BVHP Foundation Behavioral Health Program

Group and Individual Counseling - All Ages

5815 Third Street

San Francisco, CA 94124

415-822-7500

Fax: 415-822-9767

Walk-In Hours:  Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM

Transportation:   T-Train and 19 Polk, the Muni 24, 29, 44 and 54

The Integrated Behavioral Health Program offers clinic-based outpatient mental health treatment, medication support, case management, and outreach services for children, adolescent and adult residents of San Francisco. Clinical services may also be provided at sites other than the mental health facility (e.g., schools), when necessary.

Outpatient services are provided for severely mentally ill adults who would otherwise need higher levels of care, as well as for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems. Targeted services for adolescents age 14 through 18, and for transitional-aged youth age 18 through 24 are also available. Services of the Integrated Behavioral Health Program are designed to promote comprehensive mental health care, and are provided by trained clinical staff that draws upon their experiences in providing culturally sensitive services to all clients.

What to Expect:

Intake appointments can be arranged during the Clinic's regular hours of operation. Early morning or evening services are available by appointment as needed. Clinicians prioritize the admissions process in an effort to schedule client intake interviews in a timely manner. Screening (including residence, insurance, and reason for appointment) will be conducted during the intake process to determine the client’s eligibility and to make appropriate treatment decisions. If the level of care required is more immediate, the clinician will assist in identifying and securing other service options or referrals for clients. After the preliminary admissions procedure, the client and clinician will begin the initial therapy session. A plan of treatment will be developed collaboratively between the client and clinician during this phase of service.

Services:

The Behavioral Health Services offered by the Clinic include assessment, individual, and group therapy, collateral services, play therapy for children, and conjoint family therapy. Classroom observation and collaboration with school staff are also offered when useful for child and adolescent clients. In addition, consultations focusing on prevention are provided to a range of agencies within the community.

In its comprehensive care model, the Integrated Behavioral Health Program also offers substance abuse counseling and indirect services:

• Substance Abuse Counseling - Provides help to people experiencing problems with substance use, or abuse of alcohol and other stimulant drugs.
• Indirect Services - Provides counseling to individuals who play significant roles in the care of clients, as well as to agencies and programs offering direct services in the community.