Business Details
30 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Community Health Partner in San Francisco
San Francisco Community Health Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through advancing health, wellness, and equality. Founded in 1996, we provide comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health services tailored to immigrant communities, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, unhoused populations, and others impacted by systemic oppression. Our client-centered approach prioritizes healing justice, addressing social determinants of health, and fostering belonging through culturally informed care designed by the communities we serve. We operate as a Federally Qualified Health Center, guided by core values of compassion, justice, leadership, respect, sex positivity, and wellness. Our programs include Trans: Thrive, Street Medicine, and the Taimon Booton Navigation Center, alongside policy advocacy and community-building initiatives.We maintain locations in San Francisco's Tenderloin, Little Saigon, and Polk Street neighborhoods to ensure accessibility. Our team combines clinical expertise with lived experience to deliver affirming, whole-person care that meets basic needs while addressing structural inequities. We measure success through community impact, with 16,000 lives touched in 2025 alone. Our work extends beyond clinical services to include movement-building, policy advocacy, and partnerships that advance health justice. We remain committed to innovation, evidenced by our 2015 recognition as a Federally Qualified Health Center and ongoing expansion of trans-affirming care and long-acting treatment options.
Services
Medical Services
Dental Services
Mental Health Services
LGBTQ Programs
Trans Services
Homeless Services
Community Living Room
Street Medicine
Policy Advocacy
Health Education
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer culturally informed services designed by the communities we serve
- Our comprehensive approach includes medical, dental, and mental health services
- We prioritize client-centered care and social justice in all programs
- We provide affirming healthcare for LGBTQ+ and marginalized communities
- Our team includes experts in community health and wellness
Associations and certifications
- Federally Qualified Health Center
What people say
Affirming care
Community focus
Comprehensive services
Marginalized populations
Healing justice
Services
Medical Services
Our medical services provide comprehensive primary care with a focus on marginalized communities. We offer preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and acute care in a welcoming environment that addresses social determinants of health. Services integrate with mental health and dental programs for whole-person wellness.
Trans: Thrive Program
Trans: Thrive delivers affirming healthcare for transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals. Services include hormone therapy, mental health support, and preventive care tailored to trans community needs in a safe, respectful setting.
Street Medicine
Our Street Medicine team provides mobile healthcare to unhoused individuals. Services include basic medical care, harm reduction supplies, and connections to shelter and treatment programs through outreach in community spaces.
Mental Health Services
We offer counseling and psychiatric care addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression. Our therapists specialize in working with LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities, providing culturally competent care integrated with medical services.
Dental Services
Our dental clinic provides preventive and restorative care with a focus on accessibility for underserved populations. Services include exams, cleanings, and treatment plans delivered in a welcoming environment prioritizing patient comfort.
People
Cecilia Chung
Health Commissioner
Cecilia Chung is a former client and board member who now serves as San Francisco Health Commissioner. Her advocacy focuses on health equity, HIV/AIDS policy, and transgender rights, drawing from lived experience and community leadership.
Questions
What populations does SF Community Health Center serve?
We specialize in serving immigrant communities, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, unhoused populations, and others impacted by systemic oppression through tailored healthcare programs.
What services are available at your clinics?
Our clinics offer medical care, dental services, mental health counseling, trans-affirming care, and street medicine outreach programs across San Francisco locations.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call (415) 292-3400 during business hours for same-day appointments or visit our website to complete registration forms for new patients.
Do you offer emergency medical services?
For emergencies, call 911. Our after-hours line (415) 292-3420 x 368 connects to urgent care resources when clinics are closed.
What makes your center different from other clinics?
We uniquely combine clinical excellence with social justice advocacy, designing programs through community collaboration and addressing structural health determinants.
Are there volunteer opportunities available?
Yes, we welcome volunteers. Complete our online inquiry form to learn about current opportunities supporting our mission-driven work.
Reviews (2)
David Clay
May 25, 2021
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A 9:am-12:pm, M-F, DROP-IN (4TH FL) ALLOWS A COVID-READY INTERACTION W/ MY MED CASE-MGMT TEAM. MY PCP, DR ROYCE LIN, COMES FROM TOM WADDEL ON MONDAYS. I MAY P/U FOOD WHILE THERE. THERE IS PHONE & WWW ACCESS. HOUSING, BUS TOKENS, AND HIPAA-COMPLIANT RX DELIVERY ARE POSSIBLE AS WELL. A GENUINE 'DIAMOND-IN -THE-ROUGH'.
Natthakarn Ray Laohacharoensombat
Jun 14, 2018
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I really really like this Clinic...great #Location ,clean #Lounge, awesome #Service
especially thank you to staffs (Dr. Carlos, Marion,Valentina & My case Managet Ruby) they are very professional and supportive
I'm grateful to be a client here
especially thank you to staffs (Dr. Carlos, Marion,Valentina & My case Managet Ruby) they are very professional and supportive
I'm grateful to be a client here
