Please note:

The resources and services in this directory are provided by external partners and not by San Diego Center for Children.

Catalyst (Full Service Partnership)

(858) 300-0460

Catalyst is an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. Catalyst provides full service partnership services to Transitional Age Youth (TAY) ages 16 to 25 with a serious mental illness, and who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in San Diego County. This recovery-focused program is also co-located with a consumer-run clubhouse offering a wide range of services designed to help each participant lead a meaning, self-sufficient life.

Services:

Catalyst’s ACT team provides comprehensive, individualized services in an integrated and continuous manner. Services are collaborative and recovery-oriented, and treatment includes: psychiatric assessment, medication management, individual supportive therapy, substance abuse treatment, co-occurring disorders treatment, supportive housing, resource linkage, advocacy, family psycho-education and therapy, supportive employment and education development, legal assistance, community integration services, peer support and group counseling.

Payment Options:

Eligibility:

• 16 to 25 years old, • San Diego County resident, • Homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless, • Diagnosis or symptoms of serious mental illness • Significant impairment in daily living skills, • Medi-Cal eligible or indigent.

Types of Needs:

Advocacy/Legal, Benefits Enrollment, Educational Support, General Life Skills, General Mental Health, Job Readiness Training, Transitional Living Programs

Transition Resource Categories

Independent Living Skills
Job & Career
Education
Housing
Physical Health & Well-Bring
Emotional & Behavioral Well-Bring
Community Centers & Recreation
Benefits Assistance

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Bank of America

St. Germaine Children's Charity

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Disclaimer

We do not endorse any specific organization listed nor are we responsible for ensuring the quality of the services listed. Users should always select services at their own discretion. Additionally, this information is subject to change as funding for programs can shift over time, though we do our very best to keep the resource center as up-to-date as possible.

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