All Services | Children and Youth Programs
School-Based Services
The County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services has programs for children and youth who need mental health or substance use treatment. These include services that may be linked to or provided at designated schools, including pre-K, elementary, middle, and high schools.
Visit the Behavioral Health Services for Children, Youth and Families webpage for more services offered at different locations around the county.
If you need help seeing if any of these services are right for your loved one:
- View any of the links below,
- Text or call 9-8-8 for the 988 Lifeline, or
- Dial 888-724-7240 for the Access and Crisis Line
Find School-Based Programs
Use the links below or call 9-8-8 to speak to someone who can help you find the service you need.
Outpatient Programs by School District
Use this list to see available outpatient services organized by school district and school.
Services by Region
Use the dropdown below for printable Regional School Directories highlighting behavioral health services within each region, including school-based supports.
If you don’t know what region you’re in, you can find it by looking for your ZIP code in the San Diego County Geographic ZIP Codes and HHSA Regional Boundaries Guide (pdf).
SchooLink
SchooLink provides mental health and substance use services to eligible students at designated schools. Services are tailored to each student’s and their family's needs and can be provided at school, in the community, or via telehealth.
Eligibility is based on medical necessity and includes students who are on Medi-Cal, low-income, or uninsured/underinsured. Families can request a screening through the student's school or by calling the Access and Crisis Line at 888-724-7240.
For more information, review the flyer (multiple languages).
If you're a provider looking for SchooLink resources, visit the webpage.
Visit the Behavioral Health Services for Children, Youth, and Families webpage for the full printable directory for all youth services and other specialized resources.
Find Mental Health Resources for Students
The Student Wellness Resources webpage has resources tailored for youth to support their mental health.
Explore Other Resources
Visit the links below for more information and ways to find support.
Get Involved
- The Live Well San Diego Education Sector connects schools, districts, organizations, and partners serving students, staff, and families.
- The Live Well San Diego Youth Sector gives opportunities to youth and young adults ages 16-24 to get involved with their communities and uplift topics and issues relevant to youth across the region.
App-Based Support
Not sure where to start?
Call or text 9-8-8 or dial 1-888-724-7240 to speak to someone who can help find the right service for you or someone you care about. Both numbers are operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with support available in over 200 languages. For more information visit Get Help Now or All Services. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
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