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.
Crisis Lines
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/
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):
https://findtreatment-sf.org/
- 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
Therapy/Behavioral Health Services
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/
A Home Within
195 41st St, #11172, Oakland, CA 94611
- (888) 898-2249
Free, long-term, individual psychotherapy for current and former foster youth
https://www.ahomewithin.org/request-therapy/
Mental Health Association of San Francisco
870 Market St, Suite 928, San Francisco CA 94102
- (855) 845-7415
Free weekly support groups that meet remotely, incl. the BLADE support group for African Americans
https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/support-groups/
Therapy Funds
The Loveland Foundation
Provides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy
- Recipients are eligible for 12 vouchers
- Each voucher covers up to $120 of service costs
https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund/
Black Girls Smile Therapy Assistance Program
Provides financial support to Black women (incl. those who use she/her/hers and they/their/theirs pronouns)
- 2-6 months of therapy sessions
- Connect with culturally, racially, and gender-competent & sensitive providers
https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/therapy-scholarship
Therapy for Black Girls
Provides a referral tool to find a Black therapist in your area
https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/
100 Black men of the Bay area
1807 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 763-3661
Provides financial support for mental health care and therapy for Black men
- Short-term (6 months)
- 2 mental health sessions per month
- Virtual or in-person
- Up to $200 per session, up to $400 per month per participant
https://100blackmenba.org/mental-health-support/
Therapy for Black Men
- Offers financial assistance for individual therapy sessions for Black men
- Provides a therapist directly for Black men seeking therapy
https://therapyforblackmen.org/financial-assistance-application/
https://therapyforblackmen.org/therapists/
Telehealth
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
(800) 268-2833
Affordable psychotherapy for individuals in financial need (if you are uninsured or underinsured)
- $30-$70 per-session fee
- In-office and online
- Can match based on location, gender, ethnicity and language spoken
https://openpathcollective.org/client/registration/
Zocdoc
Directory of in-network therapists in your area who take your insurance (incl. MediCal)
- Schedule in-person and online appointments
- Can match based on location, gender, ethnicity and language spoken
Better Help
Provides accessible and affordable therapy online
- $60-$90 per week
- Can match based on location, gender, ethnicity and language spoken
- Generally not covered by health insurance or Medicaid
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
The TALK Line: 24-hour crisis line for parents
(415) 441-5437
https://safeandsound.org/for-parents/
Family Resource Centers: Free parenting support and resources, including free diapers
National Human Trafficking Hotline
- (888) 373-7888
Text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE)
Online chat: www.humantraffickinghotline.org
SF Hype/Freedom Forward
198 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 525-4438
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
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
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.
San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing: Youth Coordinated Entry Access Points
Larkin Street Youth Services
134 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
- (800) 669-6196
https://larkinstreetyouth.org/get-help/housing/
- Access point providing referrals to emergency, transitional and permanent housing for youth 18-25 year olds
- Rental-subsidy programs
3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic (Bayview Hunters Point): 1728 Bancroft Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124
- (415) 858-9133
- Access point offering housing services incl. case management and rapid re-housing
https://3rdstyouth.org/housing-services/
LYRIC
127 Collingwood St, San Francisco, CA 94114
- (415) 322-9048
https://lyric.org/coordinated-entry/
- Access point for LGBTQQ+ youth experiencing homelessness
- Provides housing navigation services and advocacy
The SF LGBT Center
1800 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
- (415) 865-5555
https://www.sfcenter.org/program/youth-services/
- Drop-in center: provides access to basic needs, food, hygiene supplies, clothing, resource referrals
- Navigation services: support youth with finding safe and stable housing and connect them to housing programs and opportunities
Eviction Defense Collaborative
976 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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.
New Door
3221 20th St. San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 920-9200
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
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
[email protected]
South of Market Office
1048 Folsom Street @ Russ
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.865.2105
[email protected]
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
Bay Area Legal Aid
1800 Market St, 3rd floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
- SF Legal Advice Line: (415) 354-6360
- Toll-free Legal Advice Line: (800) 551-5554
https://baylegal.org/get-help/
Provides free legal assistance for qualified low-income residents living in the Bay Area, dealing with a legal problem involving housing, public benefits or consumer law.
Justice and Diversity Center’s Legal Advice and Referral Clinic
Civic Center: UC Hastings Cotchett Law Center, 333 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Third Friday of every month, from 4-6pm
Bayview: Bayview Hunters Point YMCA, 1601 Lane St, San Francisco 94124
- Fourth Friday of every month, from 3-6pm
Mission: Women’s Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco 94110
- Fourth Tuesday of every month, 9am-12pm
- Must call to schedule an appointment: (415) 431-1180
https://www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-legal-services-programs/legal-advice-and-referral-clinic/
Walk-in clinic that provides free consultations and referrals with a lawyer for low-income Bay area residents.