Local Health Resources & Organizations
- Connects people with community, health, and disaster services in San Diego County. 24-hour free, confidential phone service (dial 211) and searchable online database. Includes information on food assistance, health and wellness, military and veterans services, and needs such as housing, homeless services, transportation, and utility assistance.
- A collection of links to directories to help you find libraries, doctors and dentists in numerous specialties, other healthcare providers, hospitals and clinics, and other healthcare facilities and services.
- Alphabetical collection of hundreds of organizations providing health information. Also available arranged by topic.
- 3940 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
- 619-291-1400
County of San Diego HIV, STD and Hepatitis Branch
Family Health Centers of San Diego: HIV and Hepatitis Services
- 21 locations throughout San Diego; most include STD testing services
- 619-515-2545
HIV Coordinated Services & Prevention Center
- 4040 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104
- 619-876-4462
The Night Clinic at Hillcrest Family Health Center
- 4094 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
- 619-515-2545
- 415-434-2437 or tollfree 800-628-9240, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- HIV Textline: 415-200-2920
UC San Diego Health System: Owen Clinic: HIV/AIDS Treatment
- Medical Offices South, Third Floor, 4168 Front St., San Diego, CA 92103
- 619-543-3995
Alcoholics Anonymous: San Diego County
- San Diego Central Office
- 7075 Mission Gorge Road, Suite B, San Diego, CA 92120
- 619-265-8762 (24 hours a day)
Español: Oficina Central Hispana de A.A.
- 1913 Euclid Ave., Unit 108B,, San Diego, CA 92105
- Lunes a Viernes de 10am-8pm
- 619-280-7224
Narcotics Anonymous: San Diego/Imperial Counties
- 619-584-1007 or 800-479-0062, 24 hours, 7 days a week
- 619-546-0774 Español.
- Abstinence-based, nonprofit organization with a self-help program for people having problems with drinking and using. Program is based on cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy called REBT, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. Not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
- Toll free: 866-951-5357
SMART Recovery® Family & Friends
- Helps those who are affected by the substance abuse, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, or other addictions of a loved one.
- Toll free: 866-951-5357
Stepping Stone of San Diego, Inc.
- Nonprofit alcohol and drug treatment program (residential and outpatient) specializing in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community
- 3767 Central Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
- 619-278-0777
Alzheimer’s Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter
- 24-Hour Helpline: 800-272-3900
The Alzheimer’s Project (San Diego)
- The San Diego County Board of Supervisors established this regional initiative to address the toll of the disease on families, communities and our health care systems. It is focused on four fronts: The search for a cure, clinical diagnosis and disease management, care for patients and caregivers and public education.
- 3635 Ruffin Rd., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
- 858-492-4400
- Nonprofit organization that provides information and services to help seniors remain independent and in their own homes.
- 9590 Chesapeake Dr., San Diego, CA 92123
- 619-284-9281
- Local online guide to information on senior housing, independent living, long-term care facilities, caregiving, healthcare, behavioral health, wellness, equipment & services, end-of-life issues, in-home solutions, insurance, and more. Sponsored by the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
- Provides free support services and information for families caring for frail older adults and adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders in San Diego County.
- 891 Kuhn Drive, Suite 200, Chula Vista, CA 91914
- 858-268-4432 or 800-827-1008
- Español: Centro Sureño de Recursos para Cuidadores o llame 858-268-4432.
- 8825 Aero Dr., Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123-2269
- 858-541-2277
- 200 W. Arbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92103
- 619-543-6505
- San Diego-based, volunteer-run, nonprofit organization provides information on its website.
- 858-412-3271
California Colorectal Cancer Coalition
- Mailing Address: 2253 Soledad Rancho Rd., San Diego, CA 92109
- 619-316-8751
Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California, Inc.
- 11155 Mountain View Ave., Suite 105, Loma Linda, CA 92354
- 909-558-3419
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: San Diego/Hawaii Chapter
- 3890 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92123
- 858-277-1800
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
- 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, CA 90266
- 877-573-9971
- 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401
- 800-757-2873
Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego: Peckham Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
- Acute Care Pavilion, 3010 Children’s Way – 2nd Floor, San Diego, CA 92123
- 858-966-5811
Sharp Grossmont Hospital: David & Donna Long Center for Cancer Treatment
- 5555 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
- 619-740-4500
- Medical Oncology Department: 619-644-3030
- Radiation Oncology Department: 619-740-4500
- Outpatient Infusion Center: 619-740-4469
Breakthrough T1D: Southern California Chapter ( formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International)
- 1391 Warner Avenue, Suite D, Tustin, CA 92780
- 949-553-0363
Also see our section on Disability Resources.
Braille Institute: San Diego Center
- 9635 Granite Ridge Dr., #130, San Diego, CA 92123
- 858-452-1111 or 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553)
- Provides services for individuals with severe physical disabilities, their families, and caregivers.
- 5540 Lake Park Way, La Mesa, CA 91942
- 619-667-8644
- Free sailing educational and rehabilitation programs for individuals with disabilities.
- Sunroad Resort Marina
- 955 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
- 760-690-6594
Disability Accessible Travel in San Diego
- (San Diego Tourism Authority) This travel guide provides resources and information on accessible hotels, tours, lift transportation, attractions and more.
- 750 B St., Suite 1500, San Diego, CA, 92101
- 619-232-3101
Dyslexia Training Institute: San Diego
- 7424 Jackson Dr., San Diego, CA 92119
- 619-517-0683
Easter Seals Southern California
- Serves people and families who face a wide range of disabilities, including physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and educational
- 1063 McGaw Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92614
- 714-834-1111
Hearing Loss Association of America:San Diego Chapter
- The Hearing Loss Association of America, California State Association (HLAA-CA) provides information, education, support and advocacy services to Californians with hearing loss. e-mail: HLAASD@gmail.com
- Provides programming and housing for men, women, and children with developmental disabilities.
- 1908 Friendship Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020-0501
- 619-938-2850
International Dyslexia Association: San Diego Branch
- 12285 Oak Knoll Road, Poway, CA 92064
- 619-295-3722 or 800-657-03871
San Diego Brain Injury Foundation
- PO Box 84601, San Diego, CA 92138-4601
- 619-294-6541
San Diego Center for the Blind
- 5922 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115
- 619-583-1542
- Provides services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families.
- 4355 Ruffin Rd., Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123
- 858-576-2996
United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County
- 8525 Gibbs Dr., Suite 209, San Diego, CA 92123
- 858-571-7803
San Diego Domestic Violence 24-Hour Toll-free Crisis Line: 888-385-4657
(Operated by the Center for Community Solutions for all of San Diego County)
Linea de Assistencia de Violencia Doméstica en San Diego: 888-385-4657
National Domestic Violence 24-Hour Toll-free Hotline: 800-799-7233 (SAFE)
Linea Directa Nacional de Violencia Doméstica, 24 horas, bilingüe, y confidencial: 800-799-7233
Center for Community Solutions
- 460 N. Magnolia, El Cajon, CA 92020
- 619-697-7477
San Diego Domestic Violence Council
- The SDDVC is made up of a county-wide team of over 300 member organizations including domestic violence service programs, criminal justice agencies, social service agencies, healthcare, primary and higher education, and others, as well as community members.
- 1012 C St., San Diego, CA 92101
- 619-239-0355
- YWCA 24-Hour Emergency Hotline: 619-234-3164
The majority of community health clinics offer family planning services.
Family Health Centers of San Diego: Prenatal Support Services
- 619-515-2300
Planned Parenthood – El Cajon Center (plus other locations throughout San Diego County)
- 1685 E. Main St., Suite 301, El Cajon, CA 92021
- 888-743-7526
- Información en Español
ALS Association: Greater San Diego Chapter (San Diego and Imperial Counties)
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (often called Lou Gehrig’s disease)
- 1980 Peacock Blvd Suite A, Oceanside, CA 92056
- 858-271-5547
- Email: sdweb@alasd.org
American Heart Association: San Diego Division
- 9404 Genesee Ave., Suite 240, La Jolla, CA 92037
- 858-410-3850
American Lung Association: San Diego Division
- 2020 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108
- 619-297-3901
Autism Society of America: San Diego County Chapter
- 4699 Murphy Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92123
- 858-715-0678
- Email: info@autismsocietysandiego.org
Community Health Improvement Partners
- 5095 Murphy Canyon Road., Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92123
- 858-609-7960
- Email: chipinfo@sdchip.org
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America: Greater San Diego & Desert Area Chapter
- 9404 Genesee Ave., Suite 135, San Diego, CA 92037
- 619-497-1300
- Email: sandiego@crohnscolitisfoundation.org
Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County
- 2055 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104
- 619-296-0161
- Email: info@epilepsysandiego.org
Hemophilia Association of San Diego County
- 3550 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92108
- 619-325-3570
- Email: info@hasdc.org
Lupus Foundation of Southern California
- Mailing Address: 17777 Center Court Dr., Suite 600, Cerritos, CA 90703
- 310-560-4587
- Email: infoSoCal@lupus.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Pacific South Coast Chapter
- 9915 Mira Mesa Blvd., Suite 325, San Diego, CA 92131
- Toll free 800-344-4867
Parkinson’s Association of San Diego
- P.O. Box #1633, Solana Beach, CA 92075
- 858-999-5671
- Email: info@parkinsonsassociation.org
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America: San Diego Chapter
- 837 South 47th St., San Diego, CA 92113
- 619-788-8225
- Email: scdaasandiego@gmail.com
San Diego American Indian Health Center – Nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center providing services to Native Americans living in the San Diego area. Emphasis is on the urban American Indian population, but the center welcomes everyone. All verified American Indians/Alaska Natives are eligible for care regardless of residency or tribal affiliation.
- 2630 First Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
- 619-234-2158
- Email: info@sdaihc.or
American Heart Association: San Diego Division
- 9404 Genesee Ave., Suite 240, La Jolla, CA 92037
- 858-410-3850
National Kidney Foundation: NKF Serving Southern California and Nevada
- 20929 Ventura Blvd., Suite 47-216, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
- 818-783-8153 or toll free 800-747-5527
- Email: nkfsca@kidney.org
- 8989 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 190, San Diego, CA 92108
- 800-797-2050
- 7675 Dagget St, Suite 370, San Diego, CA 92111
- 619-598-0189
- 8881 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 336, La Mesa, CA 91942
- 619-667-1900 or toll free 800-681-9188
- Sharp HospiceCare services are offered at Sharp’s four hospitals, including Sharp Grossmont Hospital.
- 9655 Granite Ridge Dr., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
- 858-499-8901 or toll free 844-951-4334
- Información en Español
American Lung Association: San Diego/Imperial Office
- 2020 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108
- 619-297-3901
- Información en Español sobre la salud pulmonar
American Lung Association: Better Breathers Club
Better Breathers Club – La Mesa, CA
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: San Diego & Hawaii Chapter
- Mail: 9635 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92123
- 858-452-2873
- Email: san-diego@cff.org
- Información en Español sobre la fibrosis quística
In Crisis?
988 has been designated as the new (July 2022) three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
California Youth Line Crisis 800-843-5200
County of San Diego Access and Crisis Line 888-724-7240, TDD 619-641-6992
Find help now: Dial 2-1-1 for resource assistance from 211 San Diego
California Coalition for Youth: Youth Crisis Line
- 800-843-5200, 24/7, toll free, confidential
- 24 hours toll-free 877-698-7838 or dial 2-1-1 option 4
- Veteran-run, peer-to-peer support program in San Diego County. Veteran-staffed 24/7 helpline provides free, confidential information, guidance, and referrals, to active and former military or Guard and their families and loved ones.
It’s Up to Us – Campaign sponsored by the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency designed to empower San Diegans to talk openly about mental illness, recognize symptoms, utilize local resources, and seek help.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego
- Helpline: 800-523-5933 or 619-543-1434 (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
- 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 320, San Diego, CA 92123
- 858-634-6580 x152
- Email: info@namisd.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Dial the 3 digit number 988 for easy access or 800-273-TALK (8255), 24/7, free and confidential support
caregiverSD.com – San Diego Eldercare Directory Local online guide to information on senior housing, independent living, long-term care facilities, caregiving, healthcare, behavioral health, wellness, equipment & services, end-of-life issues, in-home solutions, insurance, and more. Sponsored by the San Diego Union-Tribune.
City of El Cajon Recreation Department: Programs for Seniors
- 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
- 619-441-1754
Elderhelp (“Helping seniors stay in their homes”)
- 9590 Chesapeake Dr., San Diego, CA 92123
- 619-284-9281
- Email: info@elderhelpofsandiego.org
Elder Law & Advocacy – Free and low-cost civil legal services, Medicare counseling and advocacy (HICAP), and referrals to community service providers to qualifying seniors.
- 5151 Murphy Canyon Rd., Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92123
- 858-565-1392
La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center
- 8450 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
- 619-667-1322
Meals On Wheels East County Service Center
- 131 Chambers St., Suite 100, El Cajon, CA 92020
- 619-447-8782
Meals On Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc.
- 2254 San Diego Ave., Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92110
- 619-260-6110 or 800-5 SENIOR (800-573-6467)
RideFACT – Affordable Senior Transportation – Serves all cities in San Diego County as well as Ramona and Spring Valley. Provides low-cost general purpose trips for seniors (age 60+) 7 days a week. Call 888-924-3228 for reservations.
Senior Nutrition Centers/Senior Dining Centers (County of San Diego) – Includes links to locations which provide hot lunches during the week for adults age 60+. Also includes links to information for home-delivered meals for those age 60+ and homebound.
- 800-339-4661
Senior Resource Center: Sharp Grossmont Hospital
- 9000 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, CA 91942
- 619-740-4214
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
- 891 Kuhn Drive, Suite 200, Chula Vista, CA 91914
- 858-268-4432 or 800-827-1008
- Información sobre el Centro Sureño de Recursos para Cuidadores en Español
- Connects people with community, health, and disaster services in San Diego County. 24-hour confidential phone service (dial 211) and searchable online database.
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
- 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (office only, no services at this address)
- 619-231-2828
County Medical Services (County of San Diego)
- Program that funds medical care for uninsured indigent adult county residents
- Call 800-587-8118 to request an appointment and apply for CMS.
- 401 Mile of Cars Way, Suite 350, National City, CA 91950 (administrative offices only)
- 619-228-2800
- Email: info@ecscalifornia.org
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
- Turk Family Center, 8804 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92123
- 858-637-3210
The Salvation Army: El Cajon Corps Community Center
- 1011 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92021
- 619-440-4683 or 800-SAL-ARMY (800-725-2769)
The Salvation Army: Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
- 6753 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115
- 619-269-1500
