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Adolescent Homeless/Runaway Facilities
| Juvenile Court Emancipation Information 2851 Meadowlark Drive San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 694-4601 www.courtinfo.ca.gov |
Criteria: (1) Must prove capability of being self-sufficient. (2) Must be at least 14 years old. (3) Must already be living on own. (4) Must already be employed — teen must go in person to Juvenile Court 2nd floor and get papers. (5) Must submit sample budget for three months. |
| National Runaway Switchboard (800) 621-4000 www.nrscrisisline.org |
Crisis intervention for teens & families — home free transportation program. |
| Project Oz (760) 721-8930 (Oceanside) yfs.ymca.org/ymcasd_shelter.htm |
Two-week program for youths 12-17. Eight-week after-patient care. Troubled youth, psychiatric problems, drug, alcohol, runaways. |
| South Bay Community Services Casa Nuestra (619) 420-3620 (Chula Vista) (800) 640-2933 www.southbaycommunityservices.org |
Runaway and homeless facility for youth ages 12-17. Family reunification, mediation, independent living skills training. |
Adolescent Assistance & Counseling
| California Youth Crisis Line (800) 843-5200 www.youthcrisisline.org |
Confidential information for young people and those who are concerned about them. Crisis intervention and referrals for all of California |
| Juvenile Hall Crisis Team (858) 694-4752 24-hour number |
Crisis intervention services. |
| Lifeline (760) 726-4900 www.nclifeline.org |
Child guidance—adolescent counseling parent/teen mediation. |
| National Runaway Switchboard (800) 621-4000 www.nrscrisisline.org |
Confidential hotline for adolescents providing referrals and information for all states. |
| Palomar Family Counseling (760) 741-2660 (Escondido) (760) 630-3505 (Vista) (760) 731-3235 (Fallbrook) (858) 748-3610 (Poway) |
Individual, family & group counseling. Pre-adolescent group dealing with adjustment, social skills, behavior problems, ADD, hyperactivity, post partum support group. |
| YMCA of San Diego Juvenile Crisis Program (619) 543-9850 (San Diego) 24-hour number yfs.ymca.org |
Outpatient treatment for 12-17 year olds. Eight-week program. No charge. Also provides transportation for runaways in trouble and wanting to go back home. |
Children's Services
| Child Help USA National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453 www.childhelpusa.org |
Referrals and help nationwide. |
| Children's Outpatient Psychiatry (760) 758-1480 (Oceanside) (858) 487-9050 (Rancho Bernardo) (858) 576-5832 (San Diego) |
Medication and therapy for children up to 18 years old. Medical and sliding scale. Can see clients in Escondido but need to call Rancho Bernardo office. |
| Children's Services Bureau (858) 560-2191 (San Diego) or (800) 344-6000 |
Reporting agency for all suspected child abuse or neglect. |
Individual Family & Group Counseling
| The Annex (NCIC) (760) 746-5857 (Escondido) |
Counseling available on a sliding scale. Minimum fees can go very low for those without an income. |
| Camp Pendleton Victim Advocacy Program (760) 725-9051 / 725-5120 |
Available to any active duty service member or spouse that is a victim of spousal abuse. Many services—legal, support groups, counseling & others. |
Mental Health
| County Medical Health 125 West Mission, #103 Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 741-4461 (Escondido) (619) 692-8200 (San Diego) |
Mental health referrals & case management. Psychiatric evaluations done 7 days a week from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. on a sliding scale. Minimum fee is $37+. |
