Access Institute
Access Institute is a mental health organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, trauma-informed mental health care, training future providers, and addressing urgent mental health needs in the community. It operates as San Francisco's mental health safety net, offering services to vulnerable populations, and collaborates with academic institutions like UCSF to expand affordable psychiatric care. The institute actively engages in community outreach, education, and advocacy to promote mental health awareness and systemic change.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Access Institute
110 Gough Street, Suite 301, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Individual and group psychotherapy across age groups with depth-oriented and play therapy modalities; offered on-site and via remote delivery.
Medication evaluations and follow-up care provided within an integrated clinical setting, supplemented by supervised trainee placements to expand capacity.
Formal psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations to guide individualized treatment planning.
Prevention-focused school services including embedded one-on-one therapy, consultation with teachers and staff, and strategies to improve school climate and early intervention.
Mental health care for older adults delivered across clinic, day-treatment, and skilled nursing contexts with assessments and tailored interventions.
Structured clinical training programs including internships, fellowships, and post-graduate training with direct supervision, didactics, and integration into community service work.
Individual and group psychotherapy across age groups with depth-oriented and play therapy modalities; offered on-site and via remote delivery.
Medication evaluations and follow-up care provided within an integrated clinical setting, supplemented by supervised trainee placements to expand capacity.
Formal psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations to guide individualized treatment planning.
Prevention-focused school services including embedded one-on-one therapy, consultation with teachers and staff, and strategies to improve school climate and early intervention.
Mental health care for older adults delivered across clinic, day-treatment, and skilled nursing contexts with assessments and tailored interventions.
Structured clinical training programs including internships, fellowships, and post-graduate training with direct supervision, didactics, and integration into community service work.
Expertise Areas
- Community mental health
- Clinical training and supervised placements
- Integrated psychiatry and psychotherapy
- School-based mental health and prevention
Key Technologies
- Telehealth / teletherapy
- Psychodynamic / psychoanalytic psychotherapy
- Play therapy
- Psychiatric assessment and medication management
News & Updates
A report on the expansion of services, training, and community impact by Access Institute.
A graduation speech reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of the 2020/21 fellows.
An interview with Audrey Dunn about her work at the intersection of psychoanalysis and community mental health.
Discussion on mental health challenges related to social disconnection and the institute's efforts.
Strategies and societal responsibilities for suicide prevention.
An overview of the integrated treatment model at Access Institute involving therapists and psychiatrists working together.
A report on the expansion of services, training, and community impact by Access Institute.
A graduation speech reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of the 2020/21 fellows.
An interview with Audrey Dunn about her work at the intersection of psychoanalysis and community mental health.
Discussion on mental health challenges related to social disconnection and the institute's efforts.
Strategies and societal responsibilities for suicide prevention.
An overview of the integrated treatment model at Access Institute involving therapists and psychiatrists working together.