Physical Health

3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic: Fellas Group

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5190 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA

The Fellas Group provides TAY men an opportunity to discuss and learn values systems that help them navigate through society.

Adolescent Health Working Group (AHWG)

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1390 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA

The Adolescent Health Working Group (AHWG) is a coalition of committed youth, adults, and representatives of public and private agencies whose mission is to significantly advance the health and well being of youth and young adults in San Francisco and beyond. Health education resources available online at: http://www.ahwg.net/knowledgebase/nodates.php?pid=81&tpid=3

Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center: Trans Thrive/Candy Shop

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730 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA

Come to Trans Thrive to explore our various services that may fit your needs. We have a computer lab, clothing closet, library and shower facility (coming soon), and more.

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR): Straight Forward Club (SFC)

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30 7th Street , San Francisco, CA

Straight Forward Club (SFC) is a youth development and violence prevention program that provides boxing and fitness training, youth leadership opportunities, and mentorship.

Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center: HYPE

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4468 Mission St., San Francisco, CA

HYPE is an 8-week program uses hip-hop culture to get youth to eat healthier and be more active. All youth in this program must also attend our Breaking Bread series on Thursdays. Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm

Community Awareness & Treatment Services Inc: A Woman’s Place

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1049 Howard St., San Francisco, CA

A Woman’s Place (AWP) is the only gender-specific emergency shelter and transitional housing of its kind in San Francisco, providing a safe haven for homeless women with a comprehensive range of flexible services, including health care, mental health counseling, case management services, and money management.

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.