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Youth Service Bureaus of the YMCA

Provides individual and family counseling in an attempt to divert juveniles from criminal activity.

Description:

Provides individual, group and family therapy for children and their families meeting eligibility criteria. Also offers school-based counseling. Much of the counseling is short-term (fewer than ten sessions), but it may be extended if the agency has time available. Offers counseling as an alternative to juvenile justice system for first-time offenders who are referred by local law enforcement agencies. The Juvenile Sexual Responsibility Program (described separately) provides assessment and treatment for juveniles age 12-17 who have committed a sexual offense. Formerly known as North Peninsula Family Alternatives (NPFA).

Location

Public Transit:

SAMTRANS stops within 1 block. BART stops within 3/4 mile.
1486 Huntington Avenue, Suite 100, South San Francisco, CA 94080-5932 37.6444129 -122.4221521 Other

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Spanish

Accessibility Options:

  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Vary according to income. Cash, checks and Medi-Cal accepted.

Audience:

Children and youth age 18 or under and their families

Eligibility:

Age 18 or under, living or attending school in area served

How to Apply:

Walk in or apply by phone for an appointment. School-based services referred by school personnel, police departments and Diversion Services.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies.

Service Areas:

  • Brisbane
  • Millbrae
  • San Bruno
  • South San Francisco