YMCA Youth & Family Services

YMCA Youth & Family Services The official page for YMCA Youth & Family Services, the social service branch of the YMCA of San Diego County. www.ymca.org/yfs

We are dedicated to serving youth and families throughout San Diego.

08/12/2026

A reminder to some, NEW information to others! Here YMCA Youth & Family Services we have a long menu of mental & behavioral health services that are OPEN TO OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS…like YOU!

Our team of licensed and pre-licensed clinicians, including marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and clinical counselors is dedicated to the San Diego community, providing compassionate and accessible care for children, teens, adults, and families!

So whether you’re looking for therapy or services for yourself, your children, or your family…we got you covered!

To connect with us and learn more, visit: ymcasd.org/mentalhealth or call our Mental Health Warmline (866) 937-9276 ✨

Finding mental health support can be an overwhelming task and sometimes you don’t even know where to start….our Warmline...
07/24/2026

Finding mental health support can be an overwhelming task and sometimes you don’t even know where to start….our Warmline makes it easier!

Supporting caregivers and individuals seeking mental and behavioral health support in San Diego County, our team provides a safe and empathetic space to talk through your experiences, identify your needs, and connect you with helpful resources both within the YMCA or in the community 🙌🏼

We’re here for you!

APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!!! Our Direct Cash Transfer Prevention Program (DCTP) is now accepting Interest Forms for Cohort...
07/18/2026

APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!!! Our Direct Cash Transfer Prevention Program (DCTP) is now accepting Interest Forms for Cohort 3 🙌🏼

DCTP is a 12-month program designed to support young adults (ages 18–21) who are experiencing housing instability or are at risk of homelessness by providing the resources, guidance, and financial support needed to build long-term stability and independence.

What you can expect:

- Monthly Direct Cash Assistance
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Housing Navigation Support
- Personalized Case Management
- Connections to Community Resources & Support

To learn more and complete interest form, visit: YMCASD.ORG/DCTP

07/11/2026

You might not be able to tell by the June gloom…but we kicked off summer by bringing together all of our Community Support Services branches! YMCA Youth & Family Services YMCA Expanded Learning Programs and YMCA Childcare Resource Svc 🙌🏼✨

Our staff came together for an afternoon of fun in the sun (kinda 😅), including a sound bath! We celebrated all our staff anniversaries from 5,10,15, 25, and wait for it…30 YEARS OF SERVICE! We had raffles, craft making, and Trader Joe’s can move over with their mini totes because our team made some custom mini totes of their own 🙌🏼😂

All in all, we’re ready to hit the second half of 2026 with our teams and we can’t wait to see what we get into this summer ☀️ We hope y’all have a great summer too!

CONGRATS TO OUR DIRECT CASH TRANSFER PROGRAM GRADS! 👩‍🎓 🎓 YOU DID IT!!!🎉🙌🏼Last week our DCT program graduated its SECOND...
07/06/2026

CONGRATS TO OUR DIRECT CASH TRANSFER PROGRAM GRADS! 👩‍🎓 🎓 YOU DID IT!!!🎉🙌🏼

Last week our DCT program graduated its SECOND cohort and we’re so happy for our graduates who are leaving our program equipped with financial tools and knowledge that will help them achieve their goals and thrive! A huge congrats our DCT program staff who helped get our grads to the finish line for a second time and have provided them with the guidance and opportunities to learn and grow!

We’re opening up sign-ups for our THIRD cohort soon! Stay tuned! 👀

Thank you to our community partner Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant who held a month long fundraiser in May for Mental Health ...
06/25/2026

Thank you to our community partner Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant who held a month long fundraiser in May for Mental Health Awareness Month benefiting our Mental and Behavioral Health Programs! 🧠 ✨🙌🏼

If you didn’t know, we have a variety of mental and behavioral health programs and resources that are open to the community! Like our Warmline that can connect you to therapy services that are the best fit for you and your needs🙌🏼 whether that’s in our network or outside, our Warmline can help ease the process of seeking support 🫶🏼

And that’s just a little taste of the therapy services we offer! Thank you again to Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant for your partnerships and support ✨

06/23/2026

Have you heard about our DIRECT CASH TRANSFER program??! This 12-month program supports young adults (ages 18–21) in San Diego County who are facing housing instability and want to take steps toward financial stability, personal growth, and long-term independence 🙌🏼

With its SECOND cohort graduating soon, this program has been making a positive impact on its participants lives by providing more than just a monthly stipend, but pairing it with case management and workshops that set them up to thrive!

The best part? As we graduate our second cohort participants, we’re getting ready to accept applications for our THIRD COHORT 🙌🏼 that’s right!! interested youth will have the opportunity to join our next cohort!

Stay tuned for all those details coming soon 👀

Connection is Protection. Our youth are more vulnerable and need more support than ever, and we’ve see the impact of eve...
06/04/2026

Connection is Protection. Our youth are more vulnerable and need more support than ever, and we’ve see the impact of even one trusted adult relationship on youth mental health and overall well-being time and time again ✨

But we need support and resources to match the care gap that currently exists to ensure our youth are not left behind without real human support and connections.

With more than 20 years of service working with teens and youth navigating mental health needs, Director of Service Innovation, Kristina “TK” Halmai-Gillian, tackles the issue of what we need to support our youth in her piece in the 🙌🏼

“It is part of being humans to have relationships. It is what makes us human, to have relationships” - Larry Banks, Perm...
05/31/2026

“It is part of being humans to have relationships. It is what makes us human, to have relationships” - Larry Banks, Permanent Connection Program Director

Stronger connections means STRONGER FUTURES. In the last year we supported 866 children, youth and caregivers through our family-centered services. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

We see everyday how relationships and connections make all the difference for young people. We work to support youth in making those important connections and helping them build on skills to help them thrive into adulthood.

But supporting foster youth doesn’t stop there. We also work to support the families and caregivers who take on the important role of caring for children and youth!

We support both sides of this journey-helping young people who have experienced foster care build stability and prepare for adulthood, while also strengthening families so children can remain connected to the people who know and love them.

To learn more about our programs, services, and how you can help support them, visit: ymcasd.org/fosteryouth

05/29/2026

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and this year we put FOSTER YOUTH IN FOCUS!

Each year, thousands of young people leave foster care without stable housing, meaningful relationships, or the support they need to navigate adulthood. At the same time, grandparents and relatives stepping in to care for children and prevent foster care involvement often carry enormous responsibilities with limited resources and support.

Through kinship support, mental and behavioral health services, family finding and engagement, independent living skills, and housing support, The YMCA Youth & Family Services focuses on building the relationships, stability, and support networks that children, youth, and families can rely on long after services end!

Our Foster Youth in Focus event brought together all these programs and services under one roof to share with our community partners the importance and impact of these services.

To learn more about these programs and how YOU can support these services, visit: ymcasd.org/fosteryouth

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4451 30th Street
San Diego, CA
92116

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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