Mar 10, 2026
“Un pie adelante”—one foot forward. A phrase that Felton Institute Board member and corporate leader at Compass International Holdings in Mergers & Acquisitions, Susan Calderon, remembers hearing often from her grandmother growing up. It’s a simple reminder to...
Feb 12, 2026
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH Who inspires the way you show upfor others’ mental health? We honor the voices of our staff, their impact, and the legacy of care that continues through their work. Linda, Leo, Ellaynna, and LaToya share their personal stories,...
Oct 16, 2025
Since 1889, Felton Institute has grown alongside San Francisco, responding to changing needs with innovation, compassion, and cultural humility. In 2019, Mayor London Breed formally recognized October 30th as Felton Institute Day, praising our commitment to wraparound...
Oct 9, 2025
“I’ve seen people who’ve lost everything embrace recovery and embrace healing. I’ve seen them thrive in all aspects of their lives,” said Elizabeth Quiroz, Program Manager for Felton Institute’s Behavioral Health Bridge Housing at Arrowood (BHBH) program. In...
Sep 10, 2025
“The Deaf community is by no means a monolith and has a wide variety of individuals and cultural backgrounds,” explained Millicent Hough, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist at the Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB). RCEB is a community-based nonprofit that serves...
Sep 3, 2025
“I think connection is really the antidote to hopelessness,” Executive Director of Crisis Support Services (CSS) of Alameda County, Narges Zohoury Dillon said. “And in moments where it’s easy to feel hopeless because of our mental health challenges or because of...
