Selected Resources - Community resources for adults and families - health and wellness, early learning, job training, college readiness, volunteer opportunities.
General Resources
South Bay Community Services - This organization leads the National City Collaborative, which meets at NCPL every month. SBCS provides referrals and support for people experiencing homelessness, emergency food, early learning, parenting classes, etc.
2-1-1 San Diego - Community, health, and disaster services.
Reentry Roundtable - Find resources for formerly incarcerated people (2-1-1 San Diego).
Health and Wellness
San Diego Food Bank
Covered California - Online marketplace for health insurance.
HICAP - Free information and counseling about Medicare.
Early Learning
First 5 San Diego - Health, learning, and family resources for children ages 0-5.
SDCOE - Early Education Programs and Services - Find out about free preschools and learning opportunities for families.
Job Training
South County Career Center
San Diego Workforce Partnership
Second Chance - Job readiness training opportunities for at-risk youth, people experiencing homelessness, and the formerly incarcerated.
San Diego Job Corps - Career, technical, and academic training for young people ages 16-24.
Parents, Kids, and Teens
SDSU Reading Clinic - Community reading clinic for literacy tutoring and assessments (K-12 students).
Operation Samahan - Health, wellness, Y2Y Teen Center (free tutoring for teens).
ARTS: A Reason to Survive - Our neighbors in the former NCPL building. Art classes for kids and teens.
Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center
New Children's Museum - Check out free passes to the NCM at the library's Children's Desk.
Balboa Park - Free Museum Tuesdays
Volunteer Opportunities
VolunteerMatch - Find a volunteer opportunity near you!
United Way of San Diego - Volunteer Opportunities
ARTS: A Reason to Survive - Volunteer Opportunities
College Prep Tools
Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
Adult Student Checklist - Learn how to prepare for college.
Federal Aid for Adult Students - Find out if you qualify for financial aid.
College Affordability and Transparency Center - Find out about the cost of college.
Cal-SOAP - Find events and programs to help prepare your high school student for college.
College & Career Readiness Presentation (12/4/2013)
General Resources
South Bay Community Services - This organization leads the National City Collaborative, which meets at NCPL every month. SBCS provides referrals and support for people experiencing homelessness, emergency food, early learning, parenting classes, etc.
2-1-1 San Diego - Community, health, and disaster services.
Reentry Roundtable - Find resources for formerly incarcerated people (2-1-1 San Diego).
Health and Wellness
San Diego Food Bank
Covered California - Online marketplace for health insurance.
HICAP - Free information and counseling about Medicare.
Early Learning
First 5 San Diego - Health, learning, and family resources for children ages 0-5.
SDCOE - Early Education Programs and Services - Find out about free preschools and learning opportunities for families.
Job Training
South County Career Center
San Diego Workforce Partnership
Second Chance - Job readiness training opportunities for at-risk youth, people experiencing homelessness, and the formerly incarcerated.
San Diego Job Corps - Career, technical, and academic training for young people ages 16-24.
Parents, Kids, and Teens
SDSU Reading Clinic - Community reading clinic for literacy tutoring and assessments (K-12 students).
Operation Samahan - Health, wellness, Y2Y Teen Center (free tutoring for teens).
ARTS: A Reason to Survive - Our neighbors in the former NCPL building. Art classes for kids and teens.
Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center
New Children's Museum - Check out free passes to the NCM at the library's Children's Desk.
Balboa Park - Free Museum Tuesdays
Volunteer Opportunities
VolunteerMatch - Find a volunteer opportunity near you!
United Way of San Diego - Volunteer Opportunities
ARTS: A Reason to Survive - Volunteer Opportunities
College Prep Tools
Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
Adult Student Checklist - Learn how to prepare for college.
Federal Aid for Adult Students - Find out if you qualify for financial aid.
College Affordability and Transparency Center - Find out about the cost of college.
Cal-SOAP - Find events and programs to help prepare your high school student for college.
College & Career Readiness Presentation (12/4/2013)