During my training years, I worked in a number of community mental health settings and really appreciate the work of these organizations. Listed below are a few good places to know about, whether you’re a health professional or a client.

In future posts I will create a more comprehensive list of resources specific to substance use, sex information, and post-traumatic stress, among other areas. If you know of good, local organizations to include, or would like me to cover a specific health area, please let me know.

San Francisco Suicide Prevention & Crisis Line
www.sfsuicide.org
24-hour crisis line: 415.781.0500
Institute on Aging – Friendship Line for the Elderly
www.ioaging.org
415.752.3778
The Riley Center
www.rileycenter.org
Safe and confidential services for women in abusive relationships and their children.
24-hour crisis line: 415.255.0165
Community United Against Violence (CUAV)
www.cuav.org
The nation’s first LGBTQQ anti-violence organization. Will also provide services to men in straight relationships.
24-hour crisis line: 415.333.HELP (4357)
San Francisco Women Against Rape
www.sfwar.org
Provides direct services and community education for survivors of sexual assault.
24-hour crisis line: 415.647.7273
Ohlhoff Recovery Programs
www.ohlhoff.org
Residential and outpatient programs for chemical dependency and eating disorders.
877-677-4543
Harm Reduction Therapy Center
www.harmreductiontherapy.org
Offers outpatient therapy and treatment services to people interested in an alternative approach to addiction help.
415.863.4282

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