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- Clara House 30th Sponsorships | Compass SF
Clara House 30th Anniversary Sponsorship Compass Clara House In honor of Compass Clara House's 30th anniversary, we're bringing the heart of this special place to life with a vibrant bubble themed art installation created to celebrate 30 years of hope, love, and lift. This commemorative piece will debut during our 30th Anniversary Block Party on Saturday, September 20th, and will be displayed in the common area of Clara House, where it will greet everyone who walks through the doors, offering a joyful, reflective tribute to the incredible supporters who make our work possible. Please select a donation option below to sponsor via credit card. Select "Sponsor Another Way" for other payment opportunities. Thank you for your support of this special place! Prefer to donate another way? Complete the form below to secure your sponsorship via check, stock, crypto, or donor advised fund. Sponsor Another Way A non-deductible value of $35 per event entry cited above must be subtracted from the total sponsorship amount when determining the tax-deductible portion of your contribution. Compass Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal Tax Identification Number: 94-1156622.
- Emergency Housing Assitance | Compass Family Services
GET HELP Housing Assistance If your family is currently in need of shelter or housing, we understand you are navigating an incredibly challenging time and we are here to help. Compass’ Central City Access Point can determine your eligibility for services available through San Francisco’s Family Coordinated Entry system. Learn more about San Francisco’s Coordinated Entry and Family Access Points. GET CONNECTED The best way to receive services is to visit our Compass Family Services Hub at 37 Grove Street during our operating hours listed below to meet with a staff member for an eligibility assessment. The Access Point can get busy and sometimes reaches capacity for assessing families. Please arrive as early as possible in the day to ensure you are seen. DIRECTIONS HOURS Monday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Tuesday: 9am - 12pm Wednesday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Thursday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Friday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED FOR MORE INFORMATION Call: (415) 644-0151 We frequently answer calls during business hours and messages will be returned within two business days. Email: ccap@compass-sf.org WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES: Assessment for shelter and housing through San Francisco Family Coordinated Entry Placement into housing and shelter if your family qualifies under the City of San Francisco’s criteria and based on availability Identify ways to help resolve your housing crisis outside the homelessness response system.
- GET HELP - Question 4 | Compass Family Services
GET HELP Do you live in San Francisco with custody of a minor? YES NO I need help with something else
- Spring Benefit Raise a Paddle | Compass SF
THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THE MAGIC AT COMPASS FAMILY SERVICES Please select from the options below to fulfill the commitment you made at the event or to make a new commitment. PAY NOW BY CREDIT CARD If you would like to pay via a Donor Advised Fund, stock transfer, crypto transfer, check, or other method, please click below. PAY LATER If you have any questions about Compass or giving, please contact us .
- Spring Benefit 2026 Tickets | Compass SF
Join us at Spring Benefit! Join us in creating magic at Compass’s annual Spring Benefit at the historic Hibernia! Share in a night of delicious food and drink, inspiration and experiences along with 300 other community members – all to benefit families experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Prefer to pay another way? Reach out to Director of Development Sarah Meike at smeike@compass-sf.org to discuss options for payment. Email Sarah A non-deductible value of $225 per event entry cited above must be subtracted from the total sponsorship amount when determining the tax-deductible portion of your contribution. Compass Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal Tax Identification Number: 94-1156622.
- Behavioral Health Service Internship | Compass SF
Behavioral Health Service Internship APPLY 2026-2027 cohort now full but may consider bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates. Internship Compass Family Services supports homeless families and families at risk for homelessness to achieve housing stability, family well-being and self-sufficiency. We are one of three access points for San Francisco families facing a housing crisis. Our services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental assistance, early childhood education and a broad spectrum of counseling, parenting education and other support services. Compass Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) provides graduate students (Trainees) and Registered Associates with opportunities to provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed, strength-based therapy to families experiencing homelessness or residing in shelters and permanent supportive housing. Our services reflect our understanding of the complexities of trauma and the range of traumatic experiences. Therapeutic services are currently offered via telehealth and on-site at the Compass Family Services main office located in San Francisco’s Civic Center. Trainees and Associates will experience all aspects of work at a vibrant social service agency as part of the Compass Behavioral Health Services team, working collaboratively with staff at Compass Family Services and local housing and shelter sites. The clinical training program includes training and education, supervision and support, attention to self-care for both the individual and the organization and attention to creating a welcoming and safe environment with a deep respect for how trauma has impacted our client families. The majority of the training takes place in individual and group supervisions. Opportunities Providing trauma-informed, strength-based psychotherapeutic services to individual adults, children, families and couples at our main office at 37 Grove Street to stabilize families living in local shelters and supportive housing programs. One shift per week as Counselor of the Day (COD) in the Compass Family Resource Center (CFRC) Drop-In Center at 37 Grove Street that includes providing one-time crisis counseling and supporting CFRC staff with, for example, client intakes and providing SF City resources to clients. Collaborating with case managers and other staff members in order to provide comprehensive services to our client families including participating in case reviews and other collateral meetings. Providing therapeutic shadowing at Compass Children’s Center (CCC) with pre-school age children (3-5 y/o) presenting behavioral challenges. Co-facilitating groups and classes. Training may include and is not limited to: Charting, Suicidality, Domestic Violence, SalesForce, Mandated Reporting, Cultural Competency and Cultural Humility, Therapeutic Shadowing (for preschoolers aged 3-5 y/o), Crisis Intervention and World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment (WHOQOL). Interns will also have the opportunity to attend agency-wide training and activities. Our approach to therapy is eclectic, strength-based and trauma-informed. Our modalities include psychodynamic and humanistic/existential with an openness to explore and utilize other modalities and techniques that may be helpful to our clients. Although we are committed to depth psychology, we also recognize the need for brief therapy, especially in crisis situations. By the end of the training program, Trainees and Associates will have gained clinical experiences in both long-term and brief psychotherapy. Training Program Details Length of Program: Approximately one year in length beginning after Labor Day 2026 and ending no later than August 30, 2027. A June start date is possible. Length varies depending on school requirements. Internship Orientation: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 9am to 4:30pm. In-person at 37 Grove Street. Participation is required. Group Supervision: Every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm. In-person at 37 Grove Street. Participation is required. Participation is required. Individual Supervision: One hour of individual clinical supervision will be scheduled each week based on Supervisor and Trainee/Associate scheduling. In-person at 37 Grove Street. Participation is required. Stipend: Trainees receive $500 per month and Registered Associates receive $1,000 per month. Expectations for Trainees 16+ hours per week (total time commitment) 5+ hours per week face-to-face individual therapy and/or therapeutic shadowing (milieu therapy) One 3-hour shift per week as Counselor of the Day (COD) at the Compass Family Resource Center (CFRC) Drop-In Center at 37 Grove Street 1 hour per week of individual or triadic supervision 2 hours per week of group supervision Co-facilitate parenting skills or support group (optional) Required charting in SalesForce Expectations for Associates 16+ hours per week (total time commitment) 10 hours per week face-to-face individual therapy and/or therapeutic shadowing (milieu therapy) 1 hour per week of individual or triadic supervision 2 hours per week of group supervision Co-facilitate parenting skills or support group Required charting in SalesForce Applications 2026-2027 cohort now full but may consider bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates. To apply for a Trainee or Associate position, please send your resume and cover letter to the below contact with the subject ”CBHS Internship: Your Full Name and Trainee or Associate”. No phone calls please. No applications will be reviewed without a formal cover letter. We are not asking for letters of recommendation as part of the application process so please do not include them or have them sent from a referrer to us. APPLY Shonece Barney Program Director sbarney@compass-sf.org
- Eviction Prevention | Compass Family Services
GET HELP Eviction Prevention If your family might get evicted because you are behind on rent or utilities, or if you need move-in assistance to remain housed, Compass may be able to support you. HOW TO GET CONNECTED Online: Apply for rental assistance and choose Compass as your preferred provider. Note that you must be a San Francisco resident and have custody of a minor in order to apply for assistance. APPLY HERE By phone: Call (415) 644-0504 ext. 1000. Leave a message with your name and contact information and a counselor will contact you within two business days to determine if you are eligible for rental assistance. WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES: Payment to your landlord for owed back rent Payment to utility companies for bills in collection Payment of move-in costs if you have found a unit but are unable to pay upfront expenses Financial counseling and resources to improve money management and overcome obstacles including poor credit Case management
- GET HELP | Compass Family Services
GET HELP Need Help? Is your family experiencing a crisis or facing the risk of homelessness? We are here for you. Choose from the following options: DROP-IN SERVICES HOURS FAQ I am experiencing homelessness button I need help with something else button I need childcare button I am at risk of homelessness or need back rent assistance. button DROP-IN SERVICES 1 Families can visit 37 Grove Street Family Services Hub during open hours for drop-in services. We offer the following: Mail pick-up for families using Compass as a mailing address Referrals to programs and services inside and outside Compass Assessment for shelter and housing Other basic needs items are provided as available 2 For basic needs like those listed below, families enrolled in Compass services can visit our distribution center at 1240 Market Street , near our 37 Grove Street location, during open hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays. *Groceries *Diapers, wipes, and formula *Toiletries and other hygiene supplies HOURS Monday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Tuesday: 9am - 12pm, 3pm - 5pm (closed every fourth Tuesday of the month) Wednesday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Thursday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Friday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED *Basic needs items will only be accessible during these hours. Wednesday: 9:30am - 11:30am, 1pm - 4pm ASSITANCE AFTER-HOURS If you need assistance after hours, please dial: 311 to reach the City and County of San Francisco for general questions 1-800-273-6222 for the Bay Area help hotline 1-877-384-3578 if you are a woman experiencing domestic violence OVERDOSE PREVENTION RESOURCES San Francisco continues to respond to a deadly overdose epidemic disproportionately impacting communities of color and the Tenderloin and SoMa neighborhoods we call home. Compass strongly supports overdose prevention programs grounded in harm reduction, and we remain committed to the principles of Housing First. We encourage our families and the people they care about to access life-saving supplies, mental and behavioral health support, and treatment services. Please visit SF.gov for more information about overdose prevention resources in our community. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can Compass Family Services help me if I do not live in San Francisco? Compass serves families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in San Francisco. If you’re not in San Francisco, please dial 211 to find services in your area or contact your local chapter of the United Way. Who do I call if my family is living on the street, in a car, or with friends, or if we do not have a place to sleep tonight? Please come in person to the Central City Access Point located at 37 Grove Street during open hours. A counselor will help you access the best resources to help your family find stability. You can also call (415) 644-0504 and follow the instructions to leave a message or email us at info@compass-sf.org. If you need assistance after hours, please dial 311 or 1-800-273-6222 for general questions or 1-877-384-3578 if you are a woman experiencing domestic violence. Who do I call if my family might get evicted because I am behind on my rent or because of a past-due utility bill? Please contact C-Rent through one of two ways: Call us at 415-644-0504, leave a message with your name and contact information, and a counselor will contact you to determine if you are eligible for rental assistance. Click here to apply for rental assistance and choose Compass as your preferred provider. Please note that you must be a San Francisco resident and have custody of a minor child in order to qualify for assistance. If you are an existing Compass client currently living outside San Francisco, contact your case manager or primary support person at Compass to secure a referral to C-Rent. How can I get my family into your shelter? Please come in person to the Central City Access Point located at 37 Grove Street during open hours. This site is a connecting point for the SF Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s Coordinated Entry Program and Homelessness Response System. Families who qualify are placed into Compass Family Shelter through the Coordinated Entry Program when space is available. Who do I call if I want to take a parenting class or need support with the everyday stress of raising a family? Compass Family Resource Center offers CPS-certified parenting classes, support groups, family activities, basic needs support, and a full range of additional resources through a referral network. To participate or for a full calendar of our groups and classes, visit our drop-in center located at 37 Grove Street.
- Shop our Wishlist | Compass Family Services
Shop our Wishlist | Don’t have items to donate, or not sure what to give? You can give back to Compass by purchasing directly from pre-made Amazon wishlists full of items that families need the most. When you purchase from these lists, items will be sent directly to Compass. Or, if you don’t want to purchase from Amazon, use the wishlists as a guide to the kind of needs our families would be grateful to receive and shop wherever works best for you! GIVE Shop our Wishlist FULFILL A WISH Like all families with growing kids, Compass families need household items, clothing and footwear, books and toys, and many other things. Use the wishlists below to purchase items directly or to guide you as you shop at your location of choice. Note that when you purchase from these lists, items will automatically be sent directly to Compass. Shop our seasonal wishlist: HALLOWEEN DRIVE WEATHER-READY ESSENTIALS Shop our other wishlists: BASIC NEEDS WISHLIST BASIC APARTMENT NECESSITIES | MOVE-IN KITS