Oz Shelters

a program of YMCA of San Diego County at Ymca Youth And Family Services, Oz San Diego

About Oz Shelters

Serves youth in crisis and their families, and operates a temporary shelter to house runaway youth. Counseling is provided for residents and their families. Also provides reunification planning, independent living planning, and an on-site school. Foster home placement is arranged for those youth not returning to their families.

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Phone

  • (858) 270-8213 (Service/Intake)

Web

www.ymca.org ymca@ymca.org

Location

3304 Idlewild Way
San Diego, CA, 92117-3599
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Service Hours

9:00 am till 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday/Intake
24-hour/7-day Residential Facility
After-hours intake available.

Additional Information

  • Affordable Housing: Affordable Rental Housing Units, Shelter
  • Areas Served: All Areas
  • Eligibility: Ages 12 to 17 years. ID required, including name, address, name of parents/relative, parental permission, etc. Will not accept youth who are actively psychotic or suicidal, have ongoing history of violent acting out, criminal activity, or extensive substance abuse.
  • Eligibility (Affordable Housing): Youth
  • Fees: Variable fees; sliding scale based on income and family size. Can qualify for some private insurance benefits. No one is refused due to inability to pay.
  • Insurance Accepted: Private (Kaiser, Pacificare, UBH); call to verify.
  • Intake: Phone
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Service Categories: Runaway/Youth Shelters, Y Facilities
  • Shelter Type: T
  • Stay Length: 1 to 14 nights. Court-ordered placement is 90 days. Reentry is on a case-by-case basis, based on prior behavior in program and recent changes in circumstances.
  • Transportation: Public transportation is within 3-4 blocks of the agency. Transportation to doctor appointments and court hearings is provided to residents.
  • Waiting List: When at capacity, there may be a 2- to 3-day wait.
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes

Bed Availability

  • Family Beds Available: 0
  • Family Units Available: 0
  • Single Beds Total Available: 0
  • Single Female Beds Available: 0
  • Single Male Beds Available: 0