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Felton Institute

CA · EIN 941156530 · $41.4M rev · operational · www.felton.org
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Felton Institute is a nonprofit organization specializing in mental health services, workforce development, and community engagement for older adults and individuals experiencing psychosis. Operating primarily in the Bay Area, it provides a range of programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life and promoting recovery among its beneficiaries.

activities · 84

what they do

direct service · 73
  • AmeriCorps Seniors Programs Senior Employment & Volunteer Programs
    Operates the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, connecting older adult volunteers with children to support skill development, and the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program, supporting older adults in engaging with personal and community activities.
  • Basic Needs and Drop-In Services for Unhoused Individuals Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Operates the Bayview Drop-In Center in San Francisco, providing showers, laundry, meals, lockers, and a safe community space through Mother Brown’s Kitchen for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
  • Case Management for Vulnerable Adults Homeless Health Navigation & Care Access
    Provides time-limited case management services to older adults and adults with disabilities under contract with Alameda County Adult Protective Services. Also provides case management, assessments, and wellness interventions to individuals who are unhoused or insecurely housed, formerly incarcerated, or experiencing substance use and unaddressed mental health disorders, using a harm-reduction approach.
  • Community Crisis Response Teams Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response
    Operates mobile crisis response teams such as the Angelo Quinto Community Response Team (AQCRT) in Antioch, providing 24/7 mental health support for non-life-threatening 911 calls, and the Vallejo Integrated Health & Resource Team (IHART) for individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health crises. Also operates the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team using a co-response model with local police departments.
  • Community Crisis Response Teams Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response
    Operates mobile crisis response teams such as the Angelo Quinto Community Response Team (AQCRT) in Antioch and the Vallejo Integrated Health & Resource Team (IHART) to provide 24/7 mental health support and services for non-life-threatening 911 calls and individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health crises.
  • Community Crisis Response and Mobile Mental Health Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response
    Operates the Angelo Quinto Community Response Team (AQCRT) in Antioch, providing 24/7 mental health support for non-life-threatening 911 calls. Also operates the mobile Vallejo Integrated Health & Resource Team (IHART) for mental and behavioral health crises in Vallejo, and the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team in partnership with Belmont and East Palo Alto Police Departments.
  • Community Food and Wellness Programs Nutrition Education & Cooking Skills
    Operates an on-site farmer’s market offering fresh foods, cooking classes, and exercise programs for client families.
  • Community Services for Older Adults in Visitacion Valley Resident-Led Social & Recreational Programming
    Provides outreach and wellness programming for isolated older adults in Visitacion Valley, including culturally specific activities like Chinese dancing and ESL classes. Offers social, wellness, educational, and intergenerational activities for older adults and adults with disabilities through the 66 Raymond Community Services program.
  • Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response
    Operates the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team using a co-response model with the Belmont Police Department and the East Palo Alto Police Department.
  • Community-Based Response to Non-Life-Threatening 911 Calls Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response
    Operates the Angelo Quinto Community Response Team (AQCRT) and the mobile Vallejo Integrated Health & Resource Team (IHART), providing 24/7 mental health crisis response to non-emergency 911 calls with service linkage, de-escalation, and community support in partnership with local police departments.
  • Community-Based Services for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities
    Offers a range of services for older adults and adults with disabilities, including social clubs, digital literacy training (SF Connected Program), one-on-one tech support (Tech Squad), outreach and wellness programming, and intergenerational activities. Programs aim to reduce isolation and support aging with dignity.
  • Comprehensive Case Management for Expectant and Parenting Teens Case Management for Pregnant and Parenting Youth
    Provides comprehensive case management for expectant and parenting teens under age 19 with children aged 8 and under, including operating a peer-directed, peer-focused program for teen and young-adult parents and their children.
  • Crisis Response and Suicide Prevention Services 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Support Line Operations
    Operates 24/7 crisis counseling and mobile response programs, including answering 988 calls, texts, and chats in San Francisco and San Mateo counties through San Francisco Suicide Prevention and Peninsula Suicide Prevention, and co-response crisis teams with police departments in Belmont and East Palo Alto, as well as postvention support for suicide loss survivors.
  • Crisis Response and Suicide Prevention Services 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Support Line Operations
    Operates 24/7 crisis support programs answering 988 calls, texts, and chats in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties through San Francisco Suicide Prevention and Peninsula Suicide Prevention. Also runs co-response crisis teams with police departments and provides postvention support to suicide loss survivors through a peer-led model.
  • Digital Literacy and Tech Support for Seniors Digital Literacy Support for Job Seekers
    Provides free in-person digital literacy training and support for older adults and adults with disabilities through the SF Connected Program. Operates the Tech Squad program, offering one-on-one tech support, small group training, and ongoing coaching to help older adults and people with disabilities access digital services.
  • Digital Literacy and Tech Support for Seniors Digital Literacy Support for Job Seekers
    Provides free in-person digital literacy training and support for older adults and adults with disabilities through the SF Connected Program. This includes the Tech Squad program, offering one-on-one tech support, small group training, and ongoing coaching to help them access digital services.
  • Provides early care and education for children from birth to six years old, including those with special needs, in an inclusive environment addressing medical, social, and educational needs. This includes providing on-site balanced meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program, mental health interventions, speech and language therapy, and inclusive early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or signs of autism.
  • Early Care and Education Programs Child Care & Early Learning Programs
    Provides early care and education for children from birth to six years old, including those with special needs, and offers case management and parenting education services. This includes responsive developmental services, on-site balanced meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program, mental health interventions, speech and language therapy, and inclusive early intervention for developmental delays and autism.
  • Early Care and Education Programs Child Care & Early Learning Programs
    Provides early care and education for children from birth to six years old, including those with special needs, in an inclusive environment. Offers case management, parenting education, on-site balanced meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and speech and language therapy sessions for children ages 0-5.
  • Early Care and Education Services Child Care & Early Learning Programs
    Provides inclusive early care and education for children from birth to age six, including those with special needs, developmental delays, or signs of autism, with on-site meals, speech and language therapy, mental health interventions, play-based learning, and family support services.
  • Early Care and Education with Family Support Child Care & Early Learning Programs
    Provides inclusive early care and education for children birth to six, including those with special needs, developmental delays, or signs of autism. Services include on-site meals, speech and language therapy, mental health interventions, parenting education, peer support, and workforce development for early childhood educators from underrepresented backgrounds.
  • Early Childhood Education Workforce Development Subsidized Child Care Access Programs
    Provides comprehensive support services through an Early Childhood Education workforce development pipeline for first-generation, non-traditional college, and immigrant apprentices.
  • Early Intervention for Developmental Delays and Autism Psychological and Developmental Evaluations
    Provides inclusive early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and those showing signs of autism. Offers one-on-one early intervention services for children birth to five to build developmental skills and strengthen family relationships.
  • Early Psychosis Intervention Programs Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Support
    Provides evidence-based early psychosis and bipolar disorder screening and treatment for adolescents and young adults through programs re(MIND)®, BEAM, and BEAM UP® in four California counties: Alameda, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo. Services include comprehensive treatment, family support, supported employment and education, and up to two years of ongoing care.
  • Early Psychosis Intervention Programs Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Support
    Provides evidence-based early psychosis and bipolar disorder screening and treatment through re(MIND)®, BEAM, and BEAM UP® programs for adolescents and young adults, operating in Alameda, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties, with services including comprehensive treatment, supported employment and education, and aftercare support.
  • Early Psychosis Program Aftercare and Employment Support Post-Program Aftercare Support
    Offers specialized aftercare services for program graduates and their families to maintain treatment gains. Provides evidence-based supported employment and education services to program graduates to maintain educational and vocational engagement.
  • Early Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder Treatment Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Support
    Provides screening and treatment for early psychosis and bipolar disorder for adolescents and young adults through evidence-based programs re(MIND)®, BEAM, and BEAM UP® in Alameda, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties. Services include ongoing mental health support for up to two years, comprehensive treatment, family support, and specialized aftercare services.
  • Early Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder Treatment Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Support
    Provides screening and treatment for early psychosis and bipolar disorder for adolescents and young adults through evidence-based programs like re(MIND)®, BEAM, and BEAM UP®. These programs operate in Alameda, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties and incorporate personal goals related to work, school, family, and relationships to support recovery, offering up to two years of ongoing mental health services.
  • Early Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder Treatment Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Support
    Provides screening and treatment for early psychosis and bipolar disorder for adolescents and young adults through evidence-based programs like re(MIND)®, BEAM, and BEAM UP®. These programs are operated in Alameda, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties and include up to two years of ongoing mental health services, comprehensive treatment, family support, and aftercare services.
  • Family Support and Parenting Education Case Management for Pregnant and Parenting Youth
    Strengthens families and supports healthy early childhood development through peer support, hands-on workshops, and expert guidance. This includes workshops for low-income, at-risk parents on parenting, child development, and fundamental child-rearing skills, as well as teen-parent peer support and education services focused on pregnancy prevention.
  • Federally Funded Senior Service and Volunteer Programs Senior Employment & Volunteer Programs
    Administers AmeriCorps Seniors programs including the Foster Grandparent Program, Senior Companion Program, and Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which provide workforce training and community engagement opportunities for older adults across six Bay Area counties.
  • Homelessness and Housing Support Services Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Provides services to transition individuals with histories of homelessness into subsidized, permanent scattered housing. Operates the Bayview Drop-In Center, offering showers, laundry, meals, and lockers, and Mother Brown’s Kitchen, providing warm meals and community space for unhoused and food-insecure residents in San Francisco. Also provides scattered-site supportive housing for unsheltered individuals and veterans in San Francisco through the Harbor Haven Supportive Housing program.
  • Housing Transition and Follow-up Support Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Provides services to transition individuals with histories of homelessness into subsidized, permanent scattered housing in the community. Offers follow-up support for an average of one month to ensure clients connect with community resources after referral from the San Francisco Human Services Agency.
  • Justice-Involved Adult and Youth Support Programs Reentry Support Services
    Provides case management, court diversion, and reentry services for justice-involved adults and transitional age youth, including the Reentry Engagement Program (REP) in Alameda County, a court diversion program with record expungement, and specialized support for individuals with severe mental health challenges returning from incarceration.
  • Justice-Involved Individuals Support Programs Reentry Support Services
    Provides case management services to justice-involved adults with substance abuse and other challenges. This includes operating a court diversion program for transitional age youth, the Reentry Engagement Program (REP) for justice-impacted individuals with severe mental health challenges in Alameda County, and 18-month reentry support for individuals released from Santa Rita Jail.
  • Justice-Involved Reentry and Diversion Programs Reentry Support Services
    Provides case management services to justice-involved adults with substance abuse and other challenges. This includes operating a court diversion program for transitional age youth facing felony charges, offering record expungement upon successful completion, and the Reentry Engagement Program (REP) in Alameda County for justice-impacted individuals with severe mental health challenges, providing 18-month reentry support.
  • Justice-Involved Support Services Reentry Support Services
    Provides case management services to justice-involved adults with substance abuse and other challenges. This includes operating a court diversion program for transitional age youth, the Reentry Engagement Program (REP) for justice-impacted individuals with severe mental health challenges in Alameda County, and 18-month reentry support for individuals released from Santa Rita Jail.
  • Justice-Involved and Reentry Support Programs Reentry Support Services
    Provides targeted services for justice-involved individuals, including court diversion for transitional age youth, record expungement upon program completion, and 18-month reentry support for individuals released from Santa Rita Jail. The Reentry Engagement Program (REP) offers employment assistance, health services, and community connection for justice-impacted individuals with severe mental health challenges in Alameda County.
  • Mental Health Programs for Transitional Age Youth Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health Services
    Offers mental health programs for transitional age youth aged 16-25 with severe and persistent mental health issues, aiming to stabilize their lives, increase independence, productivity, and community integration, while also engaging family members and support persons.
  • Mental Health Services for County Residents Free Mental Health Services for Youth and Vulnerable Adults
    Provides free mental health services to eligible county residents, including individuals with and without Medi-Cal, depending on program location. These services are available to adults aged 18-60, with a focus on low-income individuals, people with disabilities, the Deaf community, and those facing mental illness and substance abuse challenges.
  • Mental Health Services for County Residents Free Mental Health Services for Youth and Vulnerable Adults
    Provides free mental health services to eligible county residents, including individuals with and without Medi-Cal, depending on program location. These services are part of a broader offering of social services provided in San Francisco since 1889.
  • Mental Health Services for Diverse Populations Free Mental Health Services for Youth and Vulnerable Adults
    Delivers free and accessible mental health services to county residents, including transitional age youth (16–25), adults aged 18–60, low-income individuals, people with disabilities, the Deaf community, and those with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders, with services available regardless of Medi-Cal status depending on location.
  • Mental Health Services for Diverse Populations Free Mental Health Services for Youth and Vulnerable Adults
    Delivers free and accessible mental health services to county residents regardless of insurance status, with specialized programs for transitional age youth (16–25), low-income adults, individuals with disabilities, the Deaf community, and those with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders. Services include crisis counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and wellness interventions using a harm-reduction approach.
  • Mental Health Services for Various Populations Free Mental Health Services for Youth and Vulnerable Adults
    Provides free mental health services to eligible county residents, including individuals with and without Medi-Cal. Offers mental health programs for transitional age youth (16-25) with severe mental health issues, and provides interventions and psychotherapy for children ages 0-5 to promote social-emotional well-being.
  • Older Adult and Disability Services Resident-Led Social & Recreational Programming
    Provides time-limited case management services to older adults and adults with disabilities under contract with Alameda County Adult Protective Services. This includes connecting older adults to resources, operating a social club for socially isolated older adults, and providing outreach and wellness programming for isolated older adults in Visitacion Valley, including culturally specific activities.
  • Older Adult and Disability Support Services Resident-Led Social & Recreational Programming
    Provides time-limited case management services to older adults and adults with disabilities under contract with Alameda County Adult Protective Services. Connects older adults to resources and services to support aging with dignity and purpose. Operates a social club for socially isolated older adults, offering free in-person and virtual social events and outings.
  • On-site Farmer's Market and Wellness Programs Nutrition Education & Cooking Skills
    Operates an on-site farmer’s market offering fresh foods, cooking classes, and exercise programs for client families.
  • Offers case management and parenting education services for children, youth, and pregnant and parenting teens. This includes strengthening families and supporting healthy early childhood development through peer support and workshops, providing workshops for low-income, at-risk parents on child-rearing skills, and offering teen-parent peer support and education focused on pregnancy prevention.
  • Strengthens families and supports healthy early childhood development through peer support, hands-on workshops, and expert guidance. Provides workshops for low-income, at-risk parents on parenting, child development, and child-rearing skills. Offers teen-parent peer support, education services, and comprehensive case management for expectant and parenting teens.
  • Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Senior Employment & Volunteer Programs
    Operates the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), providing workforce training for older adults across six Bay Area counties.
  • Senior Volunteer and Workforce Programs Senior Employment & Volunteer Programs
    Operates the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, connecting older adult volunteers with children to support skill development. Also runs the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program, supporting older adults in engaging with personal and community activities, and the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), providing workforce training for older adults across six Bay Area counties.
  • Senior Volunteer and Workforce Programs Senior Employment & Volunteer Programs
    Operates the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, connecting older adult volunteers with children to support skill development. Also operates the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program, supporting older adults in engaging with personal and community activities, and the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), providing workforce training for older adults across six Bay Area counties.
  • Services for Unhoused and Food-Insecure Individuals Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Operates the Bayview Drop-In Center at 2111 Jennings Street in San Francisco, providing showers, laundry, meals, and lockers for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Also operates Mother Brown’s Kitchen at the same location, providing warm meals and serving as a safe community space for unhoused and food-insecure residents.
  • Services for Unsheltered and Food-Insecure Individuals Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Operates the Bayview Drop-In Center, providing showers, laundry, meals, and lockers for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. It also operates Mother Brown’s Kitchen, providing warm meals and a safe community space for unhoused and food-insecure residents in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood.
  • Social and Wellness Programs for Older Adults Resident-Led Social & Recreational Programming
    Operates a social club for socially isolated older adults 60 and older, offering free in-person and virtual social events and outings. Provides outreach and wellness programming for isolated older adults in Visitacion Valley, including culturally specific activities and educational programs, and offers social, wellness, educational, and intergenerational activities through the 66 Raymond Community Services program.
  • Suicide Loss Support Program Post-Crisis Suicide Support Services
    Operates the Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors program, which provides ongoing support to individuals after a suicide loss through a peer model involving trained survivors and professionals.
  • Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Support Line Operations
    Operates two local crisis support programs, San Francisco Suicide Prevention and Peninsula Suicide Prevention, which answer 988 calls, texts, and chats in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. These programs provide 24/7 crisis counseling, emotional support, education, and crisis intervention. The organization also operates the Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors program, providing ongoing support to individuals after a suicide loss.
  • Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Support Line Operations
    Operates San Francisco Suicide Prevention and Peninsula Suicide Prevention, answering 988 calls, texts, and chats in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. Provides 24/7 crisis counseling via phone and text for individuals experiencing depression, suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress. Also runs the Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors program, offering ongoing peer support after a suicide loss.
  • Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Support Line Operations
    Operates two local crisis support programs, San Francisco Suicide Prevention and Peninsula Suicide Prevention, which answer 988 calls, texts, and chats in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. These programs provide 24/7 crisis counseling via phone and text for individuals experiencing depression, suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress, and offer emotional support, education, and crisis intervention.
  • Support Services for Expectant and Parenting Teens Case Management for Pregnant and Parenting Youth
    Offers comprehensive case management, peer support, education, and parenting workshops for expectant and parenting teens under age 19, including a peer-directed program for teen and young-adult parents and their children, with a focus on pregnancy prevention and at-risk youth.
  • Support Services for Vulnerable Adults Homeless Health Navigation & Care Access
    Provides services for adults aged 18-60, focusing on low-income individuals, people with disabilities, the Deaf community, and those facing mental illness and substance abuse challenges. This includes case management, assessments, and wellness interventions for individuals who are unhoused or insecurely housed, formerly incarcerated, or experiencing substance use and unaddressed mental health disorders, using a harm-reduction approach.
  • Support and Engagement Programs for Older Adults
    Provides social, wellness, educational, and intergenerational programming for older adults and adults with disabilities, including a social club for isolated seniors, digital literacy training through SF Connected and Tech Squad, outreach in Visitacion Valley with culturally specific activities, and AmeriCorps Seniors programs fostering grandparent and companion roles.
  • Supported Employment and Education Services
    Provides evidence-based supported employment and education services to program graduates to maintain educational and vocational engagement.
  • Supportive Housing for Homeless Individuals Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Provides services to transition individuals with histories of homelessness into subsidized, permanent scattered housing in the community. This includes operating the Harbor Haven Supportive Housing program for unsheltered individuals and veterans in San Francisco, offering scattered-site supportive housing with shared or single occupancy units.
  • Supportive Housing for Unsheltered Individuals Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Provides scattered-site supportive housing with shared or single occupancy units for unsheltered individuals in San Francisco through the Harbor Haven Supportive Housing program, including a specific program for unsheltered veterans.
  • Transitional Age Youth Mental Health Programs Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health Services
    Offers mental health programs for transitional age youth aged 16-25 with severe and persistent mental health issues, aiming to stabilize their lives and increase independence, productivity, and community integration, while also engaging family members and support persons.
  • Transitional Housing Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Operates transitional housing programs to support recovery for individuals experiencing housing instability, including those who have experienced homelessness. This includes an 80-bed program in Sonoma County offering 6 to 12 months of interim shelter and support services for unsheltered individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges, and a six-month residential transitional housing program in Santa Rosa for individuals with justice-involved and mental health backgrounds.
  • Transitional Housing Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Operates transitional housing programs to support recovery for individuals experiencing housing instability, including those who have experienced homelessness. This includes an 80-bed transitional recovery and re-entry program in Sonoma County offering 6 to 12 months of interim shelter and support services for unsheltered individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges, and six-month residential transitional housing in Santa Rosa for individuals with justice-involved and mental health backgrounds.
  • Transitional Housing and Reentry Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Operates transitional housing programs to support recovery for individuals experiencing housing instability, including those who have experienced homelessness. This includes an 80-bed transitional recovery and re-entry program in Sonoma County and six-month residential transitional housing in Santa Rosa for individuals with justice-involved and mental health backgrounds.
  • Transitional and Supportive Housing Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Operates multiple transitional and supportive housing programs across California, including 80-bed residential recovery and re-entry housing in Sonoma County, scattered-site supportive housing in San Francisco for unsheltered individuals and veterans, and time-limited housing with case management for justice-involved and mentally ill populations. Programs typically offer 6 to 12 months of interim shelter and support services.
  • Transitional and Supportive Housing Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Operates multiple transitional and supportive housing programs across California, including 80-bed residential recovery and re-entry housing in Sonoma County, scattered-site supportive housing for unhoused individuals and veterans in San Francisco, and 18-month reentry support for individuals released from Santa Rita Jail with behavioral health challenges.
  • Workforce Development and Training Programs Senior Employment & Volunteer Programs
    Operates the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) across six Bay Area counties and provides workforce development pipelines in early childhood education for first-generation, non-traditional, and immigrant college apprentices.
  • Workforce Development for Early Childhood Education Subsidized Child Care Access Programs
    Provides comprehensive support services through an Early Childhood Education workforce development pipeline for first-generation, non-traditional college, and immigrant apprentices.
advocacy · 4
  • Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents Long-Term Care and Medicare Advocacy
    Operates the San Francisco Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which investigates complaints and advocates on behalf of elderly and dependent adults living in long-term care facilities.
  • Advocacy for Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities Long-Term Care and Medicare Advocacy
    Operates the San Francisco Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, investigating complaints and advocating on behalf of elderly and dependent adults living in long-term care facilities.
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Long-Term Care and Medicare Advocacy
    Operates the San Francisco Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, investigating complaints and advocating for elderly and dependent adults in long-term care facilities.
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Long-Term Care and Medicare Advocacy
    Operates the San Francisco Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which investigates complaints and advocates for elderly and dependent adults in long-term care facilities.
capacity building · 7
  • Capacity Building for Early Psychosis Care Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Support
    Provides training, technical assistance, consultation, and implementation guidance to mental health providers and organizations on early psychosis-coordinated specialty care, including needs assessments and support since 2016, and develops graduate ambassador cohorts to support new participants.
  • Capacity Building in Early Psychosis Care Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Support
    Provides training, technical assistance, consultation, and implementation guidance to mental health providers and organizations implementing early psychosis coordinated specialty care. Conducts needs assessments and has supported providers since 2016.
  • Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Technical Assistance Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Support
    Provides technical assistance, consultation, training, and implementation guidance for early psychosis-coordinated specialty care. Conducts rigorous needs assessments for organizations implementing early psychosis-coordinated specialty care and has provided training and technical assistance to mental health providers and organizations since 2016.
  • Early Psychosis Graduate Ambassador Program Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Support
    Develops a cohort of graduate ambassadors to support new program participants and their families in early psychosis programs.
  • Develops a cohort of graduate ambassadors to support new program participants and their families in early psychosis programs.
  • Technical Assistance and Training for Early Psychosis Care Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Support
    Provides technical assistance, consultation, training, and implementation guidance for early psychosis-coordinated specialty care. This includes conducting rigorous needs assessments for organizations and has been provided to mental health providers and organizations since 2016.
  • Technical Assistance and Training for Early Psychosis Care Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Support
    Provides technical assistance, consultation, training, and implementation guidance for early psychosis-coordinated specialty care. Conducts rigorous needs assessments for organizations implementing these services and has provided training and technical assistance to mental health providers and organizations since 2016.
strategies · 40

how they think

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named programs · 18

what they call their work

(re)MIND® Early Psychosis Program
Delivers comprehensive treatment for individuals experiencing psychosis, focusing on personal goals and recovery.
66 Raymond Community Services
Provides social, wellness, educational, and intergenerational activities for older adults and adults with disabilities in Visitacion Valley, SF.
AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)
Engages volunteers 55+ in mentoring children, using life experience to help them develop skills and confidence.
AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (SCP)
Connects older adult volunteers with isolated peers to encourage engagement in personal and community activities.
BEAM and BEAM UP
Early psychosis programs using personal goals to support recovery through work, school, family, and relationships.
Case Management for Alameda County
Provides time-limited care management services under contract with Alameda County APS for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP)
Provides services to help individuals transition from Shelter-in-Place Hotels into subsidized, permanent scattered housing in San Francisco; funded by HSH in partnership with Brilliant Corners and other housing partners.
Geriatric Services West (GSW) and Geriatric Outpatient Services (GOS)
Provides comprehensive case management, therapy, and psychiatric services for older adults 60+ with mental health or substance use concerns.
Information, Referral, and Assistance (IR&A)
Provides follow-up support to clients referred by SF HSA to connect them with community resources; includes continuous outreach for an average of one month.
Information, Referral, and Assistance program (IR&A)
Offers follow-up assistance to clients referred by the San Francisco Human Services Agency to connect them with community resources.
Older Adult Intensive Case Management (ICM) and Full Service Partnership (FSP)
Offers multidisciplinary, team-based mental health services for adults 60+ with severe mental illness, delivered in office and community settings.
Older Adult Service Team (OAST)
Delivers specialized clinical case management for older adults with mental health and substance use issues to support aging in place.
Older Adult Social Club (OASC)
Provides a supportive space for socially isolated older adults 60+ to build connections through free in-person and virtual social events.
San Francisco Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCO)
Investigates complaints and resolves issues affecting elderly and dependent adults in long-term care facilities; mandated by federal and state law.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Provides workforce training for older adults 55+ in community service and government roles, leading to permanent job placements.
Tech Squad
Provides one-on-one tech support, digital literacy training, and broadband access to older adults and people with disabilities to reduce social isolation.
Visitacion Valley Senior Health & Wellness
Offers outreach and wellness programming including Chinese dancing, ESL classes, and trauma discussion groups for isolated older adults in Visitacion Valley, SF.
re)MIND®
Early psychosis intervention program offering comprehensive treatment for youth and young adults experiencing early signs of psychosis in Alameda, San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties.
relationships · 25

who they work with

  • Alameda County Adult Protective Services Partner — Contracts with Felton Institute to provide case management services for older adults and adults with disabilities.
  • Alameda County Behavioral Health Partner — Collaborates with Felton Institute on the Reentry Engagement Program (REP) for justice-impacted individuals with severe mental health challenges.
  • Alameda County Behavioral Health Department Partner — Handles referrals and eligibility questions for the Older Adult Service Team program.
  • Antioch Police Department Partner — Collaborates with Felton Institute on the Angelo Quinto Community Response Team (AQCRT) for community-based crisis response.
  • Belmont Police Department Partner — Collaborates with Felton Institute on the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team using a co-response model.
  • Brilliant Corners Partner — Collaborates with Felton Institute on the Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool program.
  • Cenpatico, Southern Arizona Partner — Partner in training and technical assistance initiatives for early psychosis programs.
  • City of Antioch Partner — Partners with Felton Institute on the Angelo Quinto Community Response Team (AQCRT) to respond to non-life-threatening 911 calls.
  • East Palo Alto Police Department Partner — Collaborates with Felton Institute on the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team using a co-response model.
  • Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Government — Primary funder of the Felton Early Psychosis Programs through state mental health funding.
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Network — Cited as a source for mental health myths and facts, and early intervention information.
  • National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Partner — Partner in training and technical assistance initiatives for early psychosis programs.
  • National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) Partner — Collaborates on toolkits and issue briefs related to student success and continuity of care in early psychosis programs.
  • National Association on Mental Illness Partner — Partner in training and technical assistance initiatives for early psychosis programs.
  • National Council on Behavioral Health Partner — Partner in training and technical assistance initiatives for early psychosis programs.
  • National Institute of Mental Health Government — Cited as a reference for research and facts about schizophrenia and mental illness.
  • Peninsula Suicide Prevention Partner — Operated by Felton Institute as a local crisis support program answering 988 calls in San Mateo County.
  • RCEB Partner — Partners with RCEB to provide Deaf services, recognizing the cultural and linguistic diversity within the Deaf community.
  • RCEB Partner — Partners with RCEB to provide Deaf services, recognizing the cultural diversity within the Deaf community.
  • San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services Government — Funds the SF Connected Program and Visitacion Valley senior programs.
  • San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Partner — Funds the Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool program and provides referrals for housing placement.
  • San Francisco Department of Public Health Behavioral Health Partner — Handles referrals and eligibility questions for Geriatric Services West and Geriatric Outpatient Services programs.
  • San Francisco Human Services Agency Partner — Refers clients to Felton’s Information, Referral, and Assistance program.
  • San Francisco Suicide Prevention Partner — Merged into Felton Institute in 2019 and operates as a local crisis support program answering 988 calls in San Francisco County.
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Government — Cited as a reference for the relationship between substance use and mental health.