Please note:

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

Social Advocates for Youth: Dual Diagnosis Services for Probation Institutions

(858) 492-2340

SAY’s Dual Diagnosis Program works with the Probation Department to provide youth who are currently incarcerated or recently released evidence-based, psycho-educational groups that focus on skills that are essential to successful reintegration into the community. Topics discussed include the impact of substance use, dealing with anger, cognitive restructuring, social and life skills development, dating abuse prevention, and social tolerance.

Services:

Services provided through evidence-based, psycho-educational groups to help improve skills such as stress management and coping, anger management, and socialization.

Payment Options:

Eligibility:

The youth must be referred by his or her Probation Officer and must have received services from one of the following: Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility, East Mesa Detention Facility, Girls Rehabilitation Facility, Juvenile Ranch Facility (Campo), Camp Barrett, Reflections, and Youth Day Center in the Central and North Central region.

Types of Needs:

Advocacy/Legal, General Life Skills, Outpatient Services for Mental Health

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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