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.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Access Institute
San Francisco, California, United States, North America
Services
Outpatient psychotherapy
Individual and group psychotherapy across age groups with depth-oriented and play therapy modalities; offered on-site and via remote delivery.
Psychiatric assessment and medication follow-up
Medication evaluations and follow-up care provided within an integrated clinical setting, supplemented by supervised trainee placements to expand capacity.
Psychological assessment and diagnostics
Formal psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations to guide individualized treatment planning.
In-school mental health program
Prevention-focused school services including embedded one-on-one therapy, consultation with teachers and staff, and strategies to improve school climate and early intervention.
Elder program and geriatric services
Mental health care for older adults delivered across clinic, day-treatment, and skilled nursing contexts with assessments and tailored interventions.
Clinical training and supervision (internship and fellowship)
Structured clinical training programs including internships, fellowships, and post-graduate training with direct supervision, didactics, and integration into community service work.
Outpatient psychotherapy
Individual and group psychotherapy across age groups with depth-oriented and play therapy modalities; offered on-site and via remote delivery.
Psychiatric assessment and medication follow-up
Medication evaluations and follow-up care provided within an integrated clinical setting, supplemented by supervised trainee placements to expand capacity.
Psychological assessment and diagnostics
Formal psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations to guide individualized treatment planning.
In-school mental health program
Prevention-focused school services including embedded one-on-one therapy, consultation with teachers and staff, and strategies to improve school climate and early intervention.
Elder program and geriatric services
Mental health care for older adults delivered across clinic, day-treatment, and skilled nursing contexts with assessments and tailored interventions.
Clinical training and supervision (internship and fellowship)
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