Independent Living Skills
Independent living skills are the skills and abilities a person needs to function independently as an adult. In this section, you will find programs and services that assist teens and young adults with general life skills, money management, transportation, pregnancy and parenting, advocacy skills, and legal needs in San Diego County.
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Vista Hill: Incredible Families Program
In collaboration with San Diego County Child Welfare Services (CWS) and Behavioral Health Services – Children, Vista Hill’s Incredible Families Program (IFP) provides parent training curriculum and mental health services to children and their parents.
East & South Region: (619) 668-4263
San Diego Central & North Central: (858) 514-5160
Vista Office: (760) 643-4097
Multiple locations throughout San Diego
(619)-668-4263
Vista Hill: Juvenile Drug Court Program
The Juvenile Drug Court (JDC) provides intensive case management, support and drug testing for youth under close supervision by Superior Court – Juvenile Division. JDC is recommended for youth refractory to lower level intervention and supervision.
Services are available throughout San Diego County.
(858) 514-5100
Vista Hill: Parent Care Family Recovery Center (Central)
Parent Care Family Recovery Services are designed for chemically dependent women and their families who at high risk for child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. A majority of women in treatment also have a dual psychiatric diagnosis and a host of physical health related issues.
(619) 266-0166
Vista Hill: Parent Care Family Recovery Center (East)
Parent Care Family Recovery Services are designed for chemically dependent women and their families who at high risk for child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. A majority of women in treatment also have a dual psychiatric diagnosis and a host of physical health related issues.
(619) 668-4200
Vista Hill: Perinatal Case Management
Vista Hill’s Perinatal Case Management Services are designed to assist chemically dependent pregnant and parenting women as well as adolescents who have used drugs and/or alcohol within the past year. The objectives of the program are to assist women to become alcohol and/or drug free and for pregnant women to deliver healthy infants.
(619) 668-4265
Vista Hill: Stein Education Center
Stein Education Center (SEC) is a California-certified nonpublic school providing special education services to students between the ages of 5–22 with histories of chronic and severe social, emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges.
(619) 281-5511
Women’s Resource Center
Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is dedicated to providing the highest quality supportive services, counseling, shelter and education to North San Diego County women, children and men involved in or threatened by domestic violence or sexual assault.
(760) 757-3500
YMCA: Childcare Resource Services
Because the Y is for everyone, we bring together children, adults and families of all abilities like no other organization can. As a result, hundreds of thousands in San Diego County are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body. We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities.
(619) 521-3055
YMCA: Independent Living Skills Program
The Independent Living Skills program (ILS) is a county-funded program designed to prepare and assist current and former foster youth through their transition from the foster care system into independence.
1 (866)-457-4636
YMCA: North Inland TAY Academy
TAY Academy provides a safe, inclusive, youth-led environment planned at multiple locations throughout San Diego County. The program is a collaborative effort between SDYS, YMCA, and South Bay Community Services to offer resources and give support to transition aged youth (ages 14-25). TAY Academy is designed to be a one-stop center for comprehensive services and support on their journey to independence and self-sufficiency. TAY Academy is a “HUB” for transition age youth in accessing resources, focusing on environmental and personal safety. TAY Academy is dedicated to serving at-risk youth in a manner which is knowledgeable of, and sensitive to, the trauma occurring in their lives. Youth from all interest groups and cultural backgrounds are welcome at each center.
(760) 908-9373
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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.