In one year, South Bay Community Services responds to more than 1,400 domestic violence calls.
In one year, South Bay Community Services responds to more than 1,400 domestic violence calls.
Of those calls, at least 1,700 children are involved.
"Some people, when they think shelter, they think … a thousand beds with a thousand families. But when we got to Casa Seguras, it was completely different. It was a little apartment complex with a playground and a place for teens to hang out. Everyone was friendly and it was really nice. Now I'm not abused, I don't get hit, I don't get shouted at, and I don't feel the pressure that dad's coming home and he might do something to me."
– Jesus, 14 years old.
From emergency shelters and transitional housing to family counseling and support, our Family Wellness and Self- Sufficiency Department staff is dedicated to helping families and individuals survive and overcome difficult situations. This department manages many of SBCS‚ supportive housing (programs) for homeless families and those who have experienced domestic violence, and provides counseling, emergency food, and services that support self-sufficiency.
Casas Seguras is the only program that provides prevention, intervention and confidential shelter for victims of family violence and their children in South San Diego County. Residents of Casas Seguras are provided with safe housing, safety and self-sufficiency plans, reestablishing their paperwork and identities, re-stabilizing their living situation, initiating Court processes, and establishing an income if necessary. Download an informational PDF »
Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) – DVRT is the first and only 24 hour/7 days a week emergency response unit for domestic violence calls for Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach, and Southern San Diego. Working closely with local law enforcement and stationed at all South Bay Police Departments, DVRT specialists accompany police on all domestic violence calls. DVRT specialists provide crisis intervention to victims and their children and assist children and adult victims plan their immediate and long-term safety. DVRT also responds to calls from the SBCS Hotline number 1-800-640-2933.
Family Violence and Support Services – includes counseling and services for victims and children exposed to violence and well as case management and treatment.
Casa Nueva Vida I: 54-bed short term housing and supportive services program for homeless families.
Casa Nueva Vida II: transitional housing with 12 units where families can stay for up to 18 months.
Casas de Transicion: Scattered throughout the South Bay, these affordable housing developments are available to families who have experienced homelessness and/or domestic violence. Services include case management and counseling.
Victorian Heights: This eight-unit transitional housing development serves homeless women struggling with substance abuse, mental health issues, and/or domestic violence victimization.
La Posada is permanent, supportive housing for individuals and families who are affected by HIV/AIDS.
Every year we are able to serve more children, youth and families. And we do so while also increasing outcomes. As a friend, donor, sponsor, volunteer or funder, you have given us the ability to continue to provide high quality services and new innovative programs for the communities of San Diego’s South County. Review our Outcomes »
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