San Diego Center for Children

San Diego Center for Children The San Diego Center for Children is a nonprofit organization providing mental health and educational services to children and teens.

San Diego’s oldest children’s nonprofit providing a continuum of mental health and educational services to children struggling with mental, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges. We offer a range of different mental health services including outpatient, school-based, in-home wraparound, and intensive clinical services. We also have a schools for learning disabilities, a residential center, and a program to provide therapy and other supportive services to youth in foster family agency homes. We accept Medi-Cal Managed Care and most commercial insurances.

Because of you, the holidays were brighter.We are incredibly grateful to our donation partners who supported the San Die...
01/05/2026

Because of you, the holidays were brighter.

We are incredibly grateful to our donation partners who supported the San Diego Center for Children’s Holiday Heroes Toy Drive. Your generosity helped bring joy, comfort, and smiles to the children and families we serve during this special season.

Thank you for showing up for our kids and reminding them they are seen, supported, and cared for, today and always.

Together, we made the holidays truly meaningful.

Happy New Year from the San Diego Center for Children.As we welcome the year ahead, we remain committed to supporting th...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the San Diego Center for Children.

As we welcome the year ahead, we remain committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of children, teens, and families across our community. Together, we look forward to new opportunities to create hope, strengthen resilience, and make a lasting impact.

Wishing you a healthy, hopeful, and meaningful year ahead.
Thank you for your continued support.

This is your last chance to help a child access mental health care in 2025.One gift. One decision. One powerful way to e...
01/01/2026

This is your last chance to help a child access mental health care in 2025.
One gift. One decision. One powerful way to end the year with impact.
Give before midnight and help hope carry forward.

There are only hours left to plant hope in 2025.Your year-end gift can help ensure children and teens receive the mental...
12/30/2025

There are only hours left to plant hope in 2025.
Your year-end gift can help ensure children and teens receive the mental health support they deserve, now and in the year ahead.
Make your impact before the clock runs out and start 2026 with hope.

Happy Holidays from all of us at the San Diego Center for Children.This season, we are grateful for the community that s...
12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at the San Diego Center for Children.

This season, we are grateful for the community that supports our mission and the children and families we serve. Your compassion and partnership help create moments of hope, healing, and connection throughout the year.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, peace, and reflection.

Thank you for being part of our community.

The greatest gift isn’t found under the tree.It’s the chance for a child to heal, grow, and feel hope again.This holiday...
12/23/2025

The greatest gift isn’t found under the tree.
It’s the chance for a child to heal, grow, and feel hope again.
This holiday season, your generosity helps children and families access life-changing mental health care when they need it most.
Give more than a present. Give hope. 💙
🔗 Donate today and help healing begin.

12/08/2025

Thank you, Mission Fed Credit Union. We are so grateful for your continued partnership.

🎁 Our Holiday Heroes are spreading joy! 🎁This season, our amazing Holiday Heroes are collecting new, unwrapped toys to s...
12/06/2025

🎁 Our Holiday Heroes are spreading joy! 🎁
This season, our amazing Holiday Heroes are collecting new, unwrapped toys to support the San Diego Center for Children. Help bring smiles to local kids by dropping off a gift at any of their locations!
💙 Visit our website for more information: CenterforChildren.org/holiday

Thank you, !We were honored to represent the San Diego Center for Children at Qualcomm’s Gifts & Giving Fair this week....
12/05/2025

Thank you, !

We were honored to represent the San Diego Center for Children at Qualcomm’s Gifts & Giving Fair this week. What an energizing day connecting with employees who genuinely care about strengthening youth mental health in our community.

And a huge shout-out for the incredibly generous $12,000 employee giving grant. Your partnership helps fuel hope and create brighter futures for the children and teens we serve.

We’re grateful for you, Qualcomm. 💙🌱

For more than 10 years, elves and The Home Depot have been kicking off the holidays at the Center with the most magical...
12/04/2025

For more than 10 years, elves and The Home Depot have been kicking off the holidays at the Center with the most magical Christmas trees—and this year did not disappoint! 🎄✨ From Charlie Brown and Hello Kitty to the Grinch, Coco, Jack Skellington, Western vibes, Home Depot, and even Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, each tree brought its own sprinkle of joy. Thank you for keeping this tradition bright and fun! 💛

There’s still time to give this Giving Tuesday. 🌟With your help, healing begins for kids and teens facing mental health ...
12/03/2025

There’s still time to give this Giving Tuesday. 🌟
With your help, healing begins for kids and teens facing mental health challenges.
💙 Every gift makes a difference.

💙 Give Hope. Give Healing. Give Today.On this , support the San Diego Center for Children and help local kids and teens...
12/02/2025

💙 Give Hope. Give Healing. Give Today.
On this , support the San Diego Center for Children and help local kids and teens on their journey toward brighter futures.

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3002 Armstrong Street
San Diego, CA
92111

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18582779550

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Founded in 1887, the San Diego Center for Children is the oldest children's 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the region accredited by The Joint Commission for its excellence in quality of care. The Center provides evidence-based therapeutic, educational, foster care and transition services to children and families struggling with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Today, with 8 program sites and community-based services within hundreds of homes and schools across San Diego County, the Center empowers over 1,000 people every day.

For more information about our program services and events, please visit www.centerforchildren.org.