YOUTH DROP-IN CENTERS

Housing support, resources, & guidance

A safe place with all the right resources

People who genuinely have your back

Guidance toward the life you want

Stop by and see us. We’ve got you covered.

Drop-in centers are open to youTH ages 14-25
no appointments needed

Escondido

TAY Drop-in Center
150 La Terraza Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 908-9373

Open Mondays-Friday:
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Overnight Lodging
Wednesdays
(Ages 18-24)

Oceanside

TAY Drop-in Center
215 Barnes St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 908-9647

Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Overnight Lodging
Wednesdays
(Ages 18-24)

WAYS WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Whether you’re looking for housing, need help meeting basic needs, want support reaching your goals, or simply need someone to talk to, our team is here to help. Drop in, connect with caring staff, and access resources designed to support you and your future.

One-on-one support & guidance
Food, transportation, & basic needs
Shelter & immediate support
Housing & resource navigation
Education, employment, & life skills
Community & connection

NEED HOUSING SUPPORT?

If you’re experiencing homelessness, couch surfing, worried about losing your housing, or looking for a more stable place to live, we can help connect you with housing options and support.

Depending on eligibility and available funding, assistance may include overnight lodging, hotel vouchers, rental assistance, rapid rehousing support, housing navigation, and other housing-related support.

AT THE Y, YOU'RE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY

YMCA Youth & Family Services is focused on bringing about meaningful and lasting change in youth, adults, and families by ensuring they have a safe place to live, connecting them to critical resources, building them a reliable support system, and empowering them to pursue their goals and dreams. Whether accessing mental health support, securing housing, or building community, we believe strong connections—to resources, communities, and each other—make all the difference.

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These services are supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $150,000.00 with 90% funded by ACF/HHS and $16,667.00 with 10% funded by non-government source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, ACF/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

YMCA of San Diego County is a proud community partner in neighborhood-networks.org, an initiative of the San Diego Wellness Collaborative.

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At the YMCA, your well-being and sense of belonging are at the heart of everything we do. Our membership plans provide options that allow you to choose the benefits that are ideal for you.

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At the Y we have Community Resources that are based on community need to connect you with information, support, assistance, and resources.