Hilltop School, part of Felton Institute’s Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting Program (TAPP), recently celebrated a graduation. The TAPP provides case management to help ensure that expectant and parenting families have equitable access to health care, education, and...
Felton Institute is the grateful recipient of more than 1,000 face masks, handmade by the “It Takes A Village” (ITAV) organization, as part of its health equity mission to provide masks to those who need them. The donation arrives at a time of uncertainty...
Laughs For Life returns for an evening of comedic relief and fundraising on Thursday, September 9, from 5 to 7:30 pm. This virtual event benefitting San Francisco Suicide Prevention includes a virtual happy hour and a streamed live show featuring stand-up comedy,...
While somewhat reticent to talk about himself, volunteer coordinator Brad Chapin passionately shares his vision for how society could be more inclusive. “If I don’t fight for my life and freedom to be who we are and embrace that, then what exactly is the...
Learning about possible exposure to HIV or considering telling a partner or family about sexual activity creates high anxiety for most people. Founded in 1989 and initially only a nightline because callers felt safest reaching out in the wee hours, the HIV Nightline...
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...
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