Admissions are by appointments at
120 Elm Street San Diego, CA 92101 on
Mondays, Wednesday, and Thursdays
9:00am until 2:30pm
Walk-in Admissions are on
Tuesdays
9:00am until 2:30 pm
Mission Academy, a residential 12-month program allows men to find the restoration and healing they need to be successful. The program is built on Biblical principles, leading to lasting, transformative change. Our goal is to get men back on their feet permanently.
Your life matters. We believe that you were created on purpose for a purpose. If you need a pause from life to focus on your wellness, we are here to help.
Students of Mission Academy face a variety of challenges: poverty, substance abuse, toxic relationships, and more. Each student has access to a variety of classes and resources to address the specific challenges leading to homelessness:
Each student entering into Mission Academy spends the first 4 months of the program focusing on wellness. They will visit the doctor & dentist for health evaluations, begin therapy sessions, and adjust to life at The Mission.
Students then move into the education and training semester of the academy, where they pursue the next level of education or certification needed to achieve their individual goals. This includes higher education and vocational training.
Students in the third semester focus on securing employment and a place to live. Each student works closely with their Advocate to find work within their field of interest, as well as a sustainable housing option.
Each graduate from Mission Academy has the option to extend their time into a 4th semester, Graduate Housing, spanning over 6 months. This is to provide more time and support for the graduate to acquire housing. Graduates pay a small bed fee, allowing them to save money for the transition into independent life.
“The Mission saves lives. It’s saving mine. The Bible says, the people perish for lack of vision. I had no vision and was in a desolate place with no way out. Since I’ve been here, I wake up every morning, I have joy unspeakable. I’m the happiest person.” – Marcus
P.O. Box 80427 San Diego, CA 92138
(619) 687-3720 |
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is qualified to receive tax-deductible donations
San Diego Rescue Mission is a non-profit homeless shelter and recovery center serving thousands of homeless, hungry, and poor men, women, and children in San Diego since 1955.
Nightly drop-in, emergency shelter for women and children
12-month residential shelter with supportive programming
Nightly drop-in, emergency shelter for women and children
12-month residential shelter with supportive programming
Preschool serving children at risk ages 2-5
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