San Diego Center for Children
Last updated on Jan 20, 2021
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Medicaid
  • State mental health agency
  • State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact Info

3002 Armstrong Street
San Diego, CA - 92111

T (858) 277-9550

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County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. San Diego Center for Children receives funding from either the county or another local government. This means that mental health services for local residents might be offered for free or at a reduced rate. Call to find out.

Community Services Block Grant

The US Department of Health and Human Services offers funds in the form of Community Services Block Grants to all states. The purpose of these funds is to reduce poverty by helping low-income individuals and families find work, access education, obtain housing, and improve their health. San Diego Center for Children is a recipient of this grant. You may qualify for assistance provided you meet low-income eligibility requirements but you must apply by contacting the following office:

Department of Community Services & Development
David Scribner ( Acting Director )
2389 Gateway Oaks Drive, #100
Sacramento, CA - 95833
Phone: 916-576-4383
Fax: 916-263-1406
web.info@csd.ca.gov
www.csd.ca.gov
Community Services Division - Department of Community Services & Development
Leslie Taylor ( Acting Deputy Director )
2389 Gateway Oaks Drive, #100
Sacramento, CA - 95833
Phone: 916-576-7192
Leslie.taylor@csd.ca.gov
www.csd.ca.gov

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. San Diego Center for Children accepts Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state.

State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

San Diego Center for Children Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.

State welfare or child and family services funds

San Diego Center for Children recieves or accepts State welfare or child and family services funds.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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