San Francisco Resources Guide
Whether you’re looking for health or housing services, substance use resources, or job opportunities and training, BEEM’s resources guides are available for both San Francisco and Oakland area residents.
Need to talk to someone? San Francisco Suicide Prevention
24-Hour crisis support line
Call (415) 781-0500
Text “CRISIS”, “YOUTH”, or “HIV” to (415) 200-2920
Mobile Crisis Team For outreach and home visits during a mental health crisis
(415) 970-4000
(415) 355-8300
The TALK Line: 24-hour crisis line for parents
(415) 441-5437
https://safeandsound.org/for-parents/
The Warm Line 24-Hour non-crisis emotional support phone line and live chat for CA residents
https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/
Larkin Street Youth Services (ages 25 and under): 134 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 https://larkinstreetyouth.org/get-help/get-help-now/
The Michael Baxter Youth Clinic (ages 25 & under): Mon-Fri 9am-12pm and 1-5pm
(415) 673-0911 ext. 259
Free mental health services and more: https://larkinstreetyouth.org/get-help/medical- services/
Larkin Street Engagement and Community Drop-In Center
(415) 673-0911 ext. 200
Individual and group counseling for ages 18-24
3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic (Bayview Hunters Point): 1728 Bancroft Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 822-1707
Offers free therapy and housing services including rapid re-housing (https://3rdstyouth.org/counseling/)
Tom Waddell Urban Health Clinic (Tenderloin):
230 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 355-7400
Integrated behavioral health services and more
Clinic serving adults experiencing homelessness, residents of supportive housing, and other members of San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood community https://sfhealthnetwork.org/primary-care-3/tom- waddell-urban-health-clinic/
Drop-in Services
Westside Crisis Clinic culturally competent crisis and urgent psychiatric care services
(415) 431-9000
https://westside-health.org/programs/crisis-clinic
Dore Urgent Care Clinic helps individuals experiencing an escalating mental health crisis avoid involuntary detention or hospitalization with psychiatric emergency services:
(415) 553-3100
https://www.sfserviceguide.org/services/236
- Crisis evaluation and assessment
- Triage into a crisis residential treatment program
SF Health Network
(415) 255-3737
Mental health services available for SF residents with Medi-Cal (offered by SFDPH):
- Crisis Residential Treatment: stabilize and improve psychological symptoms of distress and connect to appropriate treatment
- Mental Health Residential Treatment: provides treatment for managing life with mental illness with or without substance use disorders
Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC)
1380 Howard Street, 1st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 503-4730
Free ongoing treatment for mental health or substance use (SF residents): https://sf-goso.org/health- treatment/health-care/san-francisco-behavioral-health- access-center-bhac-health-treatment/
- Residential treatment
- Intensive outpatient services
- Outpatient services
SF Health Network
Substance use services available for SF residents with Medi-Cal (offered by San Francisco Department of Public Health):
- Withdrawal Management provides medically or socially supportive residential setting for safe detoxification off alcohol and other substances
- Residential Treatment Programs help people limit or abstain from use of alcohol and other drugs
- Residential Step-Down Programs offer safe, temporary living environment for people experiencing homelessness who have just completed residential treatment
Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC)
1380 Howard Street, 1st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 503-4730
Free ongoing treatment for substance use:
https://sf-goso.org/health-treatment/health-care/san- francisco-behavioral-health-access-center-bhac-health- treatment/
Al-Anon Support for family and friends of alcoholics
Alateen If you are a teen and have been affected in any way by alcoholism in a relative or friend, Alateen offers electronic and in-person meetings and resources that you can access whenever you need help. https://www.al-anonsf.org/alateen
Nar-Anon Support for family and friends of addicts https://www.nar-anon.org/ https://www.gganaranon.org/meetings.htm
Narateen Narateen groups provide support to teenage family members and friends of addicts. https://www.nar-anon.org/narateen-faq
Recovery Support – Find Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings:
LifeRing Secular Recovery: provides safe meeting space with non-judgmental recovery conversation with your peers
https://lifering.org/f2f-meetings/
Intercounty Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous – https://aasfmarin.org/find-a- meeting
Find Recovery (AA and NA meetings) https://findrecovery.com/aa_meetings/ca/san- francisco/
San Francisco Area of Narcotics Anonymous
https://sfna.org/meeting-search/
Planned Parenthood
San Francisco Health Center
1522 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109 415-821-1282
South San Francisco Health Center:
435 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080 (877) 855-7526
Services provided include:
- STD testing, treatment, vaccines
- Birth control
- Emergency contraception
- Pregnancy testing
- Abortion
- HIV testing, education, referrals
- Transgender hormone therapy
- Men and Women’s health care
San Francisco City Clinic (SFCC)
356 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 628-217-6600
Services provided include:
- Low-cost HIV/STI testing, diagnosis and treatment
- Birth control
- Pregnancy testing and counseling
- Pap smears
- PEP and PrEP
- Vaccines (hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcus, HPV, COVID-19)
3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic (Bayview Hunters Point): 1728 Bancroft Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 822-1707
Offers free medical services to all youth (ages 12-24), including:
- Pregnancy testing and counseling
- Birth control (incl. IUD and implants)
- Emergency contraception (Plan B)
- STI testing and treatment
- Rapid HIV testing and counseling
- Pap smears and pelvic exams
Larkin Street Youth Services (ages 25 and under): 134 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 https://larkinstreetyouth.org/get-help/get-help-now/
The Michael Baxter Youth Clinic (ages 25 & under): Mon-Fri 9am-12pm and 1-5pm
(415) 673-0911 ext. 259
Medical clinic offering free preventative, primary & sexual medical care including rapid HIV testing, family planning, health education, and behavioral health services: https://larkinstreetyouth.org/get- help/medical-services/
Don’t Think, Know
Free STD home test for vaginal chlamydia and gonorrhea: https://sf.dontthinkknow.org/
TakeMeHome
Free HIV/STI, PrEP panel & Hepatitis C home test kits based on eligibility (only some test kits available, depending on your zip code): https://takemehome.org/
Nurse Home Visiting Programs (SFDPH)
800-300-9950
- Public health nurse available to visit and provide someone who is pregnant or has a baby with support, information and resources for free
Free pregnancy tests available at a number of clinics around SF
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program
7 Clinics available around SF offering:
- Nutrition education and tips
- Breastfeeding support
- WIC card to buy healthy foods at the store
- Referrals to other healthcare and community services
St. James Infirmary
230 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 554-8494
Provides free caring and compassionate therapy, case management, support groups and peer counseling to current and former sex workers.
Larkin Street Drop-in Centers Youth Access Points
https://larkinstreetyouth.org/get-help/drop-in-centers/
Engagement and Community Center
134 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 673-0911 ext. 200
For ages 18-24: Offers showers, meals, lockers, laundry, clothing, hygiene supplies, computer/web access, housing intake & problem solving, education & employment programs, medical care, WiFi
Haight Street Referral Center
1317 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 660-7490 drop-in ext. 470 office ext. 471
For ages 12-24: Provides case management services, clothing, first aid supplies, harm reduction supplies, housing intake & problem solving, hygiene supplies, meals, referrals, WiFi
Tom Waddell Urban Health Clinic (Tenderloin): 230 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 355-7400
https://sfhealthnetwork.org/primary-care-3/tom- waddell-urban-health-clinic/
Clinic serving adults experiencing homelessness, residents of supportive housing, and other members of San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood community Specialty services include:
- Comprehensive HIV prevention and care
- Hepatitis C treatment
- Office based opioid treatment
- Transgender care
- Integrated behavioral health services
- Podiatry and dental services
National Human Trafficking Hotline
(888) 373-7888
Text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE)
Online chat: www.humantraffickinghotline.org
Woman, Inc. 24-Hour Crisis Line
(415) 864-4722
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233 (24 hours)
BAWAR (Bay Area Women Against Rape)
(510) 800-4247
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/ (866) 331-9474
Text LOVEIS to 22252
SF Family and Children’s Services Hotline
(800) 856-5553 (24 hours)
SF Adult Protective Services
(415) 355-6700 or (800) 814-0009 (24 hours)
San Francisco Service Guide
Online guide to finding essential services in San Francisco, including rental assistance and eviction prevention, shelters, and long-term housing.
See https://sf.gov/information/san-francisco-rental- opportunities for rental housing opportunities page.
San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing: Adult Coordinated Entry Access Points
https://hsh.sfgov.org/services/how-to-get- services/referrals-and-housing-assistance/adult- coordinated-entry-access-points/
List of access points across San Francisco that provide referral support to housing and other community services for San Francisco adults at risk of homelessness, or who are experiencing homelessness. All adults over 18 without minor children can call any of the sites.
Eviction Defense Collaborative
976 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103 https://evictiondefense.org/
Legal Assistance:
(415) 659-9184
Assistance with Back Rent:
(415) 470-5211
Drop In Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10-11:30am and 1-2:30pm
Tenderloin Housing Clinic
126 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Legal Assistance:
(415) 771-9850
Main Line:
(415) 885-3286
Services include legal assistance, some transitional and permanent housing opportunities for people transitioning from homelessness, and money management services
San Francisco Food Bank- Food Locator Pantry List This link provides a list of food distribution locations/days: https://foodlocator.sfmfoodbank.org/en/sf/senior/urge nt/disabled/calfresh/hdg
- These sites require you to show your ID as well as proof of address in San Francisco.
- Show up at the enrollment time listed and you can grab food once a week. They do ask that you choose just one site to visit regularly
If you cannot show address verification, you can pick up an emergency food box without showing any documentation (look under the “Emergency Food” tab on the website above). You do have to call first to make sure they will have one ready and available for you.
Full Belly Bus
Mobile unit that distributes food regularly. Check the link for the places and times they distribute (5 different locations in Civic Center, Haight Ashbury, Inner Mission, Tenderloin)
SFDOG
https://sfdog.org/blog/help-san-francisco-families-feed- their-pets1
Holds a dog food pantry in the Mission. Check link for times/days.
The Animal Connection www.animalconnectionsf.net 3401 Irving St, 94122
Call (415)564-6482 or text (415)275-1139 before you head over to make sure they have the dog food you want/need.
SF Hype/Freedom Forward
198 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 525-4438
[email protected] https://www.hypecentersf.com/
Email or call to schedule an appointment.
Multi-service drop-in center for youth, including:
- Employment support
- Trainings, workshops, and classes
- Financial Literacy
- Housing Support
- Mental Health Services
- Education Support
- Legal Clinics
New Door
3221 20th St. San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 920-9200
[email protected] https://www.newdoor.org/our-programs/ Opportunities for paid work, skill training, and education, and individualized support through a case manager
JVS (Jewish Vocational Services)
548 Market Street, PMB 37733, San Francisco, CA 94104
415-391-3600
[email protected] https://www.jvs.org/apply-today/
Job and skills training and search services for healthcare, financial services, utilities, and technology industry jobs.
YMCA of San Francisco Workforce Development
https://www.ymcasf.org/workforce-development
- Workforce training, skill-building, job readiness training, paid internships, job placements at multiple locations, including:
Bayview YMCA https://www.ymcasf.org/bayview-workforce- development
Training in Culinary and hospitality, Technology, Health and wellness, entrepreneurship, including training in:
- Professional Etiquette
- Self-Confidence / Emotional Intelligence
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking / Problem Solving
- Goal Setting / Prioritizing
- Education / Employment Development
- Financial literacy
City of San Francisco Youth Workforce Development
Submit an interest form at: https://sf.gov/find-job- center-youth-and-young-adults
Available resources include:
- Career coaching
- Job preparation and search help
- Job training
- Financial literacy
- Paid work experience
- College Enrollment
Mission Hiring Hall
http://mhh.wpengine.com/jobseekers/
Mission Hiring Hall has multiple employment and job training programs and 2 offices
Mission Office
3080 16th Street @ Valencia San Francisco, CA 94103
415.626.1919
South of Market Office 1048 Folsom Street @ Russ San Francisco, CA 94103
415.865.2105
City Build Program
(415) 865-2105
Fill out interest form at: https://sf.gov/apply-train- career-construction
Training for construction and construction administration jobs for San Francisco residents. Program includes:
- 12 – week program with 2 sessions (Spring and Fall) with classroom instruction and hands-on training
- Access to mentorship, networking, job placement assistance