About
The San Diego Center for Children provides behavioral health programs for children struggling with mental, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders and their families at 9 program sites in San Diego County. Founded in 1887, the Center is San Diego's oldest children's nonprofit. They offer a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient programs, residential treatment, and school-based mental health services. The Center serves over 1,000 children and families every day, providing life-changing support for both youth and their families. Their team of caring and well-trained staff are equipped to help children and families navigate their challenges from a perspective of strength.
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
The Center provides full range of mental health services including psychological assessment, individual, group and family therapy.
Intensive Outpatient Program
The Center offers intensive in-home outpatient services providing therapeutic care and case management for youth and their families with significant mental health needs.
Residential Treatment
The Center provides intensive therapeutic support and stabilization for children and teens with significant mental, emotional and behavioral challenges, with the only provider of residential care for youth 12 and under in the region.
School-Based Mental Health
The Center provides accredited non-public school providing special education and therapeutic services to students K-12 plus in-school mental health services throughout San Diego county.
Foster Youth
The Center provides intensive outpatient therapy and counseling services to children with serious mental health challenges within the foster care system.
Mental Health Services for Military Families
The Center provides a wide range of mental health treatment options for children and families, with a focus on helping military families navigate their challenges from a perspective of strength.