A Critical Threat to Our Youth: The Fight for the Cole Street Youth Clinic
For decades, the Cole Street Youth Clinic has been a refuge for thousands of young people—a place where many of the most vulnerable members of our community find safety, healing, and access to vital health care. But now, it is under direct threat.
Despite the life-saving work happening within its walls, the City of San Francisco has announced plans to shutter the clinic this fall. Closing the clinic isn’t just a budget cut; it is a devastating blow to the young people who rely on us for important and affirming health services.
Everyone knows there is a need for timely, trauma-informed, and youth-centered spaces. We continue to elevate these needs in Health Commission hearings, Town Halls, budget meetings, and amongst community partners. We are elevating these voices in every hearing and town hall, but the clock is ticking.
Your Support is Vital
The City has issued a challenge: we must prove the need for our services or lose the clinic forever. We cannot do this alone. Your immediate support is the only way to safeguard this essential resource.
We need you to stand with us now to show the City that our youth matter and that the Cole Street Youth Clinic is not an option, but an absolute necessity. The City says we must prove that there are youth who need our services, so we need your help!
Here’s How You Can Get Involved
💜 Community Members
Write a letter of support to the San Francisco Health Commission, letting them know what these health cuts will mean to you at HealthCommission.DPH@sfdph.org
Or mail a letter to:
San Francisco Health Commission
1145 Market Street
Room 1112
SF, CA 94103
💜 Youth Services and Partners
Help spread the word by using #SaveOurSFClinics in your posts and tagging key City leaders. Share our clinic services with young people by distributing a printable Save YOur Clinic Flyer and encourage them to schedule their own Primary and Reproductive Appointments at the Cole Street Youth Clinic by calling 415-386-9390
💜 Families
Help spread the word by using #SaveOurSFClinics in your posts and tagging key City leaders. Every voice matters in protecting youth access to essential health services in San Francisco. Schedule your youth’s Primary and Reproductive Appointments at the Cole Street Youth Clinic by calling 415-386-9390
💜 Youth
Any young person between the ages of 12–24 can help protect youth health services while getting care and resources to support their health and wellbeing. Schedule your next appointment at the Cole Street Youth Clinic by calling 415-386-9390
Let’s ensure every young person has access to the health and healing they deserve.
