This indispensible reference is over an inch thick (containing comprehensive descriptions of more than 1,500 nonprofit and public agencies and programs) and is over $40 to purchase, but it can be found in the reference section of each branch of the San Diego Public Library System (Call Number: R361 DIRECTIONS).
The DIRECTIONS database is also available on the Internet through the Inform San Diego Website at www.inform-sandiego.com. This Web-based service makes searching for resources significantly easier, and the information is more detailed and more current. Questions on the Inform San Diego Website should be directed to (619) 531-4804 or by e-mail at inform@informsandiego.com
Toll Free San Diego Area Numbers for INFOLINE: Greater San Diego (619) 230-0997; North County Coastal (760) 943-0997; North County Inland (760) 740-0997; From Outlying Areas Only 1-800-227-0997
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Alpha Project
Balboa Park Outreach Program
This is a San Diego Health Services Program for the General Population. This
program is operated in partnership with Logan Heights Family Health Center.
Services include: Primary health care and Transportation.
For information contact: Cecelia Russell, Day Center Manager, 299 17th St.,
San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 1-619-234-3041, Fax: 1-619-234-3064
Alpha Project
Casa Raphael
This is a North County Coastal Transitional Shelter for Adult Men. This facility
has a capacity for 120 persons, with 1 year maximum stay. Guests must be willing
to work; 30% of personal income applied to rent. Services include: Prepared
meals; Entitlement assistance; Life skills training; Substance abuse treatment;
Job training/assistance and Case management.
For information contact: Fredric Blodgett, Program Director, 993 Postal Way,
Vista, CA 92083 Phone: 1-760-630-9922, Fax: 1-760-630-9996
Alpha Project
Neil Good Day Center
This is a San Diego Day Shelter for the General Population. Includes showers,
restrooms, lounge, reading room, mail and message services, safe storage of
personal possessions, and laundry. Services include: Mental health services;
Substance abuse treatment; Primary health care; Job training/assistance and
Case management.
For information contact: Robert McElroy, President, 299 17th St., San Diego,
CA 92101 Phone: 1-619-234-3041, Fax: 1-619-234-3064
Bayside Settlement House
Bayside Settlement House
This is a San Diego Case Management Agency for the General Population. Meals
served at this agency are for seniors 60 years and over only, Monday through
Friday, from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. Emergency food is served Tuesday through
Friday, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Services include: Prepared meals; Emergency
food and clothing; Transportation and Case management.
For information contact: Rose Ceballos, Info and Resources Coordinator, PO
Box 712525, San Diego, CA 92171-2525 Phone: 1-619-278-0771, Fax: 1-619-278-6193
Brother Benno's Foundation
Brother Benno's Center
This is a North County Coastal Day Shelter for the General Population.
Includes showers, restrooms, lounge, reading room, mail and message service,
and laundry. Services include: Prepared meals; Emergency food and clothing;
Transportation; and Case management and Housing counseling/placement.
For information contact: Harold or Kay Kutler, Director, 3260 Production
Ave., Oceanside, CA 92054 Phone: 1-760-439-1244, Fax: 1-760-439-1271
Brother Benno's Foundation
Good Samaritan Shelter
This is a North County Coastal Emergency Shelter for Adult Men. This facility
has a capacity for 12 persons, with 1 month maximum stay. Services include:
Prepared meals; Emergency food and clothing; Life skills training; Substance
abuse treatment; Job training/assistance; and Case management.
For information contact: Eric Bensimon, Manager, 902 Seagaze Dr., Oceanside,
CA 92054 Phone: 1-760-722-3476, Fax: 1-760-439-1271
Brother Benno's Foundation
House of Brother Benno's - Recovery Home
This is a North County Coastal Transitional Shelter for Adult Men.
This facility has a capacity for 9 persons, with 6 months maximum stay. Services
include: Prepared meals; Emergency food and clothing; Life skills training;
Substance abuse treatment; Job training/assistance and Case management.
For information contact: Carl Schultz, Manager, 3260 Production Avenue, Oceanside,
CA 92054 Phone: 1-760-722-3476, Fax: 1-760-439-1271
Brother Benno's Foundation
House of Dorothy, Barbara, and Rosemary
This is a North County Coastal Transitional Shelter for Adult Women. This facility
has a capacity for 6 persons, with 9 months maximum stay. This program is operated
in partnership with Logan Heights Family Health Center. Services include: Prepared
meals; Emergency food and clothing; Substance abuse treatment and Case management.
For information contact: Carol Baker, Manager, 3260 Production Ave., Oceanside,
CA 92054 Phone: 1-760-439-1244, Fax: 1-760-439-1271
Brother Benno's Foundation
House of James and John
This is a North County Coastal Transitional Shelter for Adult Men.
This facility has a capacity for 12 persons, with 6 months maximum stay. Services
include: Prepared meals; Emergency food and clothing; Life skills training;
Substance abuse treatment; Job training/assistance and Case management.
For information contact: Peter Ashton, Manager, 3260 Production Avenue, Oceanside,
CA 92054 Phone: 1-760-722-3476, Fax: 1-760-439-1271
Brother Benno's Foundation
House of Martha Ann Mary
This is a North County Coastal Emergency Shelter for Women with Children. This
facility has a capacity for 7 persons, with 30 days maximum stay. This program
is for single women or women with young children. Services include: Prepared
meals; Emergency food and clothing; and Case management.
For information contact: Diane Templin, Manager, 3260 Production Ave., Oceanside,
CA 92054 Phone: 1-760-439-1244, Fax: 1-760-439-1271
Casa de Amparo
Casa de Amparo Shelter for Abuse Children
This is a North County Coastal Permenant Supportive Housing program for Homeless
Youth who have Victims of Domestic Violence needs. This facility has a capacity
for 25 persons, with unlimited maximum stay. Clients must be referred by Child
Protective Services, police, or courts. Services include: Prepared meals; Emergency
food and clothing; Life skills training; Domestic violence services; Mental
health services; Primary health care; Job training/assistance; Transportation;
Child care and Case management.
For information contact: Bernie Miles, Facility Administrator, P.O. Box 41San
Luis Rey, CA 92068 Phone: 1-760-754-5500, Fax: 1-760-757-0792
Catholic Charities
Case Management Agency
This is a San Diego Case Managment Agency for the General Population.
Clients must have identification and proof of residence in order to receive
food. Transportation is provided for doctor appointments and/or job interviews.
Services include: Emergency food and clothing; Mental health services and Case
management.
For information contact: Marion Keller, Program Director, 349 Cedar St.,
San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 1-619-231-2828, Fax: 1-619-234-2272
Catholic Charities
Winter Hotel Voucher
This is a San Diego Voucher program for Families with Children and Disabled
Adults. Vouchers are primarily available December through April.
For information contact: Marion Keller, , 349 Cedar Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 1-619-231-2828, Fax: 1-619-234-2272
Catholic Charities
House of Rachel
This is a San Diego Transitional Shelter for Adult Women. This facility
has a capacity for 5 persons, with 8 - 12 months maximum stay. Clients enrolled
in this transitional Shelter must be emotionally stable, motivated and capable
of employment. Services include: Prepared meals; Job training/assistance; Transportation
and Case management.
For information contact: Yolanda Todd, Program Director, 349 Cedar St., San
Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 1-619-696-0873, Fax: 1-619-696-9042
Catholic Charities
La Posada de Guadalupe
This is a North County Coastal Transitional Shelter for Adult Men. This facility
has a capacity for 50 persons, with 3 months maximum stay. Guests in this facility
are predominately the general homeless. Services include: Prepared meals; Primary
health care and Case management.
For information contact: Edgardo Preciado, Program Manager, 2478 Impala Dr.,
Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: 1-760-929-2322, Fax: 1-760-929-8712
Catholic Charities
Rachel's Night Shelter
This is a San Diego Emergency Shelter for Adult Women. This facility
has a capacity for 32 persons, with unlimited maximum stay. Women must visit
the Rachel's Women Center by 3:30 p.m. to meet with shelter staff prior to admission.
Clients receive recovery support, medical screening, clothing, and evening meal.
Curfew is 9:00 P.M. Participants must be clean/sober at admittance. Services
include: Prepared meals; Mental health services and Substance abuse treatment.
For information contact: Yolanda Todd, Program Director, 759 8th Ave., San
Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 1-619-696-0873, Fax: 1-619-696-9042
Catholic Charities
Rachel's Women's Center
This is a San Diego Day Shelter for Adult Women. Visitors have access to alcohol
and drug recovery, educational and recovery groups, showers, laundry, medical
screening, mental health support/triage, lunch, coffee, use of free phone, mailing
address, and access to night shelter. Services include: Prepared meals; Mental
health services and Substance abuse treatment.
For information contact: Yolanda Todd, Director, 759 8th Ave., San Diego,
CA 92101 Phone: 1-619-696-0873, Fax: 1-619-696-9042
Catholic Charities
Rachel's Cold Weather Program
This is a San Diego Winter Shelter for Adult Women. This facility has a capacity
for 20 persons, with unlimited maximum stay. Additional space in permanent shelter
is made available during cold nights. Women must visit the Center by 3:30 p.m.
to meet with shelter staff prior to admission. Showers, laundry facilities,
and an evening meal is available. Services include: Prepared meals.
For information contact: Martha Ranson, Director, 759 8th Ave., San Diego,
CA 92101 Phone: 1-619-696-0873, Fax: 1-619-696-9042
Catholic Charities
Community Christian Service
Emergency Assistance Agency
This is a San Diego Case Managment Agency for the General Population. Food packages
are available. Services include: Emergency food and clothing.
For information contact: Pat Guest, Exec. Director, 4167 Rappahannock Ave.,
San Diego, CA 92117 Phone: 1-619-274-2273, Fax: 1-619-274-3506
Center for Community Solutions
Project Safehouse
This is a San Diego Emergency Shelter for Women with Children who have Victims
of Domestic Violence needs. This facility has a capacity for 9 persons, with
1 month maximum stay. Male children must be 12 years old or younger. Clients
must be clean and sober three months prior to admission. Services include: Prepared
meals; Emergency food and clothing; Domestic violence services; Transportation
and Case management.
For information contact: Sonia Hernandez, Case Manager, 4508 Mission Bay
Dr., San Diego, CA 92109 Phone: 1-619-267-8023, Fax: 1-619-267-8023
Community Christian Service
Emergency Assistance Agency
This is a San Diego Case Managment Agency for the General Population.
Food packages are available. Services include: Emergency food and clothing.
For information contact: Pat Guest, Exec. Director, 4167 Rappahannock Ave.,
San Diego, CA 92117 Phone: 1-619-274-2273, Fax: 1-619-274-3506
Community Christian Service
Winter Hotel Voucher
This is a San Diego Voucher program for Families with Children and Disabled
Adults. Vouchers are primarily available December through April.
For information contact: Jim Keeley, 4167 Rappahannock Ave., San Diego, CA
92117 Phone: 1-619-274-2273, Fax: 1-619-274-3506
Community Housing Program of North County
Centro
This is a North County Coastal Transitional Shelter for Families with
Children. This facility has a capacity for 70 persons, with 24 months maximum
stay. Available to 20 homeless families. Services include: Primary health care;
Job training/assistance; Child care and Case management.
For information contact: Kelly Lupro, Assistant Program Manager, 1820 S.
Escondido Blvd., #101, Escondido, CA 92025 Phone: 1-760-432-6878 x307, Fax:
1-760-432-6883
Community Housing Program of North County
Las Casitas
This is a North County Inland Transitional Shelter for Families with
Children. This facility has a capacity for 18 persons, with 6 months, & up to
6-month extension maximum stay. Guests must be working on individualized plan
to achieve permanent income and stability within a six month period. Services
include: Job training/assistance; Child care and Case management.
For information contact: Matt Luce, Program Manager, 1820 S. Escondido Blvd
#101, Escondido, CA 92025 Phone: 1-760-432-6878x304, Fax: 1-760-432-6883
Community Housing Program of North County
Marisol Apartments
This is a North County Coastal Permenant Supportive Housing program
for the General Population who have HIV/AIDS needs. This facility has a capacity
for 21 persons, with unlimited maximum stay. Clients must have case management
at time of entry and during stay; Be free of illegal drugs; At least be HIV
Symptomatic; Have total income not exceeding 35% of local area median income
levels. Services include: Emergency food and clothing; Transportation and Housing
counseling/placement;
For information contact: Mark Weedman, Residential Services Coordinator,
1115127 S. Tremont St., Oceanside, CA 92054 Phone: 1-760-432-6878, Fax: 1-760-432-6883
Community Research Foundation
Halcyon Crisis Center
This is an East County Emergency Shelter for Adult Men or Women who have Severely
Mentally Ill (SMI) needs. This facility has a capacity for 12 persons, with
14 days maximum stay. Halycyon Crisis Center provides a mental health hospital
alternative for persons experiencing severe psychological problems or in an
acute phase of a mental illness. We do not provide shelter. Services include:
Mental health services.
For information contact: Marty Adelman, Program Director, 1664 Broadway,
El Cajon, CA 92021 Phone: 1-619-579-8685, Fax: 1-619-579-1969
Community Research Foundation
Isis Center
This is a San Diego Emergency Shelter for Adult Men or Women who have
Severely Mentally Ill (SMI) needs. This facility has a capacity for 12 persons,
with 14 days maximum stay. This is not a "homeless shelter." Isis Center provides
a mental health hospital alternative for persons experiencing severe psychological
problems or in acute stages of mental illness. On the average, 9 clients are
considered homeless. Services include: Mental health services.
For information contact: Barry Levin, Program Director, 892 27th St., San
Diego, CA 92154 Phone: 1-619-575-4687, Fax: 1-619-575-1215
Community Research Foundation
Jary Barreto Crisis Center
This is a San Diego Emergency Shelter for Adult Men or Women who have
Severely Mentally Ill (SMI) needs. This facility has a capacity for 5 persons,
with 14 days maximum stay. This is not a "homeless shelter." This Crisis Center
provides a mental health hospital alternative for persons experiencing severe
psychological problems or in 2 acute stages of mental illness. On the average,
12 clients are considered homeless. Services include: Prepared meals; Mental
health services and Substance abuse treatment.
For information contact: Cheryta Moss, Program Director, 2865 Logan Ave.,
San Diego, CA 92113 Phone: 1-619-232-4357, Fax: 1-619-232-7048
Community Research Foundation
New Vistas Crisis Center
This is a San Diego Emergency Shelter for Adult Men or Women who have
SMI & Substance Abuse Treatment needs. This facility has a capacity for 14 persons,
with 1 month maximum stay. This is not a "homeless shelter." New Vistas Crisis
Center provides a mental health hospital alternative for persons experiencing
severe psychological problems or in acute stages of mental illness.On the average,
12 clients are considered homeless. Services include: Prepared meals; Mental
health services and Substance abuse treatment.
For information contact: Jack Farner, Ph. D., Director, 734 10th Ave., San
Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 1-619-239-4663, Fax: 1-619-239-3045
Community Research Foundation
Safe Havens-North Parks
This is a San Diego Permenant Supportive Housing program for Adult
Men or Women who have Severely Mentally Ill (SMI) needs. This facility has a
capacity for 6 persons, with 36 months maximum stay. Services include: Entitlement
assistance; Life skills training; Mental health services; Job training/assistance;
Transportation; Case management and Housing counseling/placement;
For information contact: Casey Ali Benjamin, M.A., Program Coordinator, 3376
30th St., San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 1-619-297-1144, Fax: 1-619-297-1122
Community Research Foundation
Turning Point Crisis Center
This is a North County Coastal Emergency Shelter for Adult Men or Women
who have Severely Mentally Ill (SMI) needs. This facility has a capacity for
5 persons, with 14 days maximum stay. This facility has an average enrollment
of 5 homeless persons, with a total enrollment of 11 persons. This is not a
"homeless shelter." Turning Point Crisis Center provides a mental health hospital
alternative. Services include: Prepared meals and Mental health services.
For information contact: Kathleen
Sorahan, Program Director, 1738 S. Tremont St., Oceanside, CA 92054 Phone: 1-760-439-2800
Fax: 1-760-433-5031
Community Research Foundation
Vista Balboa Crisis Center
This is a San Diego Emergency Shelter for Adult Men or Women who have Severely
Mentally Ill (SMI) needs. This facility has a capacity for 16 persons, with
14 days maximum stay. Clients must be Medical recipients. Services include:
Prepared meals; Entitlement assistance and Mental health services.
For information contact: Sam Moehlenpah, , 545 Laurel Street, San Diego,
CA 92101 Phone: 1-619-233-4399, Fax: 1-619-233-0453
