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The participation of several other schools, including SDSU, USD,
Bethel Seminary and Argosy University is also critical to the success of the
Health Center.

HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Village Health and Wellness program provides a broad assortment of
positive, life-affirming activities to Village residents. With weekly classes in
a variety of physical and cultural endeavors, including yoga, tai chi, hiking,
music and art, we replace the limitations of homelessness with the pride
and energy that come from learning something new and creating improved
perspective associated with healthy minds and bodies.

TOUSSAINT ACADEMY
Since 1992, Toussaint Academy has provided homeless and impoverished
youth a healthy and stable environment in which to develop identity,
self-worth, a sense of belonging and connection to community. Beyond
academic success, Toussaint Academy aims to support the young person’s
transition into adulthood and self-sufficiency. To date, over 1,100 youth have
benefitted from the wraparound services & support so essential for any
young person.

THERAPEUTIC CHILDCARE CENTER
Research shows that children who are homeless are four times as likely to
have developmental delays and twice as apt to repeat a grade in school.
Working with an average of 150 children per day, our state-licensed
Therapeutic Childcare Center prepares homeless children for success in
school and life by improving their social and emotional well-being and
partnering with parents to build strong, self-reliant families. By offering
programs and activities that foster cognitive, social, physical and emotional
growth, we prevent regression and bring children to their developmental and
academic potential.

F AT H E R J O E ’ S V I L L A G E S

THE VILLAGE HEALTH CENTER
Providing nearly 25,000 visits per year, including more than 3,000 dental
visits, the federally qualified St. Vincent de Paul Village Family Health Center
offers primary and pre-natal care, along with well child exams, mental health
counseling, addiction and dental services. Specialists also provide access
to dermatology, optometry, ophthalmology, cardiology, gynecology and
chiropractic care. We are especially grateful to partner with the UCSD School
of Medicine Combined Residency program, whose residents dually train in
both family medicine and psychiatry.

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