Help & support

Resources for youth & families

Whether you're in crisis or looking for support, the resources below are here to help. If you're a clinician, scroll down for our Double OT Assessment tool developed by OTTP-NorCal occupational therapists.

⚠️ In case of emergency

If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Si está experimentando una emergencia médica o psiquíatrica, por favor llame al 911 o váyase a la sala de emergencias más cercana.

Crisis resources

Help is available 24/7

Comprehensive Child Crisis Service

Address 3801 3rd St, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94124

24-Hour Hotline (415) 970-3800

Services 24-hour crisis evaluation and intervention

SF Suicide Prevention

Website sfsuicide.org

Hotline (415) 781-0500

Crisis Text Line Text MYLIFE to 741741
24/7 confidential support

24-Hour Hotlines

Crisis Line (415) 781-0500

HIV Nightline (415) 434-2437 or 1-800-273-2437

HIV Textline (415) 200-2920

Drug Information Line (415) 362-3400

Relapse Line (415) 834-1144

PWSS Support Line (415) 288-7160

TTY (415) 227-0245

Parent Talk Line

Phone (415) 441-KIDS

Availability 24 hours a day, every day, answered by a live person

About A crisis and counseling line specifically for parents navigating difficult situations with their children.

Website sfhsa.org

For clinicians

The Double OT Assessment

Developed by OTTP clinician Christine Haworth and former OTTP clinician Genevieve Cyrs, the Double OT (DOT) is a dynamic, occupation-based assessment used to measure occupational performance skills in transitional age youth. Watch the training video below and read the supporting article to learn more.

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Supporting Transitions to the Workforce for At-Risk Youth

Cyrs & Haworth · OT Practice · PDF

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