San Francisco Mental Health A Lived Experience

San Francisco Mental Health A Lived Experience A page for news, views, ideas, solutions and the sharing of personal stories about dealing with mental health challenges. All are welcome to share.

This page was founded by David Elliott Lewis, Ph.D. Co-Chair of the Mental Health Board of the City and County of San Francisco and also someone who is differently mentally enabled, someone who is a survivor of disabling mental health challenges. David is also a peer educator for the Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). He was recen

tly appointed by the San Francisco Mayor's Office to the Mayor's CARE Advisory Task Force, a group focused on helping those who have fallen between the cracks of our city's mental health care system. Because of the strong relationship between housing and mental health, David also divides his time on land use issues and housing rights. He serves as a Tenant Advocate for the Central City SRO Collaborative and on the Board of Directors for the Community Housing Partnership. While anything and everything having to do with mental illness and mental health recovery is welcome here, this is a personal page. It is not affiliated with the city's Mental Health Board nor any non-profit or for profit organization. David is also a photographer and uses images as well as words to tell stories. Years ago, the page's founder, David, discovered healing though the process of telling his story to others. While he will continue to share parts of this story on this page, he will also encourage others to share their stories as well.

Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) May 2026 Support Groups details, schedules and links:https://docs.goo...
04/30/2026

Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) May 2026 Support Groups details, schedules and links:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13TDKvk3ycx6QZM8q_5rqPEv7XOSf7CWT/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107550076544638021563&rtpof=true&sd=true

MHASF General Support Groups Calendar
https://mcusercontent.com/bf4b7f3e20474c4acd4ea5518/files/66eba7fb-0dab-0123-f3e7-741f4634022d/May_2026_General_Group_Calendar.pdf

MHASF Hoarding Support Groups Calendar
https://mcusercontent.com/bf4b7f3e20474c4acd4ea5518/files/96c2a103-ee64-90d2-b1db-7fa249325101/May_2026_Hoarding_Behavior_Support_Groups_Calendar.01.pdf

A to Z - 26 simple ways for achieving psychological well being. As seen at San Francisco Behavioral Health Services, 138...
04/22/2026

A to Z - 26 simple ways for achieving psychological well being.

As seen at San Francisco Behavioral Health Services, 1380 Howard Street.

MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE Official Trailer (2025)My Dead Friend Zoe is a dark comedy drama that follows the journey of Merit, a...
03/25/2026

MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE Official Trailer (2025)

My Dead Friend Zoe is a dark comedy drama that follows the journey of Merit, a U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran who is at odds with her family thanks to the presence of Zoe, her dead best friend from the Army. Despite the persistence of her VA group counselor, the tough love of her mother and the levity of an unexpected love interest, Merit's cozy-dysfunctional friendship with Zoe keeps the duo insulated from the world. That is until Merit's estranged grandfather—holed up at the family's ancestral lake house—begins to lose his way and is in need of the one thing he refuses…help. At its core, this is about a complicated friendship, a divided family and the complex ways in which we process grief.

First movie trailer for My Dead Friend Zoe starring Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris.

This Month's RAMS Peer Wellness Center Highlights:________________________________________________***New Group*** Divine...
02/06/2026

This Month's RAMS Peer Wellness Center Highlights:
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***New Group*** Divine Duality

Divine Duality is a Transgender centered support group that is open to Nonbinary, GNC and anyone who embraces the divine and masculine energy within themselves. We will share ways to uplift ourselves and the community through education, radical self-acceptance and connection.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

1:00 - 2:00 PM

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February Cultural Event - Dismantling Anti-Blackness Bias (AORTA's Toolkit)

In honor of February's Black History Month, PWC will be presenting AORTA's Dismantling Anti-Blackness Bias.

Together, we will touch on stereotypes, confirmation biases, and share personal experiences to help try and dismantle anti-Black and anti-racist beliefs. Please join us!

Thursday, February 19, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


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Check out our Recovery Support Groups

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 11 AM - 12 PM

Thursdays, 5 - 6 PM

Saturdays, 2 - 3 PM

Check out our attached updated PWC Support and Recovery Groups flyer for more information.
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________LEARN MORE:
https://ramsinc.org/programs/peer-based-services/peer-wellness-center/

________LOCATION:
Peer Wellness Center
1282 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415) 579-3021

Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) January 2026 Support GroupsSome of these groups include:* Hoarding Be...
01/15/2026

Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) January 2026 Support Groups

Some of these groups include:

* Hoarding Behavior Support Groups
* Wellness Center Programming
* General Support Groups
* Peer to Peer Parenting Group
* Managing Anxiety Support Group
* Support for transgender, non-binary, intersex, & gender-expansive
* Adults Hearing Voices Group
* Let’s Talk About Stress & Wellness

See this Google document which lists all the groups and how to access them:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UcboEMn3VlcznhPBwvm9vEiktBnDiENB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107550076544638021563&rtpof=true&sd=true

Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) peer support services are available for all California residents.  Th...
10/02/2025

Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) peer support services are available for all California residents. They are free for participants.

Folks who live in San Francisco are eligible for 1:1 peer counseling.

We are no longer providing 1:1 peer counseling for hoarding behavior.

Please fill out the intake form: https://mentalhealthsf.formstack.com/forms/peer_connections_intake
and then contact mary@mentalhealthsf.org after completion.

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Because our services are no-cost for participants, we rely on gathering demographic information which is shared anonymously with our funders.

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ALL participants must fill out a Participant Information Form before attending.

Please click the link below:

https://mentalhealthsf.formstack.com/forms/participant_information_form

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MHASF Zoom Programming October 2025


Included below are all the Zoom links, Meeting IDs, and Passwords you will need for each recurring group. Group information will remain the same month-to-month unless specified.

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How to Access Our Remote Groups:

You can either call in on a land line/flip phone or download the Zoom application to a smartphone, laptop, or desktop for video/audio conferencing. If you have the Zoom application, you can enter the Meeting ID and Password (see below for all group IDs and passwords). Or simply click on the provided Zoom link for access via your Internet browser. If you are calling in, please use this number: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free and enter the Meeting ID and Password using your phone keypad – while in group, press *6 to mute and un-mute yourself.

**MAJOR UPDATES**

We are no longer providing 1:1 peer counseling for hoarding behavior.

Pride Place support group is now Q***r Peers and Trans Umbrella support group is now Transcendence. See below for more details.

Anxiety Safe Haven is discontinued due to staffing changes.

Depression Support Group is reactivated and meets on Fridays from 2:00-3:30pm. See below for more details.

Wellness Center Programming

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IN-PERSON: Disability Rights in the Workplace Group

Monday, October 20 @ 12:00 – 1:30pm

Location: Flood Building - 870 Market Street, Room 628, San Francisco, CA 94102

Disability Rights in the Workplace Group is a supportive space to learn your rights in the workplace under the Americans with Disabilities Act and in college under Section 504. In this monthly series we discuss what accommodations exist, how to advocate for oneself, and steps to take if things break down.

Hoarding Behavior Support Groups

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Remote: Drop-in Support Group for Hoarding Behavior

First four Thursdays of the month

(Thursday, October 2 @ 5:30 – 7:00pm) (Optional action party 7:00 – 8:00pm)

(Thursday, October 9 @ 3:00 – 4:30pm) (Optional action party 4:30 – 5:30pm)

(Thursday, October 16 @ 5:30 – 7:00pm) (Optional action party 7:00 – 8:00pm)

(Thursday, October 23 @ 3:00 – 4:30pm) (Optional action party 4:30 – 5:30pm)

A weekly, peer-led support group for those dealing with their own hoarding behaviors and challenges. A non-judgmental environment for individuals to share and get support from peers in an informal setting.

Zoom link:
https://mentalhealthsf-org.zoom.us/j/84742797363?pwd=KzhTMHhiSmV0elcvWTVDNFFjbjNKZz09

Call in: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free

Meeting ID: 847 4279 7363

Password: 460373


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IN-PERSON: Drop-in Support Group for Hoarding Behavior

This 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month @ 3:00 - 4:30 pm

(Wednesday, October 8 @ 3:00 – 4:30pm)

(Wednesday, October 22 @ 3:00 – 4:30 pm)

Location: Flood Building - 870 Market Street, Room 658, San Francisco, CA 94102

A weekly, peer-led support group for those dealing with their own hoarding behaviors and challenges. A non-judgmental environment for individuals to share and get support from peers in an informal setting. Face masks encouraged.

*Please note that this is an additional Drop-In Support Group. Virtual sessions via Zoom will continue as scheduled on the first four Thursdays of each month.

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Remote: Men with Hoarding Behavior Support Group

Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month @ 6:00 - 7:30pm

(Monday, October 6 @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm)
(Monday, October 20 @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm)

Hoarding disorder affects men and women equally, yet men are underrepresented in hoarding recovery groups and events. In this group, share with other men about the ways that this complex issue vexes our lives, and learn techniques and tools for recovery from hoarding. Peer-led group focusing on issues that may pertain uniquely to men.

Zoom link:
https://mentalhealthsf-org.zoom.us/j/81040443236

Call in: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free

Meeting ID: 810 4044 3236

No Password

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Remote: Family & Friends Support Group for Hoarding Behavior

Every 1st Tuesday of the month @ 6:00 - 7:30pm

(Tuesday, October 7 @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm)

This therapist-led support group is for spouses, siblings, parents, family and friends of those with hoarding behavior. This group combines education and support to help better understand and cope with how hoarding behavior in others impacts our lives.

Access information for this group will be provided after you have filled out the following form (https://mentalhealthsf.formstack.com/forms/participant_information_form) and contact peersupportservices@mentalhealthsf.org

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Remote: Adult Children of Parents with Hoarding Behavior Support Group

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 6:00 - 7:30pm

(Tuesday, October 21 @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm)

This therapist-led support group is for the adult children of parents with hoarding disorder. This group combines education, support and community building for those who have a parent figure with hoarding behavior.

Access information for this group will be provided after you have filled out the following form (https://mentalhealthsf.formstack.com/forms/participant_information_form) and contact peersupportservices@mentalhealthsf.org

Remote: Advanced Drop-in Support Group for Hoarding Behavior

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm

(Tuesday, October 14 @ 5:30 – 7:00 pm) (Optional action party 7:00 – 8:00 pm)

(Tuesday, October 28 @ 5:30 – 7:00 pm) (Optional action party 7:00 – 8:00 pm)

A twice-monthly group for folks who have completed an intensive treatment course, such as Buried in Treasures (BIT) or similar class. Intended for people who are dealing with hoarding behavior to review BIT skills and get support from peers in an informal setting.

Zoom link:
https://mentalhealthsf-org.zoom.us/j/82299872401?pwd=TW42ZUE0R0wzYkdkMDBDNEw3S2RCZz09

Call in: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free

Meeting ID: 822 9987 2401

Password: 741372

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General Support Groups



Remote: ADHD & Executive Function Support Group

(Mondays @ 1:00 - 3:00 pm)

A supportive space for individuals to embrace their superpower known as ADHD. We'll help each other set and conquer tasks during group, inspire, befriend and empower each other. Join us with or without an official ADHD diagnosis.

Zoom Link:
https://mentalhealthsf-org.zoom.us/j/83750525412?pwd=dksdqNfOK7PYx1QtU8XW0j0wjitlSt.1

Call in: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free

Meeting ID: 837 5052 5412

Passcode: 845300

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Remote: BIPOC Peer Support Group

(Mondays @ 4:00 – 5:00 pm)

A healing-centered peer support group uplifting BIPOC voices. Together, we share, listen, and build community through lived experience, cultural connection, and collective care.

Zoom link:
https://mentalhealthsf-org.zoom.us/j/88252441702

Call in: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free

Meeting ID: 882 5244 1702

No Password

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Remote: Q***r Peers

(Mondays @ 4:30 - 5:30 pm)

Q***r Peers is a support group created by and for LGBTQIA2S+ community members. Peer-led and rooted in lived experience, it’s a space that centers intersectionality, mutual support, and q***r connection. At this time, the group is exclusively for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and not open to allies.

Zoom link:
https://mentalhealthsf-org.zoom.us/j/82645148856?pwd=Zk1palAvcXhSY3VDTUxycGUyOFBSQT09

Call in: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free

Meeting ID: 826 4514 8856

Password: 650817

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Remote: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group

(Mondays @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm)

A weekly, supportive space for community members living with OCD, to share about their experience, and to offer each other affirmation and care, with an emphasis on recovery and mindfulness.

Zoom
https://mentalhealthsf-org.zoom.us/j/84187668711

Call in: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free

Meeting ID: 841 8766 8711

No Password


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Remote: Peer to Peer Parenting Support Group

(Tuesdays @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm)

A supportive space where peer folx can find community, resources, and shared experiences within all stages of their parenting/guardianship journey.

Zoom link:
https://mentalhealthsf-org.zoom.us/j/85737758074?pwd=V6QbLp7zy0q7lnW72V6cDnbgM7yYXS.1

Call in: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free

Meeting ID: 857 3775 8074

Passcode: 058774

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Remote: Managing Anxiety Support Group

(Tuesdays @ 2:30 – 4:00 pm)

A weekly supportive space for Peers to share their personal struggles with anxiety and empower one another in using tools for coping.

Zoom link:
https://mentalhealthsf-org.zoom.us/j/82821000564?pwd=ZUdtMXhqQmlSOGVEQ204OU85SytTUT09

Call in: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free

Meeting ID: 828 2100 0564

Passcode: 290507

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Remote: Anxiety Safe Haven Support Group

(Tuesdays @ 5:30 – 7:00 pm)

Discontinued due to staffing changes

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Remote: Transcendence

(Wednesdays @ 4:30 - 5:30 pm)

Transcendence is a peer-led support group for transgender, non-binary, intersex, and gender-expansive folx. A space for connection, affirmation, and community care.

For information about the in-person version of this group, email peersupportservices@mentalhealthsf.org.

Zoom link:
https://mentalhealthsf-org.zoom.us/j/83611330125?pwd=U09HYUxZZWFnS3ovaGVFQ3ZhWFNmQT09

Call in: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free

Meeting ID: 836 1133 0125

Password: 469259

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Remote: Let’s Talk About Stress & Wellness

(Wednesdays @ 5:00 - 6:00 pm)

Feeling stressed out? Please join this group to discuss ways to feel calm and connected. We will talk about strategies and resources!

Zoom link:
https://tndc.zoom.us/j/95835099286

Call in: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free

Meeting ID: 958 3509 9286

No Password

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Remote: Adults Hearing Voices Group

(Wednesdays @ 6:00 – 8:00 pm)

A support group for adults who hear voices, have visions, & experience unique experiences. This group was created in partnership with The Bay Area Hearing Voices Network (BAHVN). The BAHVN seeks to expand public awareness, provide community support & refuge for those who hear voices, see visions, & experience other forms of extraordinary perception. ​

Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82596708724?pwd=a1Q5OTR4S3lwU2ZOY0NwejJxMTVVZz09

Meeting ID: 825 9670 8724

Password: warmline

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Remote: Adults on the Autism Spectrum Support Group

(Thursdays @ 5:00 – 6:30 pm)

A supportive space for Peers who identify as adults on the autism spectrum to share their successes, challenges, and to deepen their understanding of autism.

Zoom link:
https://mentalhealthsf-org.zoom.us/j/83980209250?pwd=ZFBna3FZSk42TTZDZWJpK2xMR1pVdz09

Call in: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free

Meeting ID: 839 8020 9250

Password: 750605

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Remote: Depression Support Group

(Fridays @ 2:00 – 3:30 pm)

A weekly support group for those living with depression to connect, share experiences, and learn about coping tools and community-building resources.

Zoom link:
https://mentalhealthsf-org.zoom.us/j/87562794285?pwd=MXlVZU1iWHlqYlQrM1BYdUkvajhvdz09

Call in: 1-833-548-0282 US Toll-Free

Meeting ID: 875 6279 4285

Password: 707920

A simple breathing method called "Box Breathing" that instantly lowers your stress level.This is one of the poster's on ...
09/09/2025

A simple breathing method called "Box Breathing" that instantly lowers your stress level.

This is one of the poster's on display at the Mental Health Association of San Francisco's Peer Wellness Center. Learn more about MHASF at:
https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/

The 8 Dimensions of Wellness.  This is one of the poster's on display at the Mental Health Association of San Francisco'...
09/06/2025

The 8 Dimensions of Wellness. This is one of the poster's on display at the Mental Health Association of San Francisco's Peer Wellness Center. Learn more about MHASF at:
https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/

I just came across this flyer.  I thought it contains some helpful advice.
08/13/2025

I just came across this flyer. I thought it contains some helpful advice.

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