Health Coverage Programs

New Resource Site for Youth Health!

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This site is created by youth and young adults just like you! You can find complete clinic information and comprehensive health information and resources on numerous topics including:

Health Insurance Marketplace: Covered California

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The Health Insurance Marketplace, created by the Affordable Care Act of 2010, allows uninsured individuals and families to find affordable health care insurance coverage plans online. The state-run Health Insurance Marketplace for CA residents is Covered California.

Glide Health Clinic

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330 Ellis Street (Main Building) San Francisco, CA

They provide primary care services, domestic violence counseling classes, and offer several support groups for survivors of abuse.

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.