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Huckleberry Youth Programs: Huckleberry House

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1292 Page Street , San Francisco, CA

Huckleberry House is a safe place for youth (11-17) to come to for shelter, case management, and mental health services.

Support for Families Family Resource Center

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1663 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA

For youth with disabilities or special health care needs, we offer clinics and workshops around transitioning to adult life and self-advocacy skills, a information and referral phone-line, resource library, and more.

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Third Street Youth Center and Clinic: Health Clinic

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5190 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA

The clinic provides comprehensive healthcare including primary care and sexual and reproductive health. They offer physicals, free condoms, birth control, pregnancy tests and HIV testing. They also provide individual and family therapy, therapeutic case management, support groups, as well as leadership and social activities.

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.