MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Mental Health is essential; our neighbors deserve pathways and opportunities to thrive.  Homelessness, neglect, malnutrition, and violence have long been known to cause toxic stress levels in childhood that harm developing brains and bodies. We understand that young children, pre-teens, teens, and young adults are navigating an increasingly complex world. It is important to prioritize mental health and wellness.

We understand that the Tenderloin can add to the toxic stress people experience. We are particularly concerned about our children, youth, teens, and Transitional Age Youth. Here are some additional resources:

Resources for Parents, Caregivers, and Adult Allies

• St. Anthony’s Medical Clinic – provides primary and specialty medical care, including behavioral health care.
• SFUSD Wellness Initiative – Find out about the Wellness Center at your child’s school

After School Program with Behavior Health Programs

• Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
• Salvation Army Kroc Center

TAY Resources

• Larkin St. Youth Center has a wellness program to help young people manage overall mental wellbeing. Specific services include: drop-in, check-ins, individual therapy, and psychoeducation groups. Young people can self-refer by emailing LarkinStreetYouthServices@larkinstreetyouth.org.
• BAART Programs provides individual counseling.  Their counselors work to help people achieve their specific goals. These individual sessions help with coping with change, making good choices, and dealing with tough times. They specialize in working with people in recovery.

For more guidance check out our Youth Resource Guide‘s Health & Wellness section.

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