Community Resources

A Supportive Community

At Hearts & Minds Inc., we believe that a strong, supportive community is essential for the well-being and growth of our residents. We are committed to helping individuals with developmental disabilities connect with local resources that will enhance their independence, enrich their lives, and foster community engagement.

On this page, you'll find a variety of community resources—from local healthcare providers and educational programs to recreational opportunities and support services—that can benefit both residents and families. We have carefully curated a list of trusted organizations and services that align with our mission to provide comprehensive support and empower our residents to live full, active lives.

Explore the links below to learn more about the valuable resources available in our community. We are dedicated to making these opportunities accessible and ensuring our residents have the tools and connections they need to thrive.

Resources available in our Community

Explore the links below

Learn more about the valuable resources available in our community. We are dedicated to making these opportunities accessible and ensuring our residents have the tools and connections they need to thrive.

Conservatorship Form

San Diego Regional Center (main)

The San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) is a service of San Diego-Imperial Counties Developmental Services, Inc.SDRC is a focal point in the community for persons with developmental disabilities (intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, or other disabling conditions similar to intellectual disabilities) living in San Diego and Imperial counties.

Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. We do this through advocacy, services, supports, research and innovation, and advances in care for autistic individuals and their families.

CDSS - CA Department of Social Services

The California Department of Social Services serve the most vulnerable people of California and their mission is to promote the health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through the administration of an effective and collaborative regulatory enforcement system.

SD Regional Center (resources)

The SD Regional Center offers resources that may help you find a variety of support and information that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families often need or find helpful.

Disability Rights California

For more than 40 years, DRC has worked to advance the rights of Californians with disabilities in education, employment, housing, independence, health, and safety, and has grown into the largest disability rights organization in the nation.

Interfaith Community Services

Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion.

Legal Aid Society

The Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services to lower income San Diego residents. The firm is funded by the government (City, County, State and Federal), as well as endowments and charities. The services we provide are determined by our Board of Directors, which is made up of local client eligible persons and local attorneys.

2-1-1 San Diego

211 San Diego is the region’s trusted source for information and connections to community, health, and disaster resources. Help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in more than 200 languages. We maintain a database of more than 6,000 services and resources that are updated on a real-time basis and our Community Connectors help connect San Diegans to the accurate information they need.

North County Lifeline

Lifeline Community Services is a community-based human services organization that serves low-income and underserved populations in San Diego County. Every year Lifeline serves more than 5,000 members of our community through clinically-strong and evidence-based programs that focus on positive youth development, child abuse prevention, housing and self-sufficiency, behavioral health, and anti-human trafficking and survivor services.

Live Well Resources

To live well is to make healthy choices every day. To feel safe and secure at work, at school, at home and in your neighborhood. To have the highest possible quality of life.

It's Up to US SD Resources

It’s Up to Us is about helping San Diegans talk openly about mental health, recognize signs of challenges, find local resources, and seek support. We aim to inspire wellness, reduce stigma, and prevent suicide.

American Society of Pediatrics

Mental health challenges can affect the way a child feels, thinks or behaves. Pediatricians are an important first resource for parents and caregivers who are worried about their child's emotional and behavioral health. Learn more about mental health conditions that can affect children and teens here. Also, find more on how to support your child in Emotional Wellness.

Food Resources

All sorts of resources relating to food! From meals, charity pantry locations, food banks and even home gardening resources to grow food. This is a great spot to learn about different resources available to receive food.

Utilities Resources

Similar to the food resources page, this website provides a variety of resources for utilities within San Diego California.

Healthcare & Community Services

A comprehensive list of all types of resources for healthcare, therapy, behavioral health, and different community programs available.

Employment Resources

Learn about different workplace rights, responsibilities of both business owners and employees, programs available and a wide variety of information about the workplace.

Mental Health Resources

A comprehensive list of resources intended to empower you to stay safe and healthy. If you need support to help deal with a personal crisis, please text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor from the Crisis Text Line or call the National Suicide Prevention Line by calling 9-8-8.

Resources for Immigrant Families

Up to date resources, information and links to different sources of help and aid for immigrants and their families.