San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) – Youth Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach

Youth Services — Homeless Youth Services in San Diego, California. San Diego's leading nonprofit for homeless and at-risk youth, serving the county for 50+ years with over 834,000 youth helped. Provides emergency shelter, drop-in day center, street outreach, family reunification, counseling, case management, and independent living skills for youth ages 12–24.

Phone: (619) 232-8126

Address: 2220 Broadway, San Diego, California, 92102

Website: https://sdyouthservices.org

Services offered: 24/7 youth emergency shelter (ages 12–17), drop-in day center, street outreach, family reunification counseling, case management, independent living skills, job development, food, clothing, and transportation. Also provides foster care, behavioral health, and wraparound services.

Ages served: 12–24

Good to know: Street Outreach: (619) 221-8600. Youth Hotline: (866) 752-2327 (8am–4pm daily). After-hours crisis: (619) 517-6577.

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Frequently asked questions about San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) – Youth Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach

How do I contact San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) – Youth Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach?

You can call San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) – Youth Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach at (619) 232-8126 or visit 2220 Broadway in San Diego, California. Their website is https://sdyouthservices.org.

What services does San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) – Youth Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach offer?

San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) – Youth Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach offers 24/7 youth emergency shelter (ages 12–17), drop-in day center, street outreach, family reunification counseling, case management, independent living skills, job development, food, clothing, and transportation. Also provides foster care, behavioral health, and wraparound services.. Serves 12–24. San Diego's leading nonprofit for homeless and at-risk youth, serving the county for 50+ years with over 834,000 youth helped. Provides emergency shelter, drop-in day center, street outreach, family reunification, counsel

Are services at San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) – Youth Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach free or low-cost?

Many community youth services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) – Youth Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach at (619) 232-8126 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) – Youth Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach offer services in other languages?

Call San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) – Youth Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach at (619) 232-8126 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

Who is eligible for services at San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) – Youth Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach?

San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) – Youth Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach reports serving 12–24. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (619) 232-8126 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.