Together, We Are Felton. Together, We Give.

Felton Institute is able to provide critical human services because we exist in a community of givers who support us so generously. Our team of giving employees, our generous donors, and our many faithful volunteers enable Felton to foster hope and dignity as we...

Supporting Mental Health in Deaf Communities

There are nearly three million Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) people living in California today, yet finding a supportive community amongst other DHH individuals can be difficult. “Many DHH individuals experience mental health challenges, communication barriers, and...

How You Can Play a Role in Suicide Prevention

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week, we’re highlighting the vital work Felton’s San Francisco Suicide Prevention (SFSP) does with the community and beyond. For over 60 years, SFSP has provided suicide prevention and crisis intervention services that include a...

LOSS and Postvention Services: A Lifeline to the Community

Felton Institute’s Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) is a survivor-led, postvention program that provides support to those impacted by suicide. Felton’s LOSS team, the first of its kind in the Bay Area, provides support and services for family members and...

HIV/AIDS Nightline: A Call for Help in the Dark

In 1981 the Centers for Disease Control issued a report about five young, healthy gay men in Los Angeles who were diagnosed with a mysterious rare fatal lung infection and compromised immune systems. Soon after, gay men across the nation began reporting similar...