activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 8
- Behavioral Health and Homelessness Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportDelivers health and human services across San Diego addressing homelessness, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment, impacting more than 10,500 clients, families, and community members annually. Provides approximately $45 million in services each year.
- Early Childhood Education and Family Support Head Start and Early Childhood Development ServicesProvides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services, including Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool programs, to over 2,000 families annually in San Diego. Services address educational, emotional, social, health, and nutritional needs for children ages 0–5 and their families through home-based and center-based programs.
- Early Childhood and Family Education Programs Head Start and Early Childhood Development ServicesProvides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services through Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool programs for children ages 0–5 and pregnant women, addressing educational, social, emotional, health, and nutritional needs. Serves over 2,000 families annually in San Diego via center-based and home-based options, including weekly home visits, group socializations, prenatal education, and transition services.
- Early Childhood and Family Education Programs Head Start and Early Childhood Development ServicesProvides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services through Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool programs for children ages 0–5 and pregnant/postpartum women. Services include home-based and center-based options, weekly home visits, group socializations, parenting classes, prenatal education, and individualized development plans, serving over 2,000 families annually in San Diego.
- Early Childhood and Family Education Services Head Start and Early Childhood Development ServicesProvides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services through Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool programs for children ages 0–5 and pregnant women, addressing educational, social, emotional, health, and nutritional needs. Serves over 2,000 families annually in San Diego via center-based and home-based models, including weekly home visits, group socializations, prenatal education, and transition services.
- Health and Human Services Delivery Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportDelivers approximately $45 million in health and human services annually across the San Diego region, impacting more than 10,500 clients and family members. These services address homelessness, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment.
- Health and Human Services Delivery Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportDelivers approximately $45 million in health and human services annually across the San Diego region, impacting over 10,500 clients, families, students, and community members through programs addressing homelessness, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment.
- Health and Human Services Delivery Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportDelivers approximately $45 million in health and human services annually across the San Diego region, impacting more than 10,500 clients, families, and community members through programs addressing homelessness, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment.
capacity building · 5
- Behavioral Health Workforce Development Peer Support Certification TrainingOperates a paid Substance Use Disorder Counselor Apprenticeship program combining on-the-job training, mentorship, and education. The organization also offers financial incentives for behavioral health staff retention and provides reimbursement for certifications and licensures.
- Behavioral Health Workforce Development Peer Support Certification TrainingOperates a paid Substance Use Disorder Counselor Apprenticeship program combining on-the-job training, mentorship, and education for certification. The organization also offers financial incentives for retention and reimbursement programs for certifications and licensures for current behavioral health staff.
- Behavioral Health and Early Childhood Workforce Development Peer Support Certification TrainingSupports recruitment and retention of behavioral health and early childhood education staff through financial incentives, tuition and professional development stipends, certification reimbursement programs, and a paid Substance Use Disorder Counselor Apprenticeship program that includes on-the-job training, mentorship, and education leading to certification.
- Early Childhood Education Staff Professional Development Educator Externships & Sponsored CourseworkProvides professional development stipends of $800 to $1,000 to Head Start teaching staff and site leaders through the San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative, and offers tuition reimbursement for early childhood education coursework to support staff credential advancement.
- Workforce Development and Staff Support Programs Peer Support Certification TrainingOperates a Substance Use Disorder Counselor Apprenticeship program combining on-the-job training, mentorship, and education leading to certification, along with financial incentives, professional development stipends, and tuition and certification reimbursement programs to support retention and advancement of behavioral health and early childhood education staff.
strategies · 25
how they think
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- Faith-Based Service Delivery for Community Transformation faith-based service deliveryLeverages faith-based traditions and networks as a foundation for program delivery to build trust, reduce stigma, and mobilize community resources in underserved areas.
- Faith-Based Service Delivery for Community Transformation faith-based service deliveryLeverages faith-based traditions as a foundation for program delivery to build trust, reduce stigma, and catalyze community change.
- Faith-Based Service Delivery to Build Trust and Community Impact faith-based service deliveryLeverages faith-based traditions as a foundation for program delivery to deepen community trust, reduce stigma, and drive transformative change in underserved populations.
- Holistic Wraparound Services wraparound_servicesProvides comprehensive, integrated services that address the holistic needs of families, incorporating family engagement, education, developmental support, and behavioral health, delivered through a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and needs-driven approach.
- Home-Based Early Childhood and Parent Support Model home_based_early_childhoodDelivers early childhood development and prenatal/postpartum support through individualized home visits and group socializations, fostering strong family engagement and parental capacity building in a familiar environment.
- Home-Based Early Childhood and Parent Support Model home_based_early_childhoodDelivers early childhood and prenatal-to-postpartum support through individualized home visits and group socializations, fostering family engagement and child development within the home environment.
- Home-Based Early Childhood and Parent Support Model home_based_early_childhoodDelivers individualized early childhood and prenatal/postpartum support through weekly home visits and bi-monthly group socializations, leveraging trusted relationships in the home environment to enhance engagement and developmental outcomes.
- Home-Based Early Childhood and Parental Support home_based_early_childhoodDelivers early childhood services and supports expectant and new parents through individualized home visits and group socializations to foster family engagement and provide education.
- Home-Based Early Childhood and Parental Support home_based_early_childhoodDelivers early childhood services and prenatal/postpartum support through individualized home visits and group socializations to foster family engagement and provide education to expectant and new parents.
- Integrated Approach to Address Root Causes of Poverty and HomelessnessCombats systemic issues like substance use, homelessness, and poverty through a coordinated continuum of emergency assistance, transitional housing, and behavioral/mental health care to stabilize individuals and support long-term recovery.
- Needs-Based Eligibility Targeting Vulnerable Families needs-based_eligibilityUses a needs-based eligibility model to prioritize services for families experiencing poverty, housing instability, involvement in foster or kinship care, or receiving public assistance, ensuring resources reach those with the greatest need.
- Needs-Based Eligibility Targeting Vulnerable Families needs-based_eligibilityUses a needs-based eligibility model to focus services on families experiencing public assistance dependency, housing instability, foster or kinship care involvement, or incomes below federal poverty guidelines, ensuring resources reach those with the highest demonstrated need.
- Policy Advocacy for Social Justice policy_advocacyEngages in policy advocacy to promote social justice and provide support for vulnerable populations, addressing systemic issues that contribute to challenges like homelessness and poverty.
- Policy Advocacy for Social Justice policy_advocacyEngages in policy advocacy to promote social justice and support vulnerable populations, addressing systemic issues that contribute to challenges like homelessness and poverty.
- Policy Advocacy for Social Justice and Vulnerable Populations policy_advocacyAdvances systemic change by engaging in policy advocacy to improve support structures and expand resources for vulnerable communities.
- Policy Advocacy for Systemic Change policy_advocacyAdvances social justice by engaging in policy advocacy to address structural drivers of poverty, homelessness, and substance use, complementing direct service with efforts to reform systems.
- Policy Advocacy to Advance Social Justice policy_advocacyEngages in policy advocacy to address systemic inequities and expand support for vulnerable populations, aligning with broader social justice goals.
- Targeted Needs-Based Eligibility needs-based_eligibilityFocuses services on specific vulnerable populations, including families receiving public assistance, experiencing housing instability, in foster/kinship care, or with incomes below federal poverty guidelines, to ensure resources reach those most in need.
- Workforce Development and Career Advancement Pathways workforce_development_pathwaysSupports staff retention and service continuity by providing professional certification support, academic partnerships, and clear career advancement pathways in behavioral health and early education.
- Workforce Development and Career Advancement Pathways workforce_development_pathwaysSupports professional growth through certification, academic partnerships, and clear career ladders to improve staff retention and ensure continuity of high-quality services in behavioral health and early education.
- Workforce Development and Career Advancement Pathways workforce_development_pathwaysSupports staff retention and service continuity in behavioral health and early education by providing certification support, academic partnerships, and clear career advancement opportunities.
- Workforce Development and Retention for Service Continuity workforce_development_pathwaysInvests in staff professional growth through certification support, career pathways, and academic partnerships to improve retention and ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery, particularly in behavioral health and early education.
- Wraparound Service Model for Holistic Family Support wraparound_servicesIntegrates family engagement, parenting education, developmental screenings, disability support, and behavioral health within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework to address the interconnected challenges faced by families, thereby improving long-term outcomes.
- Wraparound Services Model for Holistic Family Support wraparound_servicesIntegrates family engagement, parenting education, developmental screenings, disability support, and behavioral health within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework to address the interconnected challenges faced by families.
- Wraparound Services for Holistic Family Support wraparound_servicesEmploys a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and needs-driven wraparound model that integrates parenting education, developmental screenings, behavioral health, disability support, and referrals to address the full spectrum of family needs.
named programs · 17
what they call their work
ACCORD
Behavioral health program providing mental health and substance use disorder services to adults in San Diego
C-HRT Safe Haven
Safe haven program providing housing and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness
CERRC
Comprehensive behavioral health services including mental health and substance use treatment for adults
Early Head Start
Early childhood and family support program for children birth to age 3 and pregnant women, including home visits and center-based care
Family Engagement Center
Center providing parenting tools, behavioral health support, and family engagement services
Head Start
Federally funded early childhood education program for children ages 3-5, offering center-based and home-based options
Incentive program for ACCORD, CERRC, and Para Las Familias
An incentive program to support hiring and retention in critical behavioral health roles (Therapists, SUD Counselors, Case Managers) for specific ECS programs.
National University Partnership
Offers a 10% discount for all ECS staff and their dependents across all approved programs at National University.
Para Las Familias
Behavioral health program serving families, particularly in Spanish-speaking communities
Partnership w/ California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
Provides funding through CADTP to pay for SUD education for counselors.
Reimbursement program for current behavioral health staff
Helps current staff pursue certifications and/or licensures that strengthen their skills and support professional growth.
Relias
Utilizes Relias as a behavioral health learning management system, providing free continuing education units for behavioral health staff.
San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative
Professional development program for early education staff, including coaching, training, and stipends
State Preschool
A state-funded program offering high-quality early childhood education.
Substance Use Disorder Apprenticeship
Paid training program in partnership with San Diego Workforce Partnership and Tarzana College to certify SUD counselors
Tuition Assistance
Promotes continued staff education by offering tuition reimbursement for early childhood education coursework.
Uptown Safe Haven
Safe haven program offering housing and wraparound services for homeless individuals, including mental health support
relationships · 17
who they work with
- Blue Shield of California Partner — Program and community partner of Episcopal Community Services
- California Association of DUI Treatment Programs Partner — Provides funding for SUD counselors' education.
- Chula Vista Elementary School District Partner — Community partner working with Episcopal Community Services
- County of San Diego Government — Collaborates with Episcopal Community Services on community and housing programs
- Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Government — Partner in housing and supportive services initiatives
- National University Partner — Offers a 10% tuition discount to ECS staff and their dependents.
- PLF Partner — Collaborates with PLF on initiatives, as highlighted in a November 2025 news story.
- San Diego Food Bank Partner — Partner organization providing food bank resources to families served by ECS programs.
- San Diego Housing Commission Partner — Partner in housing-related programs and services
- San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative Partner — Partnership to support professional development for early education staff through coaching, training, and stipends.
- San Diego State University Partner — Partner in community and educational programs
- San Diego Unified School District Partner — Collaborates on educational and family support services
- San Diego Workforce Partnership Partner — Partner in launching the Substance Use Disorder Counselor Apprenticeship pilot program.
- St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church Partner — Community partner supporting Episcopal Community Services’ programs
- Tarzana College Partner — Provides class-based education for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor Apprenticeship program.
- USDA Government — Federally funded program under federal guidelines for Head Start
- University of California, San Diego Partner — Collaborates with Episcopal Community Services on community initiatives