Help in El Centro
20 service locations · 41 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Bears Early Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
230 S Fairfield Dr, El Centro · 760-482-5608
Head Start early childhood program — 8 funded slots; operated by Imperial County Office of Education.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Bears Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
230 S Fairfield Dr, El Centro · 760-482-5618
Head Start early childhood program — 18 funded slots; operated by Imperial County Office of Education.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
El Centro Early Learning Center
Child care and early childhood education
1960 N Imperial Ave, El Centro · 760-332-1420
Head Start early childhood program — 112 funded slots; operated by Volunteers of America - Southwest Inc.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
El Centro EHS
Child care and early childhood education
230 S Fairfield Dr, El Centro · 760-352-2792
Head Start early childhood program — 9 funded slots; operated by Imperial County Office of Education.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
El Centro MHSP
Child care and early childhood education
375 S 1st St, El Centro · 760-337-3940
Head Start early childhood program — 54 funded slots; operated by Riverside County Office of Education, MHS.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Panthers Early Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
1177 N 8th St, El Centro · 760-482-5647
Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by Imperial County Office of Education.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Panthers Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
1177 N 8th St, El Centro · 760-482-5627
Head Start early childhood program — 10 funded slots; operated by Imperial County Office of Education.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Food assistance
Central Union High
Meal program
1001 Brighton Ave., El Centro · (760) 336-4261
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by CENTRAL UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Naval Air Facility El Centro
Meal program
B Street, Naf Building 3400, El Centro · (760) 339-2917
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by NAVY REGION SOUTHWEST, CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Sweet Home Church
Meal program
120 E. Holt. Ave., El Centro · (501) 551-0839
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE OF CALEXICO INC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Valley Academy
Meal program
253 East Ross Ave., El Centro · (760) 768-3875
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by CALEXICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Health care
Innercare El Centro
Community health centersliding-scale fees
852 E Danenberg Dr, El Centro · 760-352-2257
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-09-05
Innercare Imperial and PACE
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1600 N Imperial Ave, El Centro · 760-412-4422
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-09-05
Legal aid
CRLA El Centro
Legal aid services
449 Broadway, El Centro
LSC-funded legal aid branch office of California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.
directions · via Legal Services Corporation, verified 2026-09-05
Mental health
Jackson House El Centro
Mental health treatment facility
2364 South 2nd Street, El Centro · 760-332-3303 x2000
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-09-05
Older adult services
Imperial Valley Corps Community Center
Older adult servicesFamily support servicesFood pantryFamily and youthEmergency shelter
397 Ross Avenue, El Centro · 760-352-4528
Salvation Army community center
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-09-05
Substance use and recovery
County of Imperial El Centro Adolescent SUD Trt Program
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
315 South Waterman Avenue, El Centro · 442-265-7270
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-09-05
County of Imperial El Centro Adult SUD Treatment Program
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
2695 South 4th Street, El Centro · 442-265-7650
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-09-05
Imperial Valley Medical Clinic Inc Medical Treatment Center
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
200 South 5th Street, El Centro · 760-482-0864
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-09-05
Veteran services
Imperial Valley VA Clinic
VA facilityHealth care
1501 West Main Street, El Centro · 760-352-1506
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 08:00–16:30
Other Outpatient Services (OOS)
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-09-05
Recovery & support meetings
AA meetings
SUNRISE MEETING
Mon 06:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
BAG LUNCH
Mon 12:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
MONDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP
Mon 18:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
KNIGHTS ON BROADWAY
Mon 19:00 · in-person · ClubDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessible
564 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
PRIMER PASO
Mon 19:00 · in-person · ClubDiscussionOpenSpanish
564 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
CADENAS HACIA EL FUTURO
Mon 19:30 · in-person · 119 Fifth StreetOpenSpanish
119 S 5th St, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
SUNRISE MEETING
Tue 06:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
BREAKFAST WITH BILL
Tue 07:00 · in-person · RestaurantDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
1445 Ocotillo Dr, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
BAG LUNCH
Tue 12:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
GRUPO 5TA AVENIDA
Tue 18:00 · in-person · 210-B Wake AveOpenSpanish
210 Wake Ave b, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
TASTY TUESDAY
Tue 18:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionEnglish
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
CADENAS HACIA EL FUTURO
Tue 19:30 · in-person · 119 Fifth StreetOpenSpanish
119 S 5th St, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
151 GROUP
Wed 06:00 · in-person · ClubDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
151 N 6th St, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
SUNRISE MEETING
Wed 06:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
BAG LUNCH
Wed 12:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
CARING & SHARING
Wed 18:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIG BOOK STUDY
Wed 19:00 · in-person · ClubBig BookDiscussionOpen
564 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
CADENAS HACIA EL FUTURO
Wed 19:30 · in-person · 119 Fifth StreetDiscussionOpenSpanish
119 S 5th St, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
SUNRISE MEETING
Thu 06:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
BAG LUNCH
Thu 12:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
SPIRITUAL SISTERS IN SOBRIETY
Thu 17:00 · in-person · ClubBig BookOpenWomen
564 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
GRUPO 5TA AVENIDA
Thu 18:00 · in-person · 210-B Wake AveOpenSpanish
210 Wake Ave b, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
SAINTS IN TRAINING
Thu 18:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussion
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
CADENAS HACIA EL FUTURO
Thu 19:30 · in-person · 119 Fifth StreetDiscussionOpenSpanish
119 S 5th St, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
SUNRISE MEETING
Fri 06:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
PRIMERO PASO
Fri 19:00 · in-person · ClubSpanish
564 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
CADENAS HACIA EL FUTURO
Fri 19:30 · in-person · 119 Fifth StreetDiscussionOpenSpanish
119 S 5th St, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
PRIMARY PURPOSE GROUP
Fri 20:00 · in-person · ClubDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessible
564 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
SUNRISE MEETING
Sat 06:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
BAG LUNCH
Sat 12:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
SUNDOWNERS
Sat 18:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
CADENAS HACIA EL FUTURO
Sat 19:30 · in-person · 119 Fifth StreetDiscussionOpenSpanish
119 S 5th St, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
CANDLELIGHT MEETING
Sat 20:00 · in-person · ClubCandlelightDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessible
564 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
EARLY BIRD MEETING
Sun 08:30 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussion
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
GRUPO 5TA AVENIDA
Sun 10:00 · in-person · 210-B Wake AveDiscussionOpenSpanish
210 Wake Ave b, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
BAG LUNCH
Sun 12:00 · in-person · Service CtrClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
BIG BOOK STUDY
Sun 18:00 · in-person · Service CtrBig BookClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
485 Broadway, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
CADENAS HACIA EL FUTURO
Sun 19:30 · in-person · 119 Fifth StreetDiscussionOpenSpanish
119 S 5th St, El Centro · directions · via San Diego Central Office
NA meetings
New Hope
Mon 18:00 · in-personOpen
110 Olive Avenue, El Centro · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
One Day at a Time
Fri 18:30 · in-person · ClubOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
564 Broadway Street, El Centro · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Unity Die Hard
Sun 09:00 · in-person · ClubOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
564 Broadway Street, El Centro · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
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