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Help in La Mesa
15 service locations · 55 recurring meetings
Family and youth
AKA - La Mesa
Child care and early childhood education
7520 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa · 619-463-1093
Head Start early childhood program — 60 funded slots; operated by AKA Head Start.
An-Nur Learning Academy
Child care and early childhood education
7520 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa · 619-439-2955
Head Start early childhood program — 45 funded slots; operated by Neighborhood House Association.
Food assistance
La Mesa Dale Elementary
Meal program
4271 Olive Ave., La Mesa · (619) 668-5700
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Lemon Avenue Elementary
Meal program
8787 Lemon Ave., La Mesa · (619) 668-5700
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Murray Manor Elementary
Meal program
8305 El Paso St., La Mesa · (619) 668-5700
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Northmont Elementary
Meal program
9405 Gregory St., La Mesa · (619) 668-5700
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Health care
East County Wellness Center
Community health centersliding-scale fees
8530 La Mesa Blvd STE 306, La Mesa · 619-515-2300
Grossmont Family Counseling Center
Community health centersliding-scale fees
8851 Center Dr, Suite 312, La Mesa · 619-515-2383
La Mesa Family Dental Clinic
Community health centersliding-scale fees
7557 El Cajon Blvd, Suite A, La Mesa · 619-515-2300
La Mesa Family Health Center
Community health centersliding-scale fees
8530 La Mesa Blvd, Ste 200, La Mesa · 619-515-2300
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
7050 Parkway Drive, La Mesa · 619-465-4411
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
5520 Wellesley Street, La Mesa · 619-466-0547
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
10525 Fuerte Drive, La Mesa · 800-859-9052
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, adults.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
9817 Edgar Place, La Mesa · 800-859-9052
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, adults.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
5555 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa · 619-740-4800
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Recovery & support meetings
AA meetings
Mon 06:30 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Mon 18:00 · in-person · ChurchMenOpenEnglish
Mon 19:00 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenEnglish
Mon 19:00 · in-person · ChurchOpenSpeakerWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Tue 06:30 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Tue 07:00 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Tue 19:00 · hybrid · ChurchClosedStep studyWheelchair accessibleEnglishOnline
Tue 19:00 · in-person · ChurchOpenStep studyEnglish
Tue 19:00 · hybrid · ChurchDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglishOnline
Tue 19:30 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenEnglish
Wed 06:30 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Wed 09:00 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenEnglish
Wed 18:00 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenEnglish
Wed 19:00 · in-person · ChurchClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessibleWomenEnglish
Wed 19:00 · in-person · ChurchClosedDiscussionMenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Wed 19:15 · in-person · ChurchClosedDiscussionMenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Thu 06:30 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Thu 17:30 · in-person · ChurchClosedStep studyWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Thu 18:00 · in-person · ChurchBig BookOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Thu 19:30 · hybrid · ChurchDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglishOnline
Thu 20:00 · in-person · ChurchClosedDiscussionEnglish
Fri 06:30 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Fri 18:00 · in-person · ChurchChild-friendlyDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Fri 18:30 · in-person · ChurchOpenStep studyWheelchair accessibleWomenEnglish
Fri 19:29 · hybrid · ChurchClosedDiscussionMenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Fri 19:30 · hybrid · ChurchBig BookChild-friendlyOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Sat 07:30 · hybrid · ChurchClosedDiscussionMenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Sat 09:00 · in-person · ChurchASL availableDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleWomen
Sat 09:30 · hybrid · Adult Rec CtrBabysittingClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessibleWomen
Sat 18:00 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenEnglish
Sat 20:00 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleWomenEnglish
Sun 07:30 · in-person · Adult Rec CtrDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Sun 09:00 · in-person · Hosp CafeteriaDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Sun 19:15 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Sun 20:00 · in-person · ChurchDiscussionOpenYoung peopleEnglish
NA meetings
High Noon
Mon 12:00 · in-person · LIFE Community CenterOpenDiscussion
N.P.O.D.
Mon 18:30 · in-personClosedJust for Today
Rocking Recovery
Mon 18:30 · in-person · LIFE Community CenterOpenDiscussion
High Noon
Tue 12:00 · in-person · LIFE Community CenterOpenDiscussion
Taco Tuesday
Tue 18:30 · in-person · Go up the stairsOpenDiscussion
High Noon
Wed 12:00 · in-person · LIFE Community CenterOpenDiscussion
PINK CLOUD
Wed 18:30 · in-person · Recovery HomeOpenDiscussionWomenWheelchair accessible
Rocking Revovery
Wed 18:30 · in-person · LIFE Community CenterOpenDiscussion
High Noon
Thu 12:00 · in-person · LIFE Community CenterOpenDiscussion
With Grace and Gratitude
Thu 18:30 · in-person · ChurchOpenDiscussionWomenWheelchair accessible
High Noon
Fri 12:00 · in-person · LIFE Community CenterDiscussion
Rocking Recovery
Fri 18:30 · in-person · LIFE Community CenterOpenDiscussion
Serenity Seekers
Fri 19:30 · in-person · Oasis Learning CenterOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
Better Late Than Never
Sun 19:30 · in-person · ChurchOpenWheelchair accessible
NAR-ANON meetings
Tuesday Night Survivors
Tue 19:00 · in-person · Del Cerro Baptist Church
SMART Recovery meetings
Sat 18:30 · in-person · Alvarado Parkway Institute (API)
Nearby communities
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