Local Health Resources & Organizations
Quick Reference
2-1-1 San Diego
Connects people with community, health, and disaster services in San Diego County. 24-hour confidential phone service (dial 211) and searchable online database.
DIRLINE: Directory of Health Organizations
Directory of organizations and other resources in health and biomedicine provided by the National Library of Medicine.
Health Hotlines Directory
Listing of toll-free numbers of over 300 health-related organizations provided by the National Library of Medicine. Also includes information on services and publications available in Spanish and for the hearing impaired.
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AIDS/HIV/STDs
AIDS/HIV/Hepatitis C Nightline
800-273-2437 or 800-628-9240 (5PM to 5AM every night)
California HIV/AIDS Hotline
800-367-2437
Being Alive San Diego
4070 Centre St., San Diego, CA 92103
619-291-1400
Email:
Family Health Centers of San Diego: Ciaccio Memorial Clinic
HIV Primary Care and Mental Health Services
3544 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104
619-515-2587
Family Health Centers of San Diego: HIV Coordinated Services Center
HIV Case Management Services
3514 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104
619-515-2446
Family Health Centers of San Diego: HIV Prevention Center
HIV Prevention Health Education Services
4040 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104
619-515-2449
UC San Diego Health System: Owen Clinic
4168 Front St. - Third Floor, San Diego, CA 92103
619-543-3995
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Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous: San Diego County
3767 Central Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
619-278-0777
Narcotics Anonymous: San Diego/Imperial Counties
619-584-1007 or 800-479-0062
619-546-0774 Español
Stepping Stone of San Diego, Inc. (Specializing in the LGBT community)
3767 Central Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
619-278-0777
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Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association: San Diego/Imperial Chapter
6632 Convoy Ct., San Diego, CA 92111
858-492-4400
24-Hour Helpline: 800-272-3900
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Assisted Living/Home Health Care/Caregiver
ElderHelp of San Diego
Information and services to help seniors to remain independent and in their homes
4069 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104
619-284-9281
San Diego Eldercare Directory
Local online guide to information on senior housing, independent living, long-term care facilities, caregiving, healthcare, behavioral health, wellness, equipment & services, end-of-life issues, in-home solutions, insurance, and more. Sponsored by the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
Provides services and information to caregivers in San Diego and Imperial Counties
3675 Ruffin Rd. - Suite 230, San Diego, CA 92123
858-268-4432
Centro Sureño de Recursos para Cuidadores en Español o llame 877-303-7037
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Burn Centers
Burn Institute
8825 Aero Dr. - Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123
858-541-2277
UCSD Regional Burn Center
200 W. Arbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92103
619-543-6502
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Cancer
American Cancer Society: San Diego County
2655 Camino del Rio North - Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108
619-299-4200
24-Hour Helpline 1-800-227-2345 (TTY: 1-800-228-4327)
Información en Español
American Melanoma Foundation
4150 Regents Park Row - Suite 300, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-882-7712
Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego: Peckham Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
3010 Children's Way - 2 West, San Diego, CA 92123
858-966-5811 or 800-788-9029
Sharp Grossmont Hospital: David & Donna Long Center for Cancer Treatment
5555 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
Medical Oncology Department: 619-644-3030
Radiation Oncology Department: 619-740-4500
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: San Diego/Hawaii Chapter
9150 Chesapeake Dr. - Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123
858-277-1800
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Diabetes
American Diabetes Association: San Diego Office
5060 Shoreham Pl. - Suite 100, San Diego, CA, 92122
619-234-9897
Información en Español
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International: San Diego Chapter
5665 Oberlin Dr. - Suite 106, San Diego, CA 92121
858-597-0240
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Disabilities
Also see our section on Disability Resources
Accessible San Diego [Accessible Travel]
PO Box 124526, San Diego, CA 92112-4526
619-325-7550
Braille Institute: San Diego Regional Center
4555 Executive Dr., San Diego, CA 92121
858-452-1111
Email:
Información en Español
Challenge Center [Severe Physical Disability]
5540 Lake Park Way, La Mesa, CA 91942
619-667-8644
Challenged America [Free sailing educational and rehabilitation programs for individuals with disabilities]
2240 Shelter Island Dr. - Suite 108, San Diego, CA 92106
619-523-9318
Charles I. Cheneweth Foundation [Severe and Profound Mental and Physical Disabilities]
715 South V Ave., National City, CA 91950
619-267-7054
Easter Seals: Imperial County and San Diego County [Disabilities and Special Needs]
Adult Day Services
401 S. Ivy St., Escondido, CA 92025
760-737-3990
or
22 W. 35th St., National City, CA 91950
619-409-9400
Child Development Center Administrative Office
240 S. Hickory St., Escondido, CA 92025
760-743-1185
Hearing Loss Network
5663 Balboa Ave. - Suite 357, San Diego, CA 92111
858-278-9630 (Voice/TTY)
Email:
Home of Guiding Hands [Developmental Disabilities]
1825 Gillespie Way - Suite 200, El Cajon, CA 92020
619-938-2850
International Dyslexia Association: San Diego Branch
PO Box 87448, San Diego, CA 92138-7448
619-685-4413
Email:
Learning Disabilities Association of San Diego
PO Box 421111, San Diego, CA 92142
858-467-9158
Email:
March of Dimes: California Chapter: San Diego-Imperial Division [Full-term pregnancy and improved birth outcomes]
9325 Sky Park Ct. - Suite 250, San Diego, CA 92123
858-576-1211
San Diego Brain Injury Foundation
PO Box 84601, San Diego, CA 92138-4601
619-294-6541
Email:
San Diego Center for the Blind
5922 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115
619-583-1542
San Diego Regional Center [Developmental Disabilities]
4355 Ruffin Rd. - Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123
858-576-2996
United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County
8525 Gibbs Dr. - Suite 209, San Diego, CA 92123
858-571-7803
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Domestic Violence
San Diego Domestic Violence 24-Hour Toll-free Crisisline: 1-888-DVLINKS (385-4657)
Center for Community Solutions
460 N. Magnolia, El Cajon, CA 92020
619-697-7477
YWCA of San Diego County
1012 C St., San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-0355
24-Hour Emergency Hotline: 619-234-3164
Email:
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Family Planning
Neighborhood Healthcare
855 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
619-440-2751
or
10039 Vine St., Lakeside, CA 92040
619-390-9975
Chase Ave. Family Health Center
1111 W. Chase Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
619-515-2499
Grossmont/Spring Valley Family Health Center
8788 Jamacha Rd., Spring Valley, CA 91977
619-515-2555
Lemon Grove Family Health Center
7592 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
619-515-2550
Mountain Health & Community Services
Alpine Family Medicine
1620 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, CA 91901
619-445-6200
or
Mountain Empire Family Medicine
31115 Highway 94, Campo, CA 91906
619-478-5311
Planned Parenthood
330 E. Main St. - Suite 301, El Cajon, CA 92021
888-743-7526
Información en Español
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Health Associations
ALS Association: Greater San Diego Chapter (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
7920 Silverton Ave. - Suite E, San Diego, CA 92126
858-271-5547
Email:
Arthritis Foundation: San Diego Chapter
9089 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. - Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92123
858-492-1090
Email:
Autism Society of America: San Diego County Chapter
4699 Murphy Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92123
858-715-0678
Email:
Community Health Improvement Partners
9370 Chesapeake Dr. - Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92123
858-609-7960
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America: Greater San Diego & Desert Area Chapter
7850 Mission Center Ct. - Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108
619-497-1300
Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County
2055 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104
619-296-0161
Email:
Hemophilia Association of San Diego County
3570 Camino Del Rio North - Suite 108, San Diego, CA 92108
619-325-3570
Email:
La Fundación Nacional de Hemofilia información en Español
Lupus Foundation of Southern California
4699 Murphy Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92123
858-278-2788
Email:
Muscular Dystrophy Association: San Diego Office
9990 Mesa Rim Rd. - Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92121
858-492-9792
Email
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Pacific South Coast Chapter
12121 Scripps Summit Dr. - Suite 190, San Diego, CA 92131
800-344-4867
Email:
Información en Español
Parkinson's Association of San Diego
8555 Aero Dr. - Suite 308, San Diego, CA 92123
858-273-6763 or toll-free 877-737-7576
Email:
La Asociación de Parkinson de San Diego información en Español
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America: San Diego Chapter
837 47th St., San Diego, CA 92113
619-263-8300
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Health Clinics
Grossmont Healthcare District
Urgent Care and Community Clinics in the San Diego East Region
San Diego American Indian Health Center – Private, nonprofit corporation providing services to Native Americans living in the San Diego area. Emphasis is on the urban American Indian population, but the center is open to everyone. All verified Native Americans are eligible for care regardless of residency or tribal affiliation.
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Heart, Kidney, Liver
American Heart Association: San Diego Division
9404 Genesee Ave. - Suite 240, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-410-3850
American Liver Foundation: Pacific Coast & Hawaii Division
2515 Camino del Rio South - Suite 122, San Diego, CA 92108
619-291-5483
National Kidney Foundation: NKF Serving S. California and S. Nevada
15490 Ventura Blvd. - Suite 210, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-3016
800-747-5527
Email:
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Hospice Care
San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine
4311 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
619-688-1600 Local 24 hours
866-688-1600 Toll-free 24 hours
Email:
Sharp HospiceCare
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
5555 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
619-667-1900 or 800-82-SHARP (800-827-4277)
Hospital: 619-740-6000
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Lung Associations
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: San Diego & Imperial Counties Chapter
10455 Sorrento Valley Rd. - Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92121
858-452-2873
Email:
American Lung Association: San Diego/Imperial Office
2750 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
619-297-3901
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Mental Health
In Crisis? Call toll-free 24 hours 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
County of San Diego Access and Crisis Line: 1-800-479-3339
Find help now – Dial 2-1-1 San Diego
County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
It's Up to Us
Tough Times San Diego (Men)
Up2SD (Women and Families)
Todo Depende de Nosotros información en Español
Courage to Call
Sponsored by Veterans Village of San Diego
Provides services for those who have served in any Military or Guard (active and former) and their families and loved ones
24 hours toll-free 1- 877-MyUsVet (1-877-698-7838
Mental Health America of San Diego County
4069 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104
619-543-0412
Email:
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego
PO Box 710761, San Diego, CA 92171
619-543-1434 or 800-523-5933 (Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm)
Email:
Información en Español
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Senior and Caregiver Issues
AARP Information Center
4075 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104
619-641-7020
El Cajon: Wells Park Senior Center
1153 E. Madison, El Cajon, CA 92021
619-441-1754
Elderhelp (Helping seniors stay in their homes)
4069 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104
619-284-9281
Email:
Elder Law & Advocacy
5151 Murphy Canyon Rd. - Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92123
858-565-1392
Lakeside Community Center
9841 Vine St., Lakeside, CA 92040
619-443-9176
La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center
8450 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
619-464-0505
Lemon Grove Senior Center
8235 Mount Vernon St., Lemon Grove, CA 91945
619-337-1425
Spring Valley Community Center
8735 Jamacha Blvd., Spring Valley, CA 91977
619-479-1832
Meals On Wheels East County Service Center
1488 Pioneer Way - #4, El Cajon, CA 92020
619-447-8782
Información en Español
Meals On Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc.
2254 San Diego Ave. - Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92110
619-260-6110
Información en Español
San Diego Eldercare Directory
Local online guide to information on senior housing, independent living, long-term care facilities, caregiving, healthcare, behavioral health, wellness, equipment & services, end-of-life issues, in-home solutions, insurance, and more. Sponsored by the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Senior Resource Center: Sharp Grossmont Hospital
9000 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, CA 91942
619-740-4214
For Program Registration call: 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277)
Online calendar of senior events click here.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
3675 Ruffin Rd. - Suite 230, San Diego, CA 92123
858-268-4432
Información en Español
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Social Services
2-1-1 San Diego
Connects people with community, health, and disaster services in San Diego County.
24-hour confidential phone service (dial 211) and searchable online database.
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
349 Cedar St., San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-2828
County Medical Services (County of San Diego)
Program that funds medical care for uninsured indigent adult county residents
1-800-587-8118 to request an appointment and apply for CMS.
Episcopal Community Services
4305 University Ave. - Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92105
619-228-2800
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Turk Family Center, 8804 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92123
858-637-3000
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California: Community Care Centers
Contact Dr. Ralph Plumb: 760-730-5831 x104
Email:
Reach Out
Referral program primarily serving uninsured/underinsured San Diego County residents with a medical need
PO Box 88-1307, San Diego, CA 92168-1307
858-300-1207
Email:
The Salvation Army: El Cajon Corps Community Center
1011 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92021
619-440-4683
The Salvation Army: Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115
619-287-KROC (5762)
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Urgent Care Clinics
Grossmont Healthcare District
Urgent Care and Community Clinics in the San Diego East Region
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