Adults: Health Services
Find a variety of health services including free and low-cost health clinics, health classes, substance use services, counseling, therapy, helplines, and support groups. All services are personally recommended by the Sequoia Healthcare District for District residents, and most resources are free or low-cost. To get started, choose a category below.
Latitude Food Allergy Care
Latitude focuses on everything food allergy — from diagnosis to treatment to long-term care.
Mental Health and Substance Use Services, San Mateo County Health
Free and low cost mental health and substance use services.
Bay Area Clinical Associates (BACA), Menlo Park Clinic
Mental health services and support groups for children, youth, and adults age 26 and under.
Samaritan House Free Health Clinic, Menlo Park
Free health and dental care, emergency rent assistance, free hot meals and groceries, free clothing for children, and financial education for low-income individuals and families.
Planned Parenthood, Redwood City Health Center
Affordable health care, insurance not required.
San Carlos Center, Palo Alto Medical Foundation
The San Carlos Center offers patient-focused care for individuals and families.
Monthly Free Blood Pressure Clinics, San Mateo Japanese American Community Center
The San Mateo Japanese American Community center provides monthly bloodpressure reading clinics.
Mobile Health Clinic, San Mateo County Health System
Are you homeless, uninsured, or insured with Medi-Cal, Medi-Care or San Mateo County health insurance? Find high-quality, immediate health care services at the Mobile Clinic!
Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center
Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center offers free Blood Pressure screenings.
Stanford Health Care Neuroscience Supportive Care
Free support groups, classes, workshops, personal one-on-one consultations and services for neuroscience patients and families.
San Mateo County Dental Society
Referrals to dentists and specialists in San Mateo County.
Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Comprehensive services and progams for blind and visually impaired individuals.
Free Disaster Preparedness Classes, Redwood City Fire Dept
This FREE one-to-two hour class, taught by Redwood City Fire Department, covers the basics of what to do before, during, and after a major emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Classes, Redwood City Fire Department
FREE class that covers the basics of what to do before, during, and after a major emergency.
QPR Institute
Online suicide prevention training to help yourself and others. Low-cost and only takes 1 hour!
Diabetes Prevention Program, Sequoia YMCA
The Y’s Diabetes Prevention Program gives you the skills you need and the support you deserve to make lasting healthy lifestyle changes.
Health Classes, Sutter Health PAMF
Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation offers a variety of health classes including classes for brain health, diabetes, fertility, parenting, pregnancy, sleep, stress, and more.
Managing Anxiety and Stress Group, Sutter Health PAMF
Teaches participants about responses to stress and anxiety and helps them to develop better coping skills.
Mind Over Mood: Overcoming Depression and Anxiety Class, Sutter Health PAMF
Assists participants in decreasing their anxiety and depression.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Orientation, Sutter Health PAMF
Palo Alto Medical Foundation provides a 2-hour orientation class that explains what Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is, and how it can benefit your life.
Anger Management Group Classes
This 16-week program focuses on the management of stress, appropriate expression of anger, emotional intelligence, and communication.
Mental Illness Advocacy, Education, & Support Groups, NAMI
Helps to improve the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families by providing advocacy, support groups, and classes.
Neuroscience Supportive Care Program, Stanford Health Care
The Neuroscience Supportive Care Program provides a variety of free support groups, classes, workshops, personal one-on-one consultations and services that are open to all patients and families.
Living Strong, Living Well Program, Sequoia YMCA
Living Strong Living Well is a strength & fitness program for cancer survivors.
Tobacco Free CA
A website provided by the California Public Health Department that provides the latest facts, educational resources, and information on tobacco use and secondhand smoke.
Mental Health and Substance Use Services, San Mateo County Health
Free and low cost mental health and substance use services.
Service League of San Mateo County
Inmate programs and post-release services, the Hope House Residential Treatment Center, transitional housing, and religious services.
Casa Aztlan Recovery Home, The Latino Commission
Alcohol and other drug Residential treatment services for Latino substance abusers, 18 years of age or older who reside in San Mateo County.
Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline
Free 24-hour helpline to assist those in need.
Cannabis Decoded, San Mateo County Health System
Get the facts you need about Cannabis/marijuana including health impacts, local laws, and frequently asked questions.
Stanford Marijuana/Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit
An online, educational resource that provides the most current information available on cannabis/marijuana.
Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit
An online, educational resource that provides the latest facts. research, and information on tobacco products and use.
Drop-In Alcohol and Drug Use Group, Sutter Health PAMF
Drop-in group for people with questions about their own, or a loved one’s, alcohol and/or drug use.
Hawthorne House Transitional Housing for Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Hawthorne House is a 12-bed supportive and transitional residence serving adults with a severe and chronic mental illness and those who have a dual diagnosis of a mental illness and substance abuse.
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings, Menlo Park
Narcotics Anonymous is a support group for those struggling with substance abuse.
Al-Anon Support Group, Menlo Church
A mutual peer support group for those in relationship with someone with problematic behaviors.
Mental Health and Substance Use Services, San Mateo County Health
Free and low cost mental health and substance use services.
Bay Area Clinical Associates (BACA), Menlo Park Clinic
Mental health services and support groups for children, youth, and adults age 26 and under.
National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT)
Therapeutic horseback riding for youth and adults with special needs and different abilities.
Rape Trauma Services
Free, confidential support, counseling, advocacy, and 24-hour helpline for anyone who has been impacted by sexual violence.
Jasper Ridge Farm
Jasper Ridge Farm provides animal interaction and therapeutic horseback riding for children, adults, and veterans who experience disabilities, illnesses, homelessness, incarceration, and domestic violence.
San Mateo County Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention
Nationally recognized comprehensive services including medical, emotional, social, and legal care and support for for victims of child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
Caregiver Support and Resources, Mills Health Center
Programs and support services for caregivers including classeses, counseling, support groups, a resource library, and referral service.
Caminar Individual and Family Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment
Caminar provides individual and family counseling, mental health, and substance abuse treatment services.
Counseling and Support Groups, San Mateo County Pride Center
Mental health services for LGBTQ+ community members.
Kinship Support Services, Edgewood Center San Carlos
Edgewood provides supportive services and counseling to grandparents raising grandchildren and other kinship caregivers.
Menlo Church Counseling Referrals
Referrals to professional Christian Counselors to help with life’s challenges.
Kara Grief Support & Counseling
Grief support and counseling for children, teens, families, adults, and caregivers.
Trans Lifeline
A peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.
St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Room and Clothing Distribution Center
Free meals, clothing, and health care advice.
National Parent Helpline®
Call the 24-hour National Parent Helpline® to get emotional parenting support from trained professionals.
Rape Trauma Services
Free, confidential support, counseling, advocacy, and 24-hour helpline for anyone who has been impacted by sexual violence.
Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline
Free 24-hour helpline to assist those in need.
Crisis and Suicide Helpline, Star Vista
Call the Star Vista Suicide Prevention hotline available for free 24 hours/day at (650)-579-0250.
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis.
WeHOPE Emergency Homeless Shelter
Emergency homeless shelter and services.
San Mateo County Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention
Nationally recognized comprehensive services including medical, emotional, social, and legal care and support for for victims of child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
Star Vista Crisis, Alcohol and Drug Helpline
24-hour helpline for those seeking help with alcohol, drug, and LGBTQ+ issues in San Mateo County.
Veterans Mesothelioma Helpline, Mesothelioma Veterans Center
The Mesothelioma Veterans Center Helpline provides VA benefits application assistance, information, and referrals for veterans with mesothelioma.
Emergency Assistance for Basic Needs, Samaritan House South
Emergency assistance with basic needs including food, housing and shelter, emergency utility and bill pay assistance, and other basic needs.
Bay Area Clinical Associates (BACA), Menlo Park Clinic
Mental health services and support groups for children, youth, and adults age 26 and under.
New Parent Support Groups, Sutter Health PAMF
New parent support groups.
Women’s Post-Stroke Support Group, Pacific Stroke Association
An informal setting for women who have survived a stroke to share their experiences and gain strength from each other while dealing with the aftermath of stroke.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Group, Sutter Heatlh PAMF
Support and treatment for individuals who have been diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or one of the related spectrum disorders.
Coping with Trauma Support Group, Sutter Health PAMF
A co-ed group for adults who have experienced trauma and are struggling with coping safely as a result.
Caregiver Support Group, Sutter Health PAMF
Caregivers connect with others for support, sharing, advice and strategies to cope.
Chronic Pain Therapy Group, Sutter Health PAMF
Learn coping skills for chronic illness and pain through group problem solving, and exchange ideas about life’s issues impacting pain.
San Mateo County Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention
Nationally recognized comprehensive services including medical, emotional, social, and legal care and support for for victims of child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
The Business Debtors Anonymous, Menlo Park
An independent group for those in business struggling with finances.
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings, Menlo Park
Narcotics Anonymous is a support group for those struggling with substance abuse.
Peninsula Widowed Group, San Mateo Japanese American Community Center
A widowed support group for widowed persons of all ages.
Vision Loss Support Groups, Vista Center
Vista Center offers several monthly support groups for those with vision loss including groups for seniors, spanish speaking participants, and working age adults.
