Similar to an AA or NA group, this lunch-time support group invites participants to reflect upon, share about and discuss issues which affect their everyday lives.
Virtue or outdoor session
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 476 Eddy Street
Tags: behavioral health;
Report Issue
2-1-1 is a nation-wide service connecting over 14 million people to services every year. To get help, you can search for local resource through your local 2-1-1 provider, or simply call 2-1-1. All languages. Completely Confidential.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: ;
Report Issue
7 Minute Chi allows you to move and meditate at the same time with simple moves from Tai Chi and Qi Gong. You will learn to decompress and energize with moving meditation. The exercises are simple moves performed by Master Li.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit Website For More Details
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;tai chi, chronic pain
Report Issue
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. Offered by NA group open to Veterans and public
Location: CBOC - San Bruno
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Dan Evenhouse
San Bruno CBOC
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, limit alcohol;
Report Issue
Access Center Substance Use Transitions Group Non-judgmental discussion of how substance use impacts your life.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Rachel Yang
Access to Care Nurse
4150 Clement Street
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, be involved in your health care, limit alcohol;
Report Issue
Access Day, De Young Museum Museum is close to the public, but open to those who have registered with program for people with disability, includes private tours led by docents.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: access@famsf.org
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
Tags: complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
Access to Free COVID-19 At-home Rapid Tests Ordering for free at-home COVID-19 tests is now open.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: ;
Report Issue
Access to Free COVID-19 At-home Rapid Tests Ordering for free at-home COVID-19 tests is now open. Ordering online
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Report Issue
helps you work with a mental health professional during
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT aims to help you live with
unpleasant thoughts and feelings without avoiding them or being controlled by
them. ACT Coach is not a self-help tool and should only be used while in therapy
with a provider.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: behavioral health, manage stress;ACT, acceptance, committment
Report Issue
ACT for Chronic Pain Valued Living Group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for chronic pain. Referral needed by VA provider.
8-week cycle.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Erin Watson, Psy.D.
415 221-4810 x 24783
4150 Clement Street
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, be involved in your health care;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: CBOC - Clearlake
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: CBOC - Clearlake
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: CBOC - Eureka
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: CBOC - Eureka
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: CBOC - San Bruno
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: CBOC - San Bruno
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: CBOC - San Francisco Downtown
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: CBOC - San Francisco Downtown
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: CBOC - Santa Rosa
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: CBOC - Santa Rosa
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, eat wisely;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, eat wisely;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, eat wisely;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: CBOC - Ukiah
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;
Report Issue
For those who want to build strength, stamina and flexibility.
Location: CBOC - Ukiah
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Catherine Pham
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;
Report Issue
Acupressure Self-Care (virtual) In this 6-week course learn acupressure, massage and other self-care techniques to manage stress, pain and foster wellness. Facilitated by Acupuncturist Dr. Justin Shin and Occupational Therapist Gaylene Simmons.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Gaylene Simmons
Tags: depression anxiety, sleep disorder, complementary integrative health, manage stress;
Report Issue
Acupuncturists Without Borders The Military Stress Recovery Project (MSRP) provides free acupuncture treatments for veterans, active military personnel, reservists and their families.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Carla Cassler
General Information
555 Deharo Street
Tags: substance abuse, sleep disorder, complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
Advanced Recovery Group, (telephone) Advanced psychotherapy group focused on personal stability and growth in multiple areas for veterans (substance recovery, anger management, relationships, health, family, etc.); process group, working through issues of support, self-reflection, awareness, behavior change, and health maintenance.
Phone number provided to group members after referral.
Location: CBOC - Santa Rosa
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Zachary Delpier
3841 Brickway Blvd
Tags: substance abuse, sleep disorder, behavioral health;
Report Issue
Affirmative Psychotherapy Services At the SFVA, trained staff provide individual and group psychotherapy for Veterans identifying as LGBTQ, and/or questioning. Additional services include family and couples therapy for LGBT Veterans.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Michael Burnias
4150 Clement Street
Tags: specialty care, behavioral health, be involved in your health care;
Report Issue
Affordable Housing Developments in San Francisco To provide financing for the development, rehabilitation and purchase of affordable housing and affordable rental for low income residence of San Francisco
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 5th floor
Tags: ;
Report Issue
Every day the Air Quality Index (AQI) tells you how clean or polluted your outdoor air is, along with associated health effects that may be of concern-- help people understand when to take action to protect their health.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: ;
Report Issue
Al-Anon Electronic Meetings All Al Anon meetings offer help and hope to anyone who is affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, be tobacco free, limit alcohol;
Report Issue
Alcohol Screening On-line Alcohol Screening website offers Questions/Answers related to personal alcohol use; program to find treatment centers across the US.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, limit alcohol;alcohol screening
Report Issue
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step, VA peer-support meeting for sobriety
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 4150 Clement Street
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health
Report Issue
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Ricky Chen
Christopher Galloway
4150 Clement Street
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, limit alcohol;
Report Issue
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), CBOC- San Francisco Downtown Ongoing 12-step, VA peer-support meetings for sobriety.
Location: CBOC - San Francisco Downtown
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Sarah Marie Pierce
401 3rd Street (at Harrison)
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, limit alcohol;
Report Issue
ALZ Direct Connect (formerly known as Living with Memory Loss Program) A direct referral program -- partnering with providers to improve care supporting Alzheimer's patients and families. Services are free of cost.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: alzdirectconnect@alznorcal.org
Tags: dementia, specialty care;
Report Issue
Alzheimer's Association Northern California and Northern Nevada A 24/7 resource for help, information, referrals, support groups, and opportunity to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 415 463-8500
24/7 Helpline
100 Pine Street, Suite 2150
Tags: dementia, specialty care;
Report Issue
Alzheimer's Association Support groups Virtual Support groups and education programs in communities nationwide. Please go to the website to find a free support group near you.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: dementia, specialty care;
Report Issue
Alzheimer's Free online workshops Learn the basics: Memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. The Association offers a number of Alzheimer's and dementia courses available online, 24 hours a day.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: dementia, specialty care;
Report Issue
Alzheimer's Poetry Project (APP) The mission of the APP is to improve the quality of life of people living with Alzheimer?s disease and related dementia by facilitating creative expression through poetry.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: garyglaznerpoet@gmail.com
Tags: dementia, complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
American Heart Association Walking Clubs Walking clubs -- start your own walking club or join one.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: complementary integrative health, be physically active;
Report Issue
Assist veterans, their dependents and survivors in obtaining benefits from federal, state and local agencies administering programs for veterans.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: ;
Report Issue
American Legion Tango, San Bruno CBOC Tango dancing
Location: CBOC - San Bruno
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Information
415-221-4810x 22839
757 San Mateo Avenue
Tags: complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
Employment and career services for Veterans.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Eddie Ramirez
Helen Wong
401 Van Ness Avenue
Tags: ;
Report Issue
Anger Management Group Telephone and Webex A structured group designed to educate about and practice anger management skills. Participants will learn about what triggers anger and how to respond in alternative ways. A 12-week commitment.
Begins February 1st., 2021
Location: CBOC - Santa Rosa
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Peter Stuart
Mental Health
Tags: behavioral health;
Report Issue
Anger Management, PRRC Class Learn ways to avoid letting anger take control of your interactions. Learn to recognize warning signs early and take meafures to defuse tense encounters.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: 415 750-2226
Mark Smith
4150 Clement Street
Tags: behavioral health
Report Issue
Insight into overwhelming feelings. Explore a variety of coping skills. Twelve weekly classes, Tuesdays
Location: CBOC - San Bruno
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Dan Evenhouse
1001 Sneath Lane
Tags: substance abuse, sleep disorder, complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
Anxiety Management Group, Santa Rosa CBOC An 8-week education and treatment group for chronic anxiety management, using cognitive and behavioral strategies. (alternates with Pain Management)
Location: CBOC - Santa Rosa
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Eric Shumaker
3841 Brickway Blvd
Tags: behavioral health;
Report Issue
Low vision support group
Location: Community - Northern Counties
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Janet Farrar
1213 Devlin Court
Tags: specialty care, complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
Creative individuals gather to share in the therapeutic experience of art making.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 476 Eddy Street
Tags: complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
Run by Veteran artists. Writing, Art, Music. Please call Eddie for updates.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Dan Evenhouse
Eddie Ramirez
401 Van Ness
Tags: complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
Veterans work on their self-determined art projects in this art productivity class. Visualize and actualize recovery goals, improve physical stamina, manual dexterity and task-focused cognitive/affective processing.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: 415 750-2226
Mark Smith
4150 Clement Street
Tags: complementary integrative health
Report Issue
Therapeutic support group that integrates aesthetics and creativity with healing and growth to identify and process unresolved emotions.
Location: CBOC - Eureka
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Juanita Duran-Wilson
Karen Brugge
930 W. Harris Street
Tags: depression anxiety, behavioral health, complementary integrative health, manage stress;
Report Issue
Therapeutic support group that integrates aesthetics and creativity with healing and growth to identify and process unresolved emotions.
Location: CBOC - Eureka
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Juanita Duran-Wilson
Debby Brown
930 W. Harris Street, Front Conference room
Tags: depression anxiety, behavioral health, complementary integrative health, manage stress;
Report Issue
Improving emotional expression and creating visual "maps" to recovery goals. Art is a powerful tool to identify and process unresolved emotions that there may be no words for in talk therapy, but that get in the way of recovery.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: 415 750-2226
Mark Smith
4150 Clement Street
Tags: complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
Creative individuals gather to share in the therapeutic experience of art making. This can include painting, drawing, collage, jewelry making and other mediums. Virtue Session.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 476 Eddy Street (at Hyde)
Tags: complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
Asian American Recovery Services Created to provide culturally-responsive substance use disorder treatment program. Outpatient mental health treatment for adults and youth, and case management services.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Joanne Chao, Director
2020 Hayes Street
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health;
Report Issue
Assertiveness Training and Conflict Resolution, PRRC Class Participants will assess their personal communcation style. Learn to recognize unassertive thoughts and behaviors. Learn and practice techniques to think and behave more assertively. Learn and practice strategies for resolving conflicts.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Mark Smith
Mark Smith
401 Van Ness Avenue
Tags: behavioral health
Report Issue
At Ease Domestic Violence Intervention Program, CBOC- San Francisco Downtown Violence intervention program at the War Memorial Veterans Building
Location: CBOC - San Francisco Downtown
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Leonard Ramirez
Leonard Ramirez
401 Van Ness Avenue
Tags: behavioral health;
Report Issue
Audio Meditations for Health This collection of audio meditations can help you access your body's natural tendency to repair and heal. Through guided imagery and affirmations, you can use your own mind as a complement to traditional medicine. Listen as often as you'd like for maximum benefit.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource:
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;meditation, mindfulness
Report Issue
Audiology (ear) Appointment, Direct Scheduling, Santa Rosa CBOC For Veterans to schedule routine audiology (ear) appointment directly. No Primary Care referral needed.
Location: CBOC - Santa Rosa
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 3841 Brickway Blvd
Tags: specialty care;
Report Issue
Audiology (ear) Appointment, Direct Scheduling, SFVA For Veterans to schedule routine audiology (ear) appointment directly. No Primary Care referral needed.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 4150 Clement Street
Tags: specialty care, be involved in your health care;
Report Issue
Audiology (ear), Direct Scheduling, Eureka CBOC For Veterans to schedule routine audiology (ear) appointment directly. No Primary Care referral needed.
Location: CBOC - Eureka
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 930 W Harris St
Tags: specialty care;
Report Issue
Automobile Adaptive Equipment Program (AAE) The Auto Adaptive program provides eligible veterans necessary equipment and training to enable a disabled veteran to operate a motor vehicle safely and permit access to and from the vehicle in a safe manner.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Erica Stewart
Kevin Cavanagh
4150 Clement St.
Tags: specialty care, be safe;
Report Issue
Exercise program
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Christian Dillon
360 18th Avenue
Tags: weight problems obesity, complementary integrative health, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active;
Report Issue
Baker Places Residential Treatment Services A transitional residential treatment program for adults who are in need of social social rehabilitation due to mental illness, substance abuse, and/or HIV/AIDS: learning and regaining skills to live full, productive lives.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 170 9th Street
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health;
Report Issue
Learn to use a mouse, trackpad, keyboard, use a flash drive, set up and send emails. Create documents and spreadsheets. Create slideshow presentations. Gain comfort with using technology. In Person class on hold.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 100 Larkin St.
Tags: ;
Report Issue
All Veterans welcom to the BAVC studios--Veterans have access to flash studio to record and editing room to edit so can be in front of or behind camera.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Dan Evenhouse
2727 Mariposa
Tags: ;
Report Issue
SF Commons and the San Francisco Veteran Affairs Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center have partnered up to develop digital storytelling workshop focused on mental health recovery.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Dan Evenhouse
(415) 861-3282
2727 Mariposa Street
Tags: complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
Social Services--assistance in housing referrals, home visits, accompaniment to MediCal/ Social Security Administration appointments, burial and funeral arrangements and reimbursements, transportation assistance, employment referrals, special power of attorney, and etc. Weekly food pantry.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: info@sfbec.org
1010 Mission Street
Tags: ;
Report Issue
Bayside Church, Santa Rosa Open Closet is a ministry that was founded years ago by Bayside to provide food to the people of Sonoma County.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: rccinfo@redwoodcovenant.org
3175 Sebastopol Road
Tags: ;
Report Issue
Bayview Hunters Point Foundation- Substance Use Disorder Services Substance Abuse Programs specialize in results-oriented treatment services for adults, who need medical assistance to cease the use of heroin, and for those HIV/AIDS individuals or at risk for HIV infection. Methadone maintenance outpatient clinic.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 1625 Carroll Avenue
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health;
Report Issue
Beginners Tai Chi with Patrick Lau Free class--Learn Tai Chi from experienced practitioners. Join us on the patio for a session of Yang style, long form Tai Chi. In the event of rain, Tai Chi will not be held. Virtue Program available--click on EVENTS & EXHIBITS for event schedules
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: (415) 355-5616
(415) 355-2880
3150 Sacramento Street, Presidio Meeting Room
Tags: complementary integrative health, be physically active;chronic pain
Report Issue
Behavioral Pain Management Group Focusing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and relaxation techniques for chronic pain. Promote the adoption of an active problem-solving approach. Enhancing veteran's self-management in day-to-day activities.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Mapara Payal
4150 Clement Street
Tags: behavioral health, complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care;
Report Issue
A prevention and support program from San Francisco AIDS Foundation to empower men who predominantly live in the Tenderloin/Polk Gulch and Sixth Street Corridor neighborhoods of San Francisco.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: info@sfaf.org
1035 Market Street, Suite 400
Tags: ;
Report Issue
Blue Star Museums Program Museums across America to offer free admission to the nation's active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Find participating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Bana Miller
museums@bluestarfam.org
Tags: complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
Blueprint for Recovery (WRAP), PRRC Class This class is designed to guide you through the development of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan to help you in your mental health recovery, help you get well, stay well, and help you to create the life you want.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: 415 750-2226
Mark Smith
4150 Clement Street
Tags: depression, substance abuse, sleep disorder, specialty care, behavioral health
Report Issue
A portable stress management tool. Breathe2Relax is a hands-on
diaphragmatic breathing exercise.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource:
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;breath work, breathing
Report Issue
Developing, owning and managing high-quality, affordable homes for working families and seniors.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: 600 California Street, Suite 900
Tags: ;
Report Issue
VdP BROWN BAG SUNDAY is the First Sunday of every month. Parish volunteers make non-perishable bag lunches for weekend distribution at the"B" Street Center. We meet in the Lower Hall on the First Sunday of each month. Set-up begins at 8:00 am. Please come and help in this very necessary, wonderful, and fun ministry.
Location: Lower Hall
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: (650) 373-0620
(650) 343-9251
50 N B Street, Lower Hall
Tags: ;
Report Issue
Building Relationships, PRRC Class Explore personal and societal values, feelings, and attitudes related to all types of relationship. Learn and practice skills for building safe, supportive, and satisfying relationships.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: 415 750-2226
Mark Smith
4150 Clement Street
Tags: depression, substance abuse, sleep disorder, specialty care, behavioral health
Report Issue
California Employment Development Department Assists Veterans and their eligible spouses to maximize their employment and training opportunities. Services provided include a Veteran 24-hour priority hold on all job listings, customized job search assistance, job fairs and employer recruitments. We advocate for Veterans with local employers.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 606 Healdsburg Avenue
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;
Report Issue
California Smokers Helpline We offer free telephone counseling in six languages and online support to help you quit smoking and vaping.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, be tobacco free;
Report Issue
Calm is a phone-based application that provides free meditations, sleep, and relaxation audio and visual resources for individuals of all ages.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource:
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;meditation, mindfulness, relaxation, chronic pain
Report Issue
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. The CalVet website includes information on a variety of resources and benefits available to veterans. CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource:
Tags: ;benefits
Report Issue
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. CalVet's website contains a variety of resources and information on how to access different benefits available to veterans. CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource:
Tags: ;benefits
Report Issue
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program provides qualifying families and expectant mothers with a variety of services, such as benefit assistance, employment services, and supportive services to help them succeed in the workforce.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 170 Otis Street
Tags: eat wisely;
Report Issue
Cancer A-Z, Staying Healthy, Treatment & Support Learn about cancer, resources and treatments, and new research.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health;smoking cessation, tobacco
Report Issue
A joint SF SPCA/SFVAHCS program that teaches Veterans about dog training, behavior and animal assisted therapy in a 9 class series.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Jennifer Henley
v21sfccanineconnection@va.gov
250 Florida Street
Tags: complementary integrative health
Report Issue
The Canon Kip Senior Center provides a hot, nutritious lunch, case management, and community services and activities to low-income seniors and adults with disabilities.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: (415) 487-3300 x6213
Grace Telecs, LCSW
165 8th Street
Tags: ;
Report Issue
Care Through Touch Institute, San Francisco, Free Seated Massage CTI Practitioners provide FREE seated and fully clothed massage to people living on the societal margins of San Francisco at our partner agencies.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: CTI94102@gmail.com
Tags: complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
Caregiver Support Groups (VVC) A support group for caregivers
Location: CBOC - Santa Rosa
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Amy Pillitteri
Tags: complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
Caregiver Support, San Bruno CBOC A support group for caregivers.
Location: CBOC - San Bruno
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Anne French
1001 Sneath Lane
Tags: ;
Report Issue
Catholic Charities of San Francisco Homeless Services and Housing Services; Children and Youth Programs; Aging Support, Behavioral Health; Refugee Immigrant Services.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: moreinfo@CatholicCharitiesSF.org
990 Eddy Street
Tags: behavioral health;
Report Issue
Catholic Worker Hospitality House Catholic Worker Hospitality House sponsors a free dining room, emergency shelter, and supportive and affordable housing in San Bruno, California.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Kate Chatfield 650-827-0706
Christine Baker
555 W. San Bruno Avenue
Tags: ;
Report Issue
Created by Veterans, for Veterans, the Challenge America Veteran Arts Community (CAVARTS) is the latest innovation in a five-year effort to build an inclusive community that brings together Veterans of various backgrounds who support one another as they connect, learn, and grow through art. Participate in workshops and other learning opportunities based on your areas of interest. Engage in discussions and find information and encouragement to take your talents to the next level.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource:
Tags: manage stress;Arts, Crafts, Crafting, Music, Painting, Connecting, Community
Report Issue
CBT for Insomnia Group (VVC) This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Group is for Veterans to learn ways to reduce their insomnia. Veterans will learn to track their sleep, identify optimal sleep schedules, and strengthen the association between bed and sleep. Classes meet weekly for 6 weeks.
Location: CBOC - Eureka
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care;
Report Issue
CBT for Insomnia Group (VVC) The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Insomnia Group is for Veterans to learn ways to reduce their insomnia. Veterans will learn to track their sleep, identify optimal sleep schedules, and strengthen the association between bed and sleep. Classes meet weekly for 6 weeks.
Location: CBOC - San Bruno
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care;
Report Issue
CBT for Insomnia Group (VVC) This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Group is for Veterans to learn ways to reduce their insomnia. Veterans will learn to track their sleep, identify optimal sleep schedules, and strengthen the association between bed and sleep. Classes meet weekly for 6 weeks.
Location: CBOC - San Francisco Downtown
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care;
Report Issue
CBT for Insomnia Group (VVC) This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Group is for Veterans to learn ways to reduce their insomnia. Veterans will learn to track their sleep, identify optimal sleep schedules and strengthen the association between bed and sleep. Classes meet weekly for 6 weeks.
Location: CBOC - Ukiah
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care;
Report Issue
CBT for Insomnia Group (VVC) This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Group is for Veterans to learn ways to reduce their insomnia. Veterans will learn to track their sleep, identify optimal sleep schedules and strengthen the association between bed and sleep. Classes meet weekly for 6 weeks.
Location: CBOC - Ukiah
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care;
Report Issue
CBT for Psychosis, PRRC Class We will learn a varity of tools that may help you identify and cope with feelings of anxiety and paranoia, making them less likely to interfere with your ability to enjoy life.`
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: 415 750-2226
Mark Smith
4150 Clement Street
Tags: depression, substance abuse, sleep disorder, specialty care, behavioral health
Report Issue
CBT for Voices and Paranoia (VVC) Recovery based cognitive behavioral therapy group aimed at helping Veterans manage voices and paranoid ideation. A 16-week commitment.
Location: CBOC - Santa Rosa
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Sonia Milkin
3841 Brickway Blvd
Tags: depression anxiety, behavioral health, be safe;
Report Issue
CBT forIInsomnia Group (VVC) This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Group is for Veterans to learn ways to reduce their insomnia. Veterans will learn to track their sleep, identify optimal sleep schedules, and strengthen the association between bed and sleep. Classes meet weekly for 6 weeks.
Location: CBOC - Santa Rosa
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care;
Report Issue
CBT Pain Management Group - VVC A skill building and support group where behavioral health specialists from the SFVA Pain Clinic provide mind-body retraining for coping with pain, optimizing activity, and improving mood.
Location: CBOC - Santa Rosa
Contact Detail »
Payal Mapara
Tags: behavioral health, be involved in your health care, be physically active;
Report Issue
CBT Pain Management Group, VVC This is a skill-building and support group, where behavioral health specialists from the SFVA Pain Clinic provide mind-body retraining for coping with pain, optimizing activity, and improving mood.
Location: CBOC - Clearlake
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Payal Mapara
15145 Lakeshore Drive
Tags: behavioral health, complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
CBT Pain Management Group, VVC This is a skill-building and support group, where behavioral health specialists from the SFVA Pain Clinic provide mind-body retraining for coping with pain, optimizing activity, and improving mood.
Location: CBOC - Ukiah
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Payal Dr. Mapara
Ukiah Clinic
630 Kings Court
Tags: behavioral health, complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
CBT Pain Management Groups, VVC This is an 8-week skill building and support group, where behavioral health specialists from the SFVA Pain Clinic provide mind-body retraining for coping with pain, optimizing activity, and improving mood.
Location: CBOC - Eureka
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Payal Dr. Mapara
930 W. Harris
Tags: behavioral health, complementary integrative health;
Report Issue
CBT Skills Group - Emotional Regulation (VVC) A structured group aimed to change unwanted behaviors, emotions, thinking, and events that cause suffering. Module will focus on increasing emotion regulation. A minimum 12-week commitment
Location: CBOC - Santa Rosa
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Sonia Milkin
3841 Brickway Blvd
Tags: depression anxiety, manage stress;
Report Issue
helps you get the most out of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
for Insomnia (CBT-i) so that you can develop good sleep habits and sleep better.
CBT-i Coach is best used while in therapy with a provider.
The CPT Coach App helps you work with your therapist during
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: sleep disorder, behavioral health;sleep, insomnia
Report Issue
Chaplains provide spiritual care to Veterans and their families. Their services include pastoral care, counseling, preaching, worship and ordinances, and education.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Sheila Crabb
Paulinus Iwuji
4150 Clement Street
Tags: specialty care, complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care;
Report Issue
Chat 'n Chew, CBOC- San Francisco Downtown Healthy Luncheon Free
Location: CBOC - San Francisco Downtown
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Susanne
Martine
401 3rd St
Tags: ;
Report Issue
Chinatown North Beach Mental Health Services Offers an array of outpatient behavioral health services to adolescents (14 years and older in school-based counseling program at Galileo High School), adults, and older adults who reside primarily in the Chinatown and North Beach areas.
Location: Community - Bay Area
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 729 Filbert St.
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health;
Report Issue
Free to download the meditations for your personal use. They are intended to guide you through the first phase of mindful self-compassion training. The meditations are primarily instructional in nature and briefer than most meditation sessions.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;meditation, forgiveness, compassion, working with difficult emotions, chronic pain
Report Issue
Chronic Pain and Recovery Class Learn behavioral skills to manage your pain and engage in your life in a meaningful way in the context of recovery from substance use.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Stephanie Cardoos
4150 Clement Street
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, complementary integrative health
Report Issue
A weekly virtual group that meets Fridays 10:00-11:15am that explores supportive health strategies via the Circle of Health website. Veterans complete a Personal Health Inventory (PHI) at the beginning of each group cycle.
Location: CBOC - Oakland
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Kevin Stamps
Tags: be involved in your health care;Health, Groups, Wellness
Report Issue
Civic Participation, PRRC Class This class will use elements of positive psychology, WRAP, and other techniques to focus on empowering oneself to have a political voice.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: 415 750-2226
Mark Smith
401 Van Ness Avenue
Tags: behavioral health
Report Issue
CLC Smoking Cessation Group Learning effective ways to quit smoking, skills to help you manage cravings, learn about medications to assist you in the quitting process, & develop a plan.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Lynn Martin
4150 Clement St.
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, be tobacco free;smoking cessation
Report Issue
A CBT based hoarding treatment group
Location: CBOC - Clearlake
Contact Detail »
VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 15145 Lakeshore Drive
Tags: behavioral health, manage stress;
Report Issue
Clothing Allowance Benefit The Clothing Allowance benefit provides eligible veterans who are prescribed a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance that tends to wear out or tear the clothing and/or a skin medication that causes irreparable damage to outer garments are entitled to receive an annual clothing allowance to replace or repair their clothing.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
Contact Detail »
Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Erica Stewart
Kevin Cavanagh
4150 Clement St.
Tags: specialty care, be involved in your health care, be safe;
Report Issue
Whole Health Resource Directory