| Organization |
Larkin Street Youth Services (LSYS).
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| Address |
1138 Sutter Street. San Francisco CA 94109 |
| Phone |
415-673-0911 or 800-669-6196 |
| Fax |
415-749-3838 |
| E-Mail |
mail@larkinstreetyouth.org |
| Hours |
Office - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday |
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Drop-In center - 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday |
| Description |
Provides a Drop-In Center for homeless youth. The center offers a safe, drug-free space where youth can have meals, take showers, receive clean clothing, and participate in recreational activities. Also provides outreach to locate and assist youth on the street. Outreach teams walk the streets seven nights per week to locate homeless and runaway youth, provide basic hygiene necessities and HIV prevention information, and encourage them to access additional services provided by the agency. Co-located with the Drop-In Center, Larkin Street's Medical Clinic provides on-site comprehensive medical care for youth 12 to 24 years of age. Services include primary care, family planning, pregnancy testing, STD assessment and treatment, TB screenings, immunizations, medical outreach, confidential HIV testing and counseling, and HIV treatment. These services are provided through the San Francisco Department of Public Health's Community Health Programs for Youth. |
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An on-site school provides classes for credit, individual tutoring, and assistance for high school equivalency exams. The program is a joint project with the San Francisco Unified School District. The Drop-In Center also provides case management services with an individual approach to assist each youth in developing a concrete plan for exiting street life. Case managers also assist in linking youth to additional Larkin Street services, including mental health and substance abuse services, HIV prevention programs, and the following Larkin Street programs and sites: The HIRE UP Education and Employment Initiative offers vocational counseling, in-depth training workshops, career-track internship opportunities, job placement and retention services, as well as educational counseling; the Haight Street Referral Center provides drop-in crisis services, case management, and linkages to additional programs; Diamond Youth Shelter offers emergency shelter to youth under the age of 18; Lark-Inn for Youth is San Francisco's first and only full-service emergency shelter for older homeless and runaway youth ages 18-24; Assisted Care and Aftercare programs assist young adults ages 18-24 who are living with HIV/AIDS by providing medical care and referrals, comprehensive housing assistance, and psychosocial support; Avenues to Independence is a unique transitional living program where 18-24 year-old youth may live for up to 18 months as they prepare for independence; The LOFT provides transitional living for youth ages 15-17 for whom family reunification is not an option; LEASE provides transitional housing at scattered sites throughout San Francisco and the East Bay for youth emancipating from the foster care system; the Castro Youth Initiative offers housing and case management for youth in the Castro neighborhood; and finally, Ellis Street Apartments provide permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless youth over the age of 18. Call the agency's general information line for more information on any of these programs. Larkin Street Youth Services offers volunteer opportunities in various programs. |
| Eligibility |
Homeless youth 12 to 24 years of age. |
| Fee |
None. |
| Application |
Walk in to apply. |
| Transportation |
Muni (2 Clement, 3 Jackson, 4 Sutter, 19 Polk, 47 Van Ness or 49 Van Ness-Mission). |
| Accessibility |
Yes. |
| Language |
May include Spanish. |
| Officer |
Sherilyn Adams, Executive Director. |
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