START Program Referrals

To make a referral to a START program, please call any of the below listed programs and ask to speak to the Admission Coordinator.  They will help you find a current open bed or the next available bed in the system. The START programs are regionally located throughout San Diego.

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North Region

Turning Point Crisis Center (License 372008470), Oceanside

760-439-2800

Esperanza Crisis Center (License 374603729), Escondido

(760) 975-9939

Ability to accommodate clients with limited mobility

Designated Bilingual/Bicultural Program

East Region

Halcyon Center (License 370802614), El Cajon

619-579-8685

Ability to accommodate clients with limited mobility

Central Region

Vista Balboa Crisis Center (License 374600298), Bankers Hill/Balboa Park

619-233-4399

Ability to accommodate clients with limited mobility

New Vistas Crisis Center (License 370808449), Downtown San Diego

619-239-4663

Jary Barreto Crisis Center (License 370808536), Logan Heights

619-232-4357

South Region

Del Sur Crisis Center (License 370808447), South San Diego

619-575-4687

Designated Bilingual/Bicultural Program