Women and Children's Center
a program of San Diego Rescue Mission
About Women and Children's Center
Provides a residential recovery program for homeless women who abuse alcohol/drugs or are victims of domestic violence, and their children. Services include Christian-based substance abuse rehabilitation, education and GED tutoring, family and spiritual counseling, vocational and career development, parenting classes, anger management, life skills training, health and nutrition, child support, and child development mutual support groups.
Service Hours
Phone for specific hours and days.The shelter is open 7 days a week 24 hours a day
Additional Information
- Bus Lines: # 11 # 23
- Capacity/Availability: 70 total including women and children.
- Eligibility: Single women and women with children under the age of 12.
- Fees: No fees charged; can not be on TANF while participating in the program. SSI is okay.
- Intake: Phone or walk-in
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Meals for residents only, Dinner
- Other Services Offered: Casework/Case planning Bible study Spiritual counseling Job seeking Child care Classes in anger management and parenting Psychotherapy
- Service Categories: Alcoholism Related Recovery Homes/Halfway Houses, Drug Related Recovery Homes/Halfway Houses
- Shelter Exclusions: Clients who are not able to work and or care for themselves, Or tolerate violent behavior
- Stay Length: 12 -18 months
- Target Populations: Single Parent Families Headed by Mothers, Single Women
- Waiting List: As of 06/09/10 Facility is currently on a 3 month waitlist status and is currently accepting applicants.
