NEWS

  We are happy to announce our new Instagram handle for our youth outreach Instagram account: @YouthNews_SDYS. Our new handle reflects our commitment to sharing news, information about our programs and directly engaging with our youth through Instagram. We have…

SDYS Suicide Prevention Program Saves Lives Suicide continues to be the second leading cause of death for children and youth ages 10 to 24. This is a staggering number, especially considering that suicide is preventable. About 90 percent of those…

Call for Sports Equipment During this time of great uncertainty, San Diego Youth Services continues to provide support to youth who are experiencing homelessness and hunger, mental health challenges, survivors of human trafficking and those living in unsafe situations. SDYS…

SDYS Featured on ABC 10News – Ask the Experts: Mental Health in Education HERE NOW program manager, Amy Budd, spoke to ABC 10News about suicide prevention and awareness on, Ask the Experts: Mental Health in Education. SDYS suicide prevention program…

Kendra Scott Gives Back: Suicide Prevention Month Save the date! Join San Diego Youth Services and Kendra Scott on Sept. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. for an exclusive shopping experience with a personal shopper at Kendra Scott’s Fashion Valley store…

SDYS Collaborates with NBC 7 and Monica Dean in Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking and Exploitation Human trafficking and sexual exploitation is a horrific truth for many children. It is happening in your community and every community in San Diego…

Call for Cleaning Supplies San Diego Youth Services continues to provide support to youth who are experiencing homelessness, survivors of human trafficking and those living in unsafe situations and poverty, during this time of great uncertainty. Our services are open…

M.T.O. San Diego and Councilmember Bry Support SDYS’s Human Trafficking Program M.T.O. Shahmaghsoudi San Diego donated more than 230 care packages to young survivors of human trafficking through San Diego Youth Services’ human trafficking program. The care packages included face…

Bethany Completes AmeriCorps Volunteer Assignment with 1,700 Hours at SDYS “We want to express our gratitude and let Bethany know we truly appreciate her efforts in making sure our programs and departments are supported with volunteers, as well as making…

Thank You Suzy’s Zoo Suzy Spafford donated over $3,000 of Suzy’s Zoo brand baby supplies. Thank you, Suzy, for providing baby clothes, bottles, bath sets and bedding to the youth in our care. Suzy Spafford, Illustrator and Creator of Suzy’s…