Useful Links and Local Services
In addition to our NAMI SMC Resource Guide, we have compiled a list of Remote Access Resources in San Mateo County that may be helpful for individuals with a mental health diagnosis and their family members.
Useful Links
San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
California Clubhouse
Proxy Parent Foundation (formerly PLAN)
How Someone with a Mental Health Condition Can Qualify for Social Security Disability
Benefits
Center for Independence of San Mateo County
HICAP of San Mateo County (Medicare Assistance)
Frequently asked questions about Social Security.
San Mateo County Service League
HOPE (Helping Our Peers Emerge)
Mental Health Association San Mateo County
Hospitals, Clinics, and Counseling Services
San Mateo Medical Center
http://www.sanmateomedicalcenter.org/Emergency Services (Psychiatric)
650-573-2662
39th Avenue Health Clinics
650-573-3702
www.sanmateomedicalcenter.org
222 – 39th Ave., San Mateo 94403
Coastside County Clinic
650-573-3941
225 S. Cabrillo Hw., #100-A, Half Moon Bay 94019
Daly City Clinic
650-301-8600
380 – 90th St., Daly City 94015
Daly City Youth Health Center
http://www.dalycityyouth.org/650-985-7000
www.dalycityyouth.org
2780 Junipero Serra Blvd., Daly City 94015
Fair Oaks Adult Clinic
650-364-6010
2710 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City 94063
Fair Oaks Children’s Clinic
650-261-3710
630 Laurel St., Redwood City 94063
Ron Robinson Senior Care Center
650-573-2426
222 West 39th Ave., San Mateo 94403
Serenity House/Telecare
650-539-0340
https://www.telecarecorp.com/blog/2022/10/03/new-program-serenity-house-crt
Sequoia Teen Wellness Center
650-366-2927
www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/sequoiaTWC
200 James Ave., Redwood City 94063
South San Francisco Clinic
650-877-7070
306 Spruce Ave., South San Francisco 94080
U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs
Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net, or send a text message to 838255.
Willow Clinic
650-599-3890
795 Willow Rd., Bldg. 334, Menlo Park 94025
Other hospitals and clinic links:
Stanford Hospital – Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Mills Peninsula Hospital Behavioral Health
24 Hour Emergency Resources
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
650-573-3950
Information and referral to substance abuse services and crisis intervention.
California Youth Crisis Line
800-843-5200
Information and referral, counseling, youth-to parent message service and phone connections to service providers.
Child Protective Services (CPS)
800-632-4615
650-802-7922
Accepts reports about children age 17 or under who may be in danger due to abuse, abandonment or exploitation.
Mills-Peninsula Health Services Chemical Dependency Center
Crisis Line: 650-696-5915
Parent Support Line: 888-220-7575, 650-579-0358
Shelter Bed Hotline
800-774-3583
Callers can access information for 9 Bay Area counties for shelter needed.
StarVista
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center
800-273-TALK, (800-273-8255)
650-579-0350
Your House South
650-367-9687
Hotline for youth, including runaways, age 10-17, experiencing family problems.
Mental Health and Counseling
Anger Management and Domestic Abuse Therapy Center 650-375-0449 www.angercure.org 430 Peninsula Ave., #7, San Mateo 94401 Offers court-ordered and self-referred counseling programs including domestic violence counseling, anger management, and parenting and child abuse education in English and Spanish
Caminar 650-578-8691 www.caminar.org 2600 S.El Camino Real, Suite 200, San Mateo 94403 A community-based psycho-social rehabilitation service for persons with serious and persistent psychiatric disabilities.
Catholic Charities CYO 650-295-2160 x210 www.cccyo.org 36 – 37th Ave., San Mateo 94403 Offers individual, group, family and marital counseling and education to all persons, regardless of religion.
Christian Counseling Centers, Inc. 650-570-7273 www.christiancounseling.net 1510 Fashion Island Blvd., #110, San Mateo 94404 Offers individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults, as well as couples and family therapy, regardless of religion.
Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) 800-300-1080 www.corasupport.org 312-8515
Edgewood Center for Children and Families 650-832-6900 957 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070 Acute intensive Services family-focused programs designed to assess, stabilize, and treat youth. (ages 6-17).
Eating Disorder Intake Coordinator Stanford To schedule an appointment: 650-498-4468. Clinic will take Patient/Family/Legal Guardian Referrals. Health Insurance/Medical. (ages 9-24).
Family and Children Services 650-326-6576 www.fcservices.org 375 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto 94306 Offers a variety of counseling, education and prevention programs and services that support the emotional well-being of communities, including specialized services for targeted populations such as veterans and adults in the criminal justice system with a dual diagnosis.
Family Resource Centers 650-802-6583 1 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002 Provides counseling, support and education services for youth and adults, home visiting, parent involvement in leadership, financial assistance and case management at specific school locations with Spanish speaking staff.
Jewish Family and Children’s Services www.jfcs.org www.parentsplaceonline.org 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto 94301 650-688-3030
Parents’ Place: 650-688-3040 & Senior Services: 650-688-3000 2001 Winward Way at Mariner’s Island Blvd., #200, San Mateo 94404 650-688-3034 (Adults) 650-688-3046 (Children)
Parents’ Place: 650-931-1840; Senior Services: 650-931-1860 Provides adult, child, marriage and family counseling, and services for the elderly and disabled. Parents’ Place offers parent education, counseling and support groups. Drop-in play center for children age 0-5 and their parents. C
Counseling Services for All Denominations. Meghan Howe, LCSW – Specializing in pediatric Bipolar Disorder meghaneileen77@gmail.com 650-267-4490 958 Varian Way, Palo Alto 94304
Mental Health Association of San Mateo County www.mhasmc.org 650-368-3345 2686 Spring St., Redwood City 94063 Provides services for adults with mental illnesses including housing, case management and social programs.
Mental Research Institute 650-321-3055 www.mri.org 555 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto 94301 Offers a variety of mental health services for individuals, couples and families, including clinic services for Spanish-speaking clients.
Mills-Peninsula Health Services Behavioral Health Services 650-696-4666 www.mphs.org/behavioralhealth 100 S. San Mateo Dr., San Mateo 94401 Inpatient and outpatient programs for adolescents, adults and the elderly.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), San Mateo County www.namisanmateo.org 650- 638-0800 1650 Borel Pl., #130, San Mateo 94402 Support, education, and advocacy for mental health clients and their families.
Pacific Anxiety Group Treatment for Anxiety & Mood Disorders (for children & adults) www.PacificAnxietyGroup.com 650-762-8352 845 el Camino Real, Menlo Park, 94025
Peninsula Family Services (San Mateo County) 24 2nd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 650-403-4300 Offers early learning programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. After-school enrichment for school-age children; job resources, training and placement for older workers, senior peer counseling. Transition of care programs for older adults.
San Mateo County Health System www.smchealth.org Behavioral Health and Recovery Services 1950 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo 94403 Mental Health Access Team: 800-686-0101 Provides information, assessment, consultation and referral, Mon.-Fri., 8 am-5 pm.
Sequoia Counseling Services (Mateo Lodge also refers to them) http://www.smchealth.org(650) 363-0383; info@sequoiacounseling.com Therapist pool, some working on sliding scale)
OASIS (Older Adult System of Integrated Services) 650-573-3689 Provides outpatient mental health services, including psychiatric medications, case management and therapy to older adults at their place of residence.
Youth Case Management Services 650-573-3504 Outpatient mental health clinic. Assessment, case management, and crisis intervention for seriously emotionally disturbed minors to prevent out-of-home placement.
StarVista www.star-vista.org 650-591-9623 610 Elm St., #212, San Carlos 94070 Crisis Services: 650-579-0350 Provides crisis counseling, outreach and community education.
StarVista’s Teen Crisis Services StarVista’s Teen Chat www.sanmateocrisis.org, Text Line 650-747-6463, and other services can be accessed on their website www.sanmateocrisis.org. On this website, you can also find a list of program services, resources, updates, and more. Teen Crisis Services operate Monday-Thursday 4:30-9:30pm PST. Support is peer-to-peer under staff supervision. Serves ages 13+ but will not turn away any youth on basis of age.
Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System www.paloalto.va.gov Mental Health Clinic 650-493-5000 x22234 795 Willow Rd., Menlo Park 94025
Peninsula Vet Center 650-299-0672 2946 Broadway St., Redwood City 94062
Veterans Affairs San Francisco Health Care System San Bruno Outpatient Clinic 650-615-6000 www.sanfrancisco.va.gov/cboc/sanbruno.asp 1001 Sneath Lane, #300, San Bruno 94066
Mental Health Professions: Psychiatrist/Psychologist/Therapist. Member Recommendations
Jennifer Alvarez, Psychologist
501 Seaport Court, Suite 201
Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.drjenniferalvarez.com/
650-399-0314
(Referral from Patricia Urbina, especially for Anxiety & Depression)
Joanne Chan, Psychologist
327 N. San Mateo Drive #9
415-816-8611
Priscilla Cheng, MA, LMFT
122 2nd Avenue, #212
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-701-3978
priscilla.mft@gmail.com
Dina Frid, Psychiatrist
415 N San Mateo Drive #3
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-532-3743
Specializes in Child & Adolescent psychiatry. Referred by Ginny T.
Joanne L. Harpel, MPhil, JD
President, Coping After Suicide
President CEO, Rethink
917-584-1200. joanneharpel@icloud.com
By phone or Video Chat: Referred by Ginny T.
Jane Kinsley, LMFT
725 Main Street, Suite 1
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650-421-1905
Child, Adolescents, Adult Referred by Jen S.
Anna Nedelsky, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
318 So B Street, Suite 5
San Mateo, CA 94402
917-331-1503
dr.nedelisky@clinicalpsychsolutions.com
Kile M. Ortigo, Psychologist
415 Cambridge Avenue, Suite 8
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-636-7979
(Refferral by Patricia Urbina, especially for PTSD)
Dr. Alfred A. Pillay, PHD, MFT
334 N San Mateo Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-347-4914
Suki Reddy, Psychiatrist
100 S. Ellsworth Avenue, Suite 802
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-918-4744
www.drsukireddy.com
Elizabeth Santana, Phd, Child Psychologist
417 Tasso Street #2
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-561-6462
(test for Autism also)
Jason Takeuchi, Psychiatrist
215 N San Mateo Drive #2
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-348-4900
(Specializes in child & adult psychiatry. Referred by Ginny T.)
Carol Wong, PhD, Child Psychologist (test for Autism also)
415 N. San Mateo Drive, #3
San Mateo, CA
650-646-0055
Anca Severin, LMFT
1611 Borel Place
San Mateo, CA 94402
415-407-5115
(Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, ACT and Solution Focused Therapy)
Elizabeth Weiss, PhD
Palo Alto, CA
650-265-4794
DrWeiss@elizabethweiss.org
(PTSD, Support for Vets & possible grief support) Referred by Patricia Urbina)
Steven Forth
Executive Functioning Coach
650-484-6240
stevenforthbcba@gmail.com
(Referred by Jen Souza)
Community Service Agencies
The community service agencies listed below are the first place to contact for emergency assistance. They can provide or locate emergency food, clothing, shelter, deposit and rental assistance, utility assistance, short-term counseling and / or employment information. Most provide translation services.
COASTSIDE
Coastside Hope
650-726-9071
www.coastidehope.org
99 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada 94018
Core Service Center serving El Granada, Half Moon Bay, Miramar, Montara, Moss Beach.
Puente de la Costa Sur
650-879-1691
www.mypuente.org
620 North St., Pescadero 94060
Core Service Center serving La Honda, Loma Mar, Pescadero and San Gregorio.
NORTH COUNTY
Daly City Community Service Center
650-991-8007
www.dalycity.org/residents/community_service_center.htm
350 – 90th St., Daly City 94015
Core Service Center serving Broadmoor, Colma and Daly City.
North Peninsula Neighborhood Services Center
650-583-3373
www.npnsc.net
600 Linden Ave., South San Francisco 94080
Core Service Center serving Brisbane, San Bruno and South San Francisco.
Pacifica Resource Center
650-738-7470
www.pacresourcecenter.org
1809 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica 94044
Core Service Center serving Pacifica.
Salvation Army
650-266-4591
CENTRAL COUNTY
Primrose Center
650-342-CALL (650-342-2255)
www.callprimrose.org
139 Primrose Rd., Burlingame 94010
Samaritan House
650-347-3648
4031 Pacific Blvd. (at 42nd Ave.)
San Mateo 94403
Core Service Center serving Belmont, Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Carlos and San Mateo.
SOUTH COUNTY
El Concilio Emergency Services Partnership
650-330-7432
www.el-concilio.com
1798-B Bay Rd., East Palo Alto 94303
Core Service Center serving East Palo Alto and Menlo Park.
Fair Oaks Community Center
650-780-7500
www.redwoodcity.org/departments/parks-recreation-and-community-services/facilities/community-centers
2600 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City 94063
Core Service Center serving Atherton, north Fair Oaks, Portola Valley, Redwood City, Redwood Shores and Woodside.
Salvation Army
650-368-4643
660 Veterans Blvd., Redwood City 94063
St. Vincent de Paul Society
650-343-4403
www.svdp-sanmateoco.org
650-343-4405
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Helping An Alcoholic Loved One
Do You Have a Drinking Problem? 11 Warning Signs to Know
12-STEP RECOVERY PROGRAMS
Al-Anon / Alateen
www.ncwsa.org
North County, (650) 873-2356
South and Central County, Coastside, (650) 592-7935
Spanish Line, (650) 794-9654
For anyone affected by someone else’s drinking.
Alcoholic Addiction Center
info@alcoholaddictioncenter.org
https://alcoholaddictioncenter.org/alcoholism-resources/
Alcoholics Anonymous
(650) 577-1310
www.aa-san-mateo.org
Alcoholic Rehab Guide
(844) 558-4422
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/alcohol/
Cocaine Anonymous
415-226-1300
www.norcalca.com
Crystal Meth Anonymous
www.norcalcma.org
www.crystalmeth.org
DrugRehab.com
http://www.norcalcma.org www.drugrehab.com 877-360 1538
Marijuana Anonymous
415-325-4785
www.madistrict3.org
408-450-0796
Nar-Anon
800-477-6291
650-619-9217
www.naranoncalifornia.org
650-619-9217
For anyone affected by someone else’s drug abuse.
Narcotics Anonymous
(650) 802-5950
www.peninsulana.org
DAY TREATMENT/COUNSELING
Adolescent Counseling Services
424-0852 x104
Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program
www.acs-teens.org
1717 Embarcadero Rd., #4000, Palo Alto 94303
Offers assessment and intensive outpatient programs.
Asian-American Recovery Services (AARS)
Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Services for Asians (ODASA)
415-337-0140
www.aars.org
6181 Mission St., Daly City 94014
El Centro de Libertad
650-599-9955
The Freedom Center
www.elcentrodelibertad.org
225 S. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay 94019
500 Allerton St., Redwood City 94063
Bilingual and bicultural outpatient program with group and individual counseling.
Free at Last
(650) 462-6999
www.freeatlast.org
1796 Bay Rd., East Palo Alto 94303
Offers bilingual services (English / Spanish).
Healthright360
https://www.healthright360.org/program/MAT
(650) 425-9408
Mills-Peninsula Health Services
Chemical Dependency Center
650-696-4666
24-Hour Crisis Line
696-5915
www.mills-peninsula.org
100 S. San Mateo Dr., San Mateo 94401
Medicated Assistant Treatment (MAT)
On-Demand Case Management Svcs.
650-573-2735
ACCESS California
Project 90
579-7881
www.projectninety.org
720 S. B St., San Mateo 94401
Intensive day treatment for men and women age 18 and over.
Pyramid Alternatives is now Star Vista
650-355-8787
https://star-vista.org/
1590 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066
Sitike Counseling Center
(650) 589-9305
www.sitike.org
306 Spruce Ave., South San Francisco 94080
StarVista
www.star-vista.org
610 Elm St., Suite 212, San Carlos, 94070
Archway
(650) 366-8433
609 Price Ave., #201, Redwood City 94063
Provides court-mandated and self-referred counseling and educational services to adults convicted of domestic violence, first-time drunk driving and drug offenses.
Insights
(650) 366-8436
609 Price Ave., #101, Redwood City 94063
333 Gellert Blvd., #206, Daly City 94015
Offers voluntary and court-mandated drug and alcohol recovery programs for teens and their families.
Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
Addiction Consultation and Treatment Services
www.paloalto.va.gov
650-493-5000 x22734
866-717-1978
795 Willow Rd., Menlo Park 94025
Women’s Recovery Association (WRA)
www.womensrecovery.org
650-348-6603
1450 Chapin Ave., 1st Fl., Burlingame 94010
DETOXIFICATION SERVICES
Palm Avenue Detoxification Program
650-513-6500
www.horizonservices.org
2251 Palm Ave., San Mateo 94403
Treats both drug and alcohol detoxification.
Project 90
650-579-7881
www.projectninety.org
720 S. B St., San Mateo 94401
Social model, non-medical detoxification of drugs and alcohol for men and women age 18 and over.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
650-573-3950
24-hour information about and referral to substance abuse services.
American Addiction Centers
http://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/
INPATIENT TREATMENT
Serenity House/Telecare
650-539-0340
https://www.telecarecorp.com/blog/2022/10/03/new-program-serenity-house-crt
Free at Last
650-462-6999
www.freeatlast.org
1796 Bay Rd., East Palo Alto 94303
Offers bilingual services (English / Spanish).
Latino Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
(650) 244-1444
www.thelatinocommission.org
301 Grand Ave., #301, South San Francisco 94080
Also offers outpatient treatment.
Mills-Peninsula Health Services Chemical Dependency Center
(650) 696-4666
24-Hour Crisis Line: 696-5915
www.mills-peninsula.org
100 S. San Mateo Dr., San Mateo 94401
Our Common Ground
www.ocgworks.org
Adult Program
866-325-6466 (Info)
650-325-6466 (intake)
2560 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto 94303
Project 90 – Men Only
(650) 579-7881
www.projectninety.org
720 S. B St., San Mateo 94401
Substance abuse services and co-occurring disorders treatment for adults.
Solidarity Fellowship
(650) 341-3803
P.O. Box 5007, San Mateo 94402
For adult men.
Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
Addiction Consultation and Treatment Services
www.paloalto.va.gov
493-5000 x22734
795 Willow Rd., Menlo Park 94025 866-717-1978
Women’s Recovery Association (WRA)-Healthright 360
(650) 273-4813
www.womensrecovery.org
1450 Chapin Ave., 1st Fl., Burlingame 94010
For adult women, women with children, and adolescent girls.
MEMBER REFERRALS
The Olympia House
Petalulma, CA
(888) 795-1965
BrightQuest Treatment Centers
Nashville & San Diego LocatIons
1-888-981-8318
Menninger Clinic
www.menningerclinic.com
Houston
1-800-351-9058
1-713-275-5000
Housing
Key resources and information about housing, including how to identify and report discrimination.
Project Sentinel
(800) 339-6043
Front Desk: 408-720-9888 (General questions/Tenant Landlord Department)
Fair Housing Intake line: (888)324-7468 (Help with reasonable accommodations/disability/familial status/race/age etc. discrimination)
https://www.housing.org/
Report Housing Discrimination
Brochure
If you are Homeless: Get Help Now:
LifeMoves operates 23 shelter and service sites from Daly City to San José including interim shelters, safe parking lots, motel voucher programs, and a drop-in center that provides two meals a day, as well as shower and laundry facilities. For immediate assistance, 2-1-1 will connect you with the appropriate services based on your current needs.
Housing Resources & Shelters
LifeMoves – First Step for Families
(650) 685 5880 or dial 211: www.lifemoves.org
Domestic Violence Shelters:
- CORA Community Overcoming Relational Abuse (800) 300-1080 or www.corasupport.org for San Mateo County and maybe an outlining county shelter as well.
- Womans Inc www.womaninc.org 877 384 3578 for San Francisco County locations.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline helps pinpoint local resources: 800 799 7233 www.thehotline.org
Core Service Agencies
https://hsa.smcgov.org/emergency-safety-net-assistance-core-service-agencies
The eight Core Service Agencies listed above work in close collaboration with the Human Services Agency to provide individuals and families with basic emergency and support services to stabilize their living situations. Core Service Agencies provide clients with crisis intervention and referrals based on an evaluation of their needs and qualifications for assistance. Core Service Agencies provide safety net services to San Mateo County residents in need of food, emergency housing assistance, emergency utility assistance, shelter and other basic needs. Call or visit the Core Service Agency that serves your area to find out more about the services they offer.
Mental Health Association
Executive Director: Melissa Platte
Administrative Office – Melissa Ext. 136
(650) 368 – 3345
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri. , 8:00 – 5:00
Spring Street Shelter
(650) 365 – 5772
2686 Spring St. (off Woodside Rd, cross street Hurlingame),
Redwood City, CA 94063
Open 24 Hours
YWCA www.yourywca.org (800) 572-2782
Belmont Apartments
(650) 368-3345, extension 134
Transitional Housing & Permanent Housing
(650) 365 – 5772
2686 Spring St. (off Woodside Rd, cross street Hurlingame), Redwood City, CA94063
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 – 5:00
AIDS Client and Housing Assistance Program
(650) 368-9989
2686 Spring St. (off Woodside Rd, cross street Hurlingame), Redwood City, CA94063
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 – 5:00
Housing Leadership Council (www.hlcsmc.org)
(650) 364 – 4576
690 Broadway, Redwood City, CA94063
(650) 364 – 4577
Office Hours: Mon – Fri, 9:30 – 5:00
Mateo Lodge
(650) 363 – 8125
(650) 568 – 9012 Fax
(650) 568 – 9008
420 Cassia St., Redwood City, CA94063
Wally’s Place (part of Mateo Lodge)
Dawn – Program Director; Elsa – Counselor
Caminar
(650) 578 – 8691
2600 El Camino Real, Ste. 200
(650) 578 – 8922 Fax
San Mateo, CA 94403
Redwood House (run by CAMINAR)
(650) 839-1076
Section 8 Housing
www.smchousing.org
HIP Housing
HIP Housing is a non-profit, affordable housing organization in San Mateo County.
(650) 348-6660
https://hiphousing.org/
Youth, Teen & Young Adult Services
Star Vista (formerly Youth and Family Enrichment Services)
On Your Mind “Peer-supported teen crisis chat” designed specifically for youth under the age of 18; a private, anonymous one-to-one chat. Monday-Friday from 4:30pm-9:30pm. The website is onyourmind.net
PREP (Prevention and Recovery in Early Psychosis) San Mateo County
College Planning Guide for Students with Mental Health Disorders
College Students with PTSD: Support & Coping Techniques for a Positive Education Experience
University HQ- Helping Students with Disabilities
Resource for Depression, Anxiety & Stress for College Students by Study.com