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Need a place to study for finals?
Join us at Western Addition Library: Teen Area for our Cocoa & Cram study sessions, where teens study for finals while enjoying FREE hot cocoa.

Cocoa & Cram Sessions:

December 11, 22: 1 pm - 4:30 pm

December 12, 22: 10 am - 5:30pm

December 14, 22: 1 pm - 7:30 pm

December 15, 22: 1 PM - 4:30 PM

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For over 50 years, Community Youth Center of San Francisco has provided the diverse youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life.

CYC serves a diverse population of over 8,000 youth each year.
Our services include academic and college counseling, job placement and employment training, substance abuse and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, and technology and computer training.

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Youth! Get free & confidential health services during COVID-19!

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Youth! Get free & confidential health services during COVID-19!

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(light music)

- This whole coronavirus thing is pretty scary.

Worldwide hundreds of thousands of people are getting sick

and the death toll keeps rising.

The stock market is tanking.

People are losing their jobs.

You know, we're all stuck at home.

That's why I'm still shooting episodes on my phone,

in my apartment, with no production crew.

Social distancing, (laughs) right?

The only positive is that because I'm working from home

I don't have to wear pants.

I mean, I am wearing pants.

It's just knowing that I don't have to that's pretty cool.

Now I do realize that I am lucky

that I can work from home though

because a lot of people can't.

As a recent college grad myself,

it's weird to see how messed up school is right now too.

Most are closed in the U.S.

and they probably won't open open again this school year.

So you've got millions of students stuck at home.

Now, that doesn't just mean

that they have a really long spring break

and everybody's just chilling.

This is no vacation.

Uncertainty is cranked up to an 11.

The normal routine of going to class,

take a test, doing homework,

that's all out the window.

It's been replaced by new stressors like

family members who might get sick

or might have to work with people who are sick,

a parent losing a job.

Even more everyday stuff like SATs being rescheduled

or prom being canceled.

And access to guidance counselors

or school therapists to help deal with all those disrupters

aren't available now either.

So, how do you deal with so much uncertainty

in the time of corona?

To get a better sense of the uncertainty

that students are going through,

I thought, why don't I go ahead and talk to some students?

So, I had a video chat with a bunch of high schools

from the Bay area during the first week

of our stay at home work.

Most had been out of school for a week or two

and were still adjusting to their new reality

of spending everyday at the crib.

- I'm kind of stressed out about like, prom,

my graduation and even,

will I have to go to online school next semester

when I start college?

- My father has stage four colon cancer

and the treatment it takes a toll on your immune system

and so it is concerning to have my father go out

and not be able to distance himself socially,

just to, you know, support my family.

- How do you cope with the being alone with your thoughts

for this long?

Because I don't want to be on my phone,

but then sometimes I don't have motivation to do anything.

So, I'm just sitting around.

- How do we still stay optimistic?

How do we not worry about this almost postapocalyptic

world we're kind of, stumbled our way into with this virus?

- So how do we deal with all this uncertainty?

To figure that out I jumped on another video chat

with Natalie Todd.

She's a psychologist

who runs an adolescent mood and anxiety clinic

at The University of California, San Francisco.

How do you know when your anxiety is appropriate

to a situation?

You know what I'm saying?

- Look, this COVID is super new.

It's totally normal to feel anxious about the virus,

about the way it's impacting our life.

I think if someone is losing sleep over this

and having nightmares,

is not able to focus on their school work,

is avoiding talking to friends.

Any of those things I would say that maybe the anxiety

is impacting them in a way that it might be helpful

to check in with someone about

or talk to their parents about.

But I think some level of anxiety

around this is completely expected.

- I mean, I remember being a teen

and things that were most important to me at the time.

And it's just like I can't image,

you know,

not being able to potentially not go to my graduation

or not go to my prom or you know what I'm saying?

Not have the senior night or whatever it is.

You know what I'm saying?

So how would you tell students

or help them cope with potentially missing out on that?

- Yeah, I think that's really hard

and it's so up in the air.

I would say,

you know if it's reassuring to think about

the fact that's it's not gonna just be you.

That there is gonna be this generation of seniors

that are potentially missing graduation

and prom in the way that they usually happen.

Are there other ways that they can still celebrate

in small groups

or make new memories in new traditions?

- How do you respond to people that are like,

you know, corona's life or death?

So worrying about something like this is, you know,

graduation or prom is silly or unimportant.

How do you respond to that?

- I'm really glad you brought that up

because I can imagine that some teens might feel selfish

or self-centered that they're worried about those things

when there are people dying

and they're not the same and they're both valid.

They're both valid things to be worried about.

That's what teens are supposed to care about.

That is totally okay and normal.

- Dr.Todd gave me four general tips

on how to deal with all the worry

and anxiety that uncertainty can bring us.

Tip number one,

establish a routine.

Now, it doesn't have to be the same routine

you had when you were working

or going to school,

but you just got to keep a basic schedule of the stuff

you got to do. You know, when you're gonna go to sleep,

when you're gonna eat,

and when you're gonna get your work done.

But, don't forget to schedule time to you know,

just relax and talk to your friends.

That's just as important.

Maybe even more important.

Tip number two,

you got to reach out to people.

It sucks to not be able to hang out in person

with your friends,

but with technology, you can try to recreate those moments.

You know, you can face time over lunch.

You can have a karaoke or a dance party.

You know, the limits really don't exist anymore

since we're all in the house at the same time now. (laughs)

And tip number three,

and this is a great one,

if you're a worrier,

limit how much time you're spending reading

about the coronavirus.

It's fine to keep up to date

with the latest coronavirus news,

but don't just keep sitting there

and constantly refreshing your browser over and over again.

Me personally, I had to turn off my notifications.

You know, for all the news and Twitter, all that stuff.

I just turned it off.

And tip number four,

use the time you have to stretch yourself a bit.

Go online and learn that new language

that you hadn't had time before.

Order a pizza with pineapple and anchovies.

I mean, I'll totally judge you,

but it's your thing.

Go for it.

I mean, I'm personally gonna just work on my baking skills.

I have time.

I have all the ingredients.

I'm about to go crazy.

You're in for a treat.

- The question that I've been asking all the teens

I work with is, you know,

what is the potential silver lining here?

How can you make lemonade from these COVID lemons?

- All right, that's all I got for you for now.

Let us know how uncertainty is effecting your life

and if any of Dr.Todd's tips seem helpful.

Also, what are you doing right now to take care of yourself?

Are you coloring by numbers?

Are you petting cute dogs?

Are you learning to yodle?

Tell us in the comments below

and remember we're all in this together

and we'll get through it together.

Take care of yourself and each other.

I'm your host, Myles Bess.

Until next time everybody.

Peace out.

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CHALK - Communities in Harmony Advocating for Learning and Kids

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CHALK - Communities in Harmony Advocating for Learning and Kids

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CHALK is a youth-led project that provides a range of youth services with a specific focus on transformative youth development and employment.

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Who We Are

CHALK is a youth-led project that provides a range of youth services with a specific focus on transformative youth development and employment.

Our Youth Leadership and Workforce Programs

YouthLine Tech

A job training program for youth ages 16 - 24 interested in careers in technology and media

Youth Funding Youth Ideas

A youth-led grant making program for youth ages 14-17

Community Outreach Workers

A group of young leaders ages 16-24 who work directly in the community. As front-line staff, Outreach Workers provide youth and their allies with resources and information and employment opportunities.

Career Pathways for Undocumented Youth

A career exploration and work experience program providing undocumented youth, ages 16 - 24, with cohort based job training and internships in career pathways including health care, entrepreneurship, tech and more.

Contact: Sandra Rosillo, Manager of CHALK Programs - sandra@chalk.org

Collaborations

HOPE SF Champions

Champions work closely with SF Mayor's Office and run youth-led projects that benefit residents in HOPE SF communities. Champions are highly motivated to be the voice of public housing.

Contact: Chloe Underdue, HOPE SF Youth Leadership Program Manager - cunderdue@bacr.org.

SEED Entrepreneurship Program in San Francisco & Oakland

The primary goal of this program is to help undocumented young adults gain financial idependence and legally make money in this country. As a part of this program we provide business development training, technical assistance and incubation support. Participants who complete their business plans and engage in program events will be eligible to apply for a micro grant of $5,000 to launch or accelerate their business.

Contact: Meagan Cherney, Manager of Workshops & Entrepreneurship for Workforce and Education Programs - mcherney@bacr.org

Young Adult Job Center

Serves young adults ages 16-24 years old, who are looking for a job, interested in college and/or career training opportunities to start their career and educational pathway

Contact: Bianca Faddis, Program Manager - bfaddis@bacr.org

CARE Ambassadors

Serves young adults ages 16-24 years old, interested in gaining paid work experience within a high demand industry sector. We provide young people exposure to the workplace, work readiness and technical skills training, and a valuable work experience that enhances employability skills and career awareness while supporting their overall personal development.

Contact: Bianca Faddis, Program Manager - bfaddis@bacr.org

Roadmap to Peace (RTP)

The Road Map to Peace initiative is directed by a colectiva that encompasses the following members: community residents, Instituto Familiar de la Raza, Mission Peace Collaborative, CARECEN of San Francisco, Mission Neighborhood Health Center, Mission Neighborhood Centers, H.O.M.E.Y., Bay Area Community Resources (CHALK), Five Keys Charter School, Horizons, Inc., UCSF Clinical and Translation Science Institute, and SFSU Cesar Chavez Institute. A collective impact initiative dedicated to improving the economic, health and safety outcomes of 13 - 24 year old violence involved Latino youth. Click Here for RTP Referral Link

Contact: Arturo Durazo, RTP Program Manager - adurazo@bacr.org

ReSET Justice Collaborative (RJC)

A collaboration between CHALK/BACR, Samoan Community Development Center (SCDC), Hunters Point Family (HPF), Horizons, & Five Keys. Our agencies bring deep expertise in serving justice-involved youth, have long standing partnerships with justice agencies, & provide wraparound services that include in-custody services, women's services, cultural programming, education and workforce.The RESET Collaborative serves justice-involved Black, Latinx and Pacific Islander youth living in HOPE SF sites & disenfranchised neighborhoods (Mission, Tenderloin, Fillmore, Potrero Hill, Bayview & Sunnydale). All are between the ages of 16-24, low-income & face multiple barriers to stability, including lack of education, involvement in violence, little/no work experience, & being underhoused. Click Here for RJC Referral Link

Contact: Indiana Barrenechea, Director of ReSET Justice Collaborative - indiana@bacr.org

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Meet with your case manager weekly and get individual support to accomplish your goals. Whether you are applying for future opportunities, locate valuable resources, open a bank account, or get your driver's license, your case manager is here to help you.

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Free services to ensure that all young adults are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to prepare for successful employment, academic, and life choices.

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Young Adult Services | Office of Economic and Workforce Development

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Young Adult Services Free services to ensure that all young adults are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to prepare for successful employment, academic, and life choices.

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Lark-Inn for Youth
For ages 18 to 24
Open 24 hours
1 (800) 447-8223

Diamond Youth Shelter
For ages 17 and under
Open 24 hours
1 (800) 669-6196

For an emergency bed, please visit one of the youth access points.

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Emergency Shelters Lark-Inn for Youth For ages 18 to 24 Open 24 hours 1 (800) 447-8223 Diamond Youth Shelter For ages 17 and under Open 24 hours 1 (800) 669-6196 For an emergency bed, please visit one of the youth access points.

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Huckleberry House offers continuous 24-hour crisis intervention and resolution services and emergency shelter to high-need youth.

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Huckleberry Youth Programs | Celebrating 50+ Years! -

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Huckleberry's 24-Hour Teen Hotline is
OPEN for youth and families
415.621.2929

Huckleberry House offers continuous 24-hour crisis intervention and resolution services and emergency shelter to high-need youth between the ages of 12 and 17. Huckleberry House may house 18-year-olds who are enrolled in high school or GED program.

Located on Page Street (at Lyon) in San Francisco, Huckleberry House is the oldest program for runaway and homeless youth in the country. Program goals are to alleviate problems of runaway and homeless youth, reunite youth with their families, empower youth to identify healthy lifestyle alternatives and develop positive decision-making.

Through a continuum of care service model, the program creates a network of support for positive, healthy adolescent development. Most of the clients are from the San Francisco Bay Area, which allows us to deliver extended family preservation counseling. All Huckleberry youth receive primary medical care and peer-based prevention education through Huckleberry's Cole Street Clinic.
To contact Huckleberry House directly, please call 415.621.2929 or email hh@huckleberryyouth.org
The National Runaway Switchboard:
Huckleberry House is one of 13,000 resources listed on the National Runaway Switchboard. Established in 1971, The National Runaway Switchboard serves as a federally-designated national communication system for homeless and runaway youth. Find out more at www.1800runaway.org.
Archival Footage of Huckleberry House on KQED City Beat.
Originally aired on May 22, 1968

(415) 621-2929
1-800-735-2929 (TTY)
Fax (415) 621-4758

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Need Immediate Help? Huckleberry's 24-Hour Teen Hotline is OPEN for youth and families 415.621.2929 Huckleberry House offers continuous 24-hour crisis intervention and resolution services and emergency shelter to high-need youth between the ages of 12 and 17. Huckleberry House may house 18-year-olds who are enrolled in high school or GED program.

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Navigation Services: We support young people with finding safe and stable housing. Our navigators connect youth to housing programs and opportunities while assisting with the process from start to finish.

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Overview

Youth Services puts LGBTQ+ youth (ages 16-24) on a path to connection and stability. The program builds a strong queer youth community through education, creative and performing arts, community events, mental health services, and 10+ hours of weekly in-person and virtual youth drop-in navigation services.

Questions? Email youth@sfcenter.org

Qmmunity Newsletter

Sign up for Youth Services' latest newsletter, Qmmunity, for LGBTQ+ youth ages 16-24. We'll keep you in the know on upcoming virtual and in-person workshops, events, and gatherings designed to provide resources and opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth to build community and cultivate new connections.

Drop-In Program & Navigation Services

Drop-In Program: We provide access to basic needs, hygiene supplies, food, food access gift cards, masks, gender-affirming gear, clothing, resource referrals, and virtual spaces. We also host virtual programs for LGBTQ+ youth to build local connections with other youth and partner organizations. Our Drop-In space is open from Tue-Thur, 12-5 PM (PDT). Visit us!

To schedule your one-person, 30-minute appointment, please visit: https://cutt.ly/centeryouth

Navigation Services: We support young people with finding safe and stable housing. Our navigators connect youth to housing programs and opportunities while assisting with the process from start to finish. As a coordinated entry access point, we also help houseless youth navigate the homeless response system. For more information, email navigation@sfcenter.org

Mental Health Services

The Center's Mental Health Department provides FREE and confidential bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural (Latinx/American) holistic gender-affirming mental health services to LGBTQ+ youth (primarily between ages 16-24). We provide virtual 1-on-1 appointments and consultation with our mental health specialist and referrals to other agencies as needed. Our services are rooted in culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and restorative justice-based mental and behavioral health practices.

If you are interested in scheduling a consultation to discuss your mental health needs and care options, email youthmentalhealth@sfcenter.org. (Note: There is currently a waitlist to schedule appointments with our mental health specialist. If you seek immediate mental health support, please check out our resources page).

Impact

300+ Youth visitors
1,400 Meals served
200+ Therapy hours provided

Testimonials

"After coming to the Center's Youth Drop-In space, I realized why people spoke so highly of it: anyone can come in, without meeting any requirements and without fear of judgment."
- Samantha, Youth Program Participant

"With the help of the Center, I was able to get my life back on track."

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Because every young person has different needs, we offer a continuum of housing options – from dorm-style living with 24-hour on-site staff, to independent apartments in the community.

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Supportive Housing & Rental Subsidies

While our emergency shelters offer a bed for the night, Larkin Street also has several housing programs if you are looking for longer-term support (two years or more).

Because every young person has different needs, we offer a continuum of housing options - from dorm-style living with 24-hour on-site staff, to independent apartments in the community. All of our programs have case managers who provide education and employment support, health and wellness services, fun community activities and assistance planning for a bright future.

To learn more, stop by one of our youth access points located at drop-in centers, call us at (800) 669-6196 or send us an email.

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Drop-in centers offer information about housing, access to meals, case management, group activities, individual and group counseling, and other daily needs.

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Access Points are localized community gateways into San Francisco’s Homelessness Response System, which is the overall system of programs and housing opportunities for people experiencing homelessness.

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Youth between the ages of 18 and 27 can contact a Youth Access Point using the information below.

If Access Point staff are busy communicating with other community members, please leave a voicemail with your name, contact information and preferred language. Your call will be returned within one business day.

Access Points are localized community gateways into San Francisco's Homelessness Response System, which is the overall system of programs and housing opportunities for people experiencing homelessness. These Access Points provide Problem Solving, assessment, prioritization, and referral to housing and other community services for San Francisco youth experiencing homelessness.

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The organizations listed offer a variety of programs, and many serve as Youth Coordinated Access Points. These sites are the “front door” for youth aged 18-27 to access the resources in the City’s Homelessness Response System, such as shelter, housing, and Problem Solving assistance.

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The organizations listed below offer a variety of programs, and many serve as Youth Coordinated Entry Access Points. These sites are the "front door" for youth aged 18-27 to access the resources in the City's Homelessness Response System, such as shelter, housing, and Problem Solving assistance.

3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic
1728 Bancroft Ave.

Provides a health care clinic, therapy, housing services, a food pantry, and other services to youth in the Bayview

415-822-1707
Coordinated Entry: 415-713-4782
info@3rdstyouth.org

Healthcare Clinic

Therapy

Housing Services

Food Pantry

Youth Services

Homeless Youth Alliance
Provides street-based outreach, one-on-one counseling, mental health services, harm reduction services, medical services, and more to youth experiencing homelessness

415-318-6384
(For General Info)

Huckleberry House
1292 Page Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

1-415-621-2929
1-800-735-2929 (TTY)
Fax (415) 621-4758
Coordinated Entry: 415-386-9398

Overnight Shelter

Medical Care

Peer Based Prevention Education and Crisis Counseling

Larkin Street Youth Services
134 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94109

1-800-669-6196
Coordinated Entry: 415-673-0911 ext. 352

Lavender Youth Recreation Information Center (LYRIC)
127 Collingwood Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Provides a wide variety of resources, including a resource center, community programs, employment services, housing assistance, and arts and culture programming

415-703-6150

Activist group for homeless gay youth

Employment Services

Hotlines

Peer to Peer Services

Recreation

Education

SF LGBT Center
1800 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94102

The SF SGBT Center provides a wide variety of resources, including a resource center, community programs, employment services, housing assistance, and arts and culture programming.

415-865-5555
Coordinated Entry: 415-865-5612

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Homeless Youth / Teen Programs and Services

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Teens, transgender youth, and homeless youth can receive free and safe medical care and behavioral health counseling.

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Community Health Programs for Youth (CHPY) Provides the following services for teens, transgender youth and homeless youth Free medical care Free behavioral health counseling CHPY clinics are safe spaces for all youth.

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Huckleberry Youth Health Center is open for medical services at the Cole Street Clinic, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, for appointments or drop-in services. The last appointment each day is at 4:30 pm and the clinic is closed for lunch daily from noon to 1:00 pm.

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Huckleberry Youth Health Center - Huckleberry Youth Programs | Celebrating 50+ Years!

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The Huckleberry Youth Health Center, at 555 Cole Street (at Haight Street), is the headquarters of the Huckleberry Cole Street Youth Clinic, Huckleberry Health Education in San Francisco, Huckleberry Client Services and Huckleberry Counseling. Click the links below to find out more about the service…

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SF LGBT Center - Youth Services: Mental Health Department

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The SF LGBT Center’s Mental Health Department provides FREE and confidential bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural (Latinx/American) holistic gender-affirming mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth, primarily between ages 16-24, in partnership with the SF Department of Children Youth and their families, San Francisco Health Network, Behavioral Health Services, and Mental Health Service Act of San Francisco.

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Overview

The SF LGBT Center's Mental Health Department provides FREE and confidential bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural (Latinx/American) holistic gender-affirming mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth, primarily between ages 16-24, in partnership with the SF Department of Children Youth and their families, San Francisco Health Network, Behavioral Health Services, and Mental Health Service Act of San Francisco.

We aim to reach LGBTQ+ youth currently facing barriers to accessing holistic mental health support. Currently, we support a high percentage of gender-expansive-transgender, non-binary, gender nonconforming, gender questioning-participants seeking gender-affirming therapy. Clients in the program work with our mental health specialists for as long as they need to reach their goals. For clients aging out of the program, we provide vital resources to ensure support for them in finding a new line of care.

Our department takes a client-centered approach to services by providing an accessible, safer, and inviting on-site environment that shifts away from traditional clinical settings. Our services are rooted in culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and restorative justice-based mental and behavioral health practices.

Our Services

We provide the following services at no cost:

In-person or virtual 1-on-1 appointments and consultations with our mental health specialists

Mental health services such as therapy, case management, and crisis management

Written gender-affirming letters for clients in need

Mental health referrals to other agencies, as needed

If you are interested in scheduling a consultation to discuss your mental health needs and care options, email youthmentalhealth@sfcenter.org. From there, our mental health specialists will reach out to you to determine potential next steps. (Note: There is currently a waitlist to schedule appointments with our mental health specialist).

Additional Department Resources

Care Plans: Our team created a downloadable Care Plan form to support folks in streamlining care information that may be useful to have in one place during times of crisis. This plan can also be shared with support teams and others as needed. We've also included various support references within the form, such as call and text support lines, that may be helpful for community members who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.

Are you looking to create your care plan? Check out these example documents to help you get started: Standard Care Plan and Care Plan - 16pt. font.

Note that these example documents serve as templates, so feel free to get creative and personalize your plan according to your individual needs.

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The SF LGBT Center's Mental Health Department provides FREE and confidential bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural (Latinx/American) holistic gender-affirming mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth, primarily between ages 16-24, in partnership with the SF Department of Children Youth and their families, San Francisco Health Network, Behavioral Health Services, and Mental Health Service Act of San Francisco.

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3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic - Housing Services

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If you are between the ages of 18 and 24, living on the streets or couch surfing at your friends’ and relatives’ homes, HomePoint can help you get your own apartment quickly. We immediately pair you with a case manager, who will work with you to determine your housing goals and then help you achieve them.

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Medical Clinic: free preventative, primary & sexual medical care including rapid HIV testing, behavioral health, family planning, and health education.

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The Michael Baxter Youth Clinic For ages 25 and under (415) 673-0911 ext. 259 Hours: Mondays: 1pm-5pm Tuesdays: 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm (closed for lunch 12pm-1pm) Thursdays: 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm (closed for lunch 12pm-1pm) Services: Medical Clinic: free preventative, primary & sexual medical care including rapid HIV testing, behavioral health, family planning, and health education.

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San Francisco and US National legal resources focused on LGBTQQ and immigrant communities.

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LYRIC | Building community and inspiring positive social change with LGBTQQ youth and allies.

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Advocates for equitable public policies affecting the LGBTQ community. Provides legal assistance to LGBT people and their legal advocates. Conducts community education on LGBT issues

(415)392-6257

870 Market st, Suite 370, San Francisco, CA 94102
Immigrants Rising
Resources and support for undocumented young people.
www.immigrantsrising.org Transgender Law Center
TLC is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, TLC employs a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender + gender non-conforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation.

(510)587-9696
info@transgenderlawcenter.org
Legal Assistance - (415)865-0176
https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
Mailing Address - Transgender Law Center, PO Box 70976, Oakland, CA 94612-0976
Bay Area Legal Aid
Bay Legal's mission is to provide meaningful access to the civil justice system through quality legal assistance regardless of a client's location, language, or disability. Services the 7 counties in the Bay Area.

(415)982-1300

SF Office - 1800 Market St 3rd floor, SF, CA 94102

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
https://www.lgbtasylumproject.org/

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National Center For Lesbian Rights (NCLR) Advocates for equitable public policies affecting the LGBTQ community. Provides legal assistance to LGBT people and their legal advocates. Conducts community education on LGBT issues (415)392-6257 870 Market st, Suite 370, San Francisco, CA 94102 www.nclrights.org Immigrants Rising Resources and support for undocumented young people.

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Young people's rights around police officers

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Young people's rights around police officers

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What to do if you are under 18 and stopped by a police officer.

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If you are stopped on the street

There are 2 types of encounters with the police:

Consensual contact

Consensual contact with a police officer is when you are free to leave at any time.

Always ask the officer "Am I free to go?"

If the answer is "yes," walk away.

If the answer is "no," your encounter with the police officer is a detention.

Detention

If an officer believes you are involved in criminal activity, the officer may temporarily prevent you from leaving.

You are not free to leave during a detention. If the officer cannot confirm their suspicion, you will be released. Detentions are usually short and should last only a few minutes.

Police do not need to give you Miranda Rights during a detention. You may be released sooner if you answer questions. But what you say during a detention may be used against you.

Pat search

If police suspect you are armed or dangerous, they may:

Pat down clothing

Search for a weapon

SFPD DGO 7.01 requires that youth be searched by an officer of the same gender.

If you are about to be searched by an officer of the opposite gender, calmly say "I would like to be searched by an officer of my gender."

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There are 2 types of encounters with the police: Consensual contact Consensual contact with a police officer is when you are free to leave at any time. Always ask the officer "Am I free to go?" If the answer is "yes," walk away. If the answer is "no," your encounter with the police officer is a detention.

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Know Your Rights! Youth Interactions with Law Enforcement

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Bay Legal’s Youth Justice practice has produced a helpful guide to youth interactions with police, ICE, and other law enforcement. The guide includes a one-page overview of the four phrases and key concepts to remember when dealing with law enforcement, with additional details, strategies, and resources.

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BayLegal's Youth Justice practice has produced a helpful guide to youth interactions with police, ICE, and other law enforcement. It is important that young people know their rights and how to assert and protect them in encounters with law enforcement-especially for black or brown youth, who are more often mistreated by police. The guide includes a one-page overview of the four phrases and key concepts to remember when dealing with law enforcement, with additional details, strategies, and resources on the following pages.

We hope that young people will find effective strategies here for protecting their rights and safety, and that youth advocates will distribute this resource widely.
Download "BayLegal KYR Youth Interactions With Police" BayLegal KYR Youth Interactions With Police [updated]

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The Youth Justice Project gives legal advice and represents young people between the ages of 14 to 25 for FREE. We keep everything you tell us CONFIDENTIAL unless we get your permission to share certain information.

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About Youth Justice at BayLegal

The Youth Justice Project gives legal advice and represents young people between the ages of 14 to 25 for FREE. We keep everything you tell us CONFIDENTIAL unless we get your permission to share certain information.

How to Contact Us

Youth Legal Hotline: (510) 250-5277

Leave a message ANYTIME with your name and a callback number. We are working remotely for clients during the COVID-19 shelter in place.

Please call if you are a young person who has questions about:

Homelessness: if you are experiencing homelessness or do not have a safe place to live

Foster Care: if you want help getting into foster care or getting AB 12 benefits (extended foster care)

Guardianship: if you need help making someone your guardian

Medical: if you need access to medical or mental health benefits

School: if you want help with school (enrollment, discipline, special education)

Public Benefits: if you were denied public benefits like CalFresh (food stamps) or General Assistance (cash aid)

Have questions about immigration, restraining orders, and record sealing? When in doubt, please give us a call.

Resources for Foster Youth and Former Foster Youth

Resources for Foster Youth and Former Foster Youth

Unaccompanied Youth and Youth in Foster Care Who Are Under Age 18

Youth in Extended Foster Care (AB 12)

Former Foster Youth, including Youth in Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-Plus)

At-A-Glance: Resources for Foster Youth and Former Foster Youth

Education

Education Resources Online

The California Department of Education continues to offer guidance to school districts throughout the state, but it is largely up to each school district to decide how it will implement distance learning. Find out directly from your school district how it is handling things like grades, credits, special education, and discipline at this time.

See the California Department of Education's guidance on distance learning, school meals, special education, mental health, and more.

If you are a young person with special education (or an Individualized Education Program "IEP"), see the Alliance for Children's Rights tips on how to request meetings, keep track of services, and more. Keep logs of the services you are receiving in case you need to request additional services in the next school year to stay on track with your education. You can find these and more at the Alliance for Children's Rights COVID-19 page, under Education.

The National Center for Youth Law and other partner organizations have compiled examples of distance learning plans and policies from around the state at https://youthlaw.org/caplans/. Education advocates from around the Bay Area, including Bay Area Legal Aid, sent letters to County Offices of Education with recommendations for how to make distance learning work for youth and their families.

See Bay Area Legal Aid's Legal Information Videos on Distance Learning, Special Education, and Discipline during COVID-19 School Closures

At-a-Glance: West Contra Costa Schools

At-a-Glance: Oakland Schools

Mental Health and Medical Access

Mental health and medical access resources online

Young people should still have access to mental health care, including by phone and video, and prescription medications during COVID-19.

Individuals with a Medi-Cal Managed Health Care Plans will not be required to pay for COVID-19 testing.

Most Plans cannot delay or cancel your medical treatments if it will harm your health, and many visits can be done by phone or video.

If you are having trouble getting access to or getting coverage for certain services, please call our Health Consumer Center at (855) 693-7285.

At-A-Glance: Alameda County Mental Health Access

At-A-Glance: Contra Costa County Mental Health Access

At-A-Glance: Santa Clara County Mental Health Access

General Resources At-a-Glance

General resources online

Food Access

http://www.cafoodbanks.org/find-food-bank

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic emergency, children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals, including foster youth, will receive food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT or 'P-EBT' benefits. P-EBT benefits help caregivers of foster youth buy food while schools are closed. Read more here.

Public Benefits

Evictions

Rental Assistance
Call Bay Area Legal Aid for information on rental assistance programs near you: (800) 551-5554

CARES Act Payments

Unemployment, Disability Insurance, and Paid Family Leave

Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants

Individuals who are 18 years old, are undocumented, and aren't eligible for other types of benefits can apply for California Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants. If you are in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, or Santa Clara, contact Catholic Charities. Please be prepared for long wait times.

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About Youth Justice at BayLegal The Youth Justice Project gives legal advice and represents young people between the ages of 14 to 25 for FREE. We keep everything you tell us CONFIDENTIAL unless we get your permission to share certain information. How to Contact Us Youth Legal Hotline: (510) 250-5277 Leave a message ANYTIME with ...

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Estimados Miembros de Comunidad,

Dado que el coronavirus (COVID-19) continúa impactando a las comunidades a nivel mundial, queríamos asegurarle que nuestro personal continúa sirviendo a sus clientes con diligencia y aún ofreciendo servicios para aquellos que necesitan orientación legal o referencias. Según las pautas de la Organización Mundial de la Salud y nuestro gobierno estatal, nuestra oficina permanece cerrada al público, sin embargo, continuamos ofreciendo servicios por teléfono.

Si desea consultar con nuestro personal sobre un problema u obstáculo legal que enfrenta actualmente, llame a nuestra línea de admisión durante el horario de atención.

Puede comunicarse con la línea de consulta de nuestra oficina a través de los siguientes números:
Linea de Consulta: Lunes Y Jueves 1:30pm - 4:30 pm Linea en Español: (415) 780-6367
Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos que se mantenga seguro y saludable.

Respetuosamente,

Servicios Legales para Niños

Dear Community Member(s),

As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact communities globally, we wanted to assure you that our staff continues to serve its clients diligently and still offer services for those who need legal guidance or referrals. Based on guidelines from the World Health Organization and our state government, our office remains closed to the public, however, we continue to offer services by phone.

If you'd like to consult with our staff about a legal issue or obstacle that you are currently facing, please call our intake line during open hours.

Our office warmline can be reached via the numbers below:
Warmline Hours: Mon & Thurs 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm English Line: (415) 780-6366
We appreciate your understanding, and hope that you are staying safe and healthy.

Respectfully,

Legal Services for Children

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Harvard Law School LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic

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Trans Youth Handbook is a legal resource guide that covers the rights of trans youth across such a wide spectrum of situations, including identity documents, school, health care, non-affirming care environments, and work.

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Harvard Law School LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic

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Co-authored with the National Center for Lesbian Rights, the Trans Youth Handbook is a legal resource guide that covers the rights of trans youth across such a wide spectrum of situations, including identity documents, school, health care, non-affirming care environments, and work.

Click here to access a mobile-friendly version. Click here to access a PDF version.

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The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.

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If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text START to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7.

Find more ways to get help & feel better in our RESOURCE CENTER.
If this is an emergency, please call 911 immediately.

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Mental Health Literacy is the knowledge and understanding that helps us become responsible, effective and successful in living full and healthy lives. With good mental health literacy we learn how to take better care of ourselves, our loved ones and our communities. We are empowered and provided with the skills that we need to help us build better lives, better systems of care and a better society.

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"With good mental health literacy, we learn how to take better care of ourselves, our loved ones and our communities. We are empowered and provided with the skills that we need to help us build better lives, better systems of care and a better society." ~ Wei & Kutcher 2018
GET LITERATE The Elementary Mental Health Literacy Resource (EMHLR) is a classroom-ready resource designed to support multiple school environments, including in-person, online and hybrid instruction. With character-driven and developmentally-informed materials, the EMHLR engages students to:
build and maintain positive mental health
decrease stigma surrounding mental illness
increase understanding of common mental disorders
improve help-seeking skills LEARN MORE The Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide provides a complete set of evidence-based, online modular resources proven to increase the understanding of mental health and mental disorders, decrease the stigma of mental illness and enhance help-seeking efficacy among both students and teachers. LEARN MORE The first publication of its kind, providing
students with information on topics
including time management, relationships,
money, school, sexual activity, mental illness,
suicide and addictions. It includes self-help
information for socio-economic & healthcare
needs and contains recommendations on
where to get help. LEARN MORE

What are Mental Disorders? What is Brain Injury? What is Stigma? We need to know as much about our minds as we do our bodies. Check out our videos on our YouTube channel to learn more.

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Being a teen is stressful! Whether it's school, friends, or dating, the teen years are full of difficult changes-both mentally and physically. If you're like many teens, you may have difficulty dealing with stress in effective ways. You aren't alone, and there are things you can do to stay calm, no matter how stressful life becomes. All you need to do is stop, breathe, and be mindful and aware in the present moment.

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Being a teen is stressful! Whether it's school, friends, or dating, the teen years are full of difficult changes-both mentally and physically. If you're like many teens, you may have difficulty dealing with stress in effective ways. You aren't alone, and there are things you can do to stay calm, no matter how stressful life becomes.

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Love is Respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. We also provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.

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Healthy relationships for young adults can be confusing. Love is more than just the way you feel, and we’re here to help.

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You Matter is a safe space for youth to discuss and share stories about mental health and wellness, created and administered by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You Matter blog posts are written by a rotating Blogger Council of individuals between the ages of 13-24 that are passionate about suicide prevention and mental health.

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Posted on 23rd February 2022

Therapy: How I Asked for Help, and How You Can, Too

Every other Thursday, five o’clock, I have plans.  “I can’t hang out, my mom needs me to babysit tonight.” “I already promised I’d help around the house.” “Sorry, I’m grounded.” “I can’t tonight, I’ve got loads of homework.” Every other Thursday, I used to lie. It’s not that I was doing anything of concern, but […]

Read Article 11 Min Read Anxiety

Posted by Vibrant Communications on 22nd February 2022

Applications Open! Join the 2022 Spring/Summer You Matter Blogger Council

It’s that time of year again, folks! We’re looking for bloggers to join the 2022 Spring/Summer You Matter Blogger Council. The deadline to apply has been extended! The new deadline is Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022. You Matter has always been a space for youth, by youth, to share stories and make your voices heard. If you’re […]

Read Article 2 Min Read Advocacy

Posted by Savannah on 14th January 2022

Ways I Help Support My Loved Ones When They Need It

Picture this: a friend of yours confronts you with a problem they are going through, maybe a break up or family drama, distraught and upset. They are coming to you in a hard-to-approach state, and you don’t know what to do. We’ve all been there, myself included. It seems like a daunting situation, one that […]

Read Article 8 Min Read Anxiety

Posted by Liv on 15th December 2021

When You’re Feeling SAD, Try to Make the Day Rad

Although the warmth of a fire is quite delightful, fall turns to winter, and the weather becomes oh so frightful. Ok, that is a cute little play on words but if we are being honest winter sometimes just sucks. It is dark by mid-afternoon, it’s cold, and laziness is at its finest. Curling up in […]

Read Article 7 Min Read Anxiety

Posted by Brynne on 10th December 2021

Season of Self-Care

As the holidays are quickly approaching, we can often get caught up in finding the perfect gift for others, baking the perfect pie, or visiting family members. But the holiday season is a great time for you to focus on yourself, and to find time for self–care. So, in this blog, I am going to […]

Read Article 6 Min Read Anxiety

Posted by Savannah on 29th November 2021

How I’ve Learned to Adjust Living with a Blended Family

In the early summer of 2019, my mom introduced my sister and I to a man and his daughter. Three years later, they are living with us and a lot has changed. To others, it probably seems pretty cut and dry, a simple blended family situation. However, we face problems every day and struggle to […]

Read Article 5 Min Read Coping

Posted by Alyssa on 24th November 2021

Navigating Food During the Holidays

CW: Eating Disorders The holiday season has arrived, and while festivities may be long-awaited for some, it’s not always the most ‘wonderful time of the year’ for everyone. Many families center holiday celebrations around food, and for people who have a complex relationship with food, this can bring feelings of stress and anxiety rather than […]

Read Article 7 Min Read Anxiety

Posted by Jade on 19th November 2021

The Trick I Use to Help Combat My Perfectionism

One thing I’ve always struggled with is perfectionism. As someone with a lot of anxiety, I often feel like everything I do has to either be done “right” or not at all, because the fear of failing—or, at least, the fear of not meeting my own expectations—is overwhelming. This sometimes means I continuously put off […]

Read Article 7 Min Read Anxiety

Posted by Vibrant Communications on 29th October 2021

Meet the Fall/Winter 2021 You Matter Blogger Council!

Name: Brynne Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Age: 14 Living in: Illinois What’s your favorite song right now and why? “Softly” by Clairo. I love the low, chill melody- this song is perfect for relaxing and puts me in a good mood Name: Jade Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Age: 24 Living in: Michigan What’s your favorite song right now and why? “Thunderous” by Stray Kids! [...]

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Posted by Brynne on 28th October 2021

How to #BeThe1To Help Someone Else

Content Warning: Suicidal Thoughts If you’ve ever frequented the hallways of a middle school or high school, it’s likely that you’ve heard lots of things. Snippets of conversation, gossip, and news of all sorts. But recently, I found myself walking down the hallway and overheard a statement that was alarming to me. The student had […]

Read Article 5 Min Read BeThe1To

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Name: Brynne Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Age: 14 Living in: Illinois What's your favorite song right now and why? "Softly" by Clairo. I love the low, chill melody- this song is perfect for relaxing and puts me in a good mood 🙂 Name: Jade Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Age: 24 Living in: Michigan What's your favorite song right now and why?

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Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free.

The Trevor Project has trained counselors who understands the challenges LGBTQ young people face. They will listen without judgment. All of your conversations are confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you’d like. Accessible through text, chat and phone.

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LYRIC | Building community and inspiring positive social change with LGBTQQ youth and allies.

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San Francisco

APILO*
API Legal Outreach fights for social justice by providing critical legal and social services for immigrants, survivors of violence and other marginalized populations in more than a dozen languages and dialects including Cantonese, Chiu-Chow, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and more
(415)567-6255

Child Abuse Hotline
FCS Hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(800)856-5553

Comprehensive Child Crisis (under 18)
24 hours crisis evaluation and intervention (24-hour hotline). Provides a 24-hour, multilingual, crisis intervention and short-term stabilization program for families and children who are experiencing emotional distress related to family violence, physical or emotional illness, school truancy, behavioral problems and other crises.
(415)970-3800

The Trevor Project*
1-866-488-7386
Text "START" to 678678. Standard text messaging rates apply. Available 24/7/365.
www.thetrevorproject.org

U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline*
Services in Spanish and English. Referral services in over 170 languages.
(800)799-7233

* = verified by LYRIC staff & LYRIC Youth Participants

Last updated 6/9/2021

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Please call 911 for immediate intervention. San Francisco 24 Hour SF Suicide hotline* (415)781-0500 APILO* API Legal Outreach fights for social justice by providing critical legal and social services for immigrants, survivors of violence and other marginalized populations in more than a dozen languages and dialects including Cantonese, Chiu-Chow, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and more (415)567-6255 Child [...]

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Love is Respect advocates are available 24/7.

They offer confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US. Their services are available by text, call or live chat online.

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Get relationship help 24/7/365: confidential support for young adults & their loved ones related to healthy relationships & dating abuse.

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Are You a Teen Looking for Help? Opening up to someone can be scary. Talking about what you’re dealing with is often hard and a little daunting, but at Teen Line they do everything they can to make it as easy as possible for you.

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Do you need a safe place to sleep, a shower or a warm meal?

Larkin Street Youth is ready to help right now. They can help you find a safe place to eat, sleep, and stay healthy. They're available 24/7 and are able to serve young adults 25 or younger. You’ll speak with someone who can direct you to the best resources for your circumstances.

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We can help you find a safe place to eat, sleep, and stay healthy. We're available 24/7 and are able to serve young adults 25 or younger. You'll speak with someone who can direct you to the best resources for your circumstances.

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Do you need a safe place to sleep, a shower or a warm meal? Call our Youth Helpline: 1(800)447-8223 We're ready to help right now. Our helpline is the best place to start We can help you find a safe place to eat, sleep,

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TXT 4 HELP is a nationwide, 24-hour text-for-support service for teens in crisis.

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TXT 4 HELP works anywhere in the US, and extends access to safety for teens. TXT 4 HELP can be used for the same reason a young person may go to a Safe Place site - abuse, bullying, family problems, depression, suicidal thoughts, and others. TXT 4 HELP counselors can provide support via text and can offer additional suggestions for immediate help regardless of where you are.

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Need Help? Huckleberry House provides a 24 hour teen hotline.

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"We were already seeing rising rates of anxiety, depression and also suicide behaviors and suicide in our young people," says Martha Kubik, a professor of nursing at George Mason University and a member of the task force.

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Offers information on digital abuse- forced sexting, textual harassment and cyberbullying.

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A THIN LINE, MTV's sexting, cyberbullying, digital dating abuse campaign

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“Mental Health is Health” is an MTV Entertainment Group initiative rooted in the reality that we all have mental health and need to take care of it like we do our physical health. The initiative aims to normalize conversation, create a connection to resources and inspire action on mental health.

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Good question, because "mental health" can mean different things to different people. Mental health is a continuum that stretches from where we're feeling good to the other end of the continuum where we're struggling because of a challenge or a condition like depression. Where we are on that continuum is influenced by various factors. Some we can control (how we take care of ourselves or our support networks) and some we can't (our genetics or how we were raised).

When our mental health is strong it can help us thrive. When we're struggling, we may need to seek out self-care and coping practices, and/or the support of professionals.

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Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.

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This mood journal offers a simple solution for tracking your thoughts, feelings and moods in this interactive tool you can keep right on your phone!

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My Life My Voice

How are you feeling?

This mood journal offers a simple solution for tracking your thoughts, feelings and moods in this interactive tool you can keep right on your phone!

Choose from a variety of animated emoticons to help identify your mood. Add details to your entry by writing, recording your voice, or attaching a photo about what's going on. Whatever mood, feeling or experience you're going through, this is a great way to help you track your changing moods and behavioral triggers by journaling within the app. You can review a report of your tracked moods over a period of time, and you can also get life tips on ways to help turn your mood around ​when you're feeling down or stressed out!

Features:

animated emoticons make for a fun and easy-to-use interface

add details like photos, voice recordings, and text

improved tracking to help identify potential triggers

confidential and safe

list of emotions and activities to choose from

get life tips for dealing with stressful situations by simply shaking your mobile phone

set a daily reminder to track your mood

built in access to free professional counseling via phone, email or text

ability to review past entries

Privacy Policy

This policy effective March 30, 2018

Boys Town National Hotline ("we") is committed to protecting your privacy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS THE APPLICATION.

When a user ("you" or "your") downloads and uses the My Life My Voice Mood Journal app there is never any personal information collected. Any information you share within the app, including photos, audio recordings, mood emotions, etc., will never be collected by, stored by or shared by or with Boys Town National Hotline, or any other third-party sites or sources. Information entered by a user within the application is stored on your smartphone and can only be viewed and accessed by you. It is recommended that you review all privacy settings and permissions on your smartphone and update those if required.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the effective date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Application after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.

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This mood journal offers a simple solution for tracking your thoughts, feelings and moods in this interactive tool you can keep right on your phone! Choose from a variety of animated emoticons to help identify your mood. Add details to your entry by writing, recording your voice, or attaching a photo about what's going on.

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You don't have to face your problems alone! Your Life Your Voice have counselors ready for your call 24/7, as well as a texting service for pre-teens, teens, and young adults.

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If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or you are being abused, please call us. These are serious issues that are best handled in one-on-one conversations with counselors. Text with a counselor for free with the following carriers: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, Virgin, Cricket, Nextel, Boost, MetroPCS.

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OK2TALK is a community where teens and young adults struggling with mental health conditions can find a safe place to talk about what they’re experiencing by sharing their personal stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle or hope. Anyone can add their voice by sharing stories, poems, inspirational quotes, photos, videos, song lyrics and messages of support in a safe, moderated space.

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Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It's where your interests connect you with your people.

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Community-based alternatives to police in your city. dontcallthepolice.com is an online directory of local resources available as alternatives to calling the police or 911.

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Resources by city - Don't Call The Police

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Database of local and national community-based alternatives to calling the police or 911, broken down by city

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Legal Services for Children provides free legal and social work services to children and youth through representation in matters such as legal guardianship, dependency, school discipline, immigration, emancipation, and restraining order proceedings.

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Estimados Miembros de Comunidad,

Dado que el coronavirus (COVID-19) continúa impactando a las comunidades a nivel mundial, queríamos asegurarle que nuestro personal continúa sirviendo a sus clientes con diligencia y aún ofreciendo servicios para aquellos que necesitan orientación legal o referencias. Según las pautas de la Organización Mundial de la Salud y nuestro gobierno estatal, nuestra oficina permanece cerrada al público, sin embargo, continuamos ofreciendo servicios por teléfono.

Si desea consultar con nuestro personal sobre un problema u obstáculo legal que enfrenta actualmente, llame a nuestra línea de admisión durante el horario de atención.

Puede comunicarse con la línea de consulta de nuestra oficina a través de los siguientes números:
Linea de Consulta: Lunes Y Jueves 1:30pm - 4:30 pm Linea en Español: (415) 780-6367
Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos que se mantenga seguro y saludable.

Respetuosamente,

Servicios Legales para Niños

Dear Community Member(s),

As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact communities globally, we wanted to assure you that our staff continues to serve its clients diligently and still offer services for those who need legal guidance or referrals. Based on guidelines from the World Health Organization and our state government, our office remains closed to the public, however, we continue to offer services by phone.

If you'd like to consult with our staff about a legal issue or obstacle that you are currently facing, please call our intake line during open hours.

Our office warmline can be reached via the numbers below:
Warmline Hours: Mon & Thurs 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm English Line: (415) 780-6366
We appreciate your understanding, and hope that you are staying safe and healthy.

Respectfully,

Legal Services for Children

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San Francisco Public Defender’s Clean Slate Program

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San Francisco Public Defender’s Clean Slate Program

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If you’ve ever been arrested, convicted of a crime or been found delinquent in juvenile court, you may be eligible for assistance to clean up your record. This program offers free walk-in clinics and advice from a clean-slate attorney.

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Introduction

Clean Slate is a program of the San Francisco Public Defender's Office that can help people "clean up" their criminal records. The type of cases we handle: Expungements (misdemeanor & felony convictions including, but not limited to drunk driving, theft, prostitution, burglary, drug offenses, domestic violence, robbery, and assault and battery) and Certificates of Rehabilitation such as State Prison Cases.
All services are free if you qualify.
Here's What To Do
Step 1: Get a Copy of Your RAP Sheet
You can pick up your RAP sheet in person at the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) Identification Bureau located at the Hall of Justice, 850 Bryant Street, Room 475, 4th Floor, San Francisco. If you would like to obtain a copy of your RAP sheet by mail, or if you have other questions, stop by a clinic or contact us.
Step 2: Fill Out An Application
You can get an application online, or by contacting us.
Step 3: Turn In Application To Us.
Once we receive your application, we will review your eligibility and contact you with further information.

Walk-in Clinics

During the COVID-19 emergency, our office is closed to the public and walk-in clinics are suspended. Please fill out the online application at the link above.

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2018 NEW LAW (C.A.R.E Act) to Seal your Arrest Record

In the United States, only those who are convicted of the most serious crimes get life sentences. But everyone who enters the criminal justice system is marked for life. Even a brief minor interaction with the justice system can leave someone with a criminal record and a permanent barrier to a job, housing, education or an occupational license. Most arrests stay on your record permanently even if no charges are filed or you are never convicted of a crime. Fortunately, a law that recently took effect in California called the Consumer Arrest Record Equity Act (C.A.R.E Act) may make it easier for you to seal your arrest record.

If you have one or more arrests in San Francisco, submit an application to the Clean Slate program here and find out if you are eligible to seal your arrest record.

What is the C.A.R.E Act? (PC §851.91)

The C.A.R.E Act (Senate Bill 393) took effect Jan. 1, 2018, which added Section 851.91 to the California Penal Code.

Under PC §851.91, any person who is arrested but ultimately not convicted of a crime in California may petition the court to have his or her arrest record sealed.
This law seals arrest records for those who have been arrested but not convicted of a crime.

Public arrest records will now be private and protected information that will not show up on criminal background checks unless the background check is being conducted by a law enforcement agency (Police, DA, Homeland Security, etc.)

The C.A.R.E ACT prohibits companies from disseminating information about the sealed arrest and imposes a civil fine between $500-$2,500 per violation on those who violate this law.

Who is eligible for relief under this new law?

Those who were arrested but ultimately NOT charged with a crime (§851.91)

Those arrested, charged, and whose charges were subsequently DISMISSED (§851.91)

Those arrested, charged, but who completed drug diversion, other DIVERSION, or DEFERRED ENTRY OF JUDGEMENT (§851.87)

Those who were arrested, charged, and ACQUITTED i.e. found "not guilty" at trial (§851.91)

When can eligible persons obtain relief?

Although there is no expiration date to pursue this relief, an individual becomes eligible as a matter of right after the Statute of Limitation lapses for the given offense they were arrested

If you are arrested for a misdemeanor, you must wait one year before petitioning to seal arrest

If you are arrested for a felony, in most cases, you must wait three years before petitioning to seal the arrest

What is the process?

Once you apply through the Clean Slate program, we will review your case for eligibility and handle the sealing process

A petition must be filed in the court of the county in which petitioner was arrested at least 15 days prior to the hearing of the petition

A copy must be served upon the prosecuting attorney of the city or county, and upon the law enforcement agency that made the arrest

The petition must include all of the following information:

Petitioner's name and date of birth

Date of the arrest for which sealing is sought

City and county in where arrest took place

The law enforcement agency that made the arrest and any other identifying information such as police report # and court case #

The offenses alleged upon which the arrest was made

After a hearing is conducted, and the petition for sealing arrest records is granted, the court is required to issue a written ruling and order the following (among others):

The arrest record is sealed and the arrest is deemed NOT to have occurred; the petitioner may answer questions accordingly related to the arrest, and the petitioner is released from all penalties and disabilities resulting from arrest

Within 30 days of issuing the order, the court shall forward a copy of the order to the law enforcement agency that made the arrest, and to the agency that administers the master local summary criminal history

Within 30 days, the court shall forward a disposition report to the Department of Justice indicating that relief has been ordered law

Are there any exceptions to the C.A.R.E. Act?

Yes. If an arrestee's record demonstrates a pattern of conduct, such as two convictions or five or more prior arrests, for the following charges:

A petition to seal the arrest for the above charges which shows a pattern of conduct may only be granted upon a showing that the sealing of the arrest will be in the interest of justice.

In addition, the law states that if the petitioner intentionally evaded law enforcement efforts to prosecute the case, such as engaging in identity fraud, or leaving the jurisdiction in which arrest was made until statute of limitations has run, then the petitioner may be denied relief.

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Clean Slate is a program of the San Francisco Public Defender's Office that can help people "clean up" their criminal records. The type of cases we handle: Expungements (misdemeanor & felony convictions including, but not limited to drunk driving, theft, prostitution, burglary, drug offenses, domestic violence, robbery, and assault and battery) and Certificates of Rehabilitation such as State Prison Cases.

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Respect Effect was developed in partnership with teens and focuses on building the skills young people need to keep themselves safe, to promote positivity and respect (online and off!), and to create and sustain healthy relationships.

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Decreasing Teen Dating Violence Online | That’s Not Cool

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Free College Prep Classes at Your Library

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Study Smart Tutors and the San Francisco Public Library are partnering to bring you free virtual college prep classes. Classes are taught by veteran instructors dedicated to providing an individualized experience so that every high school student can realize and reach their post-secondary goals.

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Study Smart Tutors and the San Francisco Public Library are partnering to bring you free virtual college prep classes. Classes are taught by veteran instructors dedicated to providing an individualized experience so that every high school student can realize and reach their post-secondary goals.

Workshops are free and open to 9th-12th graders who live and attend school in San Francisco. Each class has a capacity of 25 students.

Students are asked to commit to attending each session of a course/series, but accommodations can be made if there is a personal scheduling conflict.

Students will receive an on-screen and email confirmation acknowledging their registration status. Canceling/modifying registration can be done by emailing SFPL@StudySmartTutors.com.

There may be up to one hour of homework between multi-session courses. Students who attend each session, complete all homework and participate in class generally achieve the highest score improvements.

Class descriptions can be found at the bottom of this page.

Registration for classes will open one month prior to the first class date at 9:00 AM and will close at the start time of the final class session.

2021-2022 Classes:

Courses will be posted and registration will open approximately 30 days before the start of the first class. Check back often for courses starting later this school year.

Class Descriptions:
SAT Test Prep ACT Test Prep SAT Single Subject Math Test Prep SAT Single Subject Essay Prep SAT Single Subject Reading Prep College Essay Writing Prep College Admissions/Match Process 101 College Consultation Office hours
Ask questions about college, discuss post-secondary options and build goals for after high school and beyond. No registration required. Sessions are designed specifically for the needs of students; parent and family attendance will not be accommodated.
Mindfulness Career Exploration & College Major Introduction to Resume Building Professional Etiquette & Presenting Yourself Effective Interview Skills Intro to Public Speaking Effective Study Habits Self-Advocacy, Motivation, & Passion Basic Coping Skills & Managing Stress
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will better understand the factors that cause stress, its impacts on the body & self, and develop ways to cope and manage stressful situations. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Basic Coping Skills & Managing Stress
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will better understand the factors that cause stress, its impacts on the body & self, and develop ways to cope and manage stressful situations. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Financial Literacy: Understanding Credit
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will be able to analyze and evaluate the benefits and risks associated with using a credit card. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Financial Literacy: Basic Budgeting
Students will be able to understand the basics of financial literacy & budgeting, including analyzing bank statements, the different parts of checks & deposit slips, and tracking & managing their own spending. www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Financial Literacy Workshop: Financial Planning
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will assess their own spending habits and develop & apply new money-management strategies, such as personal short-term and long-term goals.
Financial Literacy Workshop : Credits vs. Debits
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will analyze and evaluate the differences between debit cards and credit cards, as well as the benefits and disadvantages of each one.

Find out more about us at StudySmartTutors.com

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San Francisco Public Library Teen Services provides access to music, videos, articles, images and many other resources to assist your Research.

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Whether you’re cruising the streets of Los Angeles or Highway 1 outside Big Sur, the best way to get on the road is by taking our California DMV practice tests. They help you retain knowledge 73% better than studying the manual alone, whether you’re preparing for your Class C Instruction Permit test, driver’s license test, or senior citizens’ refresher test.

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Full Exterior and in Cab PTI
by West Georgia Tech College

Air Brake Tests for Combination Vehicles

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Need to conduct science experiments or do science research? We have two user-friendly science databases that can help: Science Online and Gale in Context (Science). Both databases include helpful overviews, articles and videos that are great for research and answering general science questions.

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Free access to citation machine, plagiarism checker, and The Elements of Style (guide to good writing).

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Writing Tools - San Francisco Public Library Teen Services provides access to free tolls to check formatting, citations, plagiarism, style guides and more.

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Free access to language learning apps like Mango, Duolingo and Rosetta Stone through your SFPL library card.

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Please make sure you have read the following information before submitting your request for a new Treehouse account:

1. About our subscription. We provide a limited number of Treehouse licenses (seats) for SFPL cardholders. Licenses are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The free library subscription is nearly identical to the paid one, but the Techdegree program is not included with the library subscription. Treehouse is accessible only from a web browser; there is no mobile app.

2. Do not send multiple registration requests. We will process your new Treehouse account in the order it was received. Due to limited staffing, please expect delays. Please do not submit multiple requests from different email addresses. Since your Treehouse account is associated with your library card number, using an email address that is not associated with this card number will delay the processing of your Treehouse account.

3. Check your email. After you have submitted your request for a new Treehouse account and we have verified your library account status, Treehouse will send you an email with instructions on how to sign into your account. As a courtesy, Treehouse will resend this email three times before the invitation is canceled. If the invitation is not accepted, you will need to register again. If you do not see the email in your Inbox, please check your Spam and Junk Mail folders.

4. Please keep your account active or it will be automatically deactivated (See the Automatic Account Deactivation Schedule below). Due to the high interest in this resource, accounts with no course activity (e.g. watching videos, taking quizzes, etc.) in a three-month period will be deactivated without prior notice. Simply signing into your Treehouse account without engaging with the platform will not register as account activity.

5. Account reactivation. If your account is deactivated, you may request for it to be reactivated by sending a message to onlineresources@sfpl.org. Do not submit a request for a new account using a different email address - this will delay your request for account reactivation. Your Treehouse account is associated with your library card number.

By clicking on the link below, you are agreeing that you have read and understood the process for registering and maintaining your Treehouse account through SFPL .
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Inactive Treehouse accounts are automatically deactivated on the following dates (once per quarter):

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Larkin Street Academy provides services for job readiness, college readiness, computer classes, job placement and retention, internships, tutoring, GED tutoring and classes, secondary and post-secondary school enrollment and support, mindfulness, visual and performing arts.

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For ages 24 and under
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Success Centers - Empowerment through Employment, Education & Art

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Success Centers - Empowerment through Employment, Education & Art

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Fore more information on this Employer Spotlight, please contact DeLoris Vaughn at dvaughn@successcenters.org

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DCYF - Opportunities for Youth Ages 14-25

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DCYF - Opportunities for Youth Ages 14-25

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DCYF, our partners, and other agencies in San Francisco provide a wide array of opportunities for youth ages 14-25 to develop new skills, delve into their interests, receive funding for projects, and connect with their communities.

If you know of a job, internship, scholarship, program, or other resource that should be included on our list, please contact us at info@dcyf.org.

Bay Area Video Coalition Next Gen Program. Youth ages 14-17 are invited to apply for the Bay Area Video Coalition's nationally recognized after-school youth media-making program, Next Gen. Next Gen offers training in video production, audio production, game code design, and animation. All classes will be held online in the fall. The application period will be open through October 2, 2020, but interested youth are encouraged to apply ASAP.

Sugary Drink Distributor Tax Advisory Committee. The SF Sugary Drink Distributor Tax Advisory Committee and the SF Youth Commission are accepting applications for the youth seat on the Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee. Candidates must be under age 19, and must be able to participate in meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5pm (which will all be virtual for the foreseeable future). Learn more about the Committee here. Email Melinda.Martin@sfdph.org to request an application. Applications are due by August 31, 2020.

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Youth Speaks offers a comprehensive slate of literary arts education programs and provides numerous opportunities for youth to be published and heard. Youth Speaks has worked with hundreds of thousands of youth and has helped create partner programs in 47 cities across the United States.

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Accessibility Statement

youthspeaks.org

November 27, 2022

Compliance status

We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability.

To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible to all people: blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more.

This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific disabilities to adjust the website's UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.

Additionally, the website utilizes an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimizes its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website's HTML, adapts Its functionality and behavior for screen-readers used by the blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.

If you've found a malfunction or have ideas for improvement, we'll be happy to hear from you. You can reach out to the website's operators by using the following email

Screen-reader and keyboard navigation

Our website implements the ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) technique, alongside various different behavioral changes, to ensure blind users visiting with screen-readers are able to read, comprehend, and enjoy the website's functions. As soon as a user with a screen-reader enters your site, they immediately receive a prompt to enter the Screen-Reader Profile so they can browse and operate your site effectively. Here's how our website covers some of the most important screen-reader requirements, alongside console screenshots of code examples:

1. Screen-reader optimization: we run a background process that learns the website's components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website. In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels; descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons, search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs; element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups), and others. Additionally, the background process scans all of the website's images and provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based description as an ALT (alternate text) tag for images that are not described. It will also extract texts that are embedded within the image, using an OCR (optical character recognition) technology. To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on as soon as they enter the website.

These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.

2. Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website's HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside of it.

Users can also use shortcuts such as "M" (menus), "H" (headings), "F" (forms), "B" (buttons), and "G" (graphics) to jump to specific elements.

Disability profiles supported in our website

Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.

Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.

Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.

ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.

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Founded in 1996 in San Francisco, Youth Speaks is a pioneering presenter of Spoken Word performance, education, and youth development programs in the country. The Voices of Youth Matter. We create spaces that challenge youth to develop and amplify their voices as creators of societal change.

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In addition to Internship opportunities, Opportunities For All seeks to provide resources and information to support youth, young adults, and community in their workforce development and growth. This Intern Learning Hub is available to anyone seeking additional knowledge and information about various aspects of workforce development.

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Opportunities for All (OFA) provides access to career exploration and workforce development for San Francisco's youth and young adults. The initiative includes paid internships, mentorship, and pathways to employment, including job readiness, career training, and apprenticeship for participants ages 13 to 24.

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The Mix @SFPL - Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities 

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The Mix @SFPL - Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities 

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Summer Youth Volunteers
if you will be in Grade 8-12 next school year, can contribute at least 10 hours of helpful, kind service, and would like to gain experience for school and job applications, come join the Summer Youth Volunteer program, and help deliver an excellent Summer Stride for all of San Francisco!

To apply, download the application . Sign it, and get your parent or guardian's signature. Bring the application, and proof of your Covid-19 vaccination, to the library location where you want to volunteer.

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Summer Youth Volunteers if you will be in Grade 8-12 next school year, can contribute at least 10 hours of helpful, kind service, and would like to gain experience for school and job applications, come join the Summer Youth Volunteer program, and help deliver an excellent Summer Stride for all of San Francisco!

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The Mix @SFPL - College Information Resources

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The Mix @SFPL - College Information Resources

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Information and resources on finding a college, financial aid, and standardized testing.

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College professor reviews & ratings source based on student feedback. Over 1.4 million professors & 15 million reviews.

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San Francisco Skate Club strives to provide a safe, positive, and fun environment for youth of diverse backgrounds to pursue their passion or desire to skateboard, meet and form friendships with other young skaters, and learn from experienced skateboarders who are role models in the community

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﻿San Francisco Skate Club strives to provide a safe, positive, and fun environment for youth of diverse backgrounds to pursue their passion or desire to skateboard, meet and form friendships with other young skaters, and learn from experienced skateboarders who are role models in the community. We believe in children's creativity, individuality, and openness to learn new things. We nurture the ability to set goals and take risks in a safe environment. Above all else, we strive to ensure that everyone in our community feels accepted, respected, and appreciated.

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Camps | San Francisco Skate Club | Skateboards

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﻿San Francisco Skate Club strives to provide a safe, positive, and fun environment for youth of diverse backgrounds to pursue their passion or desire to skateboard, meet and form friendships with other young skaters, and learn from experienced skateboarders who are role models in the community.

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In the heart of the Western Addition, Hamilton Rec Center is a true neighborhood hub, offering a wide array of activities and recreation amenities for visitors of all ages. The adjacent Hamilton Swimming Pool is one of the most popular pools in the city, sporting not one but two water slides.

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1. Accessible Children's Play Area

2. Accessible Parking

3. Accessible Picnic Area

4. Accessible Restroom

5. Athletic Field

6. Available for Rentals

7. Basketball

8. Gymnasium

9. Open Gym Hours

10. Pickleball (Indoor)

11. Playground

12. Restrooms

13. Swimming Pool

14. Tennis

About this Facility

In the heart of the Western Addition, Hamilton Rec Center is a true neighborhood hub, offering a wide array of activities and recreation amenities for visitors of all ages. The adjacent Hamilton Swimming Pool is one of the most popular pools in the city, sporting not one but two water slides.

This facility offers tot classes, after school programs and dance classes for seniors.

Open Gym Hours

This facility offers open gym hours for pickup basketball and other sports. Contact the Facility Coordinator to confirm current open gym times.

Tue: 10:30am - 12:30pm PICKLEBALL, 10:00am - 12:30pm BASKETBALL (HALF COURT ONLY), 12:30pm - 8:00pm BASKETBALL, 5:30pm - 7:30pm TABLE TENNIS

Wed: 10:00am - 5:30pm BASKETBALL, 7:00pm - 8:00pm BASKETBALL

Thu: 10:30am - 12:30pm PICKLEBALL, 10:00am - 12:30pm BASKETBALL (HALF COURT ONLY), 12:30pm - 3:30pm BASKETBALL, 7:00pm - 8:00pm BASKETBALL, 5:30pm - 7:30pm TABLE TENNIS

Fri: 10:00am - 8:00pm BASKETBALL

Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pm BASKETBALL

News and Highlights:

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Accessible Children's Play Area Accessible Parking Accessible Picnic Area Accessible Restroom Athletic Field Available for Rentals Basketball Gymnasium Open Gym Hours Pickleball (Indoor) Playground Restrooms Swimming Pool Tennis In the heart of the Western Addition, Hamilton Rec Center is a true neighborhood hub, offering a wide array of activities and recreation amenities for visitors of all ages.

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City Guides: Free Walking Tours of San Francisco

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City Guides: Free Walking Tours of San Francisco

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City Guides leads FREE historical and architectural walking tours in San Francisco. Take a tour to learn about the various ways San Francisco evolved into the vibrant city that it is today.

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San Francisco City Guides - 80 Walking Tours, All Free

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Free San Francisco Walking tours for visitors and locals. Explore tours based on day, location, or by topic. We have over 80 different tours available.

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Stephanie Perkins - The Woods Are Always Watching 

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The Woods Are Always Watching by Stephanie Perkins

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The Woods Are Always Watching by Stephanie Perkins

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If you enjoyed There's Someone Inside Your House, you'll definitely enjoy The Woods are Always Watching.

With college just around the corner, two best friends, Neena and Josie, decide to go on one last hike together in Pisgah National Forest. When unexpected tension arises, they are led off the trail and straight into their worst nightmare, putting both themselves and their friendship to the test.

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The Woods Are Always Watching - San Francisco Public Library

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The Woods Are Always Watching - Perkins, Stephanie - Another blood-chilling contemporary horror novel, the perfect companion to her New York Times bestseller There's Someone Inside Your House, soon to be a Netflix feature.

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Marigold is relocating to a new town because her mother has accepted a new job with a free house. It doesn't sound too good to be true, does it? The house appears to come alive as doors open on their own, voices can be heard in the walls, and shadows walk past rooms. Mari discovers that it is not only the house that is strange, but also the town she has moved to, which has its own ghosts and secrets.

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It starts off slow. The perma-locked basement. Doors opening and closing when no one s there. Mari s stuff getting moved around her room. Piper makes a new friend, Ms. Suga, except no one else has seen her. But ghosts aren t real, right? Mari and her brother, Sammy, set up cameras to investigate. The house doesn t like...

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White Smoke - San Francisco Public Library

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White Smoke - Jackson, Tiffany D. - It starts off slow. The perma-locked basement. Doors opening and closing when no one s there. Mari s stuff getting moved around her room. Piper makes a new friend, Ms. Suga, except no one else has seen her. But ghosts aren t real, right?

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If you liked Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, you'll also enjoy What If It's Us.

If I had to summarize the book in three words, it would be fate, love, and the universe. Here's one of my favorite quotes from the book, which gives you a good idea of what the book is about:

“But maybe this isn’t how life works. Maybe it’s all about people coming into your life for a little while and you take what they give you and use it on your next friendship or relationship. And if you’re lucky, maybe some people pop back in after you thought they were gone for good.”

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Title rated 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 535 ratings (535 ratings)

Told in two voices, when Arthur, a summer intern from Georgia, and Ben, a native New Yorker, meet it seems like fate, but after three attempts at dating fail they wonder if the universe is pushing them together or apart.

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What If It's Us - San Francisco Public Library

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What If It's Us - Albertalli, Becky, - Told in two voices, when Arthur, a summer intern from Georgia, and Ben, a native New Yorker, meet it seems like fate, but after three attempts at dating fail they wonder if the universe is pushing them together or apart.

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They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

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They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

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*the Death Cast ringtone plays from your cellphone. When you answer the phone, it's the Death Cast operator who says, "I regret to inform you that sometime in the next twenty-four hours you'll be meeting an untimely death. And while there isn’t anything we can do to suspend that, you still have a chance to live."

This book takes place in an alternative world where a company called Death-Cast calls people to tell them when it's their End Day so they arrange their funerals, say their goodbyes, live in the moment, and tie up any loose ends.

Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio, both strangers, received their calls. They meet through the app Last Friend, and they spend their remaining hours with each other, sharing many of life's best moments.

One of my favorite quotes from this book was, "Every new minute we’re alive is a miracle."

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Title rated 4.15 out of 5 stars, based on 1,181 ratings (1,181 ratings)

In a near-future New York City where a service alerts people on the day they will die, teenagers Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio meet using the Last Friend app and are faced with the challenge of living a lifetime on their End Day.

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They Both Die at the End - San Francisco Public Library

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They Both Die at the End - Silvera, Adam, 1990- - In a near-future New York City where a service alerts people on the day they will die, teenagers Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio meet using the Last Friend app and are faced with the challenge of living a lifetime on their End Day.

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YouTube creators, ghost hunters, and an infamous haunted hotel? I'm in.

I picked up this book on a whim, and it did not disappoint. It was fast-paced and full of twists from start to finish.

The Ghost Gang's Chrissy, Chase, Emma, and Kiki are off on their next ghost adventure to Los Angeles' Hearst Hotel.
While visiting this infamous haunted hotel with the goal of gaining one million subscribers, they are met with more than just their typical paranormal activity.

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Horror Hotel — San Francisco Public Library

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Horror Hotel — Fulton, Victoria — When the YouTube-famous Ghost Gang--Chrissy, Chase, Emma, and Kiki--visit a haunted LA hotel notorious for tragedy to secretly film after dark, they expect it to be just like their previous paranormal huntings. Spooky enough to attract subscribers--and ultimately ha…

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Dungeons & Dragons Teen Club: Adventurers Wanted! 

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Dungeons & Dragons Teen Club: Adventurers Wanted! 

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Come join Western Addition Library's new Dungeons & Dragons Teen Club!

Our next session is on: November 30th from 3:00-5:00 PM

Space is limited. Please sign-up here to join!

Players of all skill levels are encouraged to participate!

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Celebrate Halloween at Western Addition Library with candy, pumpkin painting, and scaaarrrryyy movies!

The Halloween Party is on Monday, October 31st from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!

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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

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Loved it! If you like thrillers and mysteries, this is the book for you. It definitely gave me a true crime podcast vibes. The plot is face paced that takes you on a rollercoaster of "whodunnit".

A little bit about this book: Pip decides to look into a closed murder for her senior project. She intends to show that Sal, the alleged murderer, did not commit the crime. As Pip delves deeper into her investigation, she discovers hidden lies, compiles a list of suspects, and begins to receive anonymous threatening messages.

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Title rated 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 734 ratings (734 ratings)

Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town. Now a senior herself, Pip decides to reexamine the closed case for her final project, at first just to...

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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - San Francisco Public Library

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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - Jackson, Holly, 1992- - Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town.

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Karen McManus has been killing it with her recent sleuth of thriller mysteries, and One of Us Is Lying is no exception.

5 students. 1 room. 1 unsolved death. Investigators believe the death was not an accident, making all four of them murder suspects. Everyone claims to have nothing to hide, but do they really?

One of the best parts of this book is the concept of the characters, each with their own personality and secrets. The novel is fast-paced and addictive, with multiple perspectives and angles on the plot. A must read for sure!

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One of Us Is Lying — San Francisco Public Library

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One of Us Is Lying — McManus, Karen M. — Five teens walk into high school detention and one of them drops dead. Someone in the room is the killer and all have something to hide.

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Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram

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Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram

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"It's okay not to be okay." And isn't that the truth?

This book made me feel all the feels. It's a beautiful story about a boy, Daruis, coming to terms with himself and the multiple identities he holds. It's character-driven and focuses on Darius' growth, which will inevitably draw you in as he blossoms throughout the story. His yearning for a sense of belonging touched my heart. This book isn't necessarily "sad," but it's especially moving for anyone who can relate to Darius.

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Title rated 4.25 out of 5 stars, based on 194 ratings (194 ratings)

Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He s a Fractional Persian half, his mom s side and his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life.

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Darius the Great Is Not Okay - San Francisco Public Library

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Darius the Great Is Not Okay - Khorram, Adib - Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He s a Fractional Persian half, his mom s side and his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life.

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The Girls Are Never Gone by Sarah Glenn Marsh

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The Girls Are Never Gone by Sarah Glenn Marsh

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Horror, mystery & thriller oh my!
This book was at the top of my to-read list as someone who listens to a lot of paranormal podcasts. Slow to start, but still an enjoyable read.

Dare is a skeptic of the supernatural, but she's the host of Attachments, her new paranormal investigation podcast. She decided to investigate Arrington Estate, which is said to be haunted by a spirit named Atheleen Bell. In her new podcast episode, Dare believes Atheleen Bell's death was caused by a living person rather than something supernatural, but as she spends more time in the estate, she realizes it may not be as easily debunked as she thought.

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The Girls Are Never Gone — San Francisco Public Library

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The Girls Are Never Gone — Marsh, Sarah Glenn — Seventeen-year-old podcaster Dare takes an internship in a haunted house and finds herself in a life-or-death struggle against an evil spirit.

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Stream music from SFPL music databases

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Access movie and TV favorites with portable devices including smartphones and tablets as well as conventional computers.

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Kanopy Movies
Stream features, documentaries, and independent films with the Kanopy app on smartphones, tablets, and computers. Check our Kanopy Movies FAQ for software requirements and other details.

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Kanopy Movies Stream features, documentaries, and independent films with the Kanopy app on smartphones, tablets, and computers. Check our Kanopy Movies FAQ for software requirements and other details.