This page is MyKahani’s compilation of hotlines, affordable therapy, support groups, and treatment centers for the people of Bay Area.

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Affordable Therapy

ALAMEDA FAMILY SERVICES – BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE (http://www.alamedafs.org/)

• (510) 629-6300

• Scale $20 – 80

STARVISTA (https://star-vista.org/programs/counseling-center/)

• (650) 355-8787

• Sliding Scale

ACCESS INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (https://www.accessinst.org/)

• (415) 861-5449

• Low or no-cost therapy: Highest fee is $75 per session

CENTER FOR SOMATIC PSYCHOTHERAPY (https://www.ciis.edu/counseling-and-acupuncture-clinics/center-for-somatic-psychotherapy)

• (415) 217-8895

• Sliding scale: $35-110 per session

CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER COUNSELING CLINIC

• (415) 600-3247

• Scale: $38 per therapy session; call to confirm the cost of psychiatry

DIMENSIONS HEALTH CLINIC (http://www.dimensionsclinic.org/)

• (415) 934-7757

• LGBTQIA focus: Psychotherapy for queer, trans, and questioning persons ages 12 to 25; weekly support group for transgender & gender-variant persons.

• Mental health services are FREE

GREENLIGHT CLINIC (https://www.greenlightclinic.org/)

• The Presidio of San Francisco

• (415) 742-4306; hello@greenlightclinic.org

• Free services (individual and group) for ages 14 to 26

HAIGHT ASHBURY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (HAPS) (http://www.hapsclinic.org/)

• (415) 221-4211

• Scale: $20–90 per session

HOLOS INSTITUTE (http://holosinstitute.net/counseling/)

• (415) 862-0594

• Scale: $45–120 per session

HYDE STREET COMMUNITY SERVICES/TENDERLOIN OUTPATIENT CLINIC (https://hydestreetcs.org/)

• (415) 673-5700, info@hydestreetcs.org

• Medication services, case management for low-income, underserved, and homeless San Francisco residents; mental health assessment and therapy through Tenderloin clinic

• Services are free for SF residents with low financial resources

MARINA COUNSELING CENTER (https://www.marinacounseling.com/)

• (415) 563-2137

• Scale: $35–140 per session

OPEN PATH (https://openpathcollective.org/)

• Multiple SF locations (network of private therapists)

• (800) 268-2833

• For uninsured or underinsured clients who can't afford full therapy fees

• Scale: $30–60 per session, plus a one-time $49 lifetime membership fee

QUEER LIFESPACE (http://www.queerlifespace.org/)

• (415) 358-2000

• Psychotherapy—LGBTQIA focus

• Scale: $20 and up

SF THERAPY COLLECTIVE (http://www.sftherapycollective.org/)

• (415) 659-8282

• Psychotherapy, Psychiatry, Groups—LGBTQIA focus

• Scale: Psychotherapy— $70 and up; Psychiatry: Initial—$350 and up, follow-up—$150 and up; Groups—$5 and up

WELL CLINIC (https://www.wellsanfrancisco.com/about/sliding-scale-therapy/)

• 383 Rhode Island St., Suite 201, 100 Bush St., Suite #508

• (415) 952-0290 (both locations)

Treatment Centers

Support Groups

THE LOTUS COLLABORATIVE 

• https://www.thelotuscollaborative.com/

• Treatment center for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma

• Locations:

  • Santa Cruz, CA

  • San Francisco, CA
    

BAYSIDE MARIN

• https://www.baysidemarin.com/

• (855) 977-2960

• Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Center

• Location:

  • San Rafael, CA

GLADMAN MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION CENTER

• https://www.telecarecorp.com/gladman-mhrc 

• Treatment Centre for  mental health and psychiatric treatment

• Location:

  • Oakland, CA

MENTAL HEALTH SAN FRANCISCO

• https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/support-groups/

• A variety of support groups for mental health struggles

NAMI SANTA CLARA

• https://namisantaclara.org/classes/support-groups-3/

• NAMI Santa Clara offers a variety of support groups for people affected by mental illness, led by trained peers with lived experience

OAKLAND PEER SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH

• https://www.meetup.com/Oakland-Peer-Support-for-Mental-Health/

• Location: Oakland, CA

• “This is a peer support group for anyone who has suffered or suffers from anxiety, depression, or challenges with mental health in any form. Lets meet up at lake merritt, have some food, have some laughs, and discuss life - frustrations - wins - challenges - and anything else we want.”

BAY AREA BLACK WOMEN MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS (https://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Black-Women-Mental-Health-Wellness/)

• Location: Oakland, CA

• “The purpose of this group is to provide a safe space to discuss mental health issues with other Black Women.”