About Us
Founded in 1978, La Clínica is Instituto Familiar de la Raza’s first and longest-standing program. La Clínica’s mission has always been—and continues to be—to address the social, emotional, spiritual, and mental health needs of our surrounding community, particularly the Chicano/Latino/Indígena community.
Our Purpose
La Clínica believes that understanding and respecting culture and spirituality are essential to the collective healing process. Being rooted in cultural and trauma-informed practices allows providers to connect with clients, instill hope, and engage in meaningful work together.
The goal of La Clínica is to promote self-determination, empowerment, spiritual and cultural affirmation, and individual, family, and community well-being through outpatient mental health services.
What We Offer
La Clínica supports individuals and families in navigating a wide range of mental and behavioral health conditions, including severe and persistent mental illness, trauma-related conditions, family and intergenerational conflicts, and adjustment challenges related to immigration and reunification.
La Clínica offers individual, family, group, and couples therapy, as well as case management services for children, youth, adults, and their families. In addition, La Clínica provides medication services with a psychiatrist for the adult population.
All services are provided to San Francisco County residents and are covered by accepted insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, and Healthy Kids.
La Clínica’s services are delivered by bilingual and bicultural staff, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and case managers.
Services include the following:
Therapy: La Clínica conducts an initial risk assessment for mental health and substance use needs to determine appropriate services. Therapeutic services are designed to improve relationships, increase meaningful participation in the community, and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily functioning.
Medication Support: Available to adults, medication services include the prescribing, administering, dispensing, and monitoring of psychiatric medications necessary to alleviate symptoms of mental illness. This may also include evaluation of the need for continued medication and assessment of clinical effectiveness and potential side effects.
Referral Process
If you would like to access services at La Clínica or inquire about referral status, please call (415) 229-0500 during regular business hours. Providers will ensure the safe and confidential collection of contact information. The Intake Coordinator will then contact you, or the person being referred, to conduct an initial risk assessment over the phone. Once completed, clients will be placed on the waitlist. Current wait times vary depending on clinician availability.
Please note: La Clínica does not offer emergency services. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or the Mobile Crisis Team at (628) 217-7000.
Contact Us
2919 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Appointments
Monday—Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. In person or remote
Phone: 415-229-0500
Email: [email protected]
