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

San Diego Center for Children: LifeSchool

(858) 634-8390

LifeSchool is the Center’s school-based program in South Bay on the campus of Southwest High School. Within the two classrooms, the Center helps up to 22 special education students, 7th-12th grade, who are struggling emotionally and academically and need higher-level support than a traditional classroom to get back on a successful life track. Students are referred from the Sweetwater Union High School District and are usually demonstrating poor performance in the classroom, both with school work and their behaviors. Many are struggling in their peer-to-peer relationships as well as with family members. The behavioral health needs of the students vary from depression, anxiety, ADHD, disruptive behavior, and many others – usually with a combination of factors contributing to their cause. The commonality is that the behaviors are negatively affecting the students’ ability to succeed at school. All students are working with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that outlines their needs and builds a unique plan to meet their goals. The Center staff represents the therapeutic component of the school-based program. The highly-skilled, culturally-competent team care about each student’s success and are equipped to share many different tools and practices for students to achieve their goals. Additionally, the team is mostly comprised of South Bay natives who are very closely connected to the community.

Services:

The therapeutic activities offered at LifeSchool include: individual, group, and family therapy, expressive arts classes, recreational activities, Culinary Arts Days, and Independent Living Skills/Financial Management training

Payment Options:

Sweetwater Union School District

Eligibility:

LifeSchool receives referrals through Sweetwater Union School District and the student's’ Individual Education Plan.

Types of Needs:

Educational Support, Outpatient Services for Mental Health

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Independent Living Skills
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Housing
Physical Health & Well-Bring
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Community Centers & Recreation
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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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