Despite progress in dismantling discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people, mental health professionals and advocates still acknowledge the need to advocate for this population and promote their access to quality services. According to mental health professionals, the...
In the backroom of a tree-lined bistro in San Francisco’s vibrant Castro District, a group embraces, laughs, and swaps amusing anecdotes. At first glance, you may guess these folks are a collection of old friends, but in reality, they are Felton...
This past year of COVID-19 generated high stress and anxiety for all, and the population battling early psychosis was even more vulnerable. Division Director Adriana Furuzawa explains, “We needed to have a good system in place so that we would not have to stop...
Four participants of the Young Adult Court (YAC) celebrated a milestone April 26 with a graduation ceremony. They were recognized at the Hall of Justice, 850 Bryant Street in San Francisco following COVID-19 protocols for attendees. Speaking to his YAC cohorts...
For many people in underserved communities, accessing mental health care is a struggle. Finding the right fit of a therapist, figuring out insurance coverage, and the social stigma that comes with getting help is just part of a bigger problem. The road to mental...
Passion, mission, and career all rolled into one job supporting her young clients, that is how Emily Mann, Clinical Team Leader at (re)MIND® and BEAM, experiences her work at Felton Institute. She takes her work very seriously. As far back as she can remember, Emily...
San Francisco Suicide Prevention (SFSP) is much more than a 24-hour crisis hotline. This Felton program is also about creating a culture that’s well-informed about mental health through education and community programs, as well as supporting those affected by...
People have a way of coming together in times of need. Volunteers step up to donate their time, energy and skills in aid of those needing help. Although the year 2020 may be perceived as one of the most difficult years in recent history, we can unite and support each...
Kimmera Wilson, Outreach and Education Coordinator for San Francisco Suicide Prevention, is a San Francisco native whose smile grows even wider when she gets to talk about her work. Kimmera joined SFSP’s dedicated and hardworking staff in January 2020. ”I...
Let’s start with the bottom line. The CIRCE platform has empowered Felton Institute to run over fifty direct service programs smoothly and reliably for fifteen years. Founded in San Francisco in 2011, CIRCE is a for-profit social enterprise company offering a...
