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Second Chance Legal Clinic assists those who are working to overcome barriers to employment and housing due to past arrest and conviction records.
The Clinic is offered at two community-based locations:
Last Tuesday of Each Month at 6pm West Bay Community Center, 1290 Fillmore Street (at Eddy Street) Please see the Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights page on Racial Justice Direct Services for more information.
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Catalyst Project is a center for political education and movement building.
Please join me in attending their upcoming speakers panel of local Black organizers, followed by a discussion and skill share on how to move ourselves and other white people to take bold and accountable action against racism. Sunday December 14, 5-8pm
The Omni, 4799 Shattuck, Oakland Snacks provided Wheelchair accessible Childcare provided upon request This event will focus on white people taking anti-racist action, but all are welcome. Speakers on the panel will include:
Harm Reduction Therapy Center just announced that they are offering a FREE 4- week harm reduction class and support group through December and into January.
(About Resource Mondays: I share my favorite local community resources on my blog each week, and I invite you to respond with your own suggestions, referrals, and helpful information. You are welcome to share and re-post any form of support you see here.)
Today I'd love to hear about YOUR favorite community resources.
What organization do you most frequently mention to those seeking assistance? What helpful information do you find yourself often sharing with others? What agency has an admirable mission and does work that inspires you? I appreciate the collective wisdom of our community, and always learn lots from our conversations, so thank you for sharing! (About Resource Mondays: I share my favorite local community resources on my blog each week, and I invite you to respond with your own suggestions, referrals, and helpful information. You are welcome to share and re-post any form of support you see here.)
They are also running a sock drive, so go here to contribute socks, body lotion, cleaning supplies, and more directly to their operation.
(About Resource Mondays: I share my favorite local community resources on my blog each week, and I invite you to respond with your own suggestions, referrals, and helpful information. You are welcome to share and re-post any form of support you see here.)  In honor of tomorrow's election day, today I would like to mention the resources designed to provide equal access to the voting process in the city of San Francisco:
Access for Voters with Disabilities: Information about mail-in ballots, audio information, TTY, assistive voting devices, personal assistance, curbside voting, and other tools. Multilingual Voter Service: Voter information in Chinese and Spanish; Filipino (Tagalog) information coming in 2015. Happy voting, everyone! (About Resource Mondays: I share my favorite local community resources on my blog each week, and I invite you to respond with your own suggestions, referrals, and helpful information. You are welcome to share and re-post any form of support you see here.)  Dimensions Clinic, housed at the Castro-Mission Health Center, offers low-cost health services for queer, transgender and questioning youth ages 12 to 25.
Medical and mental health staff provide trans-friendly medical care and mental health services. They also have a weekly trans and gender-variant youth group for those under 25, and a new trans group for 12-15 year-old youth. (About Resource Mondays: I share my favorite local community resources on my blog each week, and I invite you to respond with your own suggestions, referrals, and helpful information. Let's tap into our collective wisdom to support each other!) This Wellness Center aims to address the four cornerstones of human well-being: stress management, nutrition, exercise and spirituality/community building. Staff use a harm reduction model to allow clients to participate on the level that best fits their needs. October's schedule of classes offers acupuncture, yoga, journal writing, cooking instruction, substance abuse groups, meditation, foot care, poetry, women's/men's support groups, and theater games/song classes.
I am always thankful for the continued existence of this valued community organization, located in the heart of SOMA. Let me know if you have questions about this service!
(About Resource Mondays: I share my favorite local community resources on my blog each week, and I invite you to respond with your own suggestions, referrals, and helpful information. Let's tap into our collective wisdom to support each other!) If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, or if your organization wants to develop a volunteer program, The Volunteer Center can help you connect with thousands of placements across San Francisco and the Peninsula. 
Are you looking for an on-going commitment or a one-time job? Do you want to show up solo or be part of a group? Whether you're interested in mentoring a student, delivering or serving meals, pet care, gardening, or writing newsletters from home, they have an endless list to match everyone’s interests.
The Volunteer Center is a staff favorite in the employment program, as many job-seekers request our assistance in connecting with placements to enhance their resumes, bolster self-efficacy and self-esteem, give back to the community, network with peers, and practice punctuality and dependability. The Center also presents opportunities for Bay Area residents to serve on the boards of directors of local nonprofit organizations, which helps develop strong leadership skills and community connections. Go check out their extensive database today and get inspired! (About Resource Mondays: I share my favorite local community resources on my blog each week, and I invite you to respond with your own suggestions, referrals, and helpful information. Let's tap into our collective wisdom to support each other!)
Additionally, they offer a Community Health Worker Training Program, a 12-month job training for former clients and other members of the community.
I am very pleased with the support provided by my recent referral to their parenting classes (which provide on-site childcare AND free lunch). Take a look at what their services can offer, and PASS IT ON! Someone you know might benefit greatly from this program. |
Jessica Katzman, Psy.D.I'm a psychologist with a private practice in San Francisco's Castro District. I'm interested in harm reduction, LGBTQQIAAP issues, psychedelic integration, social justice conversations, size acceptance, and any intersections of the above. I welcome your comments! 
Photo credit: Tristan Crane Photography.
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