Comprehensive Care Clinics | Page 2

South of Market Health Center

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229 7th Street, San Francisco, CA

Provides primary medical care, including sports and school physicians, immunizations, TB testing, STD screening and treatment, pregnancy testing and counseling, HIV testing, gynecological services, prenatal program, and well-baby check-ups. Mammograms available in Breast Clinic. During anonymous testing hours, youth and young adults ages 12-23 receive individual HIV health education sessions with a counselor who will also give their results in two weeks.

San Francisco Free Clinic

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4900 California Street, San Francisco, CA

Free clinic provides preventative health care, cancer and heart disease screening, childhood and adult vaccinations, family planning and contraceptive counseling, diagnosis and treatment of STD's, well child care, monitoring of childhood growth and development, treatment of non-emergency acute and chronic medical problems, and on-site social work services.

San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center (SFVAMC)

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4150 Clement Street San Francisco, CA

The San Francisco VAMC is a full service hospital facility for veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Programs include many types of specialized care.

San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center (SFVAMC): Downtown Clinic

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401 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA

The San Francisco VAMC Downtown Clinic offers psychological and health care services. Working as a comprehensive homeless drop-in center, the Downtown Clinic offers outreach, therapy, housing and employment. There is a patient shuttle for those who are unable to make it to the clinic without assistance of a driver.

Portrero Hill Health Center

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1050 Wisconsin Street, San Francisco, CA

Provides acute and primary medical care services, including 24-hour phone availability of on-call physicians. Also provides preventative health care, family planning, pregnancy testing and counseling. The Center offers Dental and Vision services as well. Langauges spoken include English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

Ocean Park Health Center

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1351 24th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Provides primary care, child care, public health nursing services, family planning, pregnancy testing and counseling, and confidential STD screening and treatment. The Prenatal Clinic provides prenatal care in conjunction with SFGH. Free condoms are available here.

TIPS for Finding Health

Tip 1: If you need help immediately, call somebody from numbers below:

Mental Health 24-hour Helpline: (415) 255-3737
Psychiatric Emergency Services: (415) 206-8125
Mobile Crisis Team: (415) 355-8300
24-hour Youth Crisis Line: (800) 843-5200
Westside Community Crisis: (415) 355-0311
S.F. Suicide Prevention: (415) 781-0500

Tip 2: Take advantage of the many free opportunities to stay in shape in San Francisco, for example:

THIRD STREET YOUTH CENTER: (415) 822-1707
Free yoga, martial arts, music, dance, and other classes, Mon-Fri 1-6 PM.
CITY COLLEGE OF SF: (415) 239-3000
Free non-credit classes in exercise and relaxation techniques, wellness exercises, and Tai Chi.
SF RECREATION CENTERS AND PARKS: - 19 recreation centers in SF
Free use of gyms, courts, weights, pools, exercise rooms, fitness machines, and fields. Low cost dance, exercise, yoga, sports, and other classes.

Tip 3: Violence in San Francisco is a serious issue affecting transitional aged youth and their communities. There are a number of resources available to help prevent violence and the further escalation of violence. If you feel threatened or concerned, call the Community Response Network (415) 206-0717.

Types of Healthcare:

Health Coverage Programs: public & private health insurance programs

Physical Health: comprehensive care clinics, dental and vision, sexual and reproductive health, HIV testing (confidential and anonymous).

Behavioral Health: substance use/abuse and mental health services (including outpatient, residential, & peer-led groups).

Violence Response, Prevention and Intervention: services responding to community violence or resources for domestic violence victims and their families.