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San Diego / San Diego County, California Community Resources
Verified help and community resources for San Diego / San Diego County, California, including referral, housing and homelessness services, food, crisis support, and additional local assistance.
Last verified: 2026-10-24 · Listings come from official/provider sources. Call first when access, eligibility, funding or capacity may change.
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2-1-1 San Diego
Referral Service
2-1-1 San Diego connects people with community, health, and supportive services 24/7.
Verified: 2026-10-24 · government.
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Shelter, homelessness & housing
Coordinated Intake System
Homelessness and housing assistance
The City of San Diego's Coordinated Intake System streamlines the placement of individuals experiencing homelessness into shelters based on their specific needs.
Hours / access: 7 days a week from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (excluding City Holidays)
Eligibility: Must reside in the City of San Diego, experiencing unsheltered homelessness, not a lifetime registered sex offender
Verified: 2026-10-24 · government.
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Food & groceries
San Diego Food Bank
Food Assistance
The San Diego Food Bank offers food and non-food related programs to help San Diegans in need, with a focus on ending hunger in San Diego County.
Verified: 2026-10-24 · official_nonprofit.
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Utilities & energy
County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Community Action Partnership
Energy Assistance Programs
Provides assistance for energy needs to eligible individuals and families in San Diego County.
Where: 1255 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA - 92101
Call: (619) 338-2799
Hours / access: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Verified: 2026-10-24 · official_provider.
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Crisis & mental health
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
Mental health crisis support
The San Diego Access & Crisis Line serves as the local crisis call center and provides 24/7 crisis support and connections to behavioral health resources.
Call: 1-888-724-7240
Verified: 2026-10-24 · government.
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Domestic violence & safety
YWCA San Diego County
Domestic violence and safety services
Provides crisis intervention, emergency shelter, and survivor resources for victims of domestic violence. The YWCA San Diego County offers a 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline and housing programs with supportive services.
Where: 1012 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Call: 619.234.3164
Verified: 2026-10-24 · official_nonprofit.
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Transportation
MTS - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
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MTS provides public transportation services including bus and trolley routes in San Diego County.
Where: 1255 Imperial Ave, Suite 1000
Call: (619) 557-4555
Hours / access: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Closed Weekends & Holidays
Verified: 2026-10-24 · transit_agency.
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Jobs & workforce
America's Job Center of California - San Diego
Job Services
America's Job Center of California in San Diego provides job seekers with free services to find employment and helps employers connect with qualified candidates.
Where: 9246 Lightwave Avenue, Building A, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
Verified: 2026-10-24 · government.
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Legal aid
Self-Help Center | Superior Court of California - County of San Diego
Civil legal assistance
The Self-Help Center provides free assistance to self-represented litigants in San Diego County, offering support on various legal matters including family law and small claims.
Eligibility: Anyone who does not have their own lawyer can get help from the Self-Help Center, regardless of income. Some exceptions apply for specific services.
Verified: 2026-10-24 · government.
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Veterans
VA San Diego Healthcare System
Veteran Homelessness Initiative
VA San Diego Healthcare System collaborates with San Diego County to reduce Veteran homelessness to functional zero by identifying at-risk Veterans and providing services including HUD-VASH housing vouchers.
Verified: 2026-10-24 · government.
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