Drop-in Centers
Our Safe Place offers five Drop-in Centers throughout the county that specialize in supporting the needs of LGBTQ+ youth and their families by providing safe and affirming spaces through authentic connections, resources for equitable opportunity, and avenues for cultivating strengths.*
Drop-in Centers provide supportive services, including case management, school and employment support, support with transitioning, mentorship opportunities, and more.
Our Safe Place also offers an outpatient, community-based mental
health clinic in Hillcrest. The clinic requires an appointment to
begin services and offers group therapy, medication support services,
case management, and crisis intervention to LGBTQ+ youth up to age
21.
*excerpted from San Diego Youth Services Our Safe Place program description
Learn More
To see if Drop-in Centers are right for you or a loved one:
- Contact any of the programs listed below,
- Text or call 9-8-8 for the 988 Lifeline, or
- Dial 1-888-724-7240 for the Access and Crisis Line
| Program | Address and Phone | Business Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Serving LGBTQ+ youth |
YMCA North County Drop-in Center Phone: (760) 271-4855 |
In-person drop-in:
Zoom drop-in:
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| Serving LGBTQ+ youth |
YMCA North Inland Drop-In Center Phone: (760) 271-4855 | 2-6pm | Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm | Saturday and Sunday |
| Serving LGBTQ+ youth |
SBCS South Drop-in Center Phone: (619) 628-2444 | 3pm-7pm | Monday-Friday Services are available via phone, Zoom, and by appointment. Call program for information. |
| Serving LGBTQ+ youth | SDYS East Drop-in Center Phone: (619) 525-9903 | 3pm-7pm | Monday-Friday Evenings and weekends by appointment. |
| Serving LGBTQ+ youth | SDYS Central Drop-in Center Phone: (619) 972-8983 | 3pm-7pm |
Monday-Friday Evenings and weekends by appointment. |
| Serving youth up to age 21 who are at risk or have experienced sexual exploitation | Confidential location Phone: (619) 993-8050 |
Clinic hours:
Drop-in Center hours:
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Not sure where to start?
Call or text 9-8-8 or dial 1-888-724-7240 to speak to someone who can help find the right service for you or someone you care about. Both numbers are operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with support available in over 200 languages. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1 .
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