Physical Health

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:

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Balboa Teen Health Center

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1000 Cayuga Ave

Services Primary Care*, Sports Physicals*, Reproductive Health Care, Health Education, Mental Health* and Substance Abuse Counseling. * Must have a parent/guardian’s permission Hours Balboa High School Students: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 am –5:00 pm Other Middle School or High School Students: (12 – 18 year olds): Wednesday 10:30 am -5:00 pm By appointment: please call to refer or clients can call directly Confidentiality Services are confidential & don’t require parent/guardian permission unless noted. Populations served Balboa High School Students & San Francisco youth, ages 12 – 18

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Teen Clinic at Mission Neighborhood Health Center

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240 Shotwell Street, San Francisco, CA

*FREE, CONFIDENTIAL* sexual and reproductive health services for youth of all genders.

San Francisco General Hospital: Teen and Young Adult Health Center

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1001 Potrero Ave 6M, San Francisco, CA 94110

Provide primary care to teens and young adults to from 11 to 24 years old.

Valencia Health Center: Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific

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1650 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA

Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific Health Centers provide confidential and caring reproductive health services.

UCSF Medical Center: Adolescent and Young Adult Clinic

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400 Parnassus, San Francisco, CA

Comprehensive mulch-disciplinary health care for adolescents and young adults to age 25 within major medical center with world-class specialists.

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.