Health
- How well are Bay Area residents and workers being served by private and public health care options?
- What different kinds of food are available to different neighborhoods and populations across the Bay Area?
- Who has access to healthy food options?
- How does income affect health (including nutrition, preventative care, and access to health care) of Bay Area residents?
Resources:
- Huckleberry Youth
Our mission is to engage adolescents and their families in San Francisco and Marin Counties in a comprehensive array of quality services addressing prevention and health promotion, crisis intervention, stabilization and growth. We seek to empower young people to develop and maintain healthy relationships as well as promote their talents, ideas, leadership and health; to assist youth and their families in overcoming the obstacles they may encounter, which can include family concerns, drug and alcohol abuse, mental health challenges, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, violence, social and economic inequities, and physical and sexual abuse; and to assist clients in navigating complex social welfare, educational and juvenile justice systems. Call the Marin office at (415) 453-5200.
- County of Marin Health and Human Services
The mission of the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services is to promote and protect the health, well being, self-sufficiency and safety of all people in Marin County. The Department of Health and Human Services delivers, coordinates and/or administers a range of state, federal and local programs that address the County's health and welfare needs. Many of its services are mandated by state and federal laws that are sometimes inconsistent, and that tend to differentiate client populations according to factors such as age, type of services needed, or gender.
- Public Health-Marin County Health and Human Services
A comprehensive list of government, financial and health organizations in Marin county.
- Planned Parenthood Golden Gate
Planned Parenthood Golden Gate is a non-profit health organization that has been helping women, men and teens make responsible choices for over 80 years. Since 1923, Planned Parenthood Golden Gate has been committed to delivering the highest quality reproductive health care, teaching responsible and age-appropriate sexuality education and has been working diligently to protect a woman's right to choose.
- Marin.org: Health and Social Service Resources in Marin
A directory for Marin-based organizations arranged by categories related to health, such as Children/Youth Health Care, HIV/AIDS, Hospitals/Clinics, etc.
Additional Resources:
- San Francisco Community Clinic
The SF Community Clinic's mission is carried out through several different services including Administration, Americorps, HIV Services, Health Policy, Development, Provider Recruitment and Retention, Cooperatives Services and Network Development, Volunteer Services, and Street Outreach Services. Our multi-faceted services including administration, development, medical care, and outreach, program planning, computer processing/programming and others. Volunteers play many roles in these departments and participate at various levels of operation. Call (415)292-0335.
- California Hospice
Hospice care is a special way of caring for those facing a life-threatening illness. Hospice services are characterized by a team-oriented approach that includes expert pain and symptom management, along with emotional and spiritual support tailored to the patient's wishes.
- American Red Cross
American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter works within communities, providing relief to people who have suffered a disaster. We also help people prevent, prepare for and respond to a variety of emergencies. Call (415)427-8000.
- San Francisco Foundation: Health and Justice
The Initiative supports impacted communities, grassroots groups, and nonprofits as they promote protective public policies, minimize environmental health risks, engage in policy advocacy, and educate and involve residents in creating safe, healthy, neighborhoods.
- Californians for Pesticide Reform
Works to improve and protect public health, sustainable agriculture, and environmental quality by building a movement across California that changes statewide pesticide policies and practices.