly 4,000 men, women, and children daily, Alpha Project's
primary programs offer services to homeless and very low-income
families through transitional employment, supportive housing for people
with mental illness, affordable housing, residential substance abuse
treatment, and a daytime resource center.
3737 Fifth Avenue, Suite 203 San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 542-1877
Fax: (619) 542-0264
Email: info@alphaproject.org
Website: www.alphaproject.org
ALS Association, The - CHA Agency
Provides services/support to those with ALS, more commonly known as Lou
Gehrig;s disease, in the San Diego and Imperial County area.
7920 Silverton Avenue, Suite #E San Diego, CA 92126
Phone: (858) 271-5547
Website: www.alsasd.org
Alzheimer's Association of San Diego - CHA Agency
Affects 240,000 San Diegans. A voluntary health organization dedicated
to increasing public awareness, providing support and referral
information and supporting research towards cause and cure.
4950 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite250 San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 492-4400
Website: www.sanalz.org
Alzheimer's Family Centers, Inc. (The George G. Glenner)
our specialized daycare health centers for Alzheimer's patients and
frail elderly. Free psychiatric family counseling,
information/referrals/research. Centers: Hillcrest, Escondido, South
Bay, Fallbrook and School of Dementia Care.
3702 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 543-4700
Fax: (619) 295-1034
Email: kfocht@glenner.org
Website: www.alzheimerhelp.org
American Cancer Society, Border Sierra Region
Provides direct patient services, community-based education, programs
for youth, adults and health professionals and research, the largest
non-governmental source of cancer research funding in the world.
2655 Camino del Rio North, Ste.#100 San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 299-4200
Fax: (619) 293-3319
Email: john.brannelly@cancer.org
Website: www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association - CHA Agency
Prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected
by diabetes by funding research, information, educational programs,
children/family camps, advocacy and patient support group referrals.
225 Broadway, Suite 1530 San Diego, CA 92101-5010
Phone: (619) 234-9897
Website: www.diabetes.org
American Liver Foundation, San Diego Chapter - CHA Agency
Dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease
through research, education and advocacy on behalf of those touched by
liver disease.
2515 Camino del Rio South, Suite 122 San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 291-5483
Website: www.liverfoundation.org
American Lung Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties - CHA Agency
Your community leader in lung disease prevention, research, and
education through programs in air quality, asthma, lung cancer,
emphysema, research and the Lung Express.
2750 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103-6206
Phone: (619) 297-3901
Website: www.lungsandiego.org
American Melanoma Foundation - CHA Agency
Funds research for the development of treatments for melanoma, provides
public education on prevention and protection, offers support to
melanoma patients and their families.
12395 El Camino Real, Suite 117 San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (619) 448-0991
Website: www.melanomafoundation.org
American Red Cross San Diego/ Imperial Counties Chapter
Provides 24-hour service and world wide communication for military
families; 24-hour disaster response; health screenings; disaster
preparedness; volunteer opportunities; and aquatic training, first aid,
CPR and HIV/AIDS training.
3950 Calle Fortunada San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 309-1200
Website: www.sdarc.org
American Youth Hostels, San Diego Council
Provides world understanding through hostelling. Operates two youth
hostels (Point Loma, San Diego), educational, recreational, and
cultural programs for the community.
437 J Street, Suite 301 San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 338-9981
Fax: (619) 525-1533
Email: execdir@sandiegohostels.org
Website: www.sandiegohostels.org
Arc of San Diego, The
Services to persons with developmental disabilities include vocational
training, competitive and supported employment, infant development,
residential programs in group homes, supported living, and recreational
opportunities.
9575 Aero Drive San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 715-3780
Fax: (858) 715-3788
Email: scovell@arc-sd.com
Website: www.arc-sd.com
Armed Services YMCA, Camp Pendleton
Low cost programs for military personnel and families at Camp Pendleton
including preschools, after school enrichment, single Marine
recreation, and transportation program.
P O Box 555028, Bldg 16144 Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
Phone: (760) 385-4921
Fax: (949) 385-0785
Email: gbrown@camppendletonasymca.org
Website: www.camppedletonasymca.org
Armed Services YMCA, San Diego
Provides social, recreational, counseling and crisis intervention programs for military personnel and their families.
3293 Santo Road San Diego, CA 92124
Phone: (858) 751-5755
Fax: (858) 751-5769
Email: paul@asymcasd.org
Website: www.asymcasd.org
Arthritis Foundation, San Diego Area Chapter - CHA Agency
Programs and services include exercise programs, self-help courses,
research support, physician referrals, literature distribution, public
policy and advocacy, and free adult and children clinics.
9089 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite 104 San Diego, CA 92123-1288
Phone: (858) 492-1090
Website: www.arthritis.org
Autism Society of America, San Diego County Chapter - CHA Agency
Provides education, referrals and promote research and public awareness
for individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, educators and
service providers.
PO Box 420-908 San Diego, CA 92124
Phone: (619) 298-1981
Website: www.sd-autism.org
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Barrio Station
Provides swimming, sports and physical fitness, computer lab, the arts,
drop in recreation programs, and case management in prevention and
intervention to at risk youth.
2175 Newton Avenue San Diego, CA 92113
Phone: (619) 238-0314
Fax: (619) 238-0331
Email: rortiz@barriostation.sdcoxmail.com
Website: www.barrio-station.org
Bayside Community Center
Since 1932 we have provided programs/services and advocacy to
immigrants and refugees who are limited by language, cultural
understanding and knowledge of our laws.
2202 Comstock Street San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 278-0771
Fax: (858) 278-6193
Email: grover@baysidecc.org
Website: www.baysidecc.org
Being Alive San Diego - AIDS/HIV Services - CHA Agency
Provides treatment information, public education, referrals, food,
vitamins, peer counseling, advocacy, respite and moving services to San
Diego HIV/AIDS residents.
4070 Centre Street San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 291-1400
Website: www.beingalive.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County
A self-supporting agency that provides professionally supported
friendship matches for all children (ages 7-16) that need or want a
mentor in their lives.
8515 Arjons Drive, Ste. A San Diego, CA 92126
Phone: (858) 536-4900 ext. 203
Fax: (858) 536-8255
Email: paulp@sdbigs.org
Website: www.sdbigs.org
Big Sister League, Inc.
Shelter and transitional housing for displaced, battered, and
mentally-ill women. Big/Little Sister Program matches girls at risk
(6-17) with women who serve as mentors.
115 Redwood Street San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 297-1172
Fax: (619) 297-3908
Email: lewisl@bigsisterleague.org
Website: www.bigsisterleague.org
Boy Scouts of America, San Diego - Imperial Council
Collaborations with hundreds of chartered organizations provide Cub
Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, Venture and Exploring programs to each
community in the county.
1207 Upas Street San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 298-6121
Fax: (619) 682-3858
Email: rstrenk@bsamail.org
Website: www.sdicbsa.org
Boys & Girls Club of Chula Vista
A comprehensive youth development program promoting physical, social,
and educational development of children 6-18. Programs also include a
pre-school and day camps when school is out of session.
1301 Oleander Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone: (619) 421-4011
Fax: (619) 482-6738
Email: jclingan@bgccv.net
Website: www.bgccv.net
Boys & Girls Club of Imperial Beach
A youth development organization dedicated to promoting the
educational, physical, social and psychological well-being of youth
ages 5-17.
847 Encina Avenue Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Phone: (619) 424-2266
Fax: (619) 424-8266
Email: kenb@bgc-ib.com
Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside, Inc.
Provides the youth of Oceanside with site-based quality guidance
services and athletic activities, under the direction of a professional
staff member.
401 Country Club Lane Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: (760) 433-8920
Fax: (760) 433-2260
Email: rgodinetobgc@aol.com
Website: www.bgcoside.com
Boys & Girls Club of Vista
Provide positive programs that will inspire boys & girls in need to
realize their highest potential as responsible, productive members of
their community.
410 W California Avenue Vista, CA 92083
Phone: (760) 724-6606
Fax: (760) 724-1159
Email: peggy@bgcvista.com
Website: www.bgcvista.com
Boys & Girls Clubs Carlsbad
Provides social, educational, athletic, and recreational programs for
disadvantaged youth which build self-esteem, teach responsibility,
enhance interpersonal skills and improve decision making.
3115 Roosevelt Street Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: (760) 729-0207
Fax: (760) 729-2279
Email: ron@bgccarlsbad.org
Website: www.bgccarlsbad.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of East County
Develops health, social skills, educational and vocational abilities to build the character of youth 6-18.
260 E. Chase El Cajon, CA 92022
Phone: (619) 440-1600
Fax: (619) 440-2331
Email: info@bgceastcounty.com
Website: www.bgcec.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
A multi-neighborhood youth development organization dedicated to
helping young people build self-esteem and develop the qualities needed
to become responsible citizens and leaders.
115 West Woodward Avenue Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: (760) 746-3315
Fax: (760) 740-0242
Email: dsherlock@sdyouth.org
Website: www.sdyouth.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of National City
A youth development organization promoting the health, social,
educational, and character development of boys and girls ages 6-18.
1430 D Avenue National City, CA 91950
Phone: (619) 477-5445
Fax: (619) 477-9177
Email: krohde@bgcnc.org
Website: www.bgcnc.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of North County
Private non-profit classes, tutoring, social activities, sports, art,
service programs that develop youth 6-18 by instilling competence,
usefullness, belonging, power to make a difference.
445 East Ivy Street Fallbrook, CA 92028
Phone: (760) 728-5871
Fax: (760) 728-1736
Email: aoyanks@aol.com
Website: www.bgcnorthcounty.com
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito
Provides a positive place for ages 5-18 with activities and programs
planned and supervised by trained, caring professionals. The clubs are
open during critical hours.
3800A Mykonos Lane San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 755-9371
Fax: (858) 755-0138
Email: kpadgett@bgcsdto.org
Website: www.bgcsdto.org
Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos
Burn Institute - CHA Agency
Funds burn treatment and burn research. Supports burn survivor programs
such as emergency needs and camps for burn-injured children. Provides
burn prevention education programs.
8825 Aero Drive, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92123-1842
Phone: (858) 541-2277
Email: info@burninstitute.org
Website: www.burninstitute.org
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Canine Companions for Independence, Southwest Trng Ctr
Enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly
trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
124 Rancho del Oro Drive Oceanside, CA 92057
Phone: (760) 901-4300
Fax: (760) 901-4350
Email: info@cci.org
Website: www.cci.org
Casa de Amparo: House of Refuge
Strives to create a safe environment that focuses on prevention,
shelter and therapeutic care for victims of child abuse through
multiple programs at Casa de Amparo.
3355 Mission Avenue, #238 Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: (760) 754-5500
Fax: (760) 757-0792
Email: info@casadeamparo.org
Website: www.casadeamparo.org
Casa Familiar
Bilingual/bicultural staff providing multi-omit word "social" services
that include counseling, youth services, education, recreation,
immigration/citizenship services, housing, economic development,
community computer center including classes and tutoring, fitness
center. Parent Support Services, Literacy and educational services in
Spanish, Court Referral placement. Workfare training site and Food Bank
disbursement site.
119 West Hall Avenue San Ysidro, CA 92173
Phone: (619) 428-1115
Fax: (619) 428-2802
Email: andreas@casafamiliar.org
Website: www.casafamiliar.org
Catholic Charities
Provides critical services for children, adults and families, including
counseling, pregnancy, parenting and adoption services, immigrant and
refugee services, senior services, homeless and emergency services.
349 Cedar Street San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 231-2828
Fax: (619) 234-2272
Email: administration@ccdsd.org
Website: www.ccdsd.org
Center for Community Solutions
Creating safe and healthy communities with emphasis on treatment and
prevention of sexual assault and relationship violence. Services
include emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling and legal
assistance.
4508 Mission Bay Drive San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 272-5777
Fax: (858) 272-5361
Email: info@ccssd.org
Website: www.ccssd.org
Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc.
Case management, crisis intervention, youth programs and job
development for low-income individuals. Provides childcare services and
leadership training program. Develops/manages affordable housing
apartments.
3180 University Avenue, Suite 317 San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 285-5600
Fax: (619) 285-5616
Email: ruzeta@chicanofederation.org
Website: www.chicanofederation.org
Children's Dental Health Association of San Diego
Provides full range of high quality, affordable and accessible dental health services to San Diego's underserved children.
1270 24th Street San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: (619) 370-5625
Fax: (619) 234-0048
Email: adardh@yahoo.com
Website: www.childrensdentalhealth.org
Children's Hospital and Health Center (Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego)
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego is the region's only medical
center devoted exclusively to children and provides a full array of
medical services for the children of San Diego County.
3020 Children's Way MC#5005 San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 576-1700
Fax: (858) 467-1882
Email: mmcmorrow@chsd.org
Website: www.chsd.org
Clairemont Friendship Senior Center, Inc.
Senior lunch program, home delivered meals, adult social day care,
senior emergency alert system, Senior Surfers computer classes, Project
CARE, education, recreational and health services.
4425 Bannock Avenue San Diego, CA 92117
Phone: (858) 483-5100
Fax: (858) 483-3214
Email: cathy.hopper@cfsc-sd.org
Website: www.cfsc-sd.org
Communities Against Substance Abuse
A community-driven organization dedicated to the prevention of alcohol,
tobacco and drug abuse. Approaches include youth development, citizen
activism, awareness and environmental changes which foster healthy
youth, families and communities.
554 Broadway El Cajon, CA 92021
Phone: (619) 442-2727
Fax: (619) 593-9025
Email: executivedirector@eccasa.org
Website: www.drugfreesandiego.org
Community Campership Council of San Diego, Inc.
Provides financial aid to children from low-income families for a
camping experience at one of 23 accredited American Camping Association
Camps in San Diego County. "Camperships" also available for the three
sixth grade outdoor education camps..
7510 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #208 San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 268-9888
Fax: (858) 268-0856
Email: kids2camp@sbglobal.net
Website: www.kidstocamp.org
Community Interface Services
Quality, individualized, community-based support in employment and
community living to assist adults with developmental disabilities reach
their individual potential for community participation and independence.
2621 Roosevelt Street Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: (760) 729-3866
Fax: (760) 729-8526
Email: rjackson@communityinterfaceservices.org
Website: www.communityinterfaceservices.org
Community Resource Center
Provides Domestic Violence services for women and children escaping
abuse including emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling,
education/prevention. Comprehensive social services include food
programs, homeless prevention.
650 Second Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 753-1156
Fax: (760) 753-0252
Email: lpause@crcncc.org
Website: www.crcncc.org
CRASH, Inc.
Provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment and recovery services.
Programs include residential & non-residential perinatal day
treatment, and General Relief Alcohol & Drug Services. Serve adult
populations.
1081 Camino del Rio South, Suite 129 San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 297-5131
Fax: (619) 296-3846
Email: SDolby@crashinc.org
Website: www.crashinc.org
Crisis House
Provides prevention and intervention for abused children, transitional
and emergency assistance for people in crisis, including emergency
assistance for military families.
1034 North Magnolia Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 444-9926
Fax: (619) 444-1422
Email: chsue@aol.com
Website: www.crisishouse.org
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America - CHA Agency
Education and supportive services for patients who have Crohn's disease
or ulcerative colitis, their families, friends and healthcare
professionals; and research to find a cure.
6920 Miramar Road, Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (858) 547-8200
Website: www.ccfa.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - CHA Agency
Supports innovative research to control and cure cystic fibrosis.
Provides specialized medical care through a nationwide network of
centers; offers pharmacy and other patient services.
9820 Willow Creek Road, Suite 245 San Diego, CA 92131-1116
Phone: (858) 578-2945
Website: www.cff.org
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Deaf Community Services of San Diego, Inc.
Serves deaf and hard-of-hearing persons. Sign language interpreting,
counseling, mental health, employment services, adult literacy,
HIV/AIDS, information, referral, advocacy, lending library.
3930 Fourth Avenue, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 398-2441 x100
Fax: (619) 398-2444
Email: info@dcsofsd.org
Website: www.dcsofsd.org
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Educational Enrichment Systems
Enhances the development of the whole child by providing unique and
affordable child development programs on or near the work site for
low-moderate income families.
4715 Viewridge Avenue, Suite 210 San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 569-7273
Fax: (858) 569-7280
Email: robin@educ-enrichment.org
Website: www.educ-enrichment.org
Elder Law & Advocacy
Programs include free legal services for seniors ages 60 and older,
priority issues include elder abuse, consumer and landlord/tenant
issues, wills, age discrimination, fraud and related cases.
3675 Ruffin Road, Suite 315 San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 565-1392
Fax: (858) 565-1394
Email: creilly@seniorlaw-sd.org
Website: www.seniorlaw-sd.org
ElderHelp of San Diego
Provides programs to help frail elderly remain at home, including
shared housing, grocery shopping, care management, home repair, forms
assistance, legal services and Project CARE.
4069-A 30th Street San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 284-9281
Fax: (619) 284-0214
Email: lmarchese@elderhelpofsandiego.org
Website: www.elderhelpofsandiego.org
Elementary Institute of Science (EIS)
Elizabeth Hospice, The
Provides physical, emotional, spiritual and bereavement support to the
terminally ill and their families regardless of their age, disease,
diagnosis or ability to pay.
150 W Crest Street Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: (760) 737-2050
Fax: (760) 796-3785
Email: info@elizabethhospice.org
Website: www:elizabethhospice.org
Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County - CHA Agency
Provides individuals, family and group therapy, career development,
information and referral, individual advocacy, education seminars and
presentation, scholarships and summer camps for children with epilepsy.
2055 El Cajon Boulevard San Diego, CA 92104-1092
Phone: (619) 296-0161
Website: www.epilepsysandiego.org
Escondido Community Child Development Center
Educational program for children of low income working families; early
intervention services such as dental, vision and speech screening,
on-site family counseling, parent training, and 450 nutritious
meals/day.
819 West 9th Avenue Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: (760) 839-9361
Fax: (760) 745-8567
Email: eccdc@aol.com
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Fallbrook Child Development Center, Inc.
Serves low income, employed or student parents by providing quality care for their children, one through five years of age.
320 North Iowa Street Fallbrook, CA 92028
Phone: (760) 728-5402
Fax: (760) 728-5337
Email: fcdcrr@peoplepc.com
Family Health Centers of San Diego County, Inc.
Provides comprehensive primary healthcare, including medical, dental,
optometry, mental health, health education, and other ancillary
services to medically underserved persons on a sliding scale basis.
823 Gateway Center Way San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: (619) 515-2300
Fax: (619) 237-1856
Website: www.fhcsd.org
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts - CHA Agency
Transforms lives of disadvantaged children with physical deformities
caused by birth defects, abuse, accidents, and disease through free
reconstructive surgeries, medical services, research and education.
2011 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 206 Carlsbad, CA 92009
Phone: (760) 944-7774
Website: www.freshstart.org
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Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council, Inc.
Working together with committed adults, Girl Scouts offers every girl,
everywhere, the opportunity to learn, have fun, and to grow strong in
body, mind and spirit.
1231 Upas Street San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 298-8391
Fax: (619) 298-2031
Email: jjacob@girlscoutssdi.org
Website: www.girlscoutssdi.org
Girls Incorporated of North San Diego County
Provides low-cost informal research based educational and recreational
programs to help girls ages 6-18 to increase their self-esteem. Through
structured programs girls develop the skills to become self-sufficient,
self-reliant young women.
400 South Melrose Drive, Suite 110 Vista, CA 92085
Phone: (760) 724-2409
Fax: (760) 724-2694
Email: monicas.nsandiego@girls-inc.org
Website: www.girlsincsd.org
Girls Club of San Diego
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Harmonium, Inc.
Multi-service, community-based agency provides counseling, childcare and community services to children, youth and families.
9245 Activity Road, Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92126
Phone: (858) 684-3080 x29
Fax: (858) 684-3181
Email: cbeyer@harmoniumsd.org
Website: www.harmoniumsd.org
Hemophilia Association of San Diego County - CHA Agency
Improving health and quality of life for families with hemophilia and
von Willebrand Disease through education, advocacy and outreach.
Sponsoring research to cure bleeding disorders.
3570 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 108 San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 325-3570
Website: www.hasdc.org
Home of Guiding Hands
Provides 24/7 training and living support for persons with
developmental disabilities through 28 community homes. Adult Community
Living assistance; and In-Home Respite for all ages and special needs.
1825 Gillespie Way, Suite 200 El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 938-2850
Fax: (619) 938-3050
Email: carol@guidinghands.org
Website: www.guidinghands.org
Home Start, Inc.
Provides case management, mental health services, parenting education,
family self-sufficiency, EITC services, financial literacy, children's
health insurance application assistance through home visits and
community sites.
5005 Texas Street, Suite 203 San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 692-0727
Fax: (619) 692-0785
Email: jdestefano@home-start.org
Website: www.home-start.org
Hospice of the North Coast
Meets the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients/families
coping with terminal illness through specialized home care. Extensive
grief support services.
5441 Avenida Encinas, Suite A Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: (760) 431-4100
Fax: (760) 431-4133
Email: lingels@hospicenorthcoast.org
Website: www.hospicenorthcoast.org
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Imperial Beach Health Center
Offers primary medical care services for low income individuals and
persons without health insurance. Fees are based on income and family
size.
949 Palm Avenue Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Phone: (619) 429-3733
Fax: (619) 429-6457
Email: ckirk@ibclinic.org
Website: www.ibclinic.org
Indian Human Resource Center, Inc.
Provides employment assistance, job training, and case management
social services to American Indians in crisis situations due to
unemployment or emergency situations.
4040 30th Street, Suite A San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 281-5964
Fax: (619) 281-1466
Email: juan@ihrc.sdcoxmail.com
Interfaith Community Services
Provides a complete continuum of care and services in north San Diego
County, from Oceanside to Escondido and surrounding: food, shelter,
housing, crisis intervention, advocacy and referrals, clinical case
management, employment assessment, training and placement,
psychological counseling.
550 W Washington Avenue, Suite B Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: (760) 489-6380
Fax: (760) 740-0837
Email: info@interfaithservices.org
Website: www.interfaithservices.org
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Jewish Community Center of San Diego County, Lawrence Family, Jacobs Family Campus
The JCC provides a preschool, theater, library, pool, gym, and more for
social, educational, cultural, and fitness programs including camp,
arts, teens, singles and senior adults.
4126 Executive Drive La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 457-3030
Fax: (858) 457-2422
Email: info@lfjcc.org
Website: www.lfjcc.org
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Provides counseling and support for families and individuals,
mentoring, child abuse prevention, domestic violence services, case
management, Jewish Healing Center, refugee resettlement, food pantry
for needy. Kosher home-delivered meals, refugee resettlement and
services to elderly, including transportation.
Turk Family Center
8804 Balboa Avenue San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 637-3000
Fax: (858) 637-3298
Website: www.jfssd.org
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - San Diego Chapter - CHA Agency
Help us find a cure for diabetes. Through research, we can save lives
of children who suffer from diabetes and its devastating complications.
5677 Oberlin Drive, Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (858) 597-0240
Website: www.jdrf.org
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La Maestra Community Health Centers
Provides health care services to residents of City Heights including
general primary care, pediatric, perinatal, WIC program, etc.
4185 Fairmount Avenue San Diego, CA 92105
Phone: (619) 584-1612
Fax: (619) 281-6738
Email: information@lamaestra.org
Website: www.lamaestra.org
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides quality legal services to indigent residents of the City and
County of San Diego to insure they receive the basic needs for survival.
110 South Euclid Avenue San Diego, CA 92114
Phone: (877) 534-2524
Fax: (619) 263-5697
Email: gek@lassd.org
Website: www.lassd.org
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The - CHA Agency
Dedicated to advancing a common mission: cure leukemia, lymphoma,
Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of
patients and their families.
9150 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 277-1800
Website: www.lls.org
Lifeline Community Services
Case management, legal clinic, transportation for disabled, juvenile
diversion, mediation, professional counseling, support groups,
parenting classes, youth leadership, mentoring, education &
cultural awareness..
200 Michigan Avenue Vista, CA 92084
Phone: (760) 726-4900
Fax: (760) 726-6102
Email: dstump@nclifeline.org
Website: www.nclifeline.org
Lupus Foundation of Southern California - CHA Agency
Dedicated to finding a cure for lupus and to improving the lives of
those afflicted by funding research and providing information, public
education and self-help groups.
4699 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92123-4491
Phone: (858) 278-2788
Website: www.lupussocal.org
Lutheran Social Services
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MAAC Project
Provides social services, senior services, job training/placement,
consumer education, child development/education, energy assistance,
substance abuse programs, residential recovery, emergency food and
vouchers, housing and community development.
22 West 35th Street, Suite 100 National City, CA 91950
Phone: (619) 426-3595
Fax: (619) 426-2173
Email: chernandez@maacproject.org
Website: www.maacproject.org
Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego, Inc.
Grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions in San Diego and Imperial Counties.
5151 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 707-9474
Fax: (858) 707-9480
Email: info@makeawish-sd.org
Website: www.makeawish-sd.org
Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc.
Provides seniors with 2 meals delivered daily by volunteers. Diabetic,
low-fat/low-sodium and easy to chew meals are available. ElderCare
counseling and referral services available.
2254 San Diego Avenue, #200 San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: (619) 260-6373
Fax: (619) 260-8373
Email: clabitan@meals-on-wheels.org
Website: www.meals-on-wheels.org
Mental Health America of San Diego County- CHA Agency
4069 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 543-0412
Fax: (619) 285-1938
Email: info@mhasd.org
Website: http://www.mhasd.org
MITE (McAlister Institute for Treatment & Education)
Provides residential and outpatient drug/alcohol treatment for San
Diego residents. We specialize in treating women, their children, and
pregnant women.
1400 N. Johnson Avenue, Suite 101 El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 442-0277
Fax: (619) 442-1101
Email: mikef@mcalisterinstitute.org
Website: www.mcalisterinstitute.org
Mountain Health & Community Services, Inc.
Provides medical, women's health, and mental health services to all
community residents. All incomes accepted. Bilingual services
available. Senior lunch program at community center and homebound
seniors.
31115 Highway 94 Campo, CA 91906
Phone: (619) 478-5254
Fax: (619) 478-9164
Email: jshaplin@mountainhealth.org
Website: www.mtnhealth.org
Multiple Sclerosis Society/National San Diego Area Chapter - CHA Agency
Dedicated to finding a cure of MS and improving the lives of those
affected by the disease. Information/referral, equipment loans,
counseling, seminars, symptom management.
5950 La Place Ct., Suite 200 Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 1-800-344-4867
Website: www.mssd.org
Muscular Dystrophy Association - CHA Agency
Fighting 40 neuromuscular diseases (including Lou Gerhig's disease,
ALS) through funding local research, clinics, support groups and summer
camp for children affected by muscular dystrophy.
47190 Viewridge Avenue, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 492-9792
Website: www.mda-sd.com
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NAMI San Diego
Support, education, information & referral for those directly and
indirectly affected by mental illness. Toll free telephone service,
library, monthly meetings, frequent classes. Bilingual staff
(English/Spanish).
4480 30th Street San Diego, CA 92116
Phone: (619) 584-5564
Fax: (619) 584-5569
Email: exudir@namisandiego.org
Website: www.namisandiego.org
National Conflict Resolution Center
Provides dispute resolution services (mediation, negotiation,
problem-solving) and training to the community. Experienced mediators
available for parent/teen, family, neighborhood, landlord-tenant, and
public policy issues.
625 Broadway, Suite 1221 San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 238-2400
Fax: (619) 238-8041
Email: info@ncrconline.com
Website: www.ncrconline.com
Neighborhood Healthcare
Neighborhood House Association
San Diego Food Bank, Head Start, Adult Day Health care, Housing
Assistance, HIV/AIDS Case Management, Social Services, Mental Health,
Employment, Youth, Senior and Emergency Services.
5660 Copley Drive San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 715-2642
Fax: (858) 715-2670
Email: info@neighborhoodhouse.org
Website: www.neighborhoodhouse.org
New Haven Youth & Family Services, Inc.
Non-profit social service organization that serves children facing
emotional and developmental challenges in a 66-bed residential
treatment program, three special education/vocational schools and a
therapeutic foster care agency.
216 W Los Angeles Drive Vista, CA 92083
Phone: (760) 630-4035
Fax: (760) 630-4030
Email: info@newhavenyfs.org
Website: www.newhavenyfs.org
North County Community Services
Is a private non profit social services agency that has provided
vitally needed services for our community for over 30 years. Operating
the North County Food Bank as well as seven child development centers
across Northern San Diego County, North County Community Services is
committed to providing help when families need it the most.
1557-C Grand Avenue San Marcos, CA 92069
Phone: (760) 471-5483
Fax: (760) 471-5473
Email: smiller@sdnccs.org
Website: www.sdnccs.org
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Ocean Beach Child Care Project
Provides child care services to low-income families, homeless or abused children 3 months to kindergarten age.
2041 Chatsworth Blvd San Diego, CA 92107
Phone: (619) 222-6242
Email: obccp@sbcglobal.net
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Palomar Family Counseling
Parent Institute for Quality Education
Partnership with Industry
Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego - CHA Agency
Provides in-home respite care, information and referral,
transportation/escort services, a support group network, an annual
education symposia, counseling, nurses training and supports promising
research.
8555 Aero Drive, Suite 308 San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 273-6763
Email: info@pdasd.org
Website: www.pdasd.org
Planned Parenthood of San Diego County & Riverside County
Full-service, bilingual family planning agency with sixteen clinics
receiving 170,000 annual patient visits, and educational services used
by 30,000 individuals.
1075 Camino del Rio South, #200 San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 881-4500
Fax: (619) 291-0255
Email: mveta@planned.org
Website: www.planned.org
Poway Valley Senior Citizens Corp.
Offers a variety of services and programs (social, recreational and
educational) for seniors, including: hot lunches, delivered meals,
transportation, exercise, computer classes, information, referrals,
outreach, tax preparation, ElderHelp Shared Housing, etc.
13094 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA 92064
Phone: (858) 748-6094
Fax: (858) 748-3019
Email: director@powayseniorcenter.com
Website: www.powayseniorcenter.org
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Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego is the region's only medical
center devoted exclusively to children and provides a full array of
medical services for the children of San Diego County.
3020 Children's Way MC#5005 San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 8585761700
Fax: 8584671882
Email: mmcmorrow@chsd.org
Website: www.chsd.org
Ramona Food & Clothes Closet
Provides emergency food and clothing, medical appliances, limited
information and referrals. Provides food, clothes and toys at Christmas.
773 Main Street Ramona, CA 92065
Phone: (760) 789-4458
Email: ramona-foodclothes@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.ramonafoodandclothescloset.org
Rancho Bernardo Joslyn Senior Center
Redwood Elderlink
Serves a diverse adult population and their families through day
programs, home care, care management, and supportive education in a
cooperative and therapeutic environment.
1151 South Redwood Street Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: (760) 480-1030
Fax: (760) 737-0170
Email: terryquigley@scphs.com
Website: www.RedwoodElderlink.com
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Salvation Army, The
Provides assistance to needy families, seniors, youth and
children...including housing, food, shelter, clothing, counseling,
disaster services...without discrimination.
2320 Fifth Avenue, Suite 302 San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 231-6000
Fax: (619) 239-5304
Email: Charles_hansen@usw.salvationarmy.org
Website: www.sandiego.salvationarmy.org
San Diego American Indian Health Center, Inc.
Community Health Clinic serving all in need. Provides medical, dental
and counseling services to the American Indian and Non-Indian
population in the urban community of San Diego County.
2602 First Avenue, Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 234-2158 x120
Fax: (619) 234-0505
Email: crystal.tetrick@sdaihc.com
Website: www.SDAIHC.com
San Diego Blood Bank
Provides blood and blood related services to patients in San Diego, Imperial and Southern Riverside counties.
440 Upas Street San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 296-6393
Fax: (619) 293-4835
Email: jvella@bloodbank.org
Website: www.sandiegobloodbank.org
San Diego Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired
Services provided are designed to rehabilitate the newly blind and
vision impaired adult so they can reach their highest potential of
independence and self-reliance.
5922 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: (619) 583-1542
Fax: (619) 583-2335
Email: information@sdcb.org
Website: www.sdcb.org
San Diego Council on Literacy
Supports 25 independent, local literacy service providers which offer
free, confidential reading and writing instructional services for
adults and young people who possess minimal literacy skills.
2515 Camino del Rio South, #111 San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 574-1641
Fax: (619) 491-9242
Email: contact@literacysandiego.org
Website: www.literacysandiego.org
San Diego Family Care
Provides medical and psychosocial health care to low-income,
multi-ethnic families on a sliding fee basis. Three separate sites are
available for client access in Linda Vista and City Heights, with six
languages spoken and a 7/24 answering service.
6973 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 279-0925
Fax: (858) 279-0377
Email: feinberg@lvhcc.com
Website: www.sdfamilycare.org
San Diego Hospice & Palliative Care - CHA Agency
Provides physical, emotional and spiritual care for the terminally ill
and ongoing support for their loved ones, and pursues palliative
education and research.
4311 Third Avenue San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 688-1600
Website: www.sdhospice.org
San Diego LGBT Community Center, The
Provides programs for the LGBT and HIV Communities including: Youth
center/Housing, Cyber center, discussion groups, Latino/a, Women's and
Senior services, crisis line, individual/group counseling.
3909 Centre Street San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 692-2077
Fax: (619) 260-3092
Email: djacobs@thecentersd.org
Website: www.thecentersd.org
San Diego Rescue Mission
Provides care, recovery, and rehabilitation for homeless men, women and
children. Includes food, shelter, counseling, life-skills classes,
education, transition program and family reunification services.
120 Elm Street San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 687-3720
Fax: (619) 687-3729
Email: info@sdrescue.org
Website: www.sdrescue.org
San Diego Urban League
To assist African Americans and other people of color to achieve social
and economic equality, through advocacy, bridge building, program
services and research.
720 Gateway Center Drive San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: (619) 263-3115
Fax: (619) 263-3660
Email: sdul@sdul.org
Website: www.ulsdc.org
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
Provides pro bono legal services to the indigent in Family Law, Family
Law Mediation, Domestic Violence Prevention, AIDS Law, Guardianships,
Special Education, Immigration and Civil Rights.
625 Broadway, Suite 925 San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 235-5656
Fax: (619) 235-5668
Email: afitzpatrick@sdvlp.org
Website: www.sdvlp.org
San Diego Youth & Community Services, Inc.
Serves youth, families, and the community. Provide services in a
continuum of care from prevention and education, crisis intervention,
counseling, youth shelters to Transitional Living and low-income
housing.
3255 Wing Street, Suite 550 San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: (619) 221-8600
Fax: (619) 221-8611
Email: admin@sdycs.org
Website: www.sdycs.org
San Ysidro Health Center
Offers comprehensive health care to residents of the South bay area. Flexible fees for low-income, medically indigent people.
4004 Beyer Blvd. San Ysidro, CA 92173
Phone: (619) 428-4463
Fax: (619) 428-2625
Email: kmattson@syhc.org
Website: www.syhc.org
Senior Community Centers of San Diego
Services for seniors including home delivered meals, hot breakfast
& lunch at three centers, homeless, social services, shopping,
health care assistance, transportation, activities and advocacy.
525 14th Street, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 235-6538
Fax: (619) 235-9829
Email: servingseniors@servingseniors.org
Website: www.servingseniors.org
SER/Jobs for Progress
Job counseling, referral, and placement for youth and adults. Learning
Center provides computer applications training. First time home buyers
program.
3355 Mission Avenue, Suite 123 Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: (760) 754-6500
Fax: (760) 967-6357
Email: george@serincorporated.org
Website: www.serincorporated.org
Sherman Height Community Center
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - CHA Agency
Provides a parent support group, emergency transportation, summer camp
and counseling to Sickle Cell clients within San Diego city and county.
636 Broadway, Suite 315 San Diego, CA 92101-5410
Phone: (619) 234-1140
Website: www.scdaa-sd.org
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Social Advocates for Youth
Provides a comprehensive array of prevention and intervention services
for children, youth, families, and communities in order to optimize
health and self-sufficiency.
8755 Aero Drive, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 565-4148
Fax: (858) 565-4178
Email: michael@saysandiego.org
Website: www.saysandiego.org
South Bay Community Services
SBCS provides strengths services; including counseling, violence
prevention and intervention, shelter, affordable housing, education,
school readiness and opportunities for children, youth and families.
1124 Bay Blvd., Suite D Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone: (619) 420-3620
Fax: (619) 420-8722
Email: info@csbcs.org
Website: www.southbaycommunityservices.org
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
Offers consultation/case management, counseling, legal consultation,
respite, education and training, support groups, and more, to families
caring for individuals with chronic and disabling conditions.
3675 Ruffin Road, Suite 230 San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 268-4432
Fax: (858) 268-7816
Email: scrc@caregivercenter.org
Website: www.scrc.signonsandiego.com
St. Clare's Home, Inc.
Provides food, clothing, shelter, medical, and psychological assistance
to homeless women, children and pregnant women. Parenting, self-esteem,
alcohol and drug recovery, job preparation classes are offered and day
care.
243 South Escondido Blvd., Suite 120 Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: (760) 741-0122
Fax: (760) 741-1241
Email: sisterclaire@stclareshome.org
Website: www.stclareshome.org
St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
Prepares adults with developmental disabilities for paid work in
integrated community environments, developing self-esteem, preparing
students to be contributors to society. Provides catering, packaging
& janitorial services to the public.
2119 East Madison Avenue El Cajon, CA 92019
Phone: (619) 442-5129
Fax: (619) 442-2590
Email: stmsc01@stmsc.org
Website: www.stmsc.org
St. Vincent de Paul Village
Provides rehabilitation programs daily for 2,000 homeless and needy
children, families, teens and adults, AIDS patients - meals - housing -
medical - dental - chemical dependency - literacy - employment - winter
shelters.
3350 E Street San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: (619) 687-1000
Fax: (619) 687-1010
Email: mpackard@neighbor.org
Website: www.neighbor.org
STAR/PAL
Program aids youth in making positive life choices through educational and recreational activities.
4110 54th Street San Diego, CA 92105
Phone: (619) 531-2718
Fax: (619) 531-2782
Email: cflinn@pd.sandiego.gov
Website: www.starpal.org
Stepping Stone of San Diego, Inc. - CHA Agency
Provides alcohol and drug recovery and prevention service primarily
serving the lesbian and gay population of San Diego County since 1976.
3969 4th Avenue San Diego, CA 92105
Phone: (619) 278-0777
Email: info@steppingstonesd.org
Website: www.steppingstonesd.org
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Teen Challenge of Southern California
For over 30 years, positively changing the lives of men, women and
youth dealing with drug abuse. All programs are offered free of charge.
5450 Lea Street San Diego, CA 92105
Phone: (619) 265-0337
Fax: (619) 265-0059
Email: sdtc@pacbell.net
Website: www.teenchallenge.com
Travelers Aid Society of San Diego, Inc.
Protective travel service for young, senior or disabled travelers;
emergency transportation available for victims of domestic violence and
persons stranded in San Diego.
306 Walnut Avenue, Suite 21 San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 295-8393
Fax: (619) 295-3217
Email: kat124i@aol.com
Website: www.travelersaidsandiego.org
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Union of Pan Asian Communities of San Diego County
Mental health counseling; juvenile delinquency diversion; domestic
violence counseling; substance abuse prevention and treatment; senior
in-home services and nutrition; health promotion and disease
prevention; economic development and self-sufficiency.
1031 25th Street San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: (619) 232-6454
Fax: (619) 235-9002
Email: info@upacsd.com
Website: www.upacsd.com
United Cerebral Palsy Association of San Diego County
Provides information & referral, vocational training, assistive
technology services, supported employment, toy and software library,
aquatics, respite and support groups for individuals with cerebral
palsy and other disabilities and their families.
8525 Gibbs Drive, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 571-7803
Fax: (858) 571-0919
Email: dcarucci@ucpsd.org
Website: www.ucpsd.org
Unyeway, Inc.
Provides day training programs, work programs, and employment services
throughout San Diego County for adults with developmental disabilities.
Promotes independence, empowerment and employment.
2330 Main Street, Suite E Ramona, CA 92065
Phone: (760) 789-5960
Fax: (760) 789-8156
Email: kimmetli@hotmail.com
USO Council of San Diego