Van Hedwall, Director of Programs for San Francisco Suicide Prevention has a genial smile that he shares quite often and an earnest way of communicating his deep appreciation for the services that the staff of San Francisco Suicide Prevention provides. Van was...
When asked which organ in your body is most important, most people will say either the heart or the brain. The brain collects information from stimuli and from within ourselves. The body then responds appropriately to take the right action. The heart’s purpose is to...
For Felton SCSEP Participant Assistant Roger Truskonoff, 2020 is looking like a great year so far, and he feels like a lot of that is related to his participation in Felton’s Senior Community Service Employment (SCSEP) program. Just over 12 years ago, the forecast for...
In December, the announcement of a delay in the installation of the suicide prevention net at the Golden Gate Bridge and the FCC’s unanimous vote to approve a new three digit National Suicide Prevention Hotline number, 988, led to a flurry of press inquiries at San...
UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 and our concern for public health, Laughs for Life has been canceled this year. Your donations to San Francisco Suicide Prevention are still greatly appreciated. Due to the recent spread of COVID-19 and our commitment to supporting the health...
On December 16, 2019, Felton hosted a Safety and Crime Prevention Presentation at its 66 Raymond site in San Francisco, CA, to address the growing number of scams and burglaries against Chinese residents in Visitacion Valley and other San Francisco neighborhoods. More...
2020. Happy New Year! The 20s are back in full force. A brand new decade. The new year represents a fresh start and beginning. We greet the year, facing a clean and blank slate, full of possibilities and promise ahead. Even though January is almost over, we invite you...
On November 1st, 2019, public officials, community leaders, Felton staff, Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions, and other collaborative partners gathered at Paramount Superstars Restaurant in San Francisco for the annual appreciation lunch for Foster Grandparents...
Many thanks to all who supported Felton Institute’s 130th Anniversary celebration at the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center on October 30, 2019! The engaging and informative evening featured award recipients and client testimonials as Felton...
By TRACI THOMAS – OCTOBER 27, 2019 KBLX reporter, Sterling James, “welcomes Al Gilbert, President and CEO and Dr. Robin Ortiz, Director of Business Development at Felton Institute. Named for Katharine ‘Kitty’ Felton, its dedicated and...
