Larkin Street Youth Services

Multipurpose center for runaway, homeless and street youth that provides emergency services including shelter, counseling, medical treatment and an on-site school.

Description:

Offers a continuum of services designed to help homeless and runaway youth find permanent alternatives to street life. Services include street outreach, a drop-in center that includes three meals a day, counseling, support groups and recreation, case management, and two emergency shelters. The agency also offers longer term, transitional housing. In addition, a medical clinic provides primary care as well as anonymous HIV testing and counseling. Also provides education and employment services. Formerly known as Larkin Street Youth Center.

Location

Public Transit:

MUNI - 2 Clement, 3 Jackson, 4 Sutter, 19 Polk, 47 Van Ness. BART to Civic Center Station, then transfer to 19 Polk.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Spanish

Accessibility Options:

Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

None.

Audience:

Runaway and homeless youth

Eligibility:

Age 12-24

How to Apply:

Walk in or apply by phone.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
San Francisco County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County