SF DPH – Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC, 1380 Howard Street)

Crisis Services — Crisis Stabilization Unit in San Francisco, California. San Francisco DPH Behavioral Health Access Center at 1380 Howard Street providing walk-in psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, mental health screening, and referral to ongoing behavioral health services for San Francisco residents. First floor walk-in access. Open Monday–Friday 8am–7pm and weekends 9am–4pm. After-hours psychiatric emergencies go to Zuckerberg SF General PES.

Phone: (888) 246-3333

Address: 1380 Howard Street, 1st Floor, San Francisco, California, 94103

Website: https://www.sfdph.org/

Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin

Services offered: Walk-in psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, mental health screening, referral to ongoing care, substance use referral

Ages served: All ages

Insurance & payment accepted: Medi-Cal, Medicare, All Insurance, No Insurance OK, Undocumented OK

Good to know: M–F 8am–7pm; Sat–Sun 9am–4pm. After-hours: Zuckerberg SF General PES. Access: (888) 246-3333.

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Frequently asked questions about SF DPH – Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC, 1380 Howard Street)

How do I contact SF DPH – Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC, 1380 Howard Street)?

You can call SF DPH – Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC, 1380 Howard Street) at (888) 246-3333 or visit 1380 Howard Street, 1st Floor in San Francisco, California. Their website is https://www.sfdph.org/.

What services does SF DPH – Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC, 1380 Howard Street) offer?

SF DPH – Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC, 1380 Howard Street) offers Walk-in psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, mental health screening, referral to ongoing care, substance use referral. Serves All ages. San Francisco DPH Behavioral Health Access Center at 1380 Howard Street providing walk-in psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, mental health screening, and referral to ongoing behavioral health services for San Francisco residents. First floor walk-in access. Open Monday–Friday 8am–7pm and w

Are services at SF DPH – Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC, 1380 Howard Street) free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. SF DPH – Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC, 1380 Howard Street) reports accepting: Medi-Cal, Medicare, All Insurance, No Insurance OK, Undocumented OK. Call SF DPH – Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC, 1380 Howard Street) at (888) 246-3333 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does SF DPH – Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC, 1380 Howard Street) support?

SF DPH – Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC, 1380 Howard Street) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at SF DPH – Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC, 1380 Howard Street)?

SF DPH – Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC, 1380 Howard Street) reports serving All ages. Accepted insurance/payment: Medi-Cal, Medicare, All Insurance, No Insurance OK, Undocumented OK. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (888) 246-3333 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.