Patient Resources
UCSF COPE Program
Our practice is proud to be part of the UCSF COPE Program. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our providers are expediting care for healthcare workers in the Bay Area.
Mental Health Resources for Patients
Traumatic Stress and War
American Psychiatric Association Statement and Resource List (March 2022): https://www.psychiatry.org/newsroom/news-releases/apa-statement-and-resources-on-the-mental-health-impact-of-the-war-in-ukraine
How to handle the trauma of war from afar (American Psychological Association): https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2022/trauma-war-afar
How to talk to children about what’s happening in Ukraine (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry): https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/zLatest_News/How_to_Talk_to_Children_About_Whats_Happening_in_Ukraine.aspx
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/
-Educational resources and information about accessing care.
Tips for Caregivers of Refugee and Immigrant Children: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/traumatic-separation-and-refugee-and-immigrant-children-tips-current-caregivers
Addiction Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
https://www.aa-intergroup.org/directory.php
Al Anon
Marijuana Anonymous (MA)
https://marijuana-anonymous.org/
Moderation Management (MM)
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART)
https://www.smartrecovery.org/
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)
Smoking/Tobacco Cessation
https://smokefree.gov/everytrycounts
The Buzz, AA SF/Marin newsletter
https://aasfmarin.org/the-buzz
BIPOC:
Therapists of Color – Bay Area:
http://www.therapistsofcolor.org/
Child/Parent:
AACAP – Resources for parents and children
https://www.aacap.org/
CHADD – ADHD Resource
https://chadd.org/
Child Mind Institute – Resources for parents and children
https://childmind.org/
Lives in the Balance – Parenting resource
https://www.livesinthebalance.org/
Mindful Schools (free)
https://www.mindfulschools.org/free-online-mindfulness-class-for-kids/
Tilt Parenting – Resource for parents of differently wired kids
https://tiltparenting.com/
Crisis Hotlines/Resources
Alameda County Crisis Support Services
https://www.crisissupport.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1-800-273-8255
Physician Support Line
https://www.physiciansupportline.com/
1-888-409-0141
San Francisco Suicide Prevention
(415) 781-0500
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Basic Free CBT handouts for patients/therapists
getselfhelp.co.uk
Online CBT for Insomnia List
https://www.psychologyhelp.com/online-cbt-i-insomnia/
SF Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy
COVID-19 Specific
California COVID-19 Info:
NAMI Coronavirus Info (pdf)
UCSF COVID Mental Health Resources
https://psychiatry.ucsf.edu/coronavirus
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Bay Area DBT & Couples Counseling Center
Clearwater Clinic in Oakland
https://www.clearwaterclinic.com/
DBT Skills Group
https://emotionallysensitive.com/classes/
Oakland DBT Center
https://www.oaklanddbtcenter.com/
Self-help DBT skills
UCSF DBT for Adolescents and Young Adults https://psych.ucsf.edu/DBTprogram
Exercise & Fitness
Ryan Heffington’s Sweatfest
https://www.instagram.com/ryan.heffington/?hl=en
Yoga with Adriene
https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
Yoga classes library
LGBTQ
Mind the Gap – Gender Affirming Therapy
https://www.genderyouthproviders.com/
Pacific Center for Human Growth – LGBTQ mental health resources East Bay
https://www.pacificcenter.org/
SF LGBT Center
Low-Fee Psychotherapy
Access Institute
Golden Gate Integral Counseling Center
https://www.ciis.edu/counseling-and-acupuncture-clinics/golden-gate-integral-counseling-center
Integral Counseling Center in SF at Pierce Street
https://www.ciis.edu/counseling-and-acupuncture-clinics/integral-counseling-center-at-pierce-street
Mental Health Support Groups/Organizations
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF)
https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Mindfulness/Meditation
10% Happier Coronavirus Guide
https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguidetenpercent.com/live
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course
https://palousemindfulness.com/index.html
Mindfulness &Compassion
https://wellmd.stanford.edu/healthy/mindfulness.html
The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM)
https://cmbm.org
Thich Nhat Hanh
https://www.thichnhathanhfoundation.org
Walking Mindfulness
Antiracism Resources for Patients
Adult Patients/General
Antiracist resources from Greater Good: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/antiracist_resources_from_greater_good
Asian American and Pacific Islander resource library: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Libraries/AAPI_Resources.aspx
Talking About Race (National Museum of African American History & Culture): https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race
Antiracism podcasts (Harvard): https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/antiracismresources/allies/podcasts
Children/Families
Antiracism resources from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP_Dev/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Libraries/Racism_Resource_Library.aspx
Children and Racism guide for families: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children_and_Racism-135.aspx
Talking to children about race and racism (Journal of the American Medical Association): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2777815
Talking to young children about race & racism (PBS): https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/talking-to-young-children-about-race-and-racism-a-discussion-guide
Guide for parents of Asian/Asian American adolescents: https://www.williamjames.edu/academics/centers-of-excellence/multicultural-and-global-mental-health/guide-for-parents-of-asian-american-adolescents.cfm
