Resources
The following organizations provide either an on-line search engine or a listing sent by mail that provides information on cognitive-behavioral therapists situated in your area. You can then contact these individuals to determine if they have availability and that the provider is a suitable match for your treatment needs. The Association of Behavior and Cognitive Therapy The Academy of Cognitive Therapy Anxiety and Depression Association of America Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) National Tourette Syndrome Association The Trichotillomania Learning Center |
Unfortunately, the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy does not offer low-fee, sliding scale, or direct payment from insurance companies for treatment. Listed below are a few Bay Area clinics that either accept insurance payment for treatment (indicated with an *) or offer low-fee and sliding scale cognitive behavioral therapy. Several of the clinics offer treatment that is provided by graduate students or medical residents who are supervised by licensed clinicians. These clinics may provide a variety of treatments; be sure to specify if you are seeking CBT or other evidence-based treatments. East Bay:The Golden Bear Sleep and Mood Research Clinic at UC Berkeley: 510-643-3797https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~ahsleep/ UC Berkeley Psychology Clinic: 510-642-2055http://psychology.berkeley.edu/clinics/psychology-clinic Wright Institute, Parker Street Clinic: 510-548-9716Schuman-Liles Clinic (*): 510-569-9334San Francisco:California Pacific Medical Center Department of Psychiatry: 415-600-3247cpmc.org/services/mental-hlth.html UCSF Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute (*): 415-476-7500San Francisco State University Psychology Clinic: 415-338-2856http://psychology.sfsu.edu/clinical/clinic.htm South Bay/Peninsula:Pacific Graduate School of Psychology The Kurt & Barbara Gronowski Psychology Clinic: 650-961-9300 |
Below is a list of websites that offer information about treatment; specific problems and disorders; books, articles, and videos; support groups, and ways to get to help. The sites marked with an asterisk (*) have a search feature to help you find a cognitive behavioral therapist in your area. Academy of Cognitive Therapy* American Psychological Association Association for Psychological Science (previously the American Psychological Society) Anxiety Disorders Association of America* Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies* Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder* Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies* Evidence-Based Behavioral Practice Freedom From Fear International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy* International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies National Alliance for the Mentally Ill National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders* National Center for PTSD* National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression National Institute of Mental Health National Mental Health Association International OCD Foundation* Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Tourette Syndrome Association Trichotillomania Learning Center* |
Legal Assistance Resources AIDS Legal Referral Panel (415) 701-1100 – 1663 Mission Street, Suite 500 Provides legal services for people with HIV/AIDS in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bar Association of San Francisco — Lawyer Referral Service (415) 982-1600 – 301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor Provides access to low-fee or free attorneys in eviction defense cases. If you receive an eviction notice (30-day or 3-day) call for placement with an attorney. If you receive a summons and complaint (5-day notice) go immediately to the Eviction Defense Collaborative (see below). Bay Area Legal Aid (415) 982-1300, Legal Assistance Line: (415) 982-4243 50 Fell Street, 1st Floor Provides attorneys for individuals being evicted out of Section 8 and public housing. Eviction Defense Collaborative (415) 947-0797 – 995 Market Street, Suite 1200 Assists in filing appropriate papers upon receipt of a summons and complaint (5-day notice) and an unlawful detainer. Client must come in within 5 days (including weekends) of receipt of paperwork. Walk-in hours daily. Homeless Advocacy Project (415) 974-6541 – 995 Market Street, Suite 915 Provides free legal services and supporting social services to individuals and families who are homeless or at serious risk of homelessness in San Francisco. Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco (415) 703-8644 – 427 South Van Ness Avenue Offers free phone and drop-in counseling and advocacy programs for tenants to secure their rights to habitable and affordable housing in San Francisco. Independent Living Resource Center (415) 543-6222 – 649 Mission Street, 3rd Floor Provides housing counseling to help individuals request reasonable accommodations for clutter problems. Does not provide legal representation. Legal Assistance to the Elderly, Inc. (415) 538-3333 – 995 Market Street, Suite 1400 Provides legal assistance to San Francisco residents of all ages, including adults over 60 years of age and younger adults with disabilities. Protection & Advocacy, Inc. (PAI) (“Disability Rights California”) (510) 267-1200 or (800) 776-5746 1330 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 Provides free legal information and advice to people with disabilities on a wide range of disability-related issues, including housing discrimination. Mental Health Resources 24 Hour Mental Health Access Line (888) 246-3333 or (415) 255-3737 Provides mental health evaluations and diagnoses needed to prove disability. Call for initial screening and to set up an appointment for evaluation and treatment. Bay Area Helplink Marin, Napa, Solano or San Mateo Counties call (800) 273-6222 or (415) 808-HELP or San Francisco residents dial 211 Provides referrals to community counseling agencies and self-help groups throughout the Bay Area. Clutterers Anonymous (310) 281-6064 – P.O. Box 91413, Los Angeles, CA 90009 A self-help 12-step organization with chapters throughout the United States. Members can receive a newsletter and several brochures on the topic of clutter. Friendship Line (415) 752-3778 24-hour counseling hotline for elderly suicide prevention and grief counseling. Independent Living Resource Center (415) 543-6222 – 649 Mission Street, 3rd Floor Provides support, referrals, advocacy and housing counseling for people with disabilities. Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHA-SF) (415) 421-2926 – 870 Market Street, Suite 928 Provides information and referrals on mental health including information on cluttering issues as well as referrals to independent clutter organizers. Sponsors weekly hoarding and cluttering support group. Call for updated information on meetings and new programs. National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (847) 432-2332, American Coaching Association: (610) 825-4505 1788 Second Street, Suite 200, Highland Park, IL 60035 Information and referrals are available to ADD coaches through the American Coaching Association. ADD coaches can assist individuals to become better organized and to establish organizational systems. International OC Foundation (203) 315-2190 – P.O. Box 9573, New Haven, CT 06535 A self-help organization dedicated to the expansion of understanding, research and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Provides a monthly newsletter to its members and can refer individuals to professionals knowledgeable in the evaluation and treatment of OCD. Clean-Up Help Resources Cleanerific (415) 820-7230 Provides janitorial services for your home or office. Call for free estimate. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) (415) 557-5251 If you are low income and either elderly or disabled, IHSS provides government funding for you to hire a worker chosen by you – either someone you know or through a referral from the IHSS Public Authority (see below) – or receive home care services through the IHSS Consortium (see below). Free to individuals receiving or eligible for SSI, otherwise you pay a “share of cost.” IHSS Consortium (415) 255-2079 – 1453 Mission Street, Suite 520 Employs, trains and supervises home care workers who provide services in your home. The agency also assists you in obtaining other services to help you to continue living independently at home. IHSS Public Authority (415) 243-4477 – 832 Folsom Street, 9th Floor Refers in-home care workers to disabled, blind or elderly clients. Refers IHSS-funded workers or workers to be paid directly by you. Sliding scale fees. La Raza Day Labor Women’s Collective (415) 252-5375 – 474 Valencia Street, Suite 295 Provides workers to be paid directly by you for cleaning services. Hourly rates $10-$17. Call at least one day in advance. Mental Health Association of San Francisco (415) 421-2926 – 870 Market Street, Suite 928 Provides referrals to clean-up agencies and independent organizers. National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) (512) 454-8626 – P.O. Box 140647, Austin, TX 78714 San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of NAPO (415) 281-5681 – P.O. Box 895, Millbrae, CA 94030 Provides information, products and assistance to help others organize their homes or businesses. National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) (404) 231-6172 A non-profit organization serving professional organizers and related professions who are interested in the study and methods of serving chronically disorganized people. San Francisco Department of Public Health – Environmental Health Services Code Enforcement: Complaints Program (415) 252-3805 Responds to and resolves citizens’ complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, public health hazards, nuisances, pests and mold in Apartments, Private Homes and Public Housing Authority properties. SRO Hotel/Shelter Program (415) 252-3857 Conducts routine inspections and responds to tenants’ complaints in SRO Hotels and Shelters, provides training/educational materials to tenants and landlords, assists tenants and landlords in effectively eradicating bedbugs, rodents, mold, etc. Connects tenants to other support services. St. Anthony’s Foundation (415) 241-2600 – 121 Golden Gate Avenue Pick-Up Services/Donation Places Resources Building Resources (415) 285-7814 ¨ 701 Amador Street Accepts building materials such as lumber, tile, windows, doors and plumbing parts. Will pick up large amounts of materials. Community Thrift Store (415) 861-4910 ¨ 623 Valencia Street (near 17th Street) Accepts a variety of donations in saleable condition. Will pick up large quantities including furniture. You can donate to benefit a nonprofit of your choice in the Bay Area, including the Mental Health Association of San Francisco (Donor #206). Goodwill Industries (415) 575-2101 ¨ 1500 Mission Street Accepts many donations, including large items. Accepts only new computers, no large appliances, no sofa beds or items in disrepair. Will pick up large items/quantities only. Scroungers’ Center for Reusable Art Parts (SCRAP) (415) 647-1746 ¨ 801 Toland Street (Entrance is on Newcomb Avenue between Toland and Selby) Accepts many different types of donations. Will pick up large quantities. Call for details. SF Advertiser (415) 863-3151 ¨ 130 Tenth Street Will place one free weekly listing in their paper for items given away for free or sold for less than $500; autos and auto parts are not included. St. Anthony’s Foundation (415) 241-2600 ¨ 121 Golden Gate Avenue Accepts donations such as clothing, dishes and flatware — no large appliances or items in disrepair. Call for pick-up request. St. Vincent De Paul Society (415) 597-7960, call (510) 638-7600 in Oakland ¨ 525 5th Street (at Bryant) Accepts donations in good condition; no office supplies, sporting goods or tools. Will pick up donations, call one week in advance for an appointment. Allows you to place free ads for items to sell or give away. For more information and/or referrals to clinicians, call or visit the Mental Health Association of San Francisco at 870 Market Street, Suite 928, San Francisco, CA 94102. Our phone number is (415) 421-2926. Mental Health and Support Family and Friends of People who Hoard Support Group 870 Market Street, Suite 781 San Francisco, CA 94102 415-421-2926 Support Group for People who Compulsively Hoard and Clutter 870 Market Street, Suite 781 San Francisco, CA 94102 415-421-2926 Peer-Led Hoarding Response Team 870 Market Street, Suite 781 San Francisco, CA 94102 415-421-2926 Treatment Group for People who Hoard 870 Market Street, Suite 781 San Francisco, CA 94102 415-421-2926 ClutterLess (CL) Self-Help Group 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Every Monday The Parkview 100 Valley Avenue, 2nd Floor Activity Room Pleasanton, CA 925-289-5356
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