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San Marcos Unified School District Community Resources: SMMS Edition

Disclaimer: San Marcos Unified School District assumes no responsibility for the payment, services rendered, or admission into any service listed below. This is not an exhaustive resource list.

General Resources

San Diego County Office of Education, includes resources and links to helpful websites. 

211, All-purpose resource information line; Explore website or call 211 to connect to a resource specialist about needs. 

Back-to-School Mental Health Resources: Youth | Parents, Family & Friends

Food

  • Rock Church, Food & Diaper Distribution, Day of Distribution in San Marcos is on the first and third Thursday of the month from 12pm until supplies last.
  • Crossing Church: Provision SD Backpack Program, Backpacks@CrossingChurch.com Lisa M. Skinner 760-580-7562, Spanish Speaking Families: Gema Cosio at 760-443-5801
  • Food Resources - List of sites by 211 San Diego
  • Food Distributions - countywide map by Feeding San Diego
  • Neighborhood Distribution Program by San Diego Food Bank 
  • Sitios del Programa de Asistencia Alimentaria (Español)
  • San Diego Hunger Coalition - hub of food assistance resources in San Diego County, including food assistance programs, who are eligible, and how to apply. (Recursos en Español)
  • Calfresh Application: apply for monthly food subsidy in the form of an EBT debit card.
  • Meals on Wheels: nationwide program that provides older Americans nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks at little to no cost.

Health and Wellness

  • TrueCare (Medi-cal or Uninsured, Sliding scale low income)

    • To schedule an appointment, call or text 760-736-6767
    • TrueCare West San Marcos QuickCare – Now Open! Newest location conveniently located right off of CA-78 (near the Las Posas Exit).

    Vista Community Health Clinic (Medi-cal or Uninsured, Sliding scale low income) 844-308-5003, (Multiple locations, same number)

    Neighborhood Health Care (Medi-cal, Sliding scale low income) 760-690-5907 (Escondido), 833-867-4642 (San Marcos)

    Rady’s Children’s Hospital (Medi-cal) 858-576-1700 (Multiple locations)

  • For counseling referrals, contact your insurance provider for a list of covered mental health providers, ask your primary care health provider or call The Access and Crisis Line 888-724-7240, available 24/7. 

    *** If you feel you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health emergency, contact 911.  For the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dial 988, available 24/7.

     

    Rady’s Children Outpatient Psychiatry Clinics (Medi-cal Only)  760-294-9270 (Escondido), 858-966-8268 (San Diego)

    Palomar Family Counseling (Medi-cal, Sliding scale low income)  760-741-2660 (Escondido), 760-630-3505 (Vista), (760) 731-3235 (Fallbrook)

    Psychiatric Centers of San Diego - 619-528-4600 (Various San Diego locations)

    North County Lifeline (Medi-cal, Sliding scale low income), 760-757-0118 (Vista)

    New Alternatives (Medi-cal or Uninsured) 760-798-0299

    TURN Behavioral Health Services (formerly known as Mental Health Systems)  (Medi-cal, Sliding scale low income) 858-573-2600

    LifeStance Health (formerly PsyCare) - Therapy and Psychiatry - (858) 279-1223

  • Initial crisis assessment. Medi-Cal & most private insurance plans accepted. 4305 University Avenue, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92105. Phone: 858-966-5484 Open with appointments: 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Friday Walk-In’s: 4 p.m.-8p.m., Monday-Friday

    Request a screening: 888-927-2203 | Other clinic inquiries 858-716-8100 

    • California Parent & Youth Helpline, Open 8 am-8 pm Monday – Sunday to Talk by Phone to Provide Emotional Support and Referrals for Parents and Youth in both English, Spanish and other languages.
    • Domestic Violence HOTLINE: 1-800-799-7233 (TTY 1-800-787-3224)

Employment and Income Assistance

Child Care

Legal

Community Law Project - The Community Law Project (CLP) provides free legal information in a variety of practice areas to low income and indigent communities in ach of it each of its four clinics spread throughout San Diego County. For an intake, please call 619-780-7498.

El Community Law Project (CLP) proporciona información legal gratuita en una variedad de áreas de práctica para comunidades de bajos ingresos e indigentes en cada una de sus cuatro clínicas ubicadas por todo el condado de San Diego. Para una consulta, llame al 619-780-7498.

Housing and Shelter

 

(hotline: 877-633-1112), Integrative Services for those experiencing homelessness, Counseling Services and Food & Nutrition Services

 

  • One Safe Place:1050 Los Vallecitos Boulevard, San Marcos CA 92069 | (760) 290-3690 Provides free support services all under one roof to help survivors of abuse, trafficking, and victimization.

Academics

Internet, possibly free or reduced cost:

 

Resources for English Learners (Recursos para Aprendices de Inglés)