Easy Access to Services
How can we help? We are here 24/7 to help find the support you need.
For immediate help, call (800) 669.6196
Emergency Services
Community Based Housing
Transitional Housing
Medical Services
Education and Employment Services
Referral Guide
Lark-Inn for Youth
Ages 18-24
869 Ellis Street (between Van Ness and Polk)
415.749.2968 or 800.447.8223
Emergency ShelterMust be at shelter at 9:45 p.m. for a bed
Case management, groups, meals, showers, laundry
Diamond Youth Shelter
Ages 17 and under
536 Central Avenue (between Hayes and Grove)
800.669.6196 or 415.567.1020
Emergency Overnight Shelter
Monday – Friday: opens at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: opens at 4:00 p.m.
Meals, showers, groups
Drop-In Center
Ages 21 and under
1142 Sutter Street (between Larkin and Polk)
800.669.6196 or 415.673.0911 ext. 5
Monday – Friday: 8:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 24 and under every Thursday from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Meals, showers, clothing, laundry, case management
Haight Street Referral Center
Ages 24 and under
1317 Haight Street (between Central and Masonic)
415.522.1377
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings
Call 415.522.1377 for specific hours each week
Referral services, groups, snacks, HIV testing
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Supportive housing for San Francisco County emancipated foster care youth ages 18 – 24
Contact: Manager at 415.673.0911 ext. 216
Castro Youth Housing Initiative
Supportive Housing for youth ages 18 – 25 for LGBTQ in the Castro District
Contact: Manager at 415.673.0911 ext. 203
Routz
Scattered-site housing for youth with behavioral health needs. Single rooms, studios, flats and a house
Contact: Manager at 415.673.0911 ext. 203
Ellis Street Apartments
Permanent housing for young adults ages 18 – 24
Contact: Manager at 415.673.0911 ext. 216
The LOFT (licensed group home)
Ages 15-18
Transitional housing and support services for underage youth
Main Line: 415.255.8916
Avenues To Independence (ATI)
Ages 18-24
Eighteen month program providing transitional housing and support services for older youth
Main Line 415.865.1455
Manager: 415.865.1455 ext. 302
G-House
Ages 18-24
Two year program providing transitional housing and support services for older youth Main Line: 415.359.2205
Manager: 415.673.0911 ext. 602
Holloway House
Ages 18-24
Two year program providing transitional housing and support services for older youth Main Line: 415.585.8424
Manager: 415.673.0911 ext. 216
Assisted Care/ Aftercare
Ages 18-24
Emergency and community based housing for HIV+ youth
Main Line/ 24 hours: 415.749.6976
Medical Clinic
Ages 24 and under
1138 Sutter Street (between Larkin and Polk)
415.673.0911 ext. 259 or 800.669.6196
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am 5:30 pm
Closed every day from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
HIV Testing:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Wednesday and Friday 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Education and Employment Services
Hire Up
Ages 12 – 24
1154 Sutter Street [map]
415.673.0911 ext 217
Hours:
Monday and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Jobs, internships, education, GED prep, and college counseling
To find out how to get to one of Larkin Street’s youth programs using public transportation, visit http://www.511.org.