415-777-0333
Eligibility and Accessibility Services Available at PRC’s Integrated Service Center
170 9th Street
San Francisco CA 94103
Map (The closest BART/MUNI station is Civic Center Station.)
(415) 777-0333
LEGAL ADVOCACY
Disability Advocacy
PRC Benefits Counseling offers legal advocacy for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).
Services are available to:
- A San Francisco resident living with HIV may access services without a referral
- A San Francisco resident with mental health impairments referred by a San Francisco Behavioral Health Services referral site
- Individuals who are living with disabilities who are part of a “household.”
Location
170 9th Street
San Francisco CA 94103 Map
The closest BART/MUNI station is Civic Center Station.
Call (415) 777-0333 for more information.
Healthcare Advocacy
PRC’s Equal Access to Healthcare Program (EAHP) team assists with accessing Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered CA, private insurance, and other programs. Full-scope legal services are available to eligible individuals.
Services are available to . . .
- A person living with HIV and San Francisco resident with an income below 500% Federal Poverty Level
- Community partners who serve people living with HIV and who are San Francisco residents
Email: EAHP@prcsf.org or individual or service providers call 415-777-0333 to schedule a consultation for general information and advice.
Location
170 9th Street
San Francisco CA 94103 Map
The closest BART/MUNI station is Civic Center Station.
Call (415) 777-0333 for more information.
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Eligibility for Employment Services & Computer Training
Services are available to:
- Adults 18+
- Who are living with HIV/AIDS or mental health conditions
- Transgender and gender non-binary
- Residents of any County in California who qualify for California Department of Rehabilitation services by having a documented diagnosis or disability/limitation
California residents are seeking Peer-to-Peer training to work in the Public Mental Health System setting - Prior substance-use history and have been in a harm reduction or recovery program; and referred by Castro Country Club, San Francisco
- *With a letter of diagnosis
For people who are HIV+ or who have a Mental Health Condition:
New and returning clients need to attend a PRC Employment Services orientation, held each Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. HIV+ individuals must present a letter of HIV diagnosis at their scheduled intake appointment. NOTE: There is no orientation the last week in December.
LOCATION
170 9th Street
San Francisco CA 94103 Map
The closest BART/MUNI station is Civic Center Station.
Call (415) 777-0333 for more information.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Eligibility for Residential Services Treatment
PRC Baker Places accepts any adult age 18 and older. Most clients have experienced episodes of homelessness and previous hospitalizations for mental health crises, as well as drug and alcohol intoxication.
All individuals referred from community partners must:
- Be a resident of the City and County of San Francisco
- Be marginally-housed or homeless
- Be uninsured or receiving city or state health benefits (not from employment)
- Have a source of income (usually SF-CAPP/General Assistance or SSI/SSDI) to pay program fees – with the exception of Joe Healy Detoxification Program, which is a free service
All individuals referred to PRC Baker Places’ mental health programs are required to be authorized for treatment stay by the SF Department of Public Health Placement Team prior to admission, as part of the referral process to the PRC Baker Places Intake Department.
The referral process also requires individuals to have a physical exam, tuberculosis clearance, and a mental health diagnosis provided by a licensed practitioner (MD/NP/PA/LCSW/LMFT/Ph.D./Psy.D.).
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Eligibility for Emergency Financial Assistance Services
Applicants must live in San Francisco and be HIV+. Income limits may apply, depending on circumstances.
To Apply
Individuals can apply in-person at our office (address listed below) between 10 am and 12 pm or between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, except holidays. Individuals can also apply through one of our community partners.
We Require
A current letter of diagnosis indicating the applicant is HIV+; current proof of income and residency, dated within six months; current housing documentation for rental payments; and/or current bills to be paid, either utility or medical bills.
Location
170 9th Street
San Francisco CA 94103 Map
The closest BART/MUNI station is Civic Center Station.
Call (415) 777-0333 for more information.