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Crisis House We respond immediately to stop the cycle of domestic violence & homelessness & connect to resources.

Crisis House offers a continuum of emergency, social and housing services including but not limited to transitional housing, supportive housing services, case management, counseling, crisis intervention, food pantry (open daily) and acting as a community liaison to outside resources. We are the only Emergency Resource Center in East County serving the poor and homeless. Crisis House continues to stabilize the lives of over 18,000 families and individuals and provides nearly 52, 000 critical case management and other social services to them annually. Over 85% of clients in our transitional housing programs acquire permanent housing and income and achieve self-sufficiency.

Did you know financial control can be a form of domestic violence?Financial abuse can take many forms, including control...
10/13/2026

Did you know financial control can be a form of domestic violence?

Financial abuse can take many forms, including controlling access to money, preventing someone from working, taking their paycheck, hiding financial information, creating debt in their name, or restricting access to bank accounts and credit.

These tactics can limit someone's independence and make it harder to leave an unsafe situation.

Recognizing the signs is an important step toward understanding, awareness, and supporting survivors. 💜

Throughout our Why We Show Up series, we’ve shared the stories, experiences, and purpose behind why our team shows up fo...
10/13/2026

Throughout our Why We Show Up series, we’ve shared the stories, experiences, and purpose behind why our team shows up for Crisis House and the people we serve. 💙

Now, we want to hear from you.

We’ve shared our reasons. What’s yours?

What inspires you to give back, support your community, or show up for others?

Share your reason in the comments. Because every act of support starts with a reason to care. 💙

We started our “Why We Show Up” series to share the heart behind the work we do at Crisis House. 💙Because it’s about mor...
10/10/2026

We started our “Why We Show Up” series to share the heart behind the work we do at Crisis House. 💙

Because it’s about more than a job. It’s about believing in our mission, showing up for our community, and knowing that everyone deserves the opportunity to renew their lives.

To close out this series, we’re hearing from our Executive Director, Kelcie Parra, as she shares why she shows up and what makes this mission so meaningful to her:

“I show up at Crisis House because, quite simply, I don’t know how not to. I know what it feels like to need someone to show up. My own lived experience has shaped not only who I am, but what I believe we owe one another. When I see someone in crisis, I see a human being whose story is still being written. Someone with strength they may have forgotten, value they may no longer recognize, and a future they may not yet be able to imagine. I feel called to try. To honor their humanity, recognize their resilience, and walk alongside them until they can see in themselves what I already see: someone worthy of dignity, hope, and the chance to begin again. I show up because, once upon a time, someone showed up for me. Someone believed in a future for me that I couldn't yet see for myself. And if I can be even a small part of helping someone else find their way toward that future, what a privilege that is. Someone showed up for me. Now it's my turn.”

Thank you for following along and getting to know the people behind Crisis House. 💙

Congratulations to all the women recognized and honored at this year’s Women in Leadership Luncheon! 💙We were grateful t...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to all the women recognized and honored at this year’s Women in Leadership Luncheon! 💙

We were grateful to be part of such an inspiring event celebrating women making a difference across San Diego County. A special thank you to Keelin Washington, Senior Director of Programs at GenerateHope, for courageously sharing her story as this year’s keynote speaker. Her words were a powerful reminder that it takes courage to share our stories, strength to navigate life’s challenges, and hope to keep moving forward.

Thank you to the East County Chamber of Commerce for bringing our community together to celebrate leadership, connection, and impact.

And congratulations once again to our Executive Director, Kelcie, on her nomination! We’re proud to see her recognized alongside so many incredible women leaders.

10/08/2026

💙 A Day in the Life of a Crisis House Intern!

Ever wondered what it’s like to be part of the Crisis House team? 👀

Our social media intern, Leilani, is taking you along for a day in her life! From creating content to spreading awareness about our mission, she’s getting a behind-the-scenes look at how community engagement helps us connect with the people who need us most.

We’re so grateful to have passionate interns like Leilani helping us share our mission to respond, connect, and renew. 💙

Follow along for a glimpse into life as a Crisis House intern!

DAF Day 2026 is here!Today, people across the country are celebrating the power of generosity through Donor-Advised Fund...
10/08/2026

DAF Day 2026 is here!

Today, people across the country are celebrating the power of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds. At Crisis House, your DAF gift can help individuals and families experiencing housing instability and domestic violence access the resources and support they need to move toward safety, stability, and a renewed future.

Here’s how you can take part:

✅ Choose Crisis House as an organization to support through your DAF
✅ Recommend a grant today and help provide crucial resources for individuals and families taking their next step
✅ Spread the word and encourage others to use their DAFs to give back

What will your DAF do?DAF Day is tomorrow, October 8! Across the country, people are using their Donor-Advised Funds to ...
10/08/2026

What will your DAF do?

DAF Day is tomorrow, October 8! Across the country, people are using their Donor-Advised Funds to make a difference in the causes they care about, and we’re excited to be part of this nationwide day of generosity.

At Crisis House, your support helps individuals and families experiencing housing instability and domestic violence move toward safety, stability, and a renewed future.

What will your DAF do? Help someone take their next step toward a safer, more stable future.

97% of our Housing Services participants moved into permanent housing.Behind that number are people who found stability,...
10/07/2026

97% of our Housing Services participants moved into permanent housing.

Behind that number are people who found stability, who found a way forward, and who had the support to take their next step.

At Crisis House, we connect individuals and families experiencing housing instability with resources and support that can help them move toward a more stable future.

This holiday season, Emma and Ella from Girl Scout Troop 3263 are partnering with Crisis House as part of their Silver A...
10/06/2026

This holiday season, Emma and Ella from Girl Scout Troop 3263 are partnering with Crisis House as part of their Silver Award project to make the holidays a little brighter for people and families in need.

📍 Scripps Ranch Tree Lighting
📅 December 6, 2026

Stop by Emma and Ella’s donation stand and bring an item from the wish list or another needed essential.

Donations to Crisis House will help stock our Toy Room, a welcoming and healing space where children and families can spend time during their intake process. Children can read, play with toys, and have a safe space to feel comfortable while their families connect with Crisis House services.

👉 Learn more and view the donation wish list: https://sites.google.com/view/treelighting-donationdrive2026/home?authuser=0.

Address

9550 Cuyamaca Street
Santee, CA
92071

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(619) 444-1194

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