About Us

Learn more about what drives the work we do

Why Choose Us  |  Leadership  |  History  |  Careers

Why Choose Us
Leadership
History
Careers

Mission

We empower children and
families through transformative
mental health care and
educational services.

Vision

Inspire a world where
children and families
live joyful, healthy lives.

Values

Welcoming

We promote a positive, friendly, inviting environment where diversity is celebrated.

Optimistic

We focus on the strengths of the individuals and communities we serve and build on their successes while advocating for and modeling positive system change.

Excellence

We maintain a growth mindset, set high standards, and hold us accountable in fulfilling best practices toward improving the lives of those we serve, and promoting an anti-racist and non-discriminatory environment.

Wellness

We promote the health and well-being of the whole person and acknowledge the traumatic impact of adverse community environments, systemic oppression, and the need for diverse healing practices.

Collaboration

We promote diverse representation in decision making by partnering with families, the community and staff to reach common goals, empowerment and equity for all.

Compassion

We encourage empathic practice for self and others by viewing all situations through a culturally humble and trauma informed lens.

Read our Latest Impact Report

Read about how the Center, with your support, adapted out programs during the unprecedented COVID-19 public health crisis and also launched new programs to meet new, emerging needs.

Explore the report

Learn more about how you can make an impact.

Si necesita ayuda para su hijo(a) o tiene preguntas, llámenos al (858) 277-9550.

  • Phone

    (858) 277-9550

  • Address

    Main Campus:
    3002 Armstrong Street
    San Diego, CA 92111

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