Location:
555 Northgate Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
415-491-5700
Bus Lines:
Hours: call for appointments
Info: Counseling support for expectant moms or teen parents with child up to 5 years old. Sliding fee. Accepts Medi-Cal.
:: Community Violence Solutions/Rape Crisis Center ::
Location:
734 A Street
Suite 3
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-259-2850
Toll Free Anonymous: 1-800-670-7273
Bus Lines:
Hours: call for appointments
Info: Provides support and counseling for expectant moms or teen parents with children up to 5 years old. They also spread awereness of sexual violence to the community. See their websites www.cvsolutions.org and
www.teencvs.org
Location:
Montecito Plaza 361 3rd St 2nd Floor, Suite G
San Rafael (next to Pinky's Pizzeria)
(415) 258–4944
Bus Lines: Take any Golden Gate Transit bus line that passes 4th and Hetherton
Hours: 2-4:30PM
Info: Drop-in clinic; no appointment needed. All services are free and confidential for young people ages 12-20. Rare exceptions pay a low fee service
:: Monday Teen Wellness Clinic ::
Location:
1767 Grant Avenue, Downtown Plaza
Novato, CA
415-898-1100
Hours: Monday 2-5PM
Info: Services are free and confidential for young people ages 12-19.
:: Planned Parenthood Clinic ::
Location:
2 H Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
1-800-967-7526
Hours: Thursday 1–4PM (or call to make an appointment)
Info: Services are free and confidential for youth ages 12-19. Will take the first 20-35 teens.
:: Marin Aids Project ::
Location:
2nd Street
San Rafael 94901
(415)457-2487 1660
Hours: 9AM-5PM
Info: Direct services to HIV/TAAP pts, families & friends Youth programs available (peer educators). Also provides a Needle Exchange Program, host three weekly needle exchange sites throughout Marin County – look for big blue van.
:: Marin County STD Clinic ::
Location:
920 Grand Avenue (at corner of 4th and Grand)
San Rafael 94901
(415)499-6944
Bus Lines: Bus Depot Downtown San Rafael between 4th & Grand Ave.
Hours: M-W: 8-11AM; Th: 1-3PM; F: 9-11AM
Info: Services are free for anyone under 18 years of age. The 18 and older fee is $20.00 (re-visit fee of $15.00 if seen less than 1 month earlier). Will take first 10 drop-ins. Testing includes: STI's and HIV.
:: Marin Community Clinic ::
Location:
250 Bon Air Road
Greenbrae, CA 94901
(415)448-1500
Hours: 8AM-5PM
Info: Primary medical care for children and adults. Offers services to people with MediCal and CMSP, has a sliding scale fees, referrals to specialists, and offers children's checkups. Languages spoken at the clinic include Vietnamese, Chinese, and Spanish. Appointments often are made at least one week in advance. Low cost medical services
:: Marin County Dental Clinic ::
Location:
411 Fourth Street, Suite C,
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-473-5450
Hours: M-F: 8AM-5PM; W: 9AM-6PM
Info: Low cost dental care for adults and children. Accepts Medi-Cal, dental insurance, CHDP, CMSP, CaliforniaKids, and Healthy Families.
:: Novato Clinic (Marin Community Clinic) ::
Location:
400 Professional Center Drive Ste 424
Novato, CA 94947
415-448-1500
Hours: M-F: 8AM-5PM; W: 9:30AM-5PM
Info: Primary medical care for children and adults
:: Point Reyes Clinic ::
Location:
36th St
Point Reyes Station, 94956
(415) 663– 8666
Bus Lines: Catch charter bus at San Anselmo. Only 4 trips each day M-F: 9:10AM, 12:05PM , 3:35PM, & 6:05PM. Call 415.526.3239 for details.
Hours: Appointments available Monday-Saturday. Appointments are encouraged but drop-ins accepted if time slots are available.
:: Pregnancy Resource Center ::
Location:
1320 A Grant Ave
Novato, Ca 94945
(415)892-0558
:: Youth employment – County of Marin Health and Human Services
Division of Employment and Training ::
To apply for youth employment services, available to eligible individuals age 21 and younger, please call (415) 507-4071 between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and ask to speak with a Youth Program Counselor.
Bus line: The West Marin Stagecoach South Route stops nearby at the Bolinas Community Center.
:: Civic Center Library ::
(415)499-6056
Location: 3501 Civic Center Dr #427 San Rafael 94903 Click here for directions.
Bus line: The Civic Center is on the 23 and 75 bus lines. We're also accessible from the bus pad served by the 80.
Hours: M,W,F: 10-6PM; T,Th:10-9PM; Sat: 10-5PM
:: Corte Madera Library ::
(415)924-4844
Location:
707 Meadowsweet Dr
Corte Madera 94925
Bus line: Routes 18, 21, 22, 70, 71, and 80 stop about 1/2 block from the library. Nearly all of the routes on 101 stop at the bus pads on the freeway, which are within walking distance.
:: Fairfax Library ::
(415)453-8092
Location:
2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Fairfax, CA 94930
Bus Lines: The West Marin Stagecoach North Route stops nearby in downtown Fairfax. The Library is also on Golden Gate Transit routes 23 and 24.
:: Inverness Library ::
(415)669-1288
Location:
15 Park Ave
Inverness 94937
Bus lines: The West Marin Stagecoach North Route stops in Inverness.
:: Larkspur Library ::
(415)927-5005
Location:
400 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur 94939
:: Marin City Library ::
(415)332-6159
Location:
Gateway Shopping Center, 164 Donahue Street
Marin City 94965
Bus lines: Routes 2 and 10 and, on the weekends only, the 63.
:: Mill Valley Library ::
(415)389-4292
Location:
375 Throckmorton
Mill Valley 94941
:: Novato Library ::
(415)898-4623
Location:
1720 Novato Blvd
Novato 94947
Bus Lines: Novato Blvd. at Seventh Street. Golden Gate Transit line 53.
:: Point Reyes Library ::
(415)663-8375
Location:
11431 State Route 1
Point Reyes 94956
Bus Lines: The West Marin Stagecoach North Route stops nearby in downtown Pt. Reyes and at the Pt. Reyes Dance Palace.
:: San Anselmo Library ::
(415)258-4656
Location:
110 Tunstead Ave
San Anselmo 94960
Hours: M 10-8;T-W: 10-6; S: 10-5 * Th,F,Sun CLOSED
:: San Geronimo Library ::
(415)488-0430
Location:
Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Meadow Way on the Lagunitas School District campus,
P.O. Box 423,
San Geronimo, CA 94963
Bus lines: The West Marin Stagecoach North Route stops nearby at the San Geronimo Cultural Center.
:: San Rafael Library ::
(415)485-3320
Location:
1100 E Street
San Rafael 94901
Hours: M :1-PM; T-W:10-8PM;
TH-Sat:10-5PM; Closed Sun.
:: Sausalito Library ::
(415)289-4100
Location:
420 Litho Street
Sausalito 94965
In the City Hall Building
Bus line: The West Marin Stagecoach South Route stops nearby at the Stinson Beach Post Office, and, on the weekends only, the 63 line stops at the Stinson Beach Park Parking Lot.
Info: Crisis shelter for teens, counseling. 24-hour phone, Crisis housing for Marin county between 12 and 18 years old. It is short-term shelter with stays from one to seven days. People must be clean and sober to stay. Calls or walk-in ok. Individual and family counseling is offered for a sliding scale fee.
:: Ritter House ::
(415)457-8182
Location:
16 Ritter
San Rafael 94901
Directions: From Highway 101,
take the Central San Rafael exit.
Proceed West on 3rd Street.
Turn left on Lincoln
and right on Ritter Street.
Info: Free individual counseling. Offers free showers, laundry facilities, nursing and physician care, HIV-antibody testing, counselors for drug and alcohol treatment, mental health outreach and counseling, as well as free food, free clothing, extensive information and referral services. Also offers financial assistance for rent and household crisis.
:: Sunny Hills ::
(415)256-1580
Location:
300 Sunny Hill Drive
San Anselmo 94960
Info: Residential facility for emotionally disturbed teens
:: Department of Motor Vehicles Teen Driver website ::
(800) 777-0133
Location: Two offices located in Marin County:
75 Tamal Vista Boulevard
Corte Madera
and
936 Seventh Street
Novato
Info: Call for appointments to ensure faster service, and to get details about what paperwork to bring in. Corte Madera office is open the 3rd Sat of each month from 8-12, office hours change during the next week - Mon closed
Information on permits, driving & drinking facts, info on driver licenses, sample test, and how to pass the driving test.
:: Marin County Shuttle Connection ::
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE: M-F 8:30 AM UNTIL 3:15 PM
Northbound trips stop at the Civic Center
Post Office Parking Lot
Southbound trips are nonstop to San Rafael Transit
Shuttle is first come, first served. Each trip can take 12 passengers and 1 wheelchair, no standing allowed.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN ENGLISH CALL 473-5968
PARA MAS INFORMACION EN ESPAÑOL LLAME 473-5971
:: Golden Gate Transit ::
(415)923-2000
1011 Anderson Dr
San Rafael 94901
Information on bus services
:: Bay Area Transit ::
Information on bus services in the Bay area.
:: West Marin Stagecoach Shuttle ::
Scheldule and maps of Inverness to San Anselmo & Bolinas to Marin City
Location:
91 Larkspur. St
San Rafael, 94901
(415) 456-1443
Bus Lines: Connect to the San Rafael Transit Center. Take #20 or #35 toward the Canal District. Get off at Medway and Belvedere. Walk one block along Canal Street to Larkspur Street. Turn right and walk to 91 Larkspur Street on the corner of Alto Street
Info: After school program, tutoring. A community based organization helping working poor & Immigrant families through social & health advocacy, education & economic development: ESL, afterschool academic support for all ages; Spanish computer classes, parent ed, citizenship classes, licensed home day care provider classes, housing, legal assist., food, domestic violence/family support.
:: Civic Center Volunteers ::
(415) 499-7167
Location:
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 407
San Rafael, CA 94903
Info: Civic Center Volunteers was founded in 1979, and is an internationally recognized innovative volunteer program.
:: Habitat for Humanity ::
(415)721-4112
Location:
P.O. Box 134
Larkspur 94939
Info: Help build homes for low income families
:: Marin AIDS Project ::
Location:
1660 2nd St
San Rafael 94901
(415) 457– 2487
Info: Direct services to HIV/TAAP pts, families & friends. Youth programs for providing peer education.
:: Novato Human Needs Center ::
(415) 897-4147
Location:
1907 Novato Blvd
Novato 94945
Info: Novato Human Needs Center provides comprehensive support services for low-income individuals and families, including emergency food, housing/financial assistance, counseling, education, and more.
:: Ritter House ::
(415)457-8182
Location:
16 Ritter
San Rafael 94901
Directions: From Highway 101,
take the Central San Rafael exit.
Proceed West on 3rd Street.
Turn left on Lincoln
and right on Ritter Street.
Info: Volunteers are what makes Ritter Center the great organization it is today. We have a large and dedicated group of volunteers, without whom we could not accomplish what we do. There is always much to do, so additional volunteers are always welcome. If you would like to discuss volunteering, please contact Vanessa Allen, Client Services Coordinator: 415.457.8182 ext. 109 or vanessa@rittercenter.org.
:: Trips for Kids ::
(415)458-2986
Location:
610 4th Street
San Rafael 94901
Hours: M: Closed; T-F 12-6pm; S &Su: 10-4PM
Info: After school programs. Teach bicycle repair, tutoring after school, mountain bike trips for low income kids.
:: Center of Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership ::
(415)479-5710
Location:
555 Northgate Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
www.cvnl.org
Info: Offers huge list of teen volunteer opportunities. Must see site. The ABC’s of opportunities in your area.
Location:
242 Redwood Highway,
Suite C
Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA
Info: Offers adventure programs for teenagers (ages 13 to 18) throughout the world. Students travel to the world's most spectacular locations and participate in activities such as sailing, SCUBA diving, backpacking, surfing, rafting, sea kayaking, rock climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, cross-cultural exchange, and community service. No experience other than enthusiastic participation required.
:: Canal Alliance ::
(415) 456-1443
Location:
91 Larkspur. St
San Rafael, 94901
Bus Lines: Connect to the San Rafael Transit Center. Take #20 or #35 toward the Canal District. Get off at Medway and Belvedere. Walk one block along Canal Street to Larkspur Street. Turn right and walk to 91 Larkspur Street on the corner of Alto Street
Info: Our Youth Education and Development Program (YEDP) serves more than 300 at-risk youth in the Canal community. Our holistic approach addresses students' academic, personal, and social needs. Our YEDP activities form a continuum to support youth from toddlerhood all the way through college graduation. We serve students in Elementary, Middle, and High school, as well as College.
:: Boy Scouts ::
(415)454-1081
Location:
225 West End
San Rafael 94901
Info: Educational program for boys
:: Girls Scouts ::
(800)447-4475
Location:
7700 Edgewater Dr Ste 340
Oakland 94621
Info: Educational program for girls, Training areas in Marin.
:: 4-H Youth Development Program ::
(415) 499-4207
Location: 1682 Novato Blvd, Suite 150-B, Novato, CA 94947.
Hours:M-F: 9AM-12PM & 1-4PM
Info: There are general clubs (with a variety of projects) in Mill Valley, Novato, San Rafael and West Marin. There are also special project clubs, including horse and shooting sports. Dates and times vary from club to club.
:: Rainbow’s End Youth Group ::
(a Spectrum staff-facilitated social drop-in group)
(415)457-7115
Location:
1000 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, No. 10
San Anselmo, CA 94960 Directions
Bus line: The 24 bus goes by our offices (If you take the ferry, the free 19 bus does too). Ask the driver for San Francisco St in San Anselmo. You can also take the 23 bus from San Rafael (make sure it is going towards Fairfax) Spectrum is located between San Francisco St. and the Red Hill Shopping Center/76 Station on the North side of the street in the Isabel Cook building.
Info: Support for gay, lesbian, bisexual and questioning youth.
:: Youth Health Advisory Committee ::
Contact: Sparkie Spaeth (415)507-4145
Location:
555 Northgate Dr.
San Rafael 94903
Info: Teens work on teen wellness projects
:: Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) ::
(415)455-1676
Location:
24 Belvedere Street, 2nd fl.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Info: Provides money for youth projects through the Youth Grants Board, political voice through the Youth Commission, and creative activities through Friday Night Live.
:: Trips for Kids ::
(415)458-2986
Location: 610 4th Street San Rafael 94901
Hours: M: Closed; T-F 12-6pm; Sa & Su: 10-4PM
Info: After school programs. Teach bicycle repair, tutoring after school, mountain bike trips for low income kids.