San diego center for children Reviews

Such a caring and wonderful place. The help and support they provide is incredible.

i was a patient here in january of 2021. i can say that some staff actually cares about the kids and try to help while others enforce rules too much and couldnt let us be. it felt like we couldn't enjoy ourselves and be free. like we have lost some rights. i've heard staff members say they wanna put a teen down and rolled their eyes after a child has asked for something. some staff are really lazy and rude. the place itself doesn't look welcoming, or for teens. we were restricted to only talk on the phone for a maximum of 20 minutes a day which wasnt enough, also considering the fact they only had one phone that we could use. a staff member would have to be in there while the phone call. they say they don't listen yet they talk to us after about the phone call. the food was bad and we mostly just drank water. there were levels which made sense to do. school wasn't bad but at the same time they messed up with my schedule. some classes they offer are unique. we had groups, i'd say 3 per week which just consisted with the unit and actual therapists. there was individual and family therapy once a week. we also had extra groups that wasnt forced upon us like music and poetry group. i felt like we were mostly in our rooms while they sorted out things for us to do for the day. you get consequences for rolling your eyes or not following directions. consequences consisted of community service, room time, levels dropping, and writing an essay or a whole page of the same sentence. they take tally's if you did hygiene and ate. i felt so restricted here. and as a 16 year old that will become an adult soon, i felt like this was not the place for me. not only could it hold me back from graduating early, but it also made me feel trapped. they have such poor communication with parents as well. my parents were not told they could visit, i had to tell them. this place can do better. they need new dryers as it doesn't even dry clothes. and with some staff. some staff should be considered being fired as they don't treat the kids with kindness and the same respect. on the other hand, some staff tried to make it enjoyable, safe, and a place where it could actually benefit us. staff includes jessa, nesha, monique, guliana, jessica, joe, and i forgot her name but the pregnant one from pm staff and another staff member that helped me drain my blankets (there are two male staff members but i forgot their names). these are the staff that actually want to help kids!! they try their bests to talk and be there for us. as for my therapist, i felt like she wasn't a big help and that i had to keep advocating myself to other staff members and my parents. i didn't feel heard with some staff and my therapist. i'd ask to go on a movement break and they'd say there wasn't enough people on floor. i understand that but i feel as if they should be more considerate of our feelings. this place says nonprofit but i do feel as if some kids are there for the benefit of the money. i feel as if it doesn't actually help and many don't care. although this place can help you grow up and learn to take care of yourself and support you, i do not recommend places like this for 17 and up as it holds you back if you're somewhat stable. but please get the help if you feel as if you need it and support.

I called trying to get help for my daughter but was turned away because we are low-income. This place is supposed to be here to help kids when they need help not turn them away because of income. Where is the help for families that are low-income that want to better the lives of their own children but just need a helping hand. Do all you guys see only dollar signs $$$$ on the face of theses children? I would give no stars if it would allow me to. So disappointed.

Went to watch my nephew get an award and he also performed for the graduation ceremony. Very nice. I love the drumming. The staff are the best and really care about the students. My nephew is starting to love school and learning. I am very proud of him and I know this school is the reason he is doing so well.

My name is Julian Carter now and I was here 2 years ago, thus place was amazing. I made friends, I got along with staff and even though some of the staff were a bit strict, that
Was what made it fun. I totally recommend it but some kids can be a bit rude at the start but you warm up easily. I ve gotten punched and my hair pulled but we were all joking around. I think things like this is what made everybody feel close and like a family. We d get in argument but forgave afterwards. It s super cool and i didnt even want to leave. This is my experience and it s different for others but overall, I want to go back there believe it or not. There are also various activities during the day and they take peanut allergies seriously. There is also a gaming room with a couple Nintendo switches, a PlayStation, and various computers. I expect great thing for this place and it can help many other kids

I loved it it was an amazing resenditial I really recommend this facility

terrible conditions. i even got kicked across the basketball court for not feeding my pet cat

I seen this place but never have I been here before I know it looks like a nice place from the outside looking in. I see people from there walking around the park in groups or going for a run. They have a guard at the gate.