San Diego Youth Resources

Organization NameWhat They Provide            Contact InformationWebsite
Educational / Youth Empowerment
SAY San Diego (Social Advocates for Youth)Family support, Preschool and extended learning programs, youth advocacy and development, health navigation and mental health support, community development.

858-565-4148

info@saysandiegio.org

https://www.saysandiego.org/
The Children’s InitiativeWorks to ensure that San Diego’s  low-income and under-served children and families reach their full potential by promoting services, programs, and policies that respond to family and community needs in the fields of  health, education, safety, and economic security.858-581-5880https://www.thechildrensinitiative.org/
United Way of San Diego CountyPartners with local schools and community-based organizations to resolve inequities in the education system and ensure that children and young adults have the tools they need to be successful, from cradle to career. Brings together partners to align goals and leverage resources to reconstruct systems and resolve inequities in order to transform lives.

858-492-2000

Info@UWSD.org

https://uwsd.org/
Outdoor OutreachProvides adventure-based positive youth development programming for youth ages 9-24 whose communities have been historically impacted by social inequities.

619-238-5790

Info@outdooroutreach.org

https://www.outdooroutreach.org/
SBCS (South Bay Community Services)Child well-being, youth development and education, family wellness and community engagement.619-420-3620https://sbcssandiego.org/
Access Inc.Peer-to-peer youth programs, financial education, career counseling and job placement, mentorship, outreach to employers, job fairs, internships.

858-560-0871

Info@access2jobs.org

https://www.access2jobs.org/at-risk-youth-programs-san-diego/
Stand Up for KidsOutreach drop-in center, street outreach, mentoring, housing support

619-237-5437

Sandiego@standupforkids.org

https://www.standupforkids.org/san-diego/
Food
Feeding San DiegoProvide more than 35.4 million meals every year to children, families, seniors, college students, military families, veterans, people facing homelessness, and other underserved populations. Distribute meals in partnership with nearly 350 local charities, schools, faith communities, meal sites, and food pantries throughout the region.

858.452.3663

info@feedingsandiego.org

https://feedingsandiego.org/calfresh
San Diego Hunger CoalitionFood and Nutrition programs, food assistance, training and education on hunger and nutrition.

(619) 501-7917

info@sdhunger.org

https://www.sandiegohungercoalition.org/
Mental Health Assistance
The San Diego LGBT Community CenterDrop-in and recreational center for LGBTQ youth. HIV services.

619-692-2077 Ext: 626

HYC@thecentersd.org

https://thecentersd.org/youth-services/
San Diego Center for ChildrenOutpatient mental health services, residential treatment, school-based mental health services, foster youth, military families.858-277-9550https://www.centerforchildren.org/about/
Shelter
SBCS (South Bay Community Services)Child well-being, youth development and education, family wellness and community engagement.619-420-3620https://sbcssandiego.org/
Just In Time For Foster YouthEmergency needs & stable housing, meaningful employment, reliable transportation, healthy practices & wellbeing, essential education, financial literacy.

760-505-6647

Youthservices@jitfosteryouth.org

https://jitfosteryouth.org/
San Diego Youth ServicesChild sex trafficking awareness and recovery, foster care, homeless housing and support, workforce development, suicide prevention and intervention, adoption support, anti-bullying awareness and support, juvenile delinquency diversion and intervention, mental health, LGBTQ+ services, domestic violence prevention. 619-241-0608https://sdyouthservices.org/services/
Stand Up for KidsOutreach drop-in center, street outreach, mentoring, housing support

619-237-5437

Sandiego@standupforkids.org

https://www.standupforkids.org/san-diego/
Youth Assistance CoalitionPositively impact the lives of youth experiencing homelessness through empowerment, mentorship, and community collaboration in order to provide transformative opportunities.

619-485-6588

Info@yacsd.org

https://www.yacsd.org/about/