If you find youself in a crisis situation, check out any of the resources below.

Crisis Line & Suicide Hotline
1-800-479-3339

Youth to Youth Helpline
(866) 222-1886

Disaster, WIC, Food, Shelter, Clothing
Dial 211 or San Diego Area (619) 230-0997
North County Coastal (760) 943-0997
North County Inland (760) 740-0997

California Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-843-5200
Hotline
1-800-549-8989
24-hour crisis intervention. Also offers centralized information and referral to agencies that provide emergency assistance.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
www.safenetwork.net 24 hour/7 days

Domestic Violence Hotline
1-888-305-7233
Provides crisis counseling and referrals to shelter for females and their children

Food, Shelter, and Clothing

These are some agencies that offer emergency distribution of food, shelter and clothing. Some offer all three, others offer only one or two of these services. Be sure and call to find out what services are available when you need them, as services may change. Call INFO LINE for other options.

Crisis House
(619) 440-3579
24 hour hotline 1-800-479-3339
1011 E. Main St.
El Cajon, Ca 92021
Provides food baskets for people in need who submit a referral letter from police, welfare or other social agencies with their request for food.

Salvation Army
(619) 440-3579
Hotline 1-800-958-7825
Services include emergency food, clothing, housing hints, legal referrals, social service referrals and crisis counseling. Sponsors an annual Family Thanksgiving Dinner in November. Provides a Toy Center in which parents can purchase gifts for their children for Christmas. Christmas baskets are also given out to needy families.

Family Resource Center
(619) 692-0727
A ministry of church communities in San Diego which operates a walk-in crisis center to meet food and shelter needs. Such things as fuel, medicine, overnight accommodations, clothes, bus fare, etc. can be provided to the needy.

Catholic Charities
(619) 231-2828
Offers a free, hot meal once a day. Served at noon Mondays-Saturday and at 1:00 pm on Sundays. Some new or used sleeping bags, blankets, and limited clothing are also available. Call the information number listed above to verify distribution locations.

W.I.C. Program
1-888-WIC-WORKS Or 1-800-500-6411
A federally funded supplemental food and nutrition education program serving woman and their children throughout San Diego County. Supplemental food vouchers are issued on a monthly basis. Also offers nutrition counseling to pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as infants and early childhood nutrition information. There are several locations that you can apply for W.I.C. Call the number above to find out the location nearest you, or call 211.

Golden Share
(619) 590-1692
www.goldensharefoods.com
Provides information and referral to community resources as well as direct assistance when possible for food, clothing, furniture, shelter, transportation and other matters of social concern. Prepares and distributes Christmas Baskets to low income families. Over 22 locations. Call to find the location near you.