Community resources
Many services are available to patients and families who have suffered a traumatic brain injury or a spinal cord injury. The following manuals are available for download or printing.
Neurotrauma Outreach Program Resource Manual
Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Directory BIRD
Additional resource information provided through a joint effort between UCSF and DPH staff for survivors of violence can be found at the links below:
Grief Support and Recovery after Homicide 2009
Support and Recovery for Survivors of Violence 2009
To view the individual pages from the NTOP Resource Manual, click on the tabs below:
- SFGH
- Dental Opthamology Optometry Dental Diabetes
- Entitlements
- Transportation
- Independent Living
- Outpatient TBI
- Support Groups
- Housing
- Vocational Educational
- Substance Abuse
- Mental Health
- Legal
- TBI Info
- Other
San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
Neurosurgery Clinic 4M
Held every Tuesday morning from 8:30 am to 12:00 am; For patients with general neurosurgical problems; appointments and referrals necessary; please call: 415-206-4420; clinic nurses: 415-206-4132.
Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic 4M
Held on the first Thursday of every month from 9:00 am to 12:00 am; for neurosurgery patients with traumatic brain injury; patients are provided with the opportunity to meet with the entire care team at once in order to assist with medical as well as psychosocial needs. Appointment necessary. Please call Christina Weyer Jamora, Ph.D. at 415-206-8646 or Sean Braden, NP at 415-206-4094
Neurosurgery Patient Call Line
415-206-4093 for patients to leave messages for NP/MD; Patients will receive a call back within 24 hours
Funding / Eligibility
Call for help with obtaining insurance: 415-206-8558
Social Security Insurance worker
Call for help with your social security insurance: 415-206-4103
Rehabilitative Services
Call for appointments with physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy; located on the ground floor; 415-206-8014
Social Services
Call to speak with a social worker; located on the first floor; 415-206-8436
Psychiatric Emergency Services
415-206-8125
Medical Care for San Mateo County residents
Department of Public Health 650-573-2346
San Mateo County’s San Mateo Medical Center; www.co.sanmateo.ca.us
Dental Care
UCSF School of Dentistry (by appointment only) 415-476-1891
University of Pacific School of Dentistry 415-929-6501
Ophthalmology/Optometry
San Francisco DPH: referral from primary care to 4M Ophthalmology Clinic
Oasis Optometry 415-282-4544
EY’ CON 88 415-984-1960
Dr. Cecilia Mui 415-421-6666
Diabetes Care
415-206-8911
Entitlements
Medi-Cal: Department of Human Services 415-863-9892
Medicare: Department of Human Services 415-863-9892
Denti-Cal: 1-800-322-6384
General Assistance/Food Stamps: 1235 Mission (between 8th and 9th) 415-558-1000; ADA/ Home Visits 415-558-1047
Social Security Insurance (SSI): 1-800-772-1213, www.ssa.gov
SSI Lawyer: once you have been denied, call for appeal assistance. Nancy McCombs 415-678-2626
State Disability Insurance (SDI): 800-480-3287, Spanish 866-658-8846
State Disability Evaluation Assistance: 415-353-5094
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI): provides cash to immigrants who do not qualify for SSI due to immigration status (must be qualified immigrant or Permanently Residing in the US Under Color of Law); 1877-481-1044
State Disability: 1-800-772-1213
For San Mateo County residents
San Mateo County Health Plan: 650-573-3595
Community Health Advocates: 650-573-2431
Transportation
Paratransit: 415-351-7000; 415-351-7050 application request
Regional Transit Connection Discount Card Program: for disabled adults; MD must verify disability; 415-923-6070, 415-923-6142; 9-12 no wait list co-pay small fee refund
Disabled Placard: MD must sign: 1-800-921-1117
Apex School of Driving: 888-374-8333 or www.apexdrivingschool.com
Department of Motor Vehicles-Department of Driver Safety: 415-557-1170
MAP Van: 415-431-7400
Independent Living/In Home Assistance
In Home Support Services: 415-557-5251; Provides in home assistance with Activities of Daily Living, shopping etc; MD referral required
Meals on Wheels: 920-1111, 648-5592 Sliding scale-call for update
Home on the Range 333-1787
Meals that Heal 777-5350
Project Open Hand 447-2326
Salvation Army (TL) 648-5592 (Mission) 861-8761
Wheelchairs and Walkers 415-206-8485
Independent Living Residential Center: for food delivery 415-543-6222
Clothing Project: 415-206-4465
Outpatient TBI Programs
Neurotrauma Outreach Program at the Trauma Recovery Center
2727 Mariposa St., Ste. 100, San Francisco, CA, 94110; (415) 437-3000
A collaboration between SFGH Neurosurgery Department and the Trauma Recovery Center. Provides case management and psychotherapy for adult San Francisco residents with recent traumatic brain injuries. Obtain a referral from your SFGH or Community Health Network Provider.
207 Skyline Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94132; (415) 665-4100
Brainstorm Program: A day program (community integration and social recreation program) for adults with acquired or traumatic brain injury. Classes include expressive arts, fitness, independent living skills, cognitive and vocational rehabilitation. Charges fee. To learn more about the Brainstorm Program please contact: ttwitchell@janetpomeroy.org or call (415) 665-4109 x 1894.
TBI Network: Case management program for individuals with traumatic brain injury. Provides information, referral, and service coordination, including community reintegration, vocational support, supported living services, and caregiver support. To learn more about San Francisco TBI Network, please contact: Todd Schirmer or call (415) 665-4109 x 1782.
Marin Brain Injury Network/The Larkspur Center
1132 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, CA 94939; (415) 461-6771
Rehabilitative, supportive, creative and educational services are offered at the Larkspur Center for brain-injured adults, their caregivers and professionals in the field. The Larkspur Center day program offers classes, groups, and greater independence, and participate more fully in their communities.
Support Groups for TBI Survivors and Caregivers
San Francisco General Hospital BASIC Support Group
1st Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6 pm. Building 30 Medical Library. Call Christine Martin (415) 206-4476 or Tara Croane at (415) 437-3035 for referral. This support group is for both survivors and caregivers.
TBI Network-TBI Survivor Group
St. Mary's Medical Center, 450 Stanyan St., Rm. #3, East Conference Room
Held the third Thursday of each month from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Call Esther Kwoc (415) 665-4100 x1728 for more info; (415) 665-4100 agency offers a free service that offers assistance with applying for financial entitlements, employment and offers job coach on site at job, will connect to Rehab and pay for neuropsychology testing; substance use can be exclusionary criteria, particularly for employment services
Head Injury Support Group at the Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC)
649 Mission St., 3rd Floor, San Francisco
Held weekly on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 pm; Contact Cheryl Price at (415) 543-6222 x 183 for suitability for group
East Bay Brain Injury Support Group
Rockridge Library, 5366 College Ave., Oakland, CA
Contact Dr. Pamela Paradowski at (510) 433-9955 for suitability and meeting schedule (generally twice per month)
Brain Injury Life Skills Support Group
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA
Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm; Call (510) 204-3307 to learn the location and be screened for participation in the group
Mid-Peninsula Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 pm; Contact Bob or Marna Page at (650) 851-0925 for further information.
San Ramon Head Injury Support Group
Contact JoAnne Swift at (925) 443-4366 to find out where and when the meetings are held.
Support for Caregivers
Independent Living Skills Resource Center of San Francisco (ILSRC)
649 Missiion St., 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA; call Cheryl Price at (415) 543-6222
Disability rights advocacy and support organization. Provides information and referral and peer counseling. Assists people to access housing, benefits, and health care access.
Family Caregiver Alliance/SF Bay Area Caregiver Services
180 Montgomery St., Ste. 1100, San Francisco, CA 94104; (415) 434-3388 or (800) 445-8106
For residents of the six county San Francisco Bay Area, FCA serves as a point of entry to specialized caregiver services: information, emotional support, consultation on care planning, links to community programs, legal/financial consultation, respite services, counseling, publications and educational programs. All services are free or low cost.
San Francisco Adult Day Services
221 Main St., Ste. 300, San Francisco, CA 94105; (415) 808-7371
Adult day services are low-cost, licensed alternatives to nursing homes that enable you or your loved one to live at home and to lead a more active, independent life. Programs provide stimulating activities in safe and therapeutic environments, and allow participants to live fuller, healthier, more active lives.
The National Respite Locator Service helps parents, caregivers, and progessionals find respite services in their state and local area to match their specific needs.
Housing
Tenderloin Housing Clinic: Only take referrals from GA and the shelters; assist with housing and enrolling in entitlements 415-771-2427, 126 Hyde
SFHA Housing Authority: Call for list of Public/Senior Housing 241-1017; If Section 8 housing list opens (hasn’t in 5 years) then individuals can sign up at 440 Turk Street, 554-1200
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation: 201 Eddy Street, 776-2151, 215 Taylor: leasing agency office with current SF availability, hotline for available housing 358-3938. Pts can get available housing list from hotline and go down to individual housing opportunity to apply.
Hotline at Resource Centers for Seniors & Adults with Disabilities: Karen 794-8442
Board and Cares: Sandy Dillard 239-5477. Referral Source for SF (mostly elderly): 775-4508. www.stegnerregistry.com
FreePrintShop.org: housing and food resources in the city
Next Door Shelter: 415-292-2180 offers 6 month shelter bed with case management; applicants must get on waitlist
TARC: 431-7476; they have access to all SF shelter beds call to refer pt to any SF shelter; close at 8:30 pm.
Vocational/Educational Services
Independent Living Skills Resource Center (ILSRC): 543-6222
TBI Network: call 415-665-4100 agency offers a free service that offers assistance with applying for financial entitlements, employment and offers job coach on site at job, will connect to Rehab and pay for neuropsychology testing; substance use can be exclusionary criteria, particularly for employment services
California Dept. of Vocational Rehab: 415-904-7100; serves those with most severe disability first
One Stop Center: 3120 Mission St. job leads and workshops as well as computer access; must register first 415-401-4800
RCH Inc.: 415-665-4100, 650-343-5636 (San Mateo). Must first register with Cal Dept of Rehab 415-904-7100 or www.rehab.cahwnet.gov
John Adams Campus Annex: 415-561-1001 non-credit computer classes; Phelan Campus 415-452-5481 credit courses
Stonestown YMCA-Senior Annex: For more informaion, please call (415)242-7135, or the main line at (415) 242-7101
Communicative Disorders Clinic SFSU: 415-338-1001
City College of SF-Disabled/Brain Injured Students Program and Services: 415-561-1005 computer classes
Community Vocational Services: Job placement and training: 415-544-0424
Substance Abuse Services
Behavioral Health Access Center
Central referral system for substance abuse treatment in San Francisco: 1380 Howard St. at 10th St.: 415-503-4730
BAART
Comprehensive substance abuse treatment, including methadone. BAART Market, 1111 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103: 415-863-3883; BAART Turk, 433 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102: 415-928-7800
Outpatient substance abuse services; Integrated Care Center, 1735 Mission Street at 13th, Appointments: 415-746-1940
Residential and outpatient substance abuse services; 415-554-1100
Opiate Treatment Outpatient Program (OTOP)
Located at Ward 93 at SFGHTC; 415-206-8412
San Francisco Narcotics Anonymous
415-621-8600
415-674-1821
Al-Anon Alateen Information Services of San Francisco
415-834-9940
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Access Lines
San Francisco: 415-255-3737; San Mateo: 1-800-686-0101; Alameda: 1-800-491-9099; Contra Costa: 1-888-678-7277
Neurotrauma Outreach Program at the Trauma Recovery Center
A collaboration between SFGHTC Neurosurgery Department and the Trauma Recovery Center. Provides case management and psychotherapy for adult San Francisco residents with recent traumatic brain injuries. Obtain a referral from your SFGH or Community Health Network Provider. 2727 Mariposa St., Ste. 100, San Francisco, CA 94110: 415-437-3000
SFGH Psychiatric Emergency Service
415-206-8125
24 hours/7days: 415-781-0500
Mobile Crisis
415-255-3610
Legal Services/Police Information
Legal Assistance to the Elderly: Health insurance counseling and Advocacy program 415-538-333 (60+ only)
Bay Area Legal Aid Lawyer Referral Service: 415-989-1616 provides referral to attorneys for initial consultation, no fee for injury referrals, screens for eligibility for volunteer legal services, referrals to mediators, has disability rights panel.
SSI Lawyer: once a pt is denied, call for appeal assistance. Nancy McCombs 415-678-2626
Legal Aid Society Employment Law Center: Offers Workers' Rights Clinics to provide free and confidential information to low-income workers about their legal rights and the steps they may take to protect and assert those rights. Clinic counselors provide free legal information and counseling; our staff does not generally represent Clinic clients in court. Call the Legal Information Line at (415) 864-8208 for the most current updates on times/places.
Immigration legal services: go to http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir/probono/freelglchtCA.htm for full SF list
SFPD: non-emergent 415-553-0123/records 553-2177 or 1277
Victim Services: 553-9044 www.victimservicessf.org or go to 850 Bryant rm 320
Conservator’s Office in San Francisco County: 415-355-3680; in Alameda County: 510-567-8004
TBI Information/Resources
California Brain Injury Association
661-872-4903
Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS)
2658 Mt. Vernon Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93306; 800-922-4994; 661-872-3408
Brain Injury Information Line
1-800-444-6443
Offers Information and Consultation; 206-621-8558
Traumatic Brain Injury Services of California
Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide (TBIRD)
Chat room is open to survivors, caregivers, etc.
Other
211: Dial 2-1-1 to connect to community services. Free, confidential, 24-hour multilingual service that provides phone numbers/addresses for basic human needs, employment, mental health etc.
Content provided by UCSF Brain & Spinal Injury Center
Last updated
December 13, 2009 9:16 PM
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