About
The San Diego Center for Children is a nonprofit organization providing 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 Center, Intensive Outpatient Program, Intensive Family Services, Partial Hospitalization Program, Wraparound, and Residential Treatment. Their programs serve over 1,000 children and families daily, providing therapeutic care and case management for youth and their families with significant mental health needs. The Center also offers School-Based services, including a non-public school providing special education and therapeutic services to students K-12 plus in-school mental health services throughout San Diego county. Additionally, they provide Foster Youth services, Mental Health Services for Military Families, and other specialized programs. The San Diego Center for Children is a trusted resource in the community, serving children and families since 1887.
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 offers a full range of mental health services, including psychological assessment, individual, group, and family therapy.
Intensive Outpatient Program
This program provides intensive in-home outpatient services, offering therapeutic care and case management for youth and their families with significant mental health needs.
Intensive Family Services
The Center offers intensive family services, providing therapeutic support and stabilization for children and teens with significant mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
Partial Hospitalization Program
This program offers partial hospitalization services, providing therapeutic care and support for children and teens with significant mental health needs.
Wraparound
The Center's Wraparound program provides intensive in-home outpatient services, offering therapeutic care and case management for youth and their families with significant mental health needs.
Residential Treatment
The Center's Residential Treatment program provides intensive therapeutic support and stabilization for children and teens with significant mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges.