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Our Mission

We are dedicated to putting people first. Through housing, employment, and mental, physical, and emotional health services, community members have the opportunity to build resilience, wellness, and financial stability.

Transitional Housing

People First San Diego provides transitional housing for qualifying individuals and families. Housing includes 10 studio and six 2-bedroom apartments in the heart of the Logan Heights neighborhood. The organization partners with the Thirtieth Street Shelter and Mama's Place Food Pantry to ensure transitional needs are met. The stay in transitional housing is up to 2 years.

Employment and Life Skills Services

The aim of Employment and Life Skills Services is to facilitate a path toward financial stability for our clients. Services include assistance with resumes and applications, job searching, interview and job readiness, and job placement at several local businesses. Continuing supports after placement involve job management and growth coaching. Training and skill development may also be provided as applicable.

Therapy Services

People First San Diego serves the whole person, including mental and emotional health and well-being. The community members we see are often experiencing depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Therapy services are provided by a team of master's-level social workers and social work interns who practice a range of theoretical approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and trauma-focused CBT, among others.

Medical Clinic

The People First Medical Clinic offers appointment-based and drop-in medical services, including vaccinations, annual physicals, and screenings. Clinic services are provided at no cost or on a sliding-fee scale. Staff can consult with the social work team to provide interdisciplinary care. The Medical Clinic is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.Both transitional housing and office spaces are situated on Valle Ave in Logan Heights, San Diego. In the last fiscal year, we were able to assist more than 3,500 community members through our programs and services.