Apr 28, 2020
Tieu Ly, Program Manager for Felton’s Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Program is a passionate and dedicated advocate for the older adults that he serves. When he talks about the successes of Felton’s clients, his countenance lights up. Whether he is...
Apr 28, 2020
Felton’s Deaf Community Counseling Services (DCCS) has created a video to remind all that their sites are open and essential mental health services are being provided during these challenging times. DCCS is dedicated to serving Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Late...
Apr 21, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 21, 2020) — April 22, 2020, is the day when Felton Institute’s San Francisco Suicide Prevention (SFSP) would have held its annual Laughs for Life Fundraiser, honoring those who are providing essential services in the mental health...
Apr 15, 2020
Bay Area suicide hotlines see high volume from anxious callers during coronavirus crisis By MICHAEL CABANATUAN – APRIL 15, 2020 “Van Hedwall, director of the San Francisco Suicide Prevention Hotline and a licensed marriage and family therapist, said the...
Mar 26, 2020
We at Felton Institute hope that you are well during these unprecedented times. In light of Governor Newsom’s announcement and the Department of Public Health Order requiring all California residents to shelter in place, we have made certain adjustments. Felton...
Mar 24, 2020
One in six children in the United States, or about 15%, have one or more developmental disabilities. The challenges of developing awareness are that not all disabilities are noticeable. Many disabilities are not obvious just by looking at the person. However, autism,...
Mar 24, 2020
Last month, we celebrated Felton’s first anniversary at the new Alameda County site on 1005 Atlantic Avenue. Today, we take a fond look back at the Alameda Open House held last year. Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Deputy Chief of Staff for Supervisor...
Mar 24, 2020
Adrienne Abad Santos has a warm and reassuring demeanor that invites others to remain calm, even during challenging times. She works as an Administrative Manager and also works in Quality Management at Felton Institute. The firstborn in her family of five and the...
Mar 16, 2020
Coronavirus precautions come with a side effect: loneliness By SARAH FELDBERG – MARCH 16, 2020 “Van Hedwall is the director of programs for Felton Institute San Francisco Suicide Prevention. The organization runs multiple crisis lines, available to callers...
Feb 13, 2020
On January 24, 2020, Felton celebrated the start of the Early Intervention Program at our Sojourner Truth Center site with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The event was organized by COO Yohana Quiroz and Early Intervention and Inclusion Director Michelle...
