Homeless

The problem of homelessness is a significant one in San Diego County. The YWCA offers PASSAGES, a program for homeless women, and operates the Cortez Hill Family Center, a residential facility for homeless families.

cortez hill family center

The Cortez Hill Family Center is one of only three residential programs for homeless families in the City of San Diego. Located in the Cortez Hill area of downtown, the center provides families with individual apartment-style housing. The program is 120 days in length and includes:

Counseling and parenting classes
Job skill assessment, training and tutoring assistance
Educational and play activities for children
Financial management with mandatory savings plan
Medical assessments and services
Access to the YWCA's Legal Services Department

Nearly 60 percent of Cortez Hill Family Center residents find permanent housing upon completing the program.

For more information about the Cortez Hill Family Center, or to pick up an application, please call # 619-239-0355 or stop by the front desk of the YWCA of San Diego County, 1012 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101.

passages

PASSAGES is a three-stage structured program for homeless women. With a strong emphasis on counseling and career development, the program is designed to provide single homeless women with the tools necessary to obtain employment and permanent housing. Nearly 200 women are served each year.

Stage 1: Stabilization
Women receive three months of individual and group counseling and supportive services.

Stage 2: Women in Transition
Women focus on finding and maintaining employment, paying 30 percent of their income in rent each month.

Stage 3: Supportive Independent Living
Women may stay up to one year in this stage, as they continue to work and gain the skills and confidence necessary for independent living.

The women in PASSAGES are able to remain in the program for a total of two years.

For more information about the Passages Program, or to pick up an application, please call # 619-239-0355 or stop by the front desk of the YWCA of San Diego County, 1012 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101.

YWCA of San Diego County

The YWCA of San Diego County provides programs and services to survivors of domestic violence and homelessness, including the Becky's House ® Domestic Violence Programs, the Passages Program, and the Cortez Hill Family Center. Through the generous commitment of community supporters, the YWCA is able to assist more than 3,000 individuals annually in San Diego County.

The mission of the YWCA is to increase safety, promote healing, foster empowerment, and give hope to women and families through innovative programs, services, and advocacy.

As a leader in providing client-centered programs for women and families, the YWCA offers comprehensive social services and resources for women and families of all races, ages, and socio-economic backgrounds. United by our common belief in mutual respect, integrity and professional excellence, we continue our legacy of cultivating community partnerships and responding to the changing needs of the people we serve.

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