With your help, healing begins.

With your help, healing begins.


Help support underserved and at-risk youth.

Party with a Purpose

Thursday, April 30, 2026


6pm-8pm | Belly Up Tavern | Solana Beach
Gather your friends and join us for this mixer featuring Live Music! Guests will enjoy tasty food stations, cocktails, mingling with friends, and making a difference.

San Diego Center for Children

What We Do


Learn how the Center can provide help to your child or family through our programs and services.

Get Help for a Child

Get Help for a Child

Learn how you can refer a youth for services and begin the process to access care.

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A Message from
Our CEO

A Message from Our CEO: Our Commitment to The Communities We Serve

Party with a Purpose

Join us on April 30 from 6-8pm at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Learn more and get tickets here.

A Trusted Resource in the Community

Serving over 1,000 children and families everyday struggling with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.

Explore our Services

Outpatient Services

Outpatient

Full range of mental health services including: psychological assessment, individual, group and family therapy. Learn more >

Wraparound

Wraparound

Intensive in-home outpatient services providing therapeutic care and case management for youth and their families with significant mental health needs. Learn more >

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School-Based

Accredited non-public school providing special education and therapeutic services to students K-12 plus in-school mental health services throughout San Diego county. Learn more >

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Residential Treatment

Intensive therapeutic support and stabilization, for children and teens with significant mental, emotional and behavioral challenges. The only provider of residential care for youth 12 and under in the region. Learn more >

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Foster Youth

Intensive outpatient therapy and counseling services to children with serious mental health challenges within the foster care system. Learn more >

Mental Health Services for Military Families

Mental Health Services for Military Families

We provide a wide range of mental health treatment options for children and families. Our caring, well-trained staff are equipped to help military families navigate their challenges from a perspective of strength. Learn more >

Making an impact together

Read about how the Center, with your support, has made meaningful progress in expanding access to mental health services and high-quality, evidence-based care to youth and families across San Diego County and beyond.

Mother and Daughter

"It’s nice to know I’m not dealing with my daughter’s struggles alone anymore."

- Brenda S.

Contact us to learn how we can help your family

Si necesita ayuda para su hijo(a) o tiene preguntas, llámenos al (858) 277-9550.

  • Address

    Main Campus:
    3002 Armstrong Street
    San Diego, CA 92111

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