San Diego County Probation Brings Critical Resources Directly to the South Bay Community
From County of San Diego Communications Office and CPOC Staff.
San Diego County Probation is reaching beyond office walls and into local neighborhoods, bringing essential services to the people who need them most.
On September 24, 2025, San Diego County Probation hosted its first-ever Community Resource Fair in the South Bay at the Chula Vista Public Library, connecting residents with programs and support right where they live.
Organized by San Diego County Probation, with support from the County’s Health and Human Services Agency and in partnership with the Chula Vista Public Library, the free event drew more than 50 local agencies and community organizations.
The fair offered a wide array of services, including:
- Tattoo Removal services
- Medical and health services
- Free Haircuts
- Mental health support
- CalFresh assistance
- Substance use disorder treatment
- Employment preparation and job assistance
These services created opportunities for attendees to connect with providers and explore pathways to improved well-being and stability.
The Probation department used this community event as an opportunity to showcase their brand new Mobile Probation Service Center. Eddie Head, division chief for the reentry and pretrial services with the County of San Diego Probation Department, shared about the new services the mobile unit provides to the communities they serve.
“We want to take the bus everywhere we can go. It is going to be our mobile office. So, we’re going to have the ability to print out any type of paperwork they need for court, any type of meeting with officers in case they have to… addressing any warrants that they possibly have.”
This was the first Community Resource Fair held in the South Bay. While it was primarily designed to assist adult and youth clients involved in the justice system, it remained open to the public so anyone in need could access help.
By bringing critical programs directly into the community, San Diego County Probation continues to strengthen outreach, support rehabilitative opportunities, and foster connections that help individuals thrive.
Watch a video about the event here.
