ADULT ABUSE

 

800-339-4661* Adult Protective Services – San Diego County https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ais/Services/Adult-Protective-Services.html

800-510-2020* Elder Abuse News Center –  San Diego County https://danewscenter.com/resources/elder-abuse/

 

ADVOCACY SERVICES

 

619-293-3500 Access to Independence 

619-688-3323 California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (www.scdd.ca.gov)

619-239-7861 Disability Rights California (www.disabilityrightsca.org)

844-255-4477 American Advocacy Group (disabilities) (www.americanadvocacygroup.com)

888-804-3536 Health Consumer Alliance (www.healthconsumer.org)

877-734-3258 Consumer Center for Health, Education & Advocacy (CCHEA) (www.lassd.org)

 

ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE

 

619-296-2666 Alanon Family Groups of San Diego (www.alanonsandiego.org)

619-265-8762 Alcoholics Anonymous (www.aasandiego.org)

888-724-7240 Health & Human Service Agency https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/substance_use_outpatient_services.html

619-584-1007 Narcotics Anonymous (www.sandiegona.org)

 

ASBESTOS SUPPORT 

 

Asbestos Support Group

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ATTENDANT SERVICES

 

800-510-2020 In-Home Supportive Services, Health & Human Service Agency https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ais/Services/In-Home-Supportive-Services.html

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AUTISM ADVOCACY & CARE

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How Nurses Can Support Children With Autism During Medical Visits

 

CHILDBIRTH INJURY

 

Child Birth Injury Justice Center

Birth Injury Center

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CHILD ABUSE

 

858-560-2191 San Diego County Child Protective Services https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/cs/child_welfare_services.html

760-337-7750 Imperial County Child Protective Services

760-312-6464 Imperial County Office of Education Child Development Services https://css.imperialcounty.org/

619-594-7416 (San Diego) Exceptional Family Resource Center (www.efrconline.org)

CRISIS HOTLINE 888-724-7240 Suicidal 24/7 Calls, Online Chatroom M-F from 4-10 pm https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/ACL.html

Health & Human Service Agency https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa.html

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DENTAL

 

211 To find a dentist

619-205-1950 Anderson Dental Center – Rady Children’s Hospital (www.rchsd.org)

800-322-6384* Denti-Cal: To find a dentist if you are on Denti-Cal

619-234-8131 San Diego Children’s Dental Health Association (www.childrensdentalhealth.org)

 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

 

800-799-7233* National Domestic Violence Hotline (www.ndvh.org)

TTY 800-787-3224 760-353-8530 24/7 Emergency Shelter, Center for Family Solutions-Imperial County (www.womanhaven.org)

619-234-3164 YWCA 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline (www.ywcasandiego.org)

619-239-0355 YWCA Short Term Emergency Shelters (men accepted) (www.ywcasandiego.org

 

FINANCIAL

 

800-772-1213* Social Security (apply for SSI or have a Social Security problem) (www.ssa.gov)

TTY 800-325-0778 866-262-9881* Department of Social Services (assistance programs & Medi-Cal) https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/default.aspx

TDD 619-589-4459 760-337-6800 Department of Social Services – Imperial County https://www.imperialcountysocialservices.org/

 

FOOD

 

760-489-6380 North County Interfaith Crisis Center (all kinds of emergencies) (www.interfaithservices.org)

619-286-1100 Catholic Charities (In the University area) (www.ccdsd.org)

760-370-0966 Imperial Valley Food Bank (www.ivfoodbank.com)

 

HEALTH

 

211 To find a doctor, including those who accept Medi-Cal

800-232-4636 AIDS/HIV Testing Hotline

800-222-1222* California Poison Control System 24/7 (www.calpoison.org)

619-528-4000 CCS (California Children’s services) medically eligible birth to 21 (www.sdcounty.ca.gov)

619-692-8808 CHDP (Child Health & Disability Prevention Program) SD County https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/CHDP

800-587-8118 CMS County Medical Services, services for low-income residents (www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ssp/medi-cal_program.html)

800-510-2020 HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) – Seniors - (www.aging.ca.gov)

760-431-4100 Hospice Care-North County (www.hospicenorthcoast.org)

866-347-6319 Hospice Care-VITAS Healthcare (www.vitas.com/locations-search/san-diego/san-diego-hospice-office/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=locallisting&utm_content=VHC9501&y_source=1_ODcxOTMyMS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D)

619-450-4414 Hospice Care-Apreva Hospice (www.aprevahospice.com)

619-293-4700 Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic (www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/hiv_std_hepatitis_branch/Make_a_Clinic_Appointment.html)

619-692-5565 Tuberculosis Control Program (www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/tuberculosis_control_program/

Health Care Access Guide

 

IMMUNIZATIONS - Call nearest public health department listed below:

 

866-358-2966 Public Health Department- County-wide information (www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/immunization_branch.html)

619-229-5400 Central Region

619-441-6500 East Region

858-573-7300 North Central

760-967-4401 North Coastal

760-740-3000 North Inland

442-265-1442 Imperial County (www.icphd.org/clinical-and-health-services/immunizations-program)

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LEGAL

 

619-231-8585 Attorney Referral Line (www.sdcba.org)

760-353-0220 California Rural Legal Assistance-Imperial County (www.crla.org)

877-534-2524* Legal Aid Society (www.lassd.org)

213-639-3900 National Immigration Law Center- Based in Los Angeles (www.nilc.org)

619-235-5656 San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (www.sdvlp.org)

619-260-7470 USD Legal Clinic (www.sandiego.edu/law/clinics/)

 

LITERACY PROGRAM

 

858-481-7323 Family Literacy Foundation-Military Families Only (www.unitedthroughreading.org)

619-574-1641 Literacy Hotline (www.literacysandiego.org)

760-222-5425 Early Literacy Program- Imperial County (www.icprop10.org/Featured_Grantee_NHC%20Early%20Literacy.html)

 

MESOTHELIOMA SUPPORT

 

FREE GUIDE

MESOTHELIOMA LAWYER CENTER

THE MESOTHELIOMA CENTER  (www.asbestos.com/support/) Symptoms (www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/symptoms)

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MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING

 

888-724-7240 Access And Crisis Hotline (www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/ACL.html)

442-265-1525 Imperial Co Behavioral Health Services Mental Health 24Hour Crisis Referral (bhs.imperialcounty.org/)  Mobile Unit: (bhs.imperialcounty.org/crisis-care-mobile-units-ccmu/)

619-543-0412 Mental Health of America of San Diego (MHA) (www.mhasd.org)

As of June 30, 2025, Mental Health America of San Diego County (MHASD) has formally ceased operations and is in the process of dissolving as a nonprofit corporation. After decades of service to the San Diego community, we extend heartfelt thanks to all who supported our mission and walked alongside us in the pursuit of mental wellness, dignity, and recovery.  Please call us directly for further assistance in this area at 619-741-1548.

619-543-1434 National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) (www.namisandiego.org)

800-523-5933 Helpline for National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI)

760-489-6380 North County Interfaith Crisis Center (Behavioral Health Services) (www.interfaithservices.org)

 

MILITARY SERVICES

 

619-767-6800 Navy/Marine Corps Relief (Behavioral and Social Services) 

858-751-5755 YMCA Armed Services (Behavioral and Social Services) (www.asymca.org)

 

PARENTING

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619-543-0412 Father2Child Program, Mental Health America of San Diego County

As of June 30, 2025, this program under Mental Health America of San Diego County (MHASD) has formally ceased operations and is in the process of dissolving as a nonprofit corporation. After decades of service to the San Diego community, we extend heartfelt thanks to all who supported our mission and walked alongside us in the pursuit of mental wellness, dignity, and recovery.  Please call us directly for further assistance in this area at 619-741-1548.

760-312-6464 Imperial County Office of Education Child Development Services (www.icoe.org/services/student-services/early-care-and-education-programs)

619-594-7416 (San Diego) Exceptional Family Resource Center (www.efrconline.org)

 

RECREATION/SOCIAL SERVICES

 

619-298-5021 Blind Community Center (www.bccsd.org)

866-739-6884 Boys & Girls Clubs (www.sdyouth.org)

619-235-1100 San Diego Parks & Rec (www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation)

619-525-8247 San Diego Parks & Rec Therapeutic Services (www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation)

619-525-8249 TDD- San Diego Parks & Rec Therapeutic Services (www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation)

951-240-0921 Southern California Equestrian Directory (Horseback Riding) (www.SoCalEquine.com)

619-283-6100 Special Olympics of San Diego County (www.sosc.org)

619-685-1175 The ARC of San Diego (Recreational Activities) (www.arc-sd.com)

 

SENIOR SERVICES

 

858-560-2507 Aging & Independence Services (www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/programs/ais)

760-353-2748 El Centro Community Center – Senior Nutrition – Imperial County

 

SHELTER

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760-357-0894 Catholic Charities-Imperial County (Men) Guadalupe’s Men’s Shelter (www.ccdsd.org)

760-352-1182 Catholic Charities-Imperial County (Women & Children) House of Hope (www.ccdsd.org)

760-357-2202 Neighborhood House-Imperial County (www.nhclx.org)

619-231-9400 San Diego Housing Commission- Emergency and/or Section 8 Housing (www.sdhc.org)

 

TRANSPORTATION

 

511 Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) (511sd.com/sd511/transit/transithome.aspx)

County Transit System (CTS) (www.sdmts.com/getting-around/maps-and-schedules)

Chula Vista (CVT) / National City Transit / San Diego Trolley (www.sdmts.com/transit-services/trolley)

North County Transit District (NCTD) https://gonctd.com/

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619-233-3004 MTS Access Service (www.sdmts.com)

619-234-6161 Yellow Cab (www.rideyellow.com)

760-592-4494 Imperial County Transportation Commission (www.imperialctc.org)

760-482-2900 Imperial Valley Transit

760-482-2908 IVT Access

760-337-1760 IVT Ride

760-337-1766 MedTrans

 

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