4080 Centre Street, Suite 204; San Diego, CA 92103; Phone: (619) 295-8802, Fax: (619) 295-4203

Mental Health Services

Depression and Bipolar Disorder:

DBSA San Diego-Depression Bipolar Support Alliance 619-420-8603 226 Church Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Free peer support group covering issues that occur for individuals affected by depression and/or bipolar disorders. Meets
Thursdays at Visions in Chula Vista.

Depression Bipolar Support Alliance El Cajon 619-338-6024 1430 Melody Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019

Free open-enrollment support group for people coping with depression or bipolar disorder aims to compliment medical
treatment through discussion. Meets Thursdays at 6 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church in the conference room.

Depression Bipolar Support Alliance Hillcrest/UCSD 619-461-6442 140 Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103

Free open-enrollment support group for people coping with depression or bipolar disorder aims to compliment medical
treatment through discussion. Meets Thursdays at 2 PM in room at UCSD Outpatient Services.

Anger Management:

Anger Management Class 619-585-0600 x61 395 D Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Free court approved anger management class, meets on Sundays at 3:30 PM.

General Depression, Anxiety, and Other Nervous Symptoms:

Recovery, Inc. 619-275-0364 Corner Club House, 2864 University Ave, San Diego, CA, 92104

Free peer led self-help groups for anxiety, depression, panic disorders, phobias, obsessions, compulsions, anger, fears, and
other nervous symptoms. Court approved anger management. There are ten meeting locations around San Diego area in
Spanish and English. www.recovery-inc.org

Anxiety Management Workshop 619-420-8603 226 Church Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Free peer facilitated 16 week workshop that helps participants learn skills to deal with anxiety in a positive manner. Course
meets Mondays and Tuesdays at 4 PM at Visions in Chula Vista.

North County Lifeline, Inc. 720-726-4900 (English-x211, Spanish-x217) 200 Michigan Avenue, Vista, CA 92084

General counseling and support services for children, youth, individuals, and families. Spanish and English courses offered,
Medi-Cal approved site for children.

Volunteers of America 619-447-2428 209 S. Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

There are about 12 beds reserved for clients with mental health diagnoses and various other mental health programs.

East County Mental Health Clinic 619- 401-5500 1000 Broadway # 210El Cajon, CA 92021

Various mental health services for homeless.

Updated 02/10/2010
Child/Teen Services:

Teen Support Group 858-571-7803 x316 3821 Calle Fortunada St, San Diego, CA 92123

Free courses for teens and young adults to assist with transitioning to adulthood. Meets every other month on Friday at 6 PM
at United Cerebral Palsy.

CARE (858)836-1090 8775 Aero Dr, Ste 333, San Diego, CA 92123

Community-based mental health program providing mental health services to children, youth and their families in North
and Central San Diego. Target populations are the Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander communities who are underserved.

MAST (619)398-3261 1202 Morena Blvd, Ste 204, San Diego, CA 92110

Mental health services and therapy for adolescents enrolled in juvenile courts and community schools.

San Diego Youth Services (619)221-8600

Provides the following services to at-risk youth: outreach, crisis intervention, counseling and case management, mental
health services, alcohol and drug treatment, adoption services, foster care, kinship care, health education and physical
fitness, after school programs, dance, music, drama and expressive arts, independent living skills.

South Bay Community Services (619)420-3620 1124 Bay Blvd, Ste D, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Provides work readiness services, independent living classes, substance abuse recovery center for teens, mentoring, peer
education and outreach, mental health services, etc to homeless and youth aging out of the foster care system.

Couples:

Couples Communication 619-388-1800 4647 Zion Avenue San Diego, CA 92120

Free workshops that aim to enhance communication skills for couples.

Recovering Couples Anonymous 619-698-9745 3851 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110

12-Step group for couples in recovery wishing to rebuild or improve their relationships. Meets Saturdays at 7 PM at County
Health Facility.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder:

Warrior Traditions Program 619-393-2075 Veterans Museum & Memorial Center2115 Park
Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92134

Free, off base and confidential support group for recently separated and active duty Combat Veterans of Iraq and
Afghanistan. Meets Thursdays from 7 PM to 9 PM.

Updated 02/10/2010