About
San Diego Center for Children is a nonprofit organization that provides behavioral health programs for children struggling with mental, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders and their families. With 9 program sites in San Diego County, the Center offers a range of services, including outpatient family wellness, intensive outpatient programs, and residential treatment. Their team serves over 1,000 children and families daily, providing a full range of mental health services, including psychological assessment, individual, group, and family therapy. The Center is also accredited as a non-public school, providing special education and therapeutic services to students K-12, as well as in-school mental health services throughout San Diego County. By partnering with local corporations and individuals, the San Diego Center for Children aims to support the most vulnerable and at-risk youth in the community.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Outpatient Family Wellness Center
Provides a full range of mental health services, including psychological assessment, individual, group, and family therapy.
Intensive Outpatient Program
Offers intensive in-home outpatient services providing therapeutic care and case management for youth and their families with significant mental health needs.
Residential Treatment
Provides intensive therapeutic support and stabilization for children and teens with significant mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges, and is the only provider of residential care for youth 12 and under in the region.
Foster Youth
Offers intensive outpatient therapy and counseling services to children with serious mental health challenges within the foster care system.
Mental Health Services for Military Families
Provides a wide range of mental health treatment options for children and families, with a focus on supporting military families navigate their challenges from a perspective of strength.