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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.