Larkin Street Youth Services

For too many LGBTQ+ young people, homelessness begins with rejection—from family, from community, from the places that were supposed to feel like home.

Last year, 31% of the 2,093 young people we served identified as LGBTQ+, and 13% as transgender or gender nonconforming. We don't take that trust lightly.

At Larkin Street, Pride isn't just a month; it's a commitment. To showing up with affirming care. To building spaces where young people can exhale. To making sure every person who walks through our doors knows they are worthy of safety, stability, and joy. This June, we celebrate every young person who chose to keep going. We see you, and we are with you.

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Young people in San Francisco deserve access to health care, and the Michael Baxter Larkin Street Clinic is here to provide it.

This clinic is open to all youth ages 12–24. You do not need to be connected to Larkin Street to come in. No insurance, no appointment, no referral needed. Walk in for physical health, mental health, or just needing somewhere to start. Our team includes doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, a medical assistant, and a behavioral health therapist—all in one place.

The more young people who walk through these doors, the stronger this resource becomes. Here's how to visit:

Michael Baxter Larkin Street Clinic
134 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco
Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 5 PM
Closed weekends and June 19 for Juneteenth

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[Image 1 description] A June clinic schedule calendar showing provider availability Monday through Friday. Entry during 8:30–9 AM and 4–5 PM requires calling (415) 673-0911 ext. 259. Located at 134 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco. June 19 is closed for Juneteenth. Provider key identifies icons for Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, NP Remote, Nurse, Medical Assistant, and Behavioral Health Therapist.

[Image 2 description] A graphic describing the clinic care team. Header reads: "Free, walk-in care for any young person ages 12–24. No insurance. No appointment. No barriers." Six provider roles are listed with responsibilities: Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, NP Remote, Nurse, Medical Assistant, and Behavioral Health Therapist.

The budget is being decided right now. Make sure young people aren't left out of it.

The Governor's May Revise left out funding for programs that keep young people off the streets. Calling your senator takes five minutes, and it MATTERS.

Thank you to Senators Wiener, Becker, and Umberg for your support—now we need more voices. Contact your senator today and ask them to fund these life-saving programs.

📣 Some of your Bay Area senators: Sen. Jesse Arreguín · Sen. Aisha Wahab · Sen. Tim Grayson · Sen. Dave Cortese · Find yours at https://hubs.la/Q04jsvq80

🔗 Talking points, call scripts, and everything you need: https://hubs.la/Q04jswxj0

California Coalition For Youth

Grateful to San Francisco Department of Homelessness & Supportive Housing for championing this milestone and for believing that young people experiencing homelessness deserve so much more than a roof over their heads. 💛

Here’s to Casa Colibrí and every young person it will serve.

Casa Colibrí is officially open, and we are so proud to have partnered with Mission Action to make it happen.

This is what it looks like when communities come together for young people. Congratulations to every resident walking through those doors—you deserve every bit of this.

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May is AANHPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month—and our Wellness team lives at the heart of both. 🌱 Meet CJ, Qiyanna, and Marlon: the clinicians and advocates showing up every day for Larkin Street youth in the Bay Area.

Swipe to hear what drives their work, what they see in the young people they serve, and what they want you to know about mental health this month.

Beginning in June, SNAP benefits will now require proof of employment from young people experiencing homelessness, many of whom are also navigating job applications, food insecurity, and just trying to survive on their own—that’s yet another barrier in an already difficult situation.

This year alone, more than 1,500 young people have walked through the doors of our drop-in center, already surpassing last year’s total by 8%. With new rapid rehousing and supportive housing programs now online, more young people are coming to us for safety, stability, and basic needs.

But getting a young person physically off the street is just the beginning. The reality is, we can only house 1 in 4 youth who come to us, and real stability takes more than just getting off the street for one night. It takes wraparound service, including support like SNAP benefits. A young person who hasn't eaten can't focus on a job interview, a housing application, or a counseling session.

That’s what we’re building, and we’re not letting up.
We hope you’ll stay with us.

Your words could change a young person's life. Use them.

State lawmakers are making budget decisions this week that directly affect homeless youth in California. Public comment hearings are one of the most meaningful ways to make sure young people aren't forgotten in that conversation. You don't need to be an expert—you just need to show up.

And a special thank you to Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, Senator Scott Wiener, and Assemblymember Matt Haney for championing the programs that keep young people housed and for fighting to make sure they aren't left out of this budget.

🔗 Talking points, call scripts, and everything you need: https://hubs.la/Q04h2ZQZ0