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The Resource Guide Fall, 2008 Generous support for this resource guide was provided by Price Charities |
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This directory is an ongoing project of Mid-City
CAN (Community Advocacy Network)
which exists to promote a safe, productive, and healthy community through
collaborative efforts of families, youth, schools, religious and cultural
organizations, business, public and private agencies; |
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| » Overview of resources and services by category | » Alphabetical list of resources and services details |
Inclusion within this Resource Guide does not imply that any of the organizations listed are members of the Mid-City CAN community collaborative nor does it imply an endorsement of the quality of services, opinions or ideology of any listed organizations. Any person relying upon the Resource Guide does so at his or her own risk. |
| Able-Disabled Advocacy - "Techworks for Youth" 2850 Sixth Avenue, Suite 311 San Diego, CA 92103 Contact: Efrain Lagunas |
Phone: 619-231-5990, Ext. 305 Fax: 619-231-2380 |
| Assisting out-of-school youth (18-21), who have a documented disability, with job placement and permanent employment. They will learn to write a resume and cover letter, complete an application, and learn how to interview. Basic computer skills training, OJIs and other support services are also available. ^ Back to top |
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| Access
Center 1295 University Avenue #10 San Diego, CA 92103 |
Phone: 619-293-3500 Fax: 619-293-3508 www.accesscentersd.org |
| The Access Center is the only agency in San Diego
whose mission is to address the needs of individuals with disabilities,
regardless of the cause or type of disability. A vital function of the
Access Center is advocating social change, which permits persons with disabilities
to participate fully in society. The Independent Living Movement that was
established across the country as a consequence of the movement, were founded
on the precepts of self-direction, freedom of choice, full and equal access
to society, and the right to live as an independent person. ^ Back to top |
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| ACORN 3554 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92104 Contact: Claudia Peralta |
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| The nation's largest community organization of low and moderate income families, working together for social justice and stronger communities. ^ Back to top |
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| Activist
San Diego 4246 Wightman Street San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Martin Eder, Director |
Cell: 619-871-9354 |
| Activist San Diego works to connect social activist
groups by providing meeting space, office space, community garden, activist
films, web site management and much more. ^ Back to top |
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Tenants' Rights Project |
Fax: 619-233-4828 |
AHA assists tenants individually and in groups with advocacy, condominium conversions, defects, displacement, evictions, foreclosures, lock-outs, notices, redevelopment, tenant education, and utility shut-offs. For more information or for assistance, contact the Tenants' Rights project at AHA. If you have any questions or concerns, please call. Thank you. |
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| Aging
and Independence Services (AIS), HHSA 9335 Hazard Way San Diego, CA 92123 |
Phone: 800-510-2020 Fax: 858-495-5080 www.sandiego.networkofcare.org |
| Network of Care Website was created with a California
Department of Aging to improve and better coordinate long-term care services
locally. This comprehensive, Internet-based resource is for the elderly
and people with disabilities, as well as their caregivers and service providers.
Aging and Independence Services provides health promotions, nutrition,
fitness, health education, mental health, project care injury prevention,
reports of suspected elder abuse and targets older adults, frail elderly,
and the physically disabled. ^ Back to top |
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| Ahimsa
Project for Safe Families 2445 Fogg Street San Diego, CA 92109 Contact: Samantha Hua |
Phone: 858-483-7565 Fax: 858-272-5361 Email: shua@ccssd.org |
Domestic violence prevention in the East African, Southeast Asian and Latino communities through parenting classes, presentations, youth and community development. Eligibility Requirements: None Noted Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, workshops and presenations offered evenings and weekends. |
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| AjA Project, The P.O. Box 15695 San Diego, Ca 92105 Contact: Sandra Ainslie |
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The mission of The AjA Project is to empower refugee and underprivileged youth through educational programs and to help them create better opportunities for their future. We fulfill our mission by fostering a sense of belonging and self-worth in refugee youth as they develop valuable vocational, technical, and photography skills. Eligibility Requirements: None Noted Office Hours: None Noted |
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Congregations Together 5275 Market Street San Diego, CA 92114 Transportation Coordinator: Susan Carter-Robert Career Wardrobe Center Contact: Gloria Hawkins |
Phone: 619-527-6315 Fax: 619-527-6319 Email: act@k-online.com www.act-sd.org |
| ACT meets the needs of members of the community
by mobilizing resources and empowering individuals to self-sufficiency
through a delivery system that combines the unique gifts of each partner.
ACT works through a partnership through SD Health Human Services and the
faith community to assist those in need by developing and implementing
projects that help encourage community members to reach their fullest potential.
ACT provides a refferal service, a transportation program, a mentoring
program, Class B Driver training, a case mangement component, a technology
center, work training, and a career wardrobe center. ^ Back to top |
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| Alliance
for African Assistance 5952 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego CA 92115 Contact: Walter Lam |
Phone: 619-286-9052 Fax: 619-286-9053 www.alliance-for-africa.org |
| Our mission is to assist all refugees in the resettlement
process through social, educational, and cultural support, guiding them
towards self-sufficiency and full integration within the San Diego community,
while respecting their dignity as new Americans. Provides outreach, information,
and health care referrals, as well as health education for refugee population. ^ Back to top |
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Alternative
Healthcare - Adams Avenue Integrative Health |
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We offer affordable Integrative Healthcare on a sliding scale based on the patient's self reported income level. We provide acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, energy healing, naturopathy, nutritional counseling, detox foot baths, and other services. Alternative medicine is key for disease prevention and sustaining
optimum health. We focus on "Wellness" not "Illness". |
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Alternative
Healthcare - Integrative Health Nights |
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Free Integrative Healthcare and Classes Every Thursday from 3-7PM: Tubman-Chavez Center : 1st & 3rd Thursdays - 415 Euclid Ave & Market St. Hoover High School : 2nd & 5th Thursdays - 4474 El Cajon Blvd - Multi-Purpose Annex (Red Trailer on the 46th St. Side)City Heights Wellness Center : 4th Thursdays - 4400 Wighman Suite 200 (@ Fairmount) |
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| American
Council on Exercise - Operation Fit Kids |
Phone: 800-825-3636 www.acefitness.org |
| The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a nonprofit
organization founded in 1985 in San Diego. ACE is committed to enriching
quality of life through safe and effective physical activity. Operation
FitKids (OFK) is ACE's youth outreach program whose focus is to improve
the health and fitness of youth through enhanced education for healthy
lifestyles and increased opportunities for physical activity. Free curriculum for grades 3 - 5 can be printed out from www.acefitness.org/ofk/youthfitness. ^ Back to top |
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| American
Lung Association 2750 4th Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 Contact: Lorna Hardin |
Phone: 619-297-3901 Fax: 619-297-8402 Email: lorna@lungsandiego.org www.lungsandiego.org |
| Provides fact sheets, pamphlets, and educational
booklets are available. Topics include childhood and adult asthma, asthma
management, and outdoor and indoor air quality. Videos are available for
checkout. ^ Back to top |
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| American Red Cross- San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter 3950 Calle Fortunda San Diego, CA 92123 Contact: Ricardo Moran |
Phone: 858-309-1272 Fax: N/A Email: ricardo.moran@sdarc.org www.sdarc.org |
The local chapter of the American Red Cross provides outreach booths and presenters to local organizations who would like more information on disaster preparedness. We do presentations at many community organizations including schools and faith-based groups. Office hours: 7am-6pm, Monday-Friday, excepting certain holidays |
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| American
Red Cross WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program 5911 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 Contact: Kelly Ochoa, Outreach Coordinator |
Phone: 1-800-500-6411 Fax: 619-583-1710 Email: ochoa@sdarc.org www.sdarc.org/wic/ |
| WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for Women,
Infants and Children. We provide food vouchers that can equal between $55
- $150 per person on the program each month. We have nutrition and healthy
lifestyle classes. We are not connected to Immigration and one does not
have to be a citizen to apply. Please see website for more details or call
the number above. ^ Back to top |
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| Azalea
Park Neighborhood Association 2609 Tuberose Street San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Linda Pennington, President |
Fax: 619-563-0178 |
Monthly meetings to improve the Azalea Park Neighborhood holistically including frequent community clean-ups and potlucks. Eligibility Requirements: Live in the Azalea Park Neighborhood. |
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| Azalea Recreation Center and Community Park 2596 Violet Street San Diego, CA 92105 |
Fax: 619-284-1188 |
The Azalea Recreation Center and Community Park offers outdoor basketball courts, a children's play area, picnic tables near BBQ grills and a community building for meetings and classes. Office Hours: Monday: 1:00 - 7:00 pm; Tuesday & Thursday: 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Wednesdays: Noon to 7:00 pm; Friday: Noon to 6:00 pm; Saturday: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Sunday: Noon to 4:00 pm (Times subject to change). |
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| Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition Contact: Patti Fox |
Fax: 619-336-0791 |
Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition (BSCC) is a not for profit agency working bi-nationally to preserve the dignity and well being of commercially and sexually exploited men, women, and children through prevention, intervention, and education throughout San Diego County and internationally with on-going case management, shelter, legal services and victim advocacy. Eligibility Requirements: none, services are provided to victims of human trafficking: men, women and children. |
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| Blue
Cross of California - State Sponsored Programs 9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Suite N San Diego, CA 92123 |
Phone: 858-522-6300 Toll Free: 888-302-1012 Fax: 888-404-7023 www.bluecrossca.com |
| Blue Cross of California provides health management
programs for their Medi-Cal and Healthy Families members. These programs
include asthma, diabetes and prenatal care. Local staff is available to
provide assistance to members and provider offices. ^ Back to top |
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BRIGHT Families Project (UCSD) 200 W. Arbor Drive San Diego, CA 92103 Contact: Kathie Morgan |
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| BRIGHT Families is a program designed to help youth negotiate through their turbulent teen years. The promary goal of the program is to provide youth with the knowledge and skills to avoid teen pregnancy through comprehensive reproductive health education and mentoring. ^ Back to top |
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| The
California Council of Churches 2715 K Street Suite D Sacramento, CA 95816 |
Phone: 916-442-5447 Fax: 916-442-3036 www.calchurches.org/index.html |
| The California Council of Churches educates faith
communities to pursue justice through study and service. In recent years,
IMPACT has advocated for those who can't afford high-priced lobbyists at
the State Capitol: low-income mothers, hungry children, elderly immigrants,
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| The
California Endowment |
www.calendow.org |
| Their mission is to expand access to affordable,
quality health care for underserved individuals, communities, and to promote
fundamental improvements in healthy status of all Californians. The Endowment
awards grants to organizations that directly benefit the health and well
being of the people of California. Key areas of interest include multicultural
health, access to health care, and health and well being. These broad areas
provide significant opportunities for addressing some of California's
most challenging health issues. ^ Back to top |
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| The
Caring Council c/o Springfiled College 5348 University Avenue, Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Don Davis |
Phone: 619-698-2480 Fax: 619-698-2482 Email: caringcouncil@earthlink.net |
| The Caring Council is a volunteer organization
and open to any individual who wants to participate. Their mission is to
engage all possible resources to assist low-income persons with the opportunity
to fully and actively participate in our community and enjoy lives of self-sufficiency.
The following includes some of the issues related to low income persons
that are addressed by the Caring Council: Education and Training, Ongoing
Public Information Efforts, Living Wage Jobs/ Benefits, Accessible and
Affordable ChildCare, Affordable Housing, Access to Quality Medical Care,
Access to Mainstream Financial Institutions. ^ Back to top |
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| Catholic
Charities Dioceses of San Diego Clinical Services 349 Cedar Street San Diego, CA 92101 Contact : Intake Coordinator ext. 306 |
Phone: 619-231-2828 Fax: 619-232-3807 www.ccdsd.org |
| Individual and family counseling offered for the
community, targeting both families, and individuals. Provided on a sliding
fee scale, trained therapists offer assistance with parenting issues, marital
conflict, recovery from loss or trauma, and other life adjustment issues. ^ Back to top |
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| Catholic
Charities Dioceses of San Diego Refugee and Immigrant Services 4575-A Mission Gorge Place San Diego, CA 92120 Contact: Peter Nguyen |
Phone: 619-287-9454 ext. 125 Fax: 619-287-6328 www.ccdsd.org |
| Provides assistance in completing and filing applications
with INS for the following immigration-related benefits: family visas,
permanent residence, consular processing, political asylum, citizenship,
and re-entry permits. Provides ancillary services including notary public,
photos, and translation of documents. Offers limited representation before
INS and the court for exclusion and deportation hearings. ^ Back to top |
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| Center
for the Blind and Visually Impaired 5922 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 |
Phone: 619-583-1542 Fax: 619-583-2335 Email: information@sdcb.org www.sdcb.org |
| San Diego Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
is dedicated to rehabilitating blind and vision impaired adults so they
can reach their highest level of independence and self-reliance. Programs
include Orientation and Mobility, Individual, Group and Family Counseling,
Activities of Daily Living Kitchen Skills, Typing, Braille Resource Information
for the Blind, and other Outreach services. ^ Back to top |
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Center for Community Counseling San Diego State University Department of Psychology |
Phone: 619-594-4918, ext. 2 Fax: 619-594-6570 Email: lterry@mail.sdsu.edu |
| The CCC, the SDSU clinical training facility for the graduate programs in marriage and family therapy and the Community-Based Block, provides individual, couple, family and group counseling. Emphasizing cultural responsiveness, empowerment and utilizing strengths, counselors assist with such as: children's school-based problems, immigration and catastrophic event trauma, couple's conflict, depression, and family violence. ^ Back to top |
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| Center
for Community Solutions 7339 El Cajon Blvd., Suite J La Mesa, CA 91941 Contact: Teresa Grand |
Phone: 619-697-7477 Fax: 619-697-5678 www.ccssd.org |
| Provides domestic violence and sexual assault
prevention as well as intervention services. Through CCS, a 24 hour hotline,
shelter, victim advocates, and a legal clinic are available. Survivors
of domestic assult are served. ^ Back to top |
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Center
for Healthier Communities, Contact: Cheri Fidler |
Phone: 858-495-7748 Fax: 858-966-7563 Email: cfidler@rchsd.org www.rchsd.org |
The Center provides health promotion and education on child health topics and leads community health improvement initiatives. Rady Children's mission is to restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children. The Center focuses on: Maternal/Infant Health, Oral Health, Healthy Lifestyles/Obesity Prevention, Positive Youth Development, and Injury Prevention. Eligibility Requirements: Varies by program. Office Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 pm. |
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Cherokee Point Elementary School 3134 Ibsen Street San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Barbett Wood |
Phone: 619-641-3400 Fax: 619-282-2665 Email: bwood@sandi.net |
| Cherokee Point Elementary is one of the newest schools in City Heights. It is Pre-K through 5th grade. There is a full-time nurse, librarian and P.E. Teacher. It has a large auditorium and stage. ^ Back to top |
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| Children's Urgent Care Center Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center, San Diego 4305 University Avenue, Suite 150 San Diego, CA 92105 |
Fax: 619-283-1614 |
Children's Urgent Care Center provides care to those less severely ill or injured patients. This arrangement uses resources efficiently and frees the emergency care staff to treat the more severe cases that come through its doors, especially during peak evening and weekend hours. Visits typically last less than 90 minutes and prices are competitive with other area hospitals. Additionally, the Urgent Care Center has access to Children's 24-hour pharmacy, as well as the hospital's lab and X-ray capabilities. Interpreters, fluent in all major languages, are available 24 hours a day, and discharge instructions are pre-printed and written in English or Spanish. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Central
Region Public Health Center Contact: Bonnie Copland |
Phone: 619-229-5400 Fax: 619-229-5439 www.co.san-diego.ca.us |
| Public Health Center offers Public Health Nurses,
Child Health Disability Prevention, Immunizations Clinic, and Child Health
and Youth Clinics on site. Assessments of health needs, education, and
referrals are available. Clinics open to families who meet specified income
guidelines and assist parents in obtaining a yellow California immunization
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Central Region Public Health Center - Health Link Program Contact: Shahla A-Sepah, PHN |
Email: shahla.abtahisepah@sdcounty.ca.gov |
| Program goal is to address health issues of school-age children using a collaborative effort to provide assessment, intervention and outreach. ^ Back to top |
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| Christie's Place
2440 Third Avenue Contact: Nora Sanders |
Email: info@christiesplace.org |
A drop-in support center that offers information, education and social services. To eligible clients, the center provides: advocacy, treatment education, mental health services, support groups, mentoring, adult and baby toiletry packages, childcare services, emergency food, haircuts and a clothes closet. Eligibility Requirements: Any women, family or child infected or affected by HIV/AIDS Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday Thursday, Friday - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm; Tuesdays - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. |
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| Church
of the Nazarene in Mid-City 4101 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Deron Matson |
Phone: 619-516-1000 Fax: 619-516-1000 Email: deron@amagtech.com |
| Offers worship services, Bible studies and tutoring.
Worship services are available for English, French, Khmer, Nuer, Samoan,
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Family Health Centers of San Diego |
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Medical screening, treatment and primary care for HIV+ adults; anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling; mental health and psychiatric services to HIV+ individuals, their significant others, and immediate family members; HIV education and prevention programs. Assistance with enrollment in ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program) Eligibility Requirements: 18 years and older for medical services. Office Hours: 8:30 am - 5: 00 am Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesdays; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Fridays. |
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| City Attorney's Office 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 700 San Diego, CA 92101 Contact: Kristin Beattie, Deputy City Attorney and Mid-City Neighborhood Prosecutor |
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The City Attorney serves as the cheif legal advisor and misdemeanor prosecutor for the City. Dedicated to a philosophy of proactive, early intervention lawyering and committed to community outreach, the City Attorney's Office provides legal guidance and support for elected City officials, City departments, and boards and commissions; represents the City before judicial and administrative bodies in civil proceedings; and prosecutes misdemeanor crimes. In Mid-City , a neighborhood prosecutor coordinates the Mid-City Community Court and the Prostitution Impact Panel, in addition to working numerous special enforcement projects with the San Diego Police Department. ^ Back to top |
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| City Council District 3- Councilmember Todd Gloria 202 C Street, MS10A San Diego, CA 92101 Contact: Todd Gloria |
Phone: 619-236-6633 Fax: 619-595-1481 Email: toddgloria@sandiego.gov. www.sandiego.gov/cd3 |
City Services for residents of the City of San Diego's Third Council District, which includes the Mid-City communities of City Heights (Corridor, Teralta, Cherokee Point, Castle, Fairmount Village, Azalea Park, Swan Canyon, Hollywood Park, Fairmount Park and Bayridge) Normal Heights, Kensington and Talmadge. Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
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Council District 7- Councilmember Marti Emerald 202 C Street, MS10A San Diego, CA 92101 Contact: Marti Emerald |
Phone: 619-236-6677 Fax: 619-238-1360 Email: martiemerald@sandiego.gov www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd7/ |
| Constituent services for residents of City Council
District 7, which include the Mid-City communities of Fox Canyon, El Cerrito,
Darnall, Rolando, and the College neighborhood. ^ Back to top |
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| City Heights Business Association 3910 University Ave San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Enrique Gandarilla, Executive Director |
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| The City Heights Business Association (CHBA) was formed in July 2003 as a 501 (c)6 non-profit mutual benefit corporation to enhance the growth and improvement of City Heights as an international marketplace, to create partnerships between business and property owners that promote revitalization and combat deterioration in the community, and to administer business and property owner assessment districts under contract with the City of San Diego. CHBA is governed by a 12 member board of directors composed of business and property owners whose businesses are located within the Business Improvement District and/or whose properties are within a CHBA administered maintenance assessment district. ^ Back to top |
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City Heights Community Development Corporation 4283 El Cajon Blvd., Suite 220 City Heights, CA 92105 Contact: Wendy Hope |
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| Established in 1981, City Heights CDC works with residents to enhance the quality of life in City Heights through the creation of affordable housing and livable neighborhoods, fostering economic self sufficiency and stimulating investment. Additional services: employment placement/training; neighborhood improvement; business assistance; Business Directory for City Heights/Mid-City. ^ Back to top |
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City Heights Family Health Center Family Health Centers of San Diego |
Fax: 619-795-2756 Email: janiceo@fhcsd.org |
Affordable comprehensive healthcare services including adult medicine, pediatric care and immunizations; comprehensive women's health services, chronic disease management and education; mental health services; certified Medi-Cal and Healthy Families Application Assistors. Office Hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. |
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| City Heights Recreation Center and Community Park
4380 Landis Street |
Phone: 619-641-6125 Fax: 619-641-6108 |
The City Heights Recreation Center and Community Park offers a tot lot, playground, picnic areas, a multi-purpose athletic field, tennis courts, meeting rooms, teen center, craft and ceramic room, mini kitchen and full-sized swimming pool. The recreation center offers year-round classes, programs and special events for youth and adults. Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Closed Sundays (Times are subject to change). |
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Heights Wellness Center 4440 Wightman Street, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Lisa Vandervort |
Phone: 619-321-2920 Fax: 619-528-8809 Email: vandervort.lisa@scrippshealth.org www.scrippshealth.org |
| City Heights Wellness Center is a health education
facility providing services to help the members of the City Heights community
to stay healthy. Our services include nutrition and cooking classes, counseling
services, assistance with eligibility for MediCal, Healthy Families and
other forms of medical coverage. The City Heights Wellness Center is also
a community meeting place for non-profit organizations benefiting the community
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3770 Altadena Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Rebecca Coiner Senior Minister: Blair Tabor Associate Minister: Gretchen Peña |
Prayer Ministry: 619-282-7609 (M-F 7 - 9 am) |
| Offers Saturday and Sunday worship services, Wednesday meditation service, counseling services, live prayer ministry, youth education services, community partnership, recovery/support groups, bookstore and gift shop. Meeting space is available. ^ Back to top |
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| College
Area Pregnancy Services 6663 El Cajon Blvd., Suite L San Diego, CA 92115 Contact: Julie Niven |
Phone: 619-337-8080 Fax: 619-463-2977 Email: jniven@capsonline.org www.capsonline.org |
Serving women and men facing unplanned pregnancy with early medical services, resources, material assistance, education and community referrals. Office Hours: Mondays - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:00 am - 7:30 pm; Wednesdays - by appointment only; Fridays - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Parenting Classes on Saturdays. |
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| College
Avenue Baptist Church La Promesa Hispanic Ministry 4747 College Avenue San Diego, CA 92115 Contact: Bogar Hernandez |
Phone: 619-582-7222 ext.232 Fax: 619-582-5346 Email: bogarhernandez@cabc.org www.cabc.org/home.html |
| Offers worship services in Spanish and other services
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| Collwood Terrace Senior Assisted Living 4518 54th Street San Diego, CA 92115 Contact: Susan O'Shaughnessy |
Phone: 619-287-2920 Fax: 619-286-8534 Email: Susan@collwoodterrace.com www.collwoodterrace.com |
Collwood Terrace is a secured assisted living residence offering a safe environment for people with dementia. We provide medication management, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Care is provided twenty-four hours by specially trained staff. Residents may have private or shared accomodations and enjoy organized activities and three home-cooked meals served restaurant style. Eligibility requirements: Private pay and physicians diagnosis. Office hours: 8am-6pm, 7 days and evenings by appointment. |
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| Community
HousingWorks 4305 University Ave., Suite 550 San Diego, CA 92105 |
Phone: 619-282-6647 Fax: 619-640-7119 Email: info@communityhousingworks.org www.communityhousingworks.org |
| Community HousingWorks, formerly Community Housing
of North County, develops and maintains quality affordable housing, creates
home ownership opportunities, supports local leaders and provides community-based
education and services in order to strengthen communities and increase
the financial independence of families and people in need. ^ Back to top |
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| Community Policing Consultants Contact: Virginia Van Meter |
Phone: 760-438-3345 Email: Vmeter@sbcglobal.net |
| We are committed to creating partnerships among law enforcement agencies, community leaders, businesses and municipal, state and federal government agencies by delivering meaningful training, innovative product development and consultation in community policing and problem solving. ^ Back to top |
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| Comprehensive
Training Systems 5348 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Ashraf Yosofi |
Phone: 619-582-9133 Fax: 619-424-3255 Email: calworks@ctsjobs.org www.ctsjobs.org |
| Provides employment and education services to
the underemployed, unemployed, and economically disadvantaged individuals
of San Diego County. Provides 8- to 12-week training programs and job placement
assistance for eligible individuals interested in careers as medical assistants,
medical receptionists, medical billing clerks, office administration, computer
service, construction trades, and building maintenance technicians. ^ Back to top |
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| Congresswoman Susan A. Davis 4305 University Avenue, Suite 515 San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Todd Gloria |
Phone: 619-280-5353 Fax: 619-280-5311 Email: Email via website www.house.gov/susandavis |
Congresswoman Davis's office can provide assistance to constituents with problems involving federal agencies. Eligibility Requirements: Resident of California's 53rd Congressional District Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:30 pm; Fridays, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Closed on federal holidays. |
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| Consensus Organizing Center 4283 El Cajon Blvd., Suite 115B San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Jen Henry |
Phone: 619-594-0635 Fax: 619-594-6094 Email: jhenry@projects.sdsu.edu www.consensus.sdsu.edu |
We are an organization who works in the community to train and develop residents, youth, businesses and other community organizations using the consensus organizing model to address community issues while meeting the needs of the parties involved. |
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| Copley
Family YMCA 3901 Landis Street San Diego, CA 92105 |
Phone: 619-283-2251 |
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after-school care, pre-school, swim lessons, fitness and camp opportunties. ^ Back to top |
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| Crawford
Community Connection 4191 Colts Way San Diego, CA 92115 Contact: Mary Skrabucha |
Phone: 619-287-0988 Fax: 619-229-8915 Email: mskrabucha@saysandiego.org |
| Provide food and clothing and links, and provides
intensive case management to families in our cluster through home visiting.
Family, individual and group counseling is available. Links families with
health care, as well as information and referral on basic needs, etc. The
Crawford Cluster of schools is located in Mid-City of San Diego. Services
are available in different languages when requested. Fiscal Agent: SAY, San Diego, Inc. ^ Back to top |
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| Cultural Access and Resource Enhancement (CARE) 7907 Ostrow Street, Suite F San Diego, CA 92111 Contact: Rosemarie Campos, MFT |
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CARE Provides a comprehensive, strength-based and culturally sensitive mental health services in your preferred language. Our services are client and family driven, and focus on addressing client and family needs while respecting and working within their cultural beliefs, supports, and norms. Our target population is the Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander (API) who are unserved and/or underserved. Clients are enrolled in a Full Service Partnership program to comprehensively address client and family needs. Eligibility Requirments: MediCAL eligible or those who do not have insurance (with co-pay on a sliding scale basis). No one is denied services based on inability to pay. |
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| Crawford Community Connection 4191 Colts Way San Diego, CA 92115 Contact: Mary Skrabucha |
Phone: 619-287-0988 Fax: 619-229-8915 Email: mskrabucha@saysandiego.org |
| Provide food and clothing and links, and provides intensive case management to families in our cluster through home visiting. Family, individual and group counseling is available. Links families with health care, as well as information and referral on basic needs, etc. The Crawford Cluster of schools is located in Mid-City of San Diego. Services are available in different languages when requested. Fiscal Agent: SAY, San Diego, Inc. ^ Back to top |
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| The Dad's Club 990 Highland Drive, Suite 103 Solana Beach, CA 92075 Contact: Fred Carson |
Phone: 619-847-1625 Fax: 858-792-7444 Email: fcarson@saysandiego.org www.thedadsclub.org |
| The Dad's Club's mission is to increase the involvement of every father in his child's life and education through school-based groups. Fathers participate in school classrooms and promote paternal bonding while creating a network of involved and active fathers. Fiscal Agent: SAY, San Diego, Inc. ^ Back to top |
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| East County Case Management 1000 Broadway, Suite 100 El Cajon, CA 92021 Contact: Shelli Clemons, MHS |
Phone: 619-401-5409 Fax: 619-401-5452 Email: michelle.clemons@sdcounty.ca.gov |
I am assigned to clients on conservatorship. I provide case management and ensure they continue benefits such as social security and Medi-CAL. I also plan discharges and place clients in the community, needing to link them to doctors, day treatment programs, and other providers. Office hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday |
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| Elder
Help of San Diego 4069 30th Street San Diego, CA 92104 |
Phone: 619-284-9281 Fax: 619-284-0214 Email: info@elderhelpofsandiego.org www.elderhelpofsandiego.org |
| ElderHelp of San Diego is a non-profit social
service agency dedicated to helping seniors live independently and with
dignity. The organization was founded in 1973 as a community resource for
older adults and their families to make sure that the later years are safe,
secure, and enjoyable. Our mission is to offer quality social services
that help seniors live independently. ElderHelp targets services to seniors
who have multiple health problems and/or live on limited incomes. ^ Back to top |
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Equality Alliance of San Diego
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Phone: 619-269-2156 Fax: 619-269-3730 Email: equalitysandiego@gmail.com www.equalitysandiego.org |
A network for sharing and organizing around issues of equality. An effort to build a network for working in coalition across ethnic, cultural, and geographic boundaries around issues of equality. Office hours: 10am-6pm |
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| Empowering
Our Community by Creating Opportunities 1523 S. 40th Street San Diego, CA 92113 |
Phone: 619-265-6611 Email: Ramla.Sahid@gmail.com |
This
a youth led empowerment project whose mission is to inspire, educate and
bring together the sons, daughters, mothers, and fathers of our community
by acting as an outlet that engages dialogue to bring forth positive solutions,
provide preventative health education, and to function as a hub for ethnic
arts and literature. |
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| Fairmount
Community Church 4100 Fairmount Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Jim Gilbert, Senior Pastor |
Phone: 619 284 2392 Fax: 619 280 7332 Email: fbc@ixpres.com |
| Offers worship services, support/recovery group,
Bible studies, children's choir, counseling services, and youth group. Worship
services are available in Spanish, French and Vietnamese. ^ Back to top |
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| Family Health Centers of San Diego
Locations throughout San Diego |
Fax: 619-237-1856 |
Affordable comprehensive healthcare services to all ages and all income levels including adult medicine, pediatric care, comprehensive women's health services, prenatal care and delivery; dental, laboratory, vision and hearing care; pharmacy, HIV testing, counseling and treatment; chronic disease management and education; certified Medi-Cal and Healthy Families Application Assistors. Office Hours: Varies by location, please call for information. |
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Family Health Centers of San Diego - Healthcare for the Homeless Locations throughout San Diego |
Fax: 619-237-1856 |
Provides healthcare services to the homeless, including primary care, dental care, and mental health services. Provides case management services including bus tokens for medical appointments, assistance in completing forms, referrals for food, clothing and social services. Free transportation to healthcare appointments at Family Health Center clinics is provided. Office Hours: Varies by location, please call for information. |
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| First 5 Health and Development Services - Central Region
Family Health Centers of San Diego San Diego, CA 92113 Contact: Desiree Clarke / Angelica Sarmiento |
Phone: 619-515-2406 Fax: 619-544-6494 www.fhcsd.org |
Developmental screenings, assessment and treatment for children under the age of 5 and not yet enrolled in kindergarten. Also, vision screenings, hearing screenings, and via developmental screening and referral, speech and language, behavioral, OT and PT services. Eligibility Requirements: Children under the age of 5, not yet enrolled in kindergarten, and first time moms (home visiting only) Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturdays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm |
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| Fox
Canyon Neighborhood Association, Inc. 4916 Lantana Drive San Diego, CA 92105-2941 Contact: Jose Lopez, President |
Phone: 619-282-2788 Fax: 619-640-5310 Email: foxcanyonn@aol.com www.neighborhoodlink.com/sandiego/foxcan |
| Neighborhood government for the residents of Fox
Canyon. The neighborhood Association is the catalyst for change and put
the NEIGHBORS back into the 'HOOD to afford change, achieve greater peace
and quiet, and improve the quality of life for all. ^ Back to top |
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| Gospelcise
Ministries, Inc. Martin Luther King Recreation Center 6401 Skyline Drive San Diego, CA 92114 Contact: Trena Bennett |
Phone: 619-788-8684 |
| Free cardio aerobic, circuit training, and personal
exercise training classes are offered to help build a healthy body, mind,
and spirit. The mission of Gospelcise Ministries it to help local churches
and communities while encouraging diversity, discipline, and Godly leadership
in order to effectively divide the word of truth. By communicating with
thoughtful, healthy choices, to develop the mind of Christ by honoring
the temple through spiritual and physical understanding. ^ Back to top |
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| Health
Promotion Center Church of the Nazarene at Mid-City 4101 University Ave San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Mary Margaret Rowe, MSN, FNP, RN |
Phone: 619-624-9851 Fax: 619-624-9856 Email: mrowe@ptloma.edu www.ptloma.edu |
| Service learners and faculty from 3 local universities
providing health care to uninsured individuals and families in the community.
Services are provided by faculty and students from Point Loma Nazarene
School of Nursing, UCSD Family Medicine and Psychiatry Residency Program,
USD Marriage and Fmaily Therapy and UCSD School of Pharmacy. Services are
provided free of charge to uninsured individual and families in the community.
Laboratory services and dispensing of medications included. Services are
provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 5 pm. ^ Back to top |
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Healthy Youth Healthy Futures Program Central Region and Scripps Mercy Hospital |
Phone: 619-321-2925 Fax: 619-528-8809 Email: clark.florence@scrippshealth.org |
| Healthy Youth Healthy Futures promotes the health professions to the youth through a variety of venues; in class presentations are delivered by health professionals. Health fairs, educational camps and job shadow opportunities are offered to youth. ^ Back to top |
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HIV Prevention, Education and Coordinated Services Center Family Health Centers of San Diego |
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Comprehensive HIV services including HIV testing, prevention, education, counseling, and case management. Office Hours: Varies by program; call for more information. |
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| Home
Start 5005 Texas Street Suite 203 San Diego, CA 92108 |
Phone: 619-692-0727 Fax: 619-692-0785 www.home-start.org |
| Home Start is a community-based, private, non-profit
child and family agency that prevents child abuse and neglect and other
adverse outcomes for low-income children in San Diego County. Founded in
1972, Home Start promotes the safety and well being of children. Our programs
develop and support child and youth resiliency, enhance family strengths
and positive functioning, and work with community partners at all levels.
Home Start addresses conditions such as poverty, family violence, juvenile
delinquency, mental illness, substance abuse, unsafe neighborhoods, lack
of affordable housing and unemployment; our mission is to address any situation
that places children at risk of living in abusive and/or inhospitable environments. ^ Back to top |
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| Home Start - Community Services for Families 5296 University Ave., Suite F2 Contact: Carmen Zambrano |
Phone: 619-229-3660 Fax: 619-265-2408 www.home-start.org |
Home Start's component of the Central Region Community Services for Families (CSF) project provides support groups to victims of domestic violence. Eligilibility Requirements: All victims of domestic violence are welcome regardless of income. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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| Home Start - Emergency Assistance (Food and Clothes) 5296 University Ave., Suite F2 Contact: Carmen Zambrano |
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Home Start receives commodities from the San Diego Food Bank. We are an emergency food distribution site. Clients are able to receive food every six months. Eligilibility Requirements: Must be low-income and live in central San Diego or East County. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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Home Start - Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS) Contact: Carmen Zambrano |
Phone: 619-229-3660 Fax: 619-265-2408 www.home-start.org |
Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) case management focuses on employment placement. FSS helps with resumes, GEDs, and employment leads. Eligibility Requirements: Must be low income and live in central San Diego or East County for FSS services. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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| Hope
International 750-204 State Street San Diego 92101 Contact: Patricia Rickon |
Phone: 619-238-0088 Fax: 619-238-7371 Email: patrickon@mindspring.com www.hopeintl.org |
| Provides advocacy, leadership development, and
problem solving resources to Sudanese refugees to develop projects that
encourage the effectiveness of Sudanese groups of integrity. The advocacy
service is available to ensure that available resources meet community
needs. ^ Back to top |
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| Horn
of Africa 5348 University Avenue, Suite 108 San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Abdi Mohamoud |
Phone: 619-583-0532 Fax: 619-583-0256 Email: ahornofafrica@aol.com |
| Provides health outreach services and resources,
immunization, and medical care resources for East African families. ^ Back to top |
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| Injury
Free Coalition for Kids, based at Children's Hospital and Health Center 292 Euclid Avenue, Suite 222 San Diego, CA 92114 |
Phone: 619-263-3452 Fax: 619-263-5436 www.injuryfree.org |
| Building healthier communities through injury
prevention. Community education and materials on various childhood injury
prevention topics are available through the Injury Free Coalition for Kids. ^ Back to top |
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Institute for Public Health at San Diego State University |
Phone: 619-594-2087 Fax: 858-594-6963 Email: apan@projects.sdsu.edu www.iph.sdsu.edu |
| The IPH serves as a bridge between academic research and real-world proactice by assisting community-based agencies in program evaluation, providing technical assistance, database development, and applied research. ^ Back to top |
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5348 University Ave., Suite 205 |
Phone: 619-641-7510 Fax: 619-641-7520 www.theirc.org |
The IRC San Diego's resettlement services include temporary financial assistance, cultural orientation, employment preparation and placement, medical screening referrals, vocational English, language and basic skills training for women, infant care and preschool, after school tutoring and orientation for teens, and immigration and citizenship services. Also economic development programs including: micro-enterprise, financial literacy, food security programs and free tax assistance. Bilingual/bicultural caseworkers, most of who are former refugees themselves, assist new families with their basic resettlement needs. Eligibility: Refugees and Asylees Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm |
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| Jewish
Family Service Leichtag Family Building (Main Office) 3715 Sixth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 Contact: Jill Borg Spitzer, Executive Director College Avenue Senior Center 4855 College Avenue San Diego, CA 92115 Contact: Brenda Bothel, Director, College Avenue Senior Services Senior Services Harry W. and Florence Roe Berman Building 2930 Copley Avenue. San Diego, CA 92116 Contact: Joel Craddock, Director, Copley Avenue Senior Services |
Phone: 619-291-0473 Fax: 619-291-2419 Email: jfs@jfssd.org Phone: 619-583-3300 Fax: 619-583-3303 Phone: 619-563-5232 Fax: 619-563-9998 |
| Jewish Family Service of San Diego exists to strengthen
and preserve family life, and to assist children, adults, and families
in developing and maintaining their maximum human potential. To this end
the agency provides a wide range of services to meet the needs of the community.
Programs and services include: Jewish Healing Center, children and family
workshops and counseling, Child-Abuse Prevention (CHAMP), Project SARAH
(Stop Abusive Relationships at Home), Senior Services Adult Day Care, counseling
for individuals, couples, families, food pantry and crisis management. ^ Back to top |
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| La
Maestra Family Clinic 4185 Fairmount Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Irma Tajiboy Timmons |
Phone: 619-961-0812 Fax: 619-281-6738 Email: irma.t.t@lamaestra.org www.lamaestra.org |
| La Maestra Family Clinic was open in May 1991
as a non-profit primary health care clinic for the low income and medically
under-served community residents in the "Mid-City" region of
San Diego. There are 19 languages spoken by our patient population, 98%
are minorities. The other component to this model of delivery that is responsive
to the patient and community needs is the staffing at the Clinic. ^ Back to top |
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License To Freedom Contact: Dilkwaz Ahmed |
Phone: 619-401-2800 Fax: 619-401-2700 Email: bonkhosh@yahoo.com www.licensetofreedom.org |
| License To Freedom provides crisis intervention services to battered women and children from Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Our services include counseling, support groups, assistance in accessing criminal justice system and emergency shelters, finding pro-bono family and immigration law attorneys, transportation, interpretation, employment counseling and driving classes. Our services are free and confidential. ^ Back to top |
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Logan Heights Family Counseling Center Family Health Centers of San Diego |
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Part of Family Health Centers of San Diego's network, provides comprehensive mental health services for children, youth & adults including assessment, therapy, medication management and group support. Also available is state-certified domestic violence perpetrator treatment programs. All services offered in Spanish if needed. Eligibility Requirements: No restrictions Office Hours: 8:00 - 8:00 pm Monday thru Wednesday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursdays and Fridays. |
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The Meeting Place |
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The Meeting Place Clubhouse operates on the work ordered day. Members are involved in the day-to-day running of the Clubhouse. The skill, talent and creative idea and effort of each member is needed and encouraged each day. We believe that work restores a persons dignity, self respect and independence and by working together we build relationships that help members regain their lives and develop hope. Eligibility Requirements: 18+ years old, diagnosed with a mental illness, resides in San Diego County Office Hours: 8am - 4pm, Monday thru Friday |
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| Metro
United Methodist Urban Ministry 3295 Meade Ave. San Diego, CA 92116 |
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Metro United Methodist Urban Ministry is the social service arm of the United Methodist Church. Metro provides a variety of services to the community, including services to children, youth, adults and ex-offenders. Services are centered around a strength-based wraparound model that encompasses areas in workforce, education, supportive relationships and personal development. In addition, Metro offers emergency food and clothing at our Good Neighbor Centers. Eligibility Requirements: Ex-offenders / Some youth programs require that youth live within city limits / Low-income Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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| Mid-City
Community Advocacy Network (Mid-City CAN) 4275 El Cajon Blvd., Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Kevin O'Neill |
Phone: 619-283-9624 Fax: 619-641-7656 Email: kevin@midcitycan.org www.midcitycan.org |
| Mid-City CAN is the community collaborative for the Mid-City communities of San Diego and promotes a safe, productive, and
healthy community through collaborative efforts of families, youth, schools,
religious and cultural organizations, businesses, and public and private
agencies. A monthly Networking Council meets to provide an opportunity
for collaborative members to get to know one another. Administrative and fiscal support provided by SAY, San Diego, Inc. ^ Back to top |
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| Mid-City CAN Latinos y Latinas en Acción 4275 El Cajon Blvd., Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Annel Navarro |
Phone: 619-283-9624, ext. 217 Fax: 619-641-7656 Email: anavarro@midcitycan.org www.midcitycan.org |
Our mission is to lead, support and channel the various efforts the Latino community undertakes to improve the quality of life of our families and community and influence the civic and political processes that affect Mid-City. Through a variety of trainings, members learn the skills needed to advocate for different issues that affect the life of the community. The trainings include leadership development, community organizing and advocacy, personal growth, and the impact racism and oppression have on the daily lives of the members. Eligibility Requirements: Must live in Mid-City and be interested in improving the quality of life of Mid-City. Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Meetings: Mondays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the City Heights Park and Recreation Center, 4380 Landis Street. |
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Mid-City CAN Substance Abuse Momentum Team |
Phone: 619-582-9056 Fax: 619-582-9057 Email: dawn@midcitycan.org |
| The Mid-City CAN Substance Abuse Momentum Team provides services under the County's Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention framework. The goal of the project is to reduce the harm of ATOD issues in Mid-City neighborhoods through ATOD advocacy (public and corporate policy), and shifting social norms around the use of, marketing, and availability of ATOD. Administrative and fiscal support provided by SAY, San Diego, Inc. ^ Back to top |
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Mid-City
Christian Service Agency |
Phone: 619-286-1100 Fax: 619-286-1109 |
| Provides emergency food assistance to the residents
in Mid-City. We also provide a Senior Supplemental Food program for low-income,
registered senior citizens 60 years or older. ^ Back to top |
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Mid-City Community Clinic - Adults Contact: Robera L. Feinber, M.S., Chief Executive Officer |
Fax: 619-563-0015 Email: feinberg@lvhcc.com |
| Mid-City Community Clinic - Adults has been serving the City Heights community since 1973 at 4290 Polk Ave. This community clinic delivers primary medical care six days a week, to low income families in six languages. On site are physicians, nurse practitioners, laboratory and pharmacy services. Health Education / Prevention is emphasized. Services are by appointment, with a limited number of urgent care walk-in slots available daily. ^ Back to top |
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Mid-City Community Clinic - Pediatrics Contact: Robera L. Feinberg, M.S., Chief Executive Officer |
Fax: 619-563-0015 Email: feinberg@lvhcc.com |
| Mid-City Community Clinic - Pediatrics is open six days per week and delivers quality pediatric primary care to children ages birth to 18 years old (in six languages). Walk-in patients are welcome. There is a lab and pharmacy on site for patient convenience. ^ Back to top |
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Mid-City Gym Trena Bennett@sandiego.gov |
Fax: 619-516-3081 Email: trenabennett@sandiego.gov |
| Mid-City gym activities include women's basketball, MDL youth dance classes, youth basketball, open play basketball, badminton, Special Olympics, youth outreach, self-defense karate, ABC (Any Body CAN) Youth Foundation teen/adult fitness class. All classes are 60 minutes unless indicated otherwise. "Come, get fit for life!" ^ Back to top |
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Nile
Sisters Development Initiative |
Phone: 619-265-2959 Fax: 619-265-2998 e-mail: sistersinitiative@yahoo.com |
| Nile Sisters provides health education and other
social services to African refugee/immigrant women and their families in
City Heights and the City of El Cajon. ^ Back to top |
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Parenting
Link |
Phone: 619-297-9600 Toll Free: 866-4FAMILIES Fax: 858-300-1301 Email: parentinglinke@informsandiego.org www.informsandiegofamilies.org |
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Parenting Link, a program of 211 of San Diego County, connects
families in San Diego County with parenting education and childbirth
classes, in-home programs, and parent support groups. Parenting Link
provides confidential information and referral to parenting programs
over the phone Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Call specialists
are bilingual and use a translation service for other languages. Parenting
Link's database of resources
is also available to search online at www.informsandiego.org. |
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Planned Parenthood of San Diego and Riverside Counties City Heights Express
Center Administration: San Diego, CA 92108 |
Email: info@planned.org |
PPSDRC provides confidential, high-quality reproductive healthcare services. At our 19 clinics, our caring, professional staff provides the full range of services in clean, comfortable settings. Additionally, PPSDRC provides comprehensive education and advocacy programs, providing you with accurate, up-to-date sexuality education and the health and political issues that affect you most. Administrative Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Clinic Hours: Our clinics are open Monday through Saturday, with alternating evening hours to better serve our patients. Please call the Appointment Line or visit our website for the most current information. |
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| PowerMentor.org
6549 Mission Gorge Rd., #108 San Diego, CA 92120 Contact: Kevin LaChapelle
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Phone: 619-778-8433 Fax: 888-708-7742 Email: kevin@powermentor.org |
PowerMentor is a driving force in training, equipping, and motivating community based organizations, churches, schools, and law enforcement entities in proven effective mentoring strategie. We are often called upon to build new mentor programs or assist in strengthening existing mentor programs empowering them to be more effective and results driven. |
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| Power Play!
4305 University Ave., Suite 590 San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Larissa Johnson
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Phone: 619-681-0676 Fax: 619-681-0666 Email: lrjohnso@ucsd.edu |
The California Department of Health Services offers this exciting, builingual "community youth organization kit" at no cost to afterschool programs. The kit is full of educational activities to help K- 6th to learn the importance of eating at least 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables and physical activity every month. Eligibility Requirements: Low income communities or schools that qualify for 50% free/reduced lunch. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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| MAAC
Project: President John Adams Manor 5417 Bayview Heights Place San Diego, CA 92105 |
Phone: 619-262-1434 www.maacproject.org |
| President John Adams Manor, located in the Bay
View Heights neighborhood of Mid-City, is an affordable housing complex
that also provides after-school programs, houses a technology center and
works with residents in ongoing community development. ^ Back to top |
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| Price
Charities City Heights Initiative 4305 University Avenue, Suite 600 San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Matthew Hervey |
Phone: 619-795-2000 Fax: 619-255-2799 Email: mhervey@pricecharities.org www.pricecharities.org |
| Embracing a philosophy of proactive charitable
giving, Price Charities has committed to allocating a substantial portion
of its charitable dollars to revitalizing City Heights, through educational
programs, community development, and housing and commercial development. ^ Back to top |
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Project
BRO (Brotherhood, Responsibility, Outreach) San Diego, CA 92115 |
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A program of Project Concern International funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services serving young men aged 12 - 19 in the San Diego region. We provide reproductive health education after and during school in a variety of times, schools, community centers and organizations. Please contact us for registration and/or more information. Eligibility Requirements: Serving males 12 - 19 Office Hours: Flexible |
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Pro Kids Golf Academy, Inc. San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Kate Kennedy |
Fax: 619-582-9377 |
The mission of Pro Kids is to positively impact the lives of inner city youth by providing programs that promote education, character development, life-skills, and values through the game of golf. Pro Kids provides a safe, healthy, and positive environment in which San Diego's inner-city youth can access free golf, life-skill instruction, attend Learning Center classes, and earn college scholarships--all from one organization in their own neighborhood. Office hours: 8am-6pm |
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READ/San Diego - The San Diego Public Library's Adult Literacy Program 5148 Market Street San Diego, CA 92114 |
Fax: 619-527-5485 |
| Free one-to-one tutoring for low-literate English speaking adults at San Diego Public Libraries. GED and citizenship tutoring is also available. Volunteers are needed to provide tutoring. Free training and materials for all volunteers. ^ Back to top |
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READ/San Diego - Families for Literacy Program 5148 Market Street San Diego, CA 92114 |
Fax: 619-527-5485 |
Families for Literacy is a free program that teaches families with children under five how to be their child's first teacher. The program covers various childhood development topics, involves children in story time, music, and crafts and provides two free new books at each program. Eligibility: Families with children ages 0 - 5 |
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121 Broadway, Suite 242 San Diego, CA 92101 |
Fax: 619-231-7589 email: tia@rescuescg.com |
Rscue Social Change Group conducts research, develops strategy, and provides marketing services to organizations seeking positive social change. RSCG help government agencies, not-for-profits, schools, universities and foundations nationwide change culture and behavior through innovative models and approaches to positive soial change. Focus areas include after school programming and out-of-school time; youth empowerment and advocacy; and young adult tabacco prevention. Office hours: 8am-5pm, Monday- Friday |
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| Restorative
Justice Mediation Program 3295 Meade Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 |
Phone: 619-280-1993 Fax: 619-858-0308 http://www.sdrjmp.org |
| Mediation services available for juveniles involved
in the criminal justice system, and their victims, to overcome the negative
impacts of crime, prevent its recurrence, and create safer, healthier communities.
Program also offers a service opportunity for those who take the mediation
training. ^ Back to top |
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| Salvation
Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Corps Center 6845 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92115 |
Phone: 619-287-5762 Fax: 619-287-2236 www.kroccenter.org |
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is a 12-acre family support, education, recreation, and cultural arts facility. Made possible by a generous gift from philanthropist Mrs. Joan Kroc, RJKCCC provides a variety of programs for individuals of all ages. The community center is available to members and the general public. ^ Back to top |
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| San Diego Access and Crisis Line Contact: Marcia Ayers, MFT, Manager |
Phone: 1-800-479-3339 |
The San Diego Access and Crisis Line is a 24-hour, seven-day a week, telephonic, crisis intervention, suicide intervention, and behavioral health access line. Callers recieve crisis intervention, suicide intervention, referrals to mental health and drug/alcohol services and information about a wide variety of resources in San Diego. Multi-lingual capacity. Eligibility: Resident of the County of San Diego Office hours: 24hours/day; 7days/week, "We never close" |
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| The
San Diego Association of Nonprofits (SANDAN) P.O. Box 503353 San Diego, CA 92150-3353 |
Phone: 619-886-5354 |
| The San Diego Association of Nonprofits (SANDAN)
is an association of San Diego nonprofit organizations that: represent
the role of the nonprofit sector in advancing community well being; promotes
the sector's value
and contribution to San Diego region's quality of life, and; advocates
for public policies and practices that enhance the sector's vitality. ^ Back to top |
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San Diego BRIGHT Families Project San Diego, CA 92111 Contact: Dana Goodrow
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Phone: 858-514-7549 |
| Youth mentoring program for teen pregnancy prevention that provides one-to-one traditional mentoring to teens aged 12 - 18. Volunteer mentors spend time with teens acting as a role model, helping with decision-making skills, and teaching teens about reproductive health issues such as abstinance and safe sex. ^ Back to top |
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San Diego Habitat for Humanity 10222 San Diego Mission Road San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Shayna Hensley |
Fax: 619-516-5264 |
San Diego Habitat for humanity is a non-profit organization who goal is to eliminate substandard housing in San Diego County by providing low income families with the opportunity to become homeowners. SDHFH builds new homes for qualified familes. Families purchase the home with a no-interest, 20-30 year mortgage. Eligibility: 1. demonstrated need for improved housing; 2. willingness to partner with San Diego Habitat for Humanity; 3. Ability to pay a monthly mortgage Office hours: 8:30am-5pm, Monday- Friday |
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San Diego County Immunization Initiative Contact: Everardo Aguilar |
Email: everardo.aguilar@sdcounty.ca.gov |
| Provides Record Assessment Training for outreach
workers Immunization Law Training for family child care providers through
and a wide variety of immunization information and health/promotional materials
for the community and CBOs in different languages. The contact number provides
referrals for immunizations throughout the county. ^ Back to top |
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| San Diego County Office of Education - Region 9 Technical Assistance Center
5404 Napa Street San Diego, CA 92110 Contact: Tia Quinn |
Fax: 619-718-4999 Email: tiaquinn@sdcoe.edu |
| The Region 9 Technical Assistance Center (RTAC), in support of all tri-county before and after school programs is responsible for: supporting grantees through communication, staff development, technical assistance, and leveraging resources; providing in-depth training to program staff; providing information on policy and grant compliance; serving as a liaison between districts and the California Department of Education, developing and supporting special projects and events to support after school programs; developing and maintaining community partnerships; measuring and monitoring program accountability; maintaining and updating grantee database; supporting the Regional Learning Center Initiative (RLC); and infusing academics and curriculum standards into after school programs. ^ Back to top |
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San Diego Housing Commission Family Self-Sufficiency Program 650 Gateway Center Way, Suite D. San Diego, CA 92102 Contact: Teresa Guzman |
Fax: 619-578-7395 Email: teresag@sdhc.org |
| The Family Self-Sufficiency Program is for people who are currently receiving San Diego Section 8, or Public Housing. FSS participants are earning their GED, starting college, receiving book scholarships, upgrading career plans, job training, starting businesses, buying homes, and they may be eligible for an escrow account. ^ Back to top |
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San Diego Hunger Coalition, Food Stamp Task Force PO Box 83037 San Diego, CA 92138 Contact:Jennifer Tracy |
Fax: 206-666-5462 Email: Jennifer@hungeraction.net |
Will provide assistance with the food stamp process by linking community members up with local non-profit Outreach Partners who can prescreen for eligibility and help clients through the application process. Will also assist with Food Stamp case advocacy. Office Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday |
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| San
Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center 3909 Centre Street San Diego, CA 92103 |
Phone: 619-692-2077 Fax: 619-260-3092 www.thecentersd.org |
| The San Diego LGBT Community Center enhances and
sustains the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
and HIV communities by providing activities, programs, and services that
create community, empower community members, provide essential resources,
advocate for civil and human rights, and embrace, promote and support our
cultural diversity. The Center serves as a point of contact and resource
center for thousands of GLBT community members who are seeking information. ^ Back to top |
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| San Diego Mid-City Rotary Club C/O California Bank and Trust 525 B Street, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92101 |
Phone: 619-446-4817 E-mail: efoster@calbt.com www.sandiegomidcity.org |
The San Diego Mid-City Rotary Club is a service organization comprised of community members from business, labor, service and others who dedicate their time and resources to improving the Mid-City community. Meeting Location: Pearson Kia, 4001 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92105 Meeting day/time: Tuesdays at 5:30 - 6:30 pm. |
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| San
Diego Police Department Mid-City Division 4310 Landis Street Safe Schools San Diego, CA 92105 |
Phone: 619-516-3000 Emergency: 911 Safe Schools Hotline: 800-499-1116 www.sandiego.gov/police |
| Provides law enforcement and crime prevention services
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| San
Diego Regional Center For the Developmentally Disabled 4355 Ruffin Road, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92123 |
Phone: 858-576-2996 Fax: 858-576-2873 www.sdrc.org |
| The San Diego Regional Center serves as a focal
point within the community through which a person with a developmental disability
and his or her family can obtain services and/or be referred to appropriate
community resources in the fields of health, welfare and education. It is
the philosophy of the Regional Center that each consumer shall be provided
with the maximum opportunity to participate in everyday living experiences
that permit development to the highest potential. ^ Back to top |
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| San
Diego Teen Court, Inc. P.O. Box 12419 San Diego, CA 92112 Contact: Monica Evans |
Phone: 619-533-6014 Fax: 619-533-6049 E-mail: info@sdteencourt.org www.sdteencourt.org |
| Teen Court is a diversion program where first-time
juvenile offenders accept responsibility for a crime they have committed
and have a binding sentence selected by a jury of their peers. Our mission
is to reduce juvenile crime by holding offenders accountable to their communities
and educating high school students about the criminal justice system. ^ Back to top |
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| San Diego Unified School District Early Childhood Program 2441 Cardinal Lane, LMC, Building L. San Diego, CA 92192 Contact: Suzanne Coates |
Phone: 858-278-1810 Fax: 858-278-1568 |
San Diego Unified School District offers Early Childhood programs at 60 selected school sites.
Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. |
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| San
Diego Unified School District Eugene Brucker Education Center 4100 Normal Street San Diego, CA 92103 |
Phone: 619-725-8000 Email: communications@mail.sandi.net www.sdcs.k12.ca.us |
| The mission of San Diego City Schools is to improve
student achievement by supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.
SDCS Board of Education meetings are generally held twice a month on the
second and fourth Tuesdays. ^ Back to top |
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| San Diego Unified School District Southeast Asian and Somali Program 2375 Congress Street San Diego, CA 92110 Contact person: Bounhong Khommarath |
Phone: 619-209-4562 Fax: 619-293-44425 Email: bkhommarath@sandi.net www.sandi.net/depts/seapis/index.html |
| Provides educations workshop/Training to Southeast Asian and Somali parent group, family and individual/home for student success. Assists schools to communicate and engage parents in children's education and school's activities. Participates and coordinates with schools and community's educational and cultural celebrations, forums, conferences and symposiums. ^ Back to top |
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San
Diego Youth and Community Services (SDYCS) - NFL Youth Education Town, City Heights For Substance Abuse Treatment, please contact Tara M. Cook at ext. 203. |
Phone: 619-325-4696 Fax: 619-521-5944 www.sdycs.org |
| Youth treatment program for adolescents age 12- 17; five-day intensive program as well as two-day a week prevention classes. Drop-in youth activites for ages 9 - 17 (activities include mentoring, tutoring, computer lab, dance, arts and crafts, life skills and cooking. |
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| San Diego Youth and Community Services (SDYCS) - Teen Options 3660 Fairmount Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Christine Johnson |
Email: cjohnson@sdycs.org |
| Teen Options provides comprehensive services to pregnant and parenting teens and young adults (12- 25) in a safe and supportive environment. Through case management and educational groups, our core services focus on recovery, the birth of healthy, drug-free babies, child development, parenting and independent life skills. The Proud Parenting Program is an eight week parent education course designed to further build positive parenting skills for both young men and women under the age of 25. Family activities are offered on an ongoing basis to help individuals develop a healthy network of support. The Options for Health Program is a 12 week course providing health and nutrition education, including healthy cooking, yoga, and dance classes for parents and their children ages 0 - 5. Youth that participate in our services receive incentives such as diapers, gift cards, and baby formula. ^ Back to top |
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| San
Diego Workforce Partnership 3910 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Tara Kane |
Phone: 619-228-2996 Fax: 619-228-2901 Website: www.workforce.org |
The
San Diego Workforce Partnership, Inc. (Workforce Partnership) has been
in operation since 1974, when a joint powers agreement between the City
and the County of San Diego created what is now a nonprofit public benefit
corporation. The Workforce Partnership funds job training programs to meet the region's
demand for qualified workers. The programs benefit local employers, unemployed
and recently laid-off adults, and at risk youth ages 14 to 21. In addition,
the Workforce Partnership invests a lot of time and resources in studying
and analyzing our local economy. These important findings, trends and
labor market needs are highlighted in studies, community forums and on
websites. A list of the initiatives the Workforce Partnership is currently
funding and overseeing can be found by clicking here. |
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SAY San Diego, Inc. |
Phone: 858-565-4148 Fax: 858-565-4178 www.saysandiego.org |
| Helps children, youth, families, and communities build on their strengths and achieve their full potential. Primary services include individual, family, and multifamily group counseling. Also provides gang and substance abuse prevention; peer and family mediation/conflict resolution; childcare training; employment preparation, job placement and job development, and community service placements for youth. Individual and group tutoring and parent support and educational services are offered on a limited basis. Educational presentations are provided to schools and other community groups. ^ Back to top |
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| SAY San Diego - Community Assessment and WINGS Team 5150 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Intake Coordinator |
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| The San Diego County Probation Department in collaboration with community agencies such as SAY San Diego, South Bay Community Services, San Diego Youth and Community Services, Mental Health Systems, and North County Lifeline offer programs and services to the community and the offender, including intervention programs to keep families together, and the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. CAT provides services to any at-risk youth school aged child who is showing early signs of risk for contact with law enforcement and the juvenile court services through referrals to service providers, case management, counseling. Gender specific programming is also available to girls on probation. ^ Back to top |
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| SAY San Diego - Community Services for Families, Central Region 5348 University Ave San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Shannon Throop |
Phone: 619-582-9056 Fax: 619-582-9057 E-Mail: shannon@saysandiego.org www.saysandiego.org |
| Case Management, Counseling, Parenting Classes, Kinship Support Group, D.V. Support Group, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Services for families with children (birth - 17) experiencing parenting, educational and emotional needs that result in a risk of child abuse or for Foster/Kinship families with children (birth - 17) who need support and/or are experiencing challenges with their placement. Priority for services given to Child Welfare Services (CWS) referrals. ^ Back to top |
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| SAY San Diego Counseling and Case Management 5348 University Ave San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Laurie Rennie, LCSW |
Phone: 619-582-9056 Fax: 619-582-9057 E-Mail: laurie@saysandiego.org www.saysandiego.org |
| Case management and individual, family and group counseling for youth ages 5-18 and their families, who reside in the Mid-City area. Referrals are taken from schools, probation, police, families and other professionals. ^ Back to top |
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SAY San Diego - Insuring Healthy Families Contact: Lynnae Milo, Program Coordinator |
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| Insuring Healthy Families will assist eligible children from birth to age 5 and pregnant women to enroll in low or no-cost health, dental and vision insurance. ^ Back to top |
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SAY San Diego - Mid-City Family Support Center |
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| Services are primarily home-based, with three separate components: Family Preservation, Family Support, and Post-Adoptive Services. Access to CAT, Medi-Cal, juvenile diversion and prevention throughout the Family Support Center as well. Services include counseling and case management for families in crisis, lasting for 3 to 6 months. Program is designed to ensure the safety of children and provide practical skills to resolve immediate problems. Case management for families to reduce stress through identification of community resources and support. Program also focuses on parenting education and parenting skill development. ^ Back to top |
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SAY San Diego - Start Smart |
Email: cmay@saysandiego.org or |
Start Smart, a program of SAY, San Diego, is a free program for parents with children under 5, as well as parents-to-be. Classes provide enjoyable activities for parents and kids to do together, along with helpful information on child development and what parents can do to make sure children are ready to start school. Developmental assessment is available for children ages 18 months – 5 years; enrollment in Healthy Family for medical coverage is also available. Office Hours: Classes available at several locations in the Mid-City area; call or email for the location nearest you. |
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| SAY San Diego - Vision-Achievement Mentoring (VAM) Partnership Program 5348 University Avenue Suite 201 San Diego, CA 92105 |
Phone: 619-582-9056 Fax: 619-582-9057 www.saysandiego.org |
| VAM is a five agency collaborative effort to reduce teen pregnancy and fatherlessness. VAM matches peer mentors with groups of males and females between the ages of 10 and 18 in Mid-City, City Heights, and North Park. The mentors work with the groups to develop a life vision through group meetings, activities, and community involvement that promotes positive life choices. ^ Back to top |
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City of San Diego 600 B Street, 4th Floor San Diego, CA 92101 Contact: Trish Hughes-Raber, Senior Business Finance Officer |
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| The City of San Diego offers three direct lending programs, available to small business owners in Redevelopment Project Areas (e.g., City Heights Project Area) and other eligible census tracts. The funds offer financial assistance to businesses that lack funds to meet the equity requirements of banking financing. The funds may be used to fill a "financing gap" in a project, and can assist with acquisition of new or rehabilitated buildings, fixed machinery and equipment, and working capital, including soft costs. ^ Back to top |
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South Sudan Christian Youth and Community Organization |
Phone: 619-858-1861 Fax: 619-858-1860 Email: soschristian@juno.com |
| South Sudan Christian Youth and Community Organization provides the following programs: juvenile crime prevention, after-school programs for Sudanese children, cultural orientation for new arrivals, targeted services for women and children, translation and interpretation services, work with law enforcement to coordinate outreach to the Sudanese community and mediation services. ^ Back to top |
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| Springfield
College 5348 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Bill Oswald |
Phone: 619-582-4002 Fax: 619-582-4548 Email: woswald@spfldcol.edu www.spfldcol.edu/shs |
| Offers Bachelors and Masters degrees in Human Services
for adults working in the community and/or social services. The mission of the School of Human Services is to provide broadly accessible higher education in human services for adult learners that embodies the principles of humanics, community partnership, and academic excellence to achieve social and economic justice. ^ Back to top |
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| STAR/PAL 4110 54th Street San Diego, CA 92105 Contact: Aalke Heuvelman |
Phone: 619-531-2718 Fax: 619-531-2782 Email: starpalo@starpal.org www.starpal.org |
STAR/PAL (STAR stands for Sports Training, Academics and Recreation and PAL stands for Police Athletic League) is a nonprofit organization providing over 10,000 youth services annually in underserved and inner-city areas. STAR/PAL's program directors are law enforcement officers who work with youth ages 5 through 17 throughout the city and county of San Diego. Every STAR/PAL youth program is free of charge to all participants and includes a crime prevention component. Eligibility Requirements: Children 5 to 17 years of age. |
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State Senator Denise Moreno Ducheny Chula Vista, CA 91910 |
Phone: 619-409-7690 Fax: 619-409-7688 Email: michelle.cabrera@sen.ca.gov www.deniseducheny.com |
| Constituent, legislative, and community services. ^ Back to top |
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| Supportive
Parents Information Network, Inc. (SPIN) 2717 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92104 Contact: Aída Reyes or Joni Halpern |
Phone: 619-296-3402 Fax: 619-296-3415 Email: jhspin@aol.com www.spinsandiego.org |
| SPIN is a grassroots organization providing parents
on welfare and other low-income families with information on public assistance
regulations, welfare-to-work activities, and other problems that can be
obstacles to obtaining the education, training or counseling a parent needs
to prepare for self-sustaining employment. We also train community-based
organization staff members at no charge concerning welfare-to-work rules
and other issues faced by low-income families as they try to reach self-sufficiency. ^ Back to top |
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| Survivors
of Torture, International PO Box 151240 San Diego, CA 92175-1240 Contact: Kathi Anderson |
Phone: 619-278-2400 Fax: 619-294-9405 Email: survivors@notorture.org www.notorture.org |
| SURVIVORS has a unique, multi-disciplinary treatment
approach which empowers torture survivors and their families to reclaim
their lives and heal. Services include screenings, intakes, psychological
and psychiatric assessments, referrals, as well as mental health, language,
legal and medical services. In addition, we conduct trainings for medical
and mental health care professionals, attorneys, educators, clergy, local
and regional government officials and other community members about politically-motivated
torture and its effects. ^ Back to top |
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Family Health Centers of San Diego |
Phone: 619-515-2333 Fax: 619-239-1015 Email: deniseg@fhcsd.org www.fhcsd.org |
Specialized services for anyone 12-19 years old including medical care, health education, employment preparation, computers, mentoring, socialization, and recreational activities in a teen friendly environment complete with youth/peer staff and adolescent oriented educational materials. Eligibility Requirements: 12 - 19 years of age. Office Hours: Clinical Services offered 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Monday and Wednesday through Friday. 8:15 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 - 5:00 pm Tuesdays; outreach and educational services offered weekdays, weekends and evenings as needed. |
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| Tariq Khamisa Foundation 7490 Opportunity Road, Suite 202 San Diego, CA 92111 Contact: Robin Hart |
Phone: 858-565-0800 Fax: 858-565-0818 Email: info@tkf.org www.tkf.org |
TKF (Tariq Khamisa Foundation) provides powerful peace education programs and violence prevention services to youth. TKF has four main programs available to San Diego County:
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
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| transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project
P.O. Box 620544 | Phone: 619-252-7276 Fax: 619-501-8852 Email: info@transcenDANCE.org www.transcendanceyoutharts.org |
The mission of transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project is to empower multi-racial, inner-city youth to create healthier communities through the life-affirming power of the arts and performance. We offer technical dance and theater training at no cost to Mid-City youth program participants to develop their creative and expressive voice to promote healthy lives and healthy communities. |
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| Trauma
Service, Scripps Mercy Hospital Trauma Service (MER-62) 4077 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92103-2180 Contact: Beth Sise |
Phone: 619-260-7285 Fax: 619-260-7360 Email: sise.beth@scrippshealth.org www.scrippshealth.org |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital Trauma Service provides
care to 2,000 critically injured teens and adults annually. The Trauma Center
plays an important role in reducing the impact of injury by participating
in prevention efforts that target risk factors in the community, including
alcohol, other drugs, and violence. ^ Back to top |
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San Diego County Probation Department 7798 Starling Drive, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92123 |
Fax: 858-492-2333 |
| This program focuses on children with school attendance problems, grades K - 12 in five school districts. The Probation Department provides a school probation officer at each of the sites to assist in monitoring a child's attendance through direct contact with the child and his/her family. The goals are to increase the child's school attendance and enhance academic achievement. ^ Back to top |
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| UCSD Bi-National Project University of California, San Diego 150 West Washington Street, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92103 Contact: Dr. Patricia Hubbard |
Phone: 619-543-8080, ext. 288 Fax: 619-298-2698 Email: phubbard@ucsd.edu www.ucsdmcap.org |
| The UCSD Bi-national Project has developed collaboration with pediatricians and obstetricians delivering HIV care in Baja California. The program provides consultation, care and access to clinical trials to children and pregnant women from Baja California. The goal of these activities is to expand opportunities for clinical care, provider education and research along the bi-national border to become a model for other bi-national, U.S. - Mexico HIV/AIDS projects. ^ Back to top |
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| UCSD Mother, Child and Adolescent HIV Program University of California, San Diego 150 West Washington Street, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92103 Contact: Mary Caffery |
Phone: 619-543-8080, ext. 236 Fax: 619-298-2698 Email: mcaffery@ucsd.edu www.ucsdmcap.org |
| The UCSD Mother, Child and Adolescent HIV Program provides comprehensive HIV care to pregnant women, children, teens and mothers. A multidisciplinary team of HIV specialists provides medical care, clinical research trials, patient education, counseling, case management and community education. ^ Back to top |
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| UCSD Upward Bound UCSD TRIO Outreach Programs 9500 Gilman Dr., #0341 San Diego, CA 92093 Contact: Carri Fierro |
Phone: 858-822-3471 Fax: 858-822-4132 Email: ubc@ucsd.edu trio.ucsd.edu |
UCSD Upward Bound (UB) is a free academic program. The goal of Upward Bound is to prepare students to pursue college. UB is offered at: Mar Vista, Chula Vista, Sweetwater, Castle Park, Hoover and San Diego High School. We offer summer residential experience, monthly field trips, tutoring and mentorship. Eligibility: Low income and first generation college bound youth. Office Hours: Varies |
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| UCSD Youth Council University of California, San Diego 150 West Washington Street, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92103 |
Phone: 619-471-9168 Fax: 619-471-9169 www.ucsdmcap.org |
| The Youth Council is a group of diverse youth and youth service providers who meet to talk about health and social problems that concern youth, specifically HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. We, youth advocates, speak out for young people who are HIV positive or at risk for HIV infection. We help to connect them to the youth friendly services they need, plan educational programs and conferences and social events. We, the youth, have a voice. Stand up and be heard! ^ Back to top |
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| UCSD Youth HIV Program, Adolescent Trials Network University of California, San Diego 150 West Washington Street, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92103 Contact: Lisa Stangl |
Phone: 619-543-8080, ext. 253 Fax: 619-298-2698 Email: lstangl@ucsd.edu www.ucsdmcap.org |
Our mission is to provide medical care, clinical research, and support services utilizing evidence-based best practices and a youth centric model. As part of a university based program, we link new knowledge with clinical care and train the next generation of healthcare providers. We emphasize a collaborative multi-disciplinary apporach to understanding and addressing the diverse and unique issues facing youth. Collaboration occurs in alliance with local, state and national networks of service providers. UCSD Youth HIV Program provides a full range of services to youth 12 - 24 that are at risk or living with HIV. Services are provided by a youth-friendly staff in a clinic designed by and for youth. |
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| Union
of Pan Asian Communities UPAC 1031 25th Street San Diego, CA 92102 |
Phone: 619-232-6454 Fax: 619-235-9002 www.upacsd.com |
Offers Mental Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Services, Economic Development Services, Children & Youth Prevention Services, Health Services, Senior Services, Community Development to Asian, Pacific Islander and other ethnic communities of San Diego County based on the diverse ethnic and cultural identities and strengths of these communities. Please call for specific programs or visit the website. ^ Back to top |
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| YMCA Childcare Resource Service 3333 Camino del Rio S. #400 San Diego, CA 92108 Contact: Maria Lopez Stewart |
Phone: 619-521-3055 / 800-481-2151 Fax: 619-521-3050 www.ymcacrs.org |
YMCA CRS is the state-funded childcare resource and referral agency for San Diego County. Our mission is met through assisting families in finding quality childcare; educating parents as consumers of childcare services; assisting income eligible families with childcare costs, advocating for families and children at the local, state and national level, and providing child development resources to child care providers. |
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YMCA
Youth & Family Services |
Phone: 619-281-8313 Fax: 619-281-8324 www.yfs.ymca.org |
| A collaborative with a focus on prevention of teen
pregnancy, substance abuse and gang involvement by encouraging youth to
reduce High Risk Behaviors through education in order to make positive life
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| YMCA Youth & Family Services Y-Friendz Mentoring Program 2929 Meade Ave San Diego, CA 92116 Contact: Christina Reyna |
Phone: 619-281-8313 Fax: 619-281-8324 Email: treyna@ymca.org www.yfs.ymca.org |
Y-Friendz provides mentors for children, ages 4 - 15, who have a parent incarcerated. Each mentor meets with the child for 1 - 3 hours per week and commits to mentoring for one year. The program includes monthly events, community service, ongoing mentor training and match support. Eligibility Requirement: Children ages 4 - 15 with an incarcerated parent. |
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