San Francisco Resources
Referrals and resources including haircuts, housing, health care and more.
Created by youth and for youth of San Francisco, this excellent directory will guide you to resources and services including education, employment, essentials, health and wellness, legal help, shelter, and social services.
LYRIC’s mission is to build community and inspire positive social change through education enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and leadership development with LGBTQQ youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, genders, and abilities.
Larkin is one of the biggest youth service organizations in the state, providing healthcare, housing, employment, and education services to youth ages 12-24. They also have a really cool Art Program.
Youth Coordinated Entry Access Points
Up-to-date links on how to find one of San Francisco’s Access Points for Youth Coordinated Entry for youth ages 18-27 experiencing homelessness and seeking housing or other care.
Note: If under 18, no coordinated entry required – please call Huckleberry House 415.621.2929 for immediate shelter.
From emergency shelter to a free health clinic to community advocacy, Huckleberry is here to help. Serving ages 11-24.
Huckleberry House 24-hour Teen Crisis hotline:
415.621.2929
SF Suicide Prevention support:
24/7 Crisis Line: Call (415) 781-0500
HIV Nightline: Local (415) 434-2437
HIV Nightline: 1-800-273-2437
TTY Line: (415) 227-0245
Drug Info Line: (415) 362-3400
Relapse Line: (415) 834-1144
Text YOUTH to (415) 200-2920 to talk to a counselor via text.
Oakland
Resources
The DreamCatcher Shelter
A sanctuary providing safety and resources for youth ages 13 to 17 years old. The Shelter is free, voluntary and confidential. A bed, locker, bathrooms, and meals are provided.
CALL 24/7: 800-379-1114
TEXT 24/7: 510-504-7269
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County (CSS)
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County offers counseling, education and suicide prevention services, as well as a 24 hour crisis hotline.
24/7 Crisis Line: (800) 309-2131
Suicide Hotline
24/7 Crisis Line: 800-784-2433 (800-SUICIDE)
Connects callers to the closest crisis center in Alameda county.
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
PO Box 3120 Oakland 94609
800-309-2131 7 days 24-hours Crisis Line (also TTY line)
800-260-0094 Grief counseling, stress counseling, and senior outreach
Telephone crisis, counseling and referral services; community education program, disaster counseling.
Alameda County Community Food Bank
1-800-870-FOOD (1-800-878-3663)
510-635-3663