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The Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Division's goal is to build, enhance, and maintain resilient communities across San Diego County. Multiple programs make up the CRR Division: Pre-Fire/Resource Management, the Defensible Space Program, Law Enforcement, Community Engagement and Grants programs, and the County Fire Marshal program.

Our Programs

The CRR Division supports the communities we serve by our involvement with the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County, the Sunrise Powerlink Fire Mitigation Grants Program, various community outreach opportunities, and by promoting local events aimed at creating safe and livable communities.

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The Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Division's goal is to build, enhance, and maintain resilient communities across San Diego County. Multiple programs make up the CRR Division: Pre-Fire/Resource Management, the Defensible Space Program, Law Enforcement, Community Engagement and Grants programs, and the County Fire Marshal program.

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San Ysidro Health offers a variety of Free Health Education resources to support patients and communities in understanding their health care advice, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and and learning how to manage their health conditions, including weight management, obesity, hypertension, prediabetes and diabetes type 2.

The Telehealth - Health Education Wellness Program facilitates the delivery of Health Education sessions for patients who are not able to attend in-person sessions with a Health Educator by delivering sessions over the phone and using our Health Education Virtual Library.

The sessions are centered on each patient's health needs, with the Health Educator working with each patient to set attainable and meaningful self-management goals to prevent complications and optimize their quality of life.

The Health Education Virtual Wellness Library provides access to Health Education materials in English and Spanish through the San Ysidro Health Patient Portal to support health education sessions delivered virtually or over the phone. Health Education materials are available to promote and support healthy lifestyle changes for patients and communities.
SETTING A PHONE-BASED APPOINTMENT Easy as following the 3 steps:

Phone access to take the call

Internet access to SYHealth Patient Portal or being willing to receive materials via regular mailbox

Schedule a Telehealth Health Education appointment

For On behalf of the SYHealth Health Education Program, we look forward to connecting with you virtually to support you in meeting your healthy lifestyle goals! more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Marissa Machaen, Health Education Supervisor at 619-662-4100, extension 1781.
CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program Curricula and Handouts

SY Health provides hot, nutritious lunches during the week, for adults age 60 and older in the rural Mountain Empire Area. Meals are prepared daily in our Campo site. Enjoying meals with other older adults reduces isolation for many that live alone.

San Ysidro Health has two HIV Coordinated Services Centers - CASA in the South Region and Our Place in the Southeastern Region. These centers offer a comprehensive array of quality HIV services in a caring and supportive environment. Services currently include:

Case Management
Provides assistance with navigating the HIV care system, including linkages to HIV medical care, medications, housing, food, transportation and other social services.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling
Provides counseling for HIV-positive individual clients, couples, families and groups, including relapse prevention and early recovery therapy.

HIV Prevention & Testing Services
Focuses on reducing the spread of HIV through individual and group services, as well as access to HIV testing with same-day results.

Support Groups
A variety of culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate support groups are offered to encourage peer support and interaction.

CASA and Our Place also offer linkage to HIV Specialty Medical Care and Treatment, as well as application assistance to Ryan White and The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).

Casa HIV Program
Click here for more information on CASA services, or call 619.662.4161

Our Place HIV Program
Click here for information on Our Place services, or call 619.527.7390

The FRC helps families with application assistance for food stamps, housing, gas and electric bill support, domestic violence referrals, legal assistance, and other support services. It is located on the 2nd floor of The Maternal and Child Health Center.

San Ysidro Health
Maternal & Child Health Center
4050 Beyer Boulevard
San Ysidro, California 92173
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 Am to 5:00 pm
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Services provided at the Mobile Medical Unit include:
The Healthy Steps Mobile Medical Units provide health care services to children and adults of all ages throughout the Central and South Bay communities.

Healthcare for all ages

School physicals

Sports physicals

Tuberculosis skin tests

Hemoglobin

Immunizations

Pregnancy tests

Dental referrals

Other minor screenings / testing services

People in need of additional care are referred to one of San Ysidro Health's clinic sites. Mobile Health Services' parenting and anger management classes are also offered to parents, families and community partners.

San Ysidro Health social workers can help you to connect with a wide array of family support services and referrals outside of medical care.

San Ysidro Health has several programs which address the needs of teenage patients, including:

Teen Clinic
The San Ysidro Health Teen Clinic offers free and low cost, confidential reproductive health services for teens on topics such as: anatomy and physiology; birth control; pregnancy; sexually transmissible infections (STI) testing and counseling; and healthy relationships. The Teen Clinic is a parent-free environment and is open Monday - Friday from 1:30-5:00 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call or text 619.800.TEEN (8336).

Teen Health Education
San Ysidro Health Teen Health Educators work with both The Sweetwater Union High School District and San Diego Unified School District, plus other local agencies to provide group-based education on health issues relevant to teens. San Ysidro Health Health Education classes cover topics such as nutrition & physical activity, body image & self esteem, healthy relationships, reproductive anatomy & physiology, contraceptive methods, STI's, alcohol use, tobacco use, and the effects / consequences / dangers of other drug use.

School Based Health Centers
San Ysidro Health offers onsite health clinics at Palomar High School (Chula Vista), Southwest High School (South San Diego), and Lincoln High School (Southeastern San Diego). Students who need medical care for minor illnesses or injuries, immunizations, and / or physical exams can easily go to these clinics without leaving the school campus. San Ysidro Health also offers onsite clinical services, Wednesdays at San Ysidro High School (South San Diego) and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Chula Vista High School through its Medical Mobile Unit.
Transportation Service Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please call 619.931.1998 to schedule a transportation appointment.
San Ysidro Health offers no-cost transportation to clinic appointments for registered San Ysidro Health patients. Transportation must be scheduled 2 weeks in advance. Please notify us if you shall need wheelchair assistance.
Community Center Hours: Please contact the Community Center Coordinator at (619) 445-6200 ext. 502 for more information. Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Computer Center: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Weekends CLOSED except for event rentals.
The Mountain Health Community Center offers a variety of services and programs for community members of all ages. Featured programs include a food pantry, Senior Transportation and Senior Nutrition. The large covered patio overlooks the baseball fields providing a relaxing environment. It offers the community a Cool Zone in the summer and a warm haven in the winter. The Community Center sits on a large property that contains four baseball fields, children's play park, and picnic area with a gazebo. There is also a computer lab with high speed internet available for the entire community to access. The Community Center is available for meetings and weekend rentals for special events.

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At San Ysidro Health, the health and well-being of our seniors is a high priority. At any of our clinics, seniors will receive high-quality, compassionate care. We also offer the following special programs;

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
San Diego PACE is committed to providing quality, compassionate health care services. Our professional staff is bilingual and experienced in senior care.
More information click here.
The Senior Health Center is a special clinic designed to serve patients 55 years of age and older. Health services will be provided in a warm and welcoming setting by compassionate doctors and staff who are experts in senior care. For more information please see Senior Health Center Flyer.

Visit our new Senior Health Center at 880 3rd Avenue, Suite A, Chula Vista, CA 91911. Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 12:00PM, 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Call (619) 662-4100 to make an appointment at the new clinic or to obtain more information.

Free transportation available.

Locations

San Diego, California 92173
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Who is it for?

CalFresh is for people with low-income who meet federal income eligibility rules and want to add to their budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table.

Expansion of CalFresh to SSI/SSP Recipients!

Beginning June 1, 2019, recipients of SSI/SSP benefits may be eligible for CalFresh Food benefits for the first time! There is no change to the SSI/SSP monthly benefit. To learn about this policy change, see the Expansion of CalFresh to SSI Recipients Partner Flyer located here: ( English) ( Spanish).

For more information on how SSI recipients may apply for CalFresh Food benefits, visit CalFreshFood.org.

How to Apply:

Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese (pending).

CalFresh Info Line 1-877-847-3663.
Available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian.
For speech and/or hearing assistance call 711 Relay.

Find your county office contact.
Interpretation services available in all languages.
Reasonable accommodations available.

Already Getting CalFresh?

If you have questions or problems with your CalFresh benefits, contact your county social services agency.

The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores. The CalFresh Program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs.

Making America Strong

"Making America Stronger" commemorates the 30th anniversary of the reforms achieved by the Food Stamp Act of 1977 by telling the story of how food stamps dramatically reduced the extent of severe hunger in our country, how they continue to help Americans in need, and how this essential program can achieve still more. Watch the historic video.

Other Resources

The following are not administered by CDSS, but may be of interest to those who receive CalFresh benefits:

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What is Host Homes:

The Host Homes Program at Home Start is a community and volunteer-based response to youth homelessness. The Hosts who participate in this program are adults who open their homes to Youth who are looking for short-term resources and support.

Hosts are provided a monthly stipend to offset the cost of another person in the home, and encouraged to communicate additional needs to the program coordinator during monthly check-ins or Host Support Meetings.

By signing up to become a Host Household, our Hosts commit to providing a safe and supportive environment for the Youth in the program, and allows them a place to feel secure and validated while working with a case manager towards their personal independence and stability goals.

Why:

It's been proven that Youth experiencing homelessness are best supported in communities where they're comfortable and have ties to the local community. By matching Youth with Hosts in their own communities, Youth are able to have a stable environment while attending school, working, and maintaining and improving relationships with local friends and family.

The Host Homes Program screens, trains, and provides ongoing support to supportive adults who volunteer to open their homes to youth under 24 who are experiencing homelessness. While living in a Host Home, the youth works toward stabilization and self-determination with a case manager.

The goal of this program is to bridge the gap between street and permanent housing by addressing the basic needs of clients, such as food and safe housing, while working towards their own stability goals, such as employment, education, and more. Not only does this program work to build stronger and healthier communities, but we're also dedicated to addressing the negative stigma associated with youth homelessness and putting a human face to this enormous crisis.

The Host Homes Program at Home Start will succeed only because of the involvement and support from community advocates and Host Volunteers. The program and the people behind it have a deep commitment to our communities, Youth success, and social change - not just through the sharing of resources, but through a transformative and personal process of sharing homes and lives.
If you are interested in learning more about the program or signing up to Host, please contact our Host Homes Coordinator or fill out this Host Interest Form.

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Host Homes- A Volunteer Housing Program for at-risk Young Adults - Home Start

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We surround families in crisis with caring, compassionate community. Safe Families for Children is a movement fueled by compassion to keep children safe and families intact. We temporarily host children and provide a network of support to families in crisis while they get back on their feet.

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One in eight San Diegans over the age of 60 is living in poverty, and that number will double by 2030. When the elderly poor have a legal issue, Elder Law & Advocacy 501(c)3 becomes their voice. We assist over 8,000 low-income seniors each year.

Please join our community and donate to support the very important work we do to defend seniors from predators and to help make them whole again when they are victimized.

Join the ELA newsletter list keep up to date on legal issues facing seniors. Sign Up Now >>

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County of San Diego

COVID-19 Emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance Program

The County's 2021 Emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance Program (ERAP) helps eligible households in qualifying areas who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides payment assistance for renters who need help with rent and utilities. Applications are currently being accepted. Awards are not guaranteed and are based on funding availability.

Please note:

Applications are assigned for review based on prioritization categories, subject to funding availability.

Applications that include past-due rent are given priority.

The program will assign those applications that do not include past-due rent only after all applications with past-due rent have been assigned.

Applications that do not include past-due rent will be reassessed near the beginning of each month to determine if the assistance requested can be considered past-due.

To apply over the phone or for assistance: Call (858) 694-4801

Documents can be provided after submitting application

Program Updates

ERAP will provide payment assistance for renters behind on rent and utilities. The County will now pay 100 percent of unpaid and future rent to landlords and tenants.

FAQ updates coming soon.

Application Selection

The County will prioritize application selection based on the following:

Primary Prioritizations:

Household income at or below 50% Area Median Income (AMI)

One or more household members are unemployed as of the date of the application for assistance and have not been employed for the 90 day period before such date (household income must not be above 80% AMI)

Secondary Prioritizations:

Single-parent households

Health Equity (using the lowest two quartiles of the Healthy Places Index or HPI to prioritize)-Residents who live in areas that have less access to healthy opportunities. Information about the Healthy Places Index can be found at healthyplaces.org. View County of San Diego map with HPI byCity and Zip Code.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the program, households must meet all of the following criteria:

Jurisdiction:

HCDS will serve individuals and families residing in the unincorporated areas of San Diego and the cities of: Carlsbad, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, and Vista

Residents of the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista visit ERAPSanDiego.org for information about rental assistance in their area.

Eligible Income:

Household income must fall at or below 80% AMI

Renter:

Household must have an obligation to pay rent

Financial Hardship:

Households must have qualified for unemployment benefits or experienced a financial hardship during or due, directly or indirectly, to the coronavirus pandemic.

Household is at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Other Eligibility Notes:

Households currently receiving rental subsidies such as Section 8, rapid rehousing assistance, or rental assistance from non-profit agencies may apply. The household must certify that the ERAP assistance requested does not duplicate any other assistance, including federal, state, or local assistance provided for the same costs. Duplication of assistance is subject to County verification.

Only one application per residence will be permitted.

Income Levels:

To be eligible, the combined income of all persons in the household must fall at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI). Please see AMI chart below.

Help With Your Application

If you need help with your application, these community based organizations are able to help;

If you are a Community Based Organization that is assisting with applications and have any questions or would like training regarding these programs, please contact us at (858) 694-4801 for assistance.

Flyers and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

ERAP FAQ (Updated 7-16-2021)

English / Spanish / Tagalog / Arabic /

Vietnamese / Mandarin / Somali /

Farsi / Swahili

ERAP Flyer (Updated 4-6-2021)

English / Spanish / Tagalog / Arabic /

Vietnamese / Mandarin / Somali /

Farsi / Swahili

Application Status Verification

California State law (Assembly Bill 832) requires the County of San Diego COVID-19 Rent and Utility Assistance Program and similar programs throughout the State to provide a way for the Superior Court to verify the status of an application for rental assistance and obtain copies of decisions about an application.

Visit our Application Status page to check the status and request copies of determination.

If you are a tenant or landlord with an existing application, log in to the online application portal at https://covid-19-2021-rental-assistance.sandiegocounty.gov/ to check the status of an application. Please log in with your email address and password.

Landlords

Landlord webinar available the 1st Thursday of every month from 9am-10am.

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only)

+1 619-343-2539,,633625638# United States, San Diego

Phone Conference ID: 633 625 638#

Upcoming Events

Learn more about the Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program by visiting our booth at these local community events:

October 1st: San Diego: Southeastern Live Well Center Groundbreaking, 9am-10am Southeastern Live Well Center (livewellsd.org)

News Articles

County Expands Assistance for Struggling Tenants, Landlords

County Extends Rent & Utility Assistance Application Period

Board Expands COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program

KUSI interview: San Diego County Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Fox 5 interview: How to apply for emergency rental assistance in San Diego County

Channel 10 interview: County rent relief available

Televisa Interview

This page will be updated as new information becomes available, check back here for updates!

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Empower individuals to act with self-determination.

Our Mission

We respond immediately to stop the cycle of domestic

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Our Values

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We solve homelessness for 99% of the families and individuals who graduate from our housing programs and we prevent thousands from experiencing homelessness each year. We keep people safe in our Journey Programs serving women and children fleeing from domestic violence.

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San Diego Hunger Coalition leads coordinated action to end hunger in San Diego County supported by research, education, and advocacy. We also provide support for CalFresh (SNAP) benefits and school meals programs.

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2 in 5 children in San Diego live in households that can't provide consistent access to enough healthy food for an active lifestyle. Lack of nutrition affects physical development and a child's ability to concentrate and learn.

San Diego Hunger Coalition provides free, hands-on assistance and ongoing guidance for any person, school, district, or organization who wants to end child hunger. Contact a Child Hunger Specialist Today!

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2 in 5 children in San Diego live in households that can't provide consistent access to enough healthy food for an active lifestyle. Lack of nutrition affects physical development and a child's ability to concentrate and learn. San Diego Hunger Coalition provides free, hands-on assistance and ongoing guidance for any person, school, district, or organization who wants to end child hunger.

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GPS Food Locator Map - Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank

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East County Transitional Living Center

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Thanks to the dedication of our staff and volunteers, along with the support of donors and community partners, we transform the lives of homeless men, women, and children.

We hope that you will join us in our mission to change lives.

Contact us to learn how you can help build hope for the homeless.

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Thanks to the dedication of our staff and volunteers, along with the support of donors and community partners, we transform the lives of homeless men, women, and children. We hope that you will join us in our mission to change lives. Contact us to learn how you can help build hope for the homeless.

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San Diego Youth Services believes every child deserves to reach their full potential. Since our founding 50 years ago, we have served over 770,000 youth.

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Free Food Distributions – Find Help – Feeding San Diego

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Need help putting food on the table? Find a free food distribution near you with Feeding San Diego or one of our community partners.