Mission Statement

Our purpose is to meet persons in the midst of personal crisis, to be a supportive and helpful presence with them, and to assist in securing resources which will bring them into a position of stabliity in their lives. We attempt to be holistic in our responses, as we are able, by addressing the physical, social, psychological and spritual needs of those who may be without the skills or resources to meet them independently at the moment

Our Motivation

TheCrisis Center is a combined outreach of the Presbyterianm churches of the greater San Diego area. We are motivated by the care, compassion and grace of God for all people that we have come to know through Jesus Christ. This program also seeks to answer Christ's call to do Justice in the world, especially those who are poor or find themselves outside the mainstream of society. Our services are provided to all who come, without regard to their convictions of faith, and without imposing our convictions upon them.

Funding

Almost all of the support for the Crisis Center's program comes from generous financial and in-kind gifts from churches, groups and individuals in the San Diego area. Gifts may be sent made out to "Presbyterian Crisis Center".

Our History

The Crisis Center was created in 1968 by the churches of the Presbyterian Churc USA in the San Diego area, to provide a coordinated response to emergency and crisis needs in the lives of persons in the greater San Diego area. The center has been located in the Sherman Heights/Golden hill are of San Diego ever since its formation. There it is able to serve many of the homeless and low-income population that frequently utilize these services.

Basic Services Provided

Services are intended for persons in emergency situations who need these resources to reach a solution fro the present crisis. Usually some evidence of the nature of the emergency is requested

• Emergency Services
• Individual and family food bags
• Baby food and items for infants
• Clothing and blankets
• Work clothing
• Hygiene articles
• Eye glasses
• Prescription medication vouchers
• Employment counseling and referrals
• Transportation assistance to needed appointments
• Identification documents
• Case Management Services
  • Crisis counseling
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Counseling for Veterans
  • Goal setting & problem solving
  • Shelter referrals
  • Furniture & household items
  • Specialized tools
  • Rental assistance when funding is available

Volunteers are Vital

Over 100 volunteers assist the Crisis Center staff in a variety of important support services including:

• Food and clothing drives
• Registration of clients
• Clerical assistance
• Packing food bags
• Assisting in clothing room
• Job counseling
• Assisting with pick-ups and deliveries

Words from Some Clients

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