Support Groups

Support Group for people who hoard and clutter


Many people find peer support a helpful tool that can aid in their recovery. Some support groups are led by peers, while others are led by a mental health professional. The following self-help and support group services in San Francisco and the Bay Area address a variety of mental illnesses and mental health issues.


Mental Health Association of San Francisco - tel: 421-2926
870 Market Street, Suite 928, M-F 9-5

http://www.mha-sf.org/
- Various self help support groups including a support group for people who compulsively hoard and clutter


Helplink - tel: 808-HELP M-F 8-5:30

http://www.helplink-sf.org/ - Information and referrals for mental health services - Information for self-help groups in Bay Area - English, Spanish, and Chinese operators


Oasis Office of Self Help - tel: 575-1400 1095 Market Street, Suite 202

- Offers various support groups - Has a variety of community resources - Computer lab - Education center


National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) - tel: 905-6264 5214F Diamond Heights, PMB 426

http://www.nami.org/ - Support groups for family members of the mentally ill


SF Depressive & Manic Depressive Association - tel: 995-4792 900 Hyde Street, 2nd Floor

- Support groups, information, and education for those w/mood disorders - Call for meeting times, dates, and location


SpiritMenders Drop-In / S.F. Network of MH Clients - tel: 552-8565 2940 16th Street, B2

- Drop-in center for homeless and mental health clients - Provides referrals and resources - Living Skills Support Group


Independent Living Resource Center - tel: 543-6222 649 Mission Street, 3rd floor, M-Th 9-5 & F 9-3

http://www.ilrcsf.org/ - Advocacy and support for people with disabilities - Various support groups offered


Central City Hospitality House- Tenderloin Self Help Center - tel: 749-2143 290 Turk, M-F 7-7

http://www.hospitalityhouse.org/ - Drop in center -Counseling, crisis intervention, benefits advocacy, shelter and health referrals, socialization, food box referrals - Spanish services


Socialization Through Empowering Peers (STEP) - tel: 552-1566 1095 Market Street, Suite 602, M-F 8-4

- Client-run socialization program for individuals in residential care facilities - Peer staff visit residential care facilities and provide activities and outings - Outings are scheduled monthly at various locations in the city


Larkin Street Youth Services - tel: 673-0911 / fax: 749-3838 1138 Sutter Street

www.larkinstreetyouth.org - Services for youth - Peer based substance abuse treatment program - Safe temporary housing for homeless children - Assisted Care comprehensive housing system for HIV+ youth - Medical clinic, mental health and substance abuse assessments, HIV prevention program


Hyde Street Clubhouse (Bayview Clubhouse) - tel: 928-6500 259 Hyde Street

- Group oriented community rehabilitation for individuals with psychiatric diagnosis and referral from a mental health professional or clinic - Medical and private insurance accepted

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