SF Dept of Public Health — Behavioral Health Access

Mental Health · California · Free

Gateway to mental health and substance use services for San Francisco residents. 24/7 phone access line at (888) 246-3333 plus walk-in Access Center on Howard Street open Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Connects callers to crisis support, outpatient therapy, residential treatment, psychiatric services, and peer support. Free or sliding-scale fees based on Medi-Cal eligibility. All SF residents may call regardless of insurance status.

Contact & Details

Address: 1380 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Phone: (888) 246-3333

Hours: Phone 24/7; Walk-in Mon-Fri 8-4:30

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