Wraparound

Parents/caregivers or professionals in mental health and education are welcome to make referrals. Referral information should be sent directly to our Intake team for review. Our intake coordinators will review information and contact parents/caregivers and the referral source to gather additional information to determine eligibility for our program.

Length of stay is based on the treatment needs of the youth and their funding source.  We offer short term treatment options for families who want to use their health insurance benefits as well as longer term options. 

We accept children between six and 18 years old. The Center provides services to both boys and girls, as well as youth who identify as transgender and non-binary. 

Parents/caregivers are encouraged to contact their child on a daily basis by telephone. Families are encouraged to visit their child in person on a weekly basis.  Families are also encouraged to come in person for family therapy sessions whenever possible.

We have a non-public school on our campus called the San Diego Center for Children Academy.  Youth are eligible for this school option based on their funding and their educational needs.  Many of our youth also attend school at local community schools. 

The following services are available and will be provided based upon the Individualized treatment plan:

• Psychological assessment services
• Psychiatric services and psycho-pharmacological management
• Medication administration
• Individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy
• Comprehensive diagnostic services
• Case management
• Therapeutic recreation, individual and group, with a focus on community integration
• Art/Activities therapy
• Social skills development/Skills Streaming
• Crisis Intervention, including one to one, when indicated
• Twenty-four (24) hour a day emergency and back-up services by clinical and administrative personnel

Mental health services are provided by Master’s level clinicians. Each client is assigned to a clinician who conducts weekly individual therapy and family therapy. Group therapy is also provided on a daily basis. Medication management is provided by program Psychiatrists. Any medical needs will be attended by our Nursing Department.

Prior to admission, our intake team will provide families with a packing list. Youth are also encouraged to bring a comfort item for their bedroom. Families can also choose to bring their child’s own pillow and blanket.