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Children: Health Services

Find services for physical and mental health including free and low-cost health care, counseling and therapy, helplines, and support groups. All activities and 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.

Free & Low-Cost Health Clinics 

Stanford Pediatric Weight Clinic

The Pediatric Weight Clinic is an outpatient service of the Center for Healthy Weight that provides comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation of children and adolescents with obesity.

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.

Stanford Children’s Health, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital

Comprehensive health care for kids and pregnant moms in more than 60 locations across the Bay Area.

Confidential Youth Health Clinic Locator

Health Connected provides a tool to help youth find health clinics that are confidential, available to youth of any age, and are free or low-cost.

San Carlos Center, Palo Alto Medical Foundation

The San Carlos Center offers patient-focused care for individuals and families.

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!

Sonrisas Dental Health

Comprehensive dental care for all ages, including geriatric and special needs patients. 

San Mateo County Dental Society

Referrals to dentists and specialists in San Mateo County.

Classes and Workshops 

Stanford Pediatric Weight Clinic

The Pediatric Weight Clinic is an outpatient service of the Center for Healthy Weight that provides comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation of children and adolescents with obesity.

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!

Great Conversations about growing up. together.

Classes and workshops for preteens, teens and their families on puberty, sexuality, communication, decision-making and other important topics surrounding adolescents.

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. 

Preteen, Teen, and Parent Classes, Stanford Children’s Health

Classes designed to help families to learn about important topics.

Free Infant CPR Classes, Sequoia Healthcare District

Sequoia Healthcare District provides free 90-120 minute Infant CPR courses. This class is ideal for new and expecting parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others interested in learning how to save an infant’s life.

Art for Wellness, Heart and Soul, Inc.

Often described as yoga for the mind, this art wellness class unleashes your creativity and relieves stress while exploring fun art techniques and crafts. 

Counseling and Therapy 

Stanford Pediatric Weight Clinic

The Pediatric Weight Clinic is an outpatient service of the Center for Healthy Weight that provides comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation of children and adolescents with obesity.

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.

Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, Adolescent Counseling Services

Professional assessment, counseling, and outpatient treatment services specifically designed for youth struggling with substance abuse and/or addiction.

Adolescent Counseling Services

Counseling, adolescent substance abuse treatment, and LGBTQQ+ support and services.

Children and Teen Services, Caminar

Individual, family, and school-based counseling and mental health services, mental health services for children who are deaf/hard-of-hearing and their families, and family violence and abuse prevention services.

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.

Caminar Individual and Family Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment

Caminar provides individual and family counseling, mental health, and substance abuse treatment services. 

Counseling and Consultation, Jewish Family and Children’s Services

Comprehensive and compassionate counseling and therapy for conditions including depression, anxiety, grief, and more. 

Helplines 

National Runaway Safeline

The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is here 24/7 to listen whether you are thinking of running away or already have, or are a parent of a child or teen who has run away or is thinking of running away.

Trans Lifeline

A peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.

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.

The Trevor Helpline

Free 24/7 support for LGBTQ youth.

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.

Star Vista Crisis, Alcohol and Drug Helpline

 650-579-0350: 24-hour helpline for those seeking help with alcohol, drug, and LGBTQ+ issues in San Mateo County.

LGBT National Help Center

National hotline for LGBT individuals in need of peer support or local resources.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress.

Support Groups 

Bay Area Clinical Associates (BACA), Menlo Park Clinic

Mental health services and support groups for children, youth, and adults age 26 and under.

Outlet Program, Adolescent Counseling Services

Support and social groups for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQQ+) youth.

Adolescent Counseling Services

Counseling, adolescent substance abuse treatment, and LGBTQQ+ support and services.

Mental Health Support Group, Menlo Church

Menlo Church offers a safe, confidential Christian friendship, fellowship, and prayer for anyone interested in mental health.

Star Vista Counseling, Support Groups, and Outpatient Treatment

Counseling services for children, youth, adults, and families.

Kara Grief Support & Counseling

Grief support and counseling for children, teens, families, adults, and caregivers.

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. 

San Mateo County Pride Center

The first ever LGBTQ+ community center in San Mateo County.