Felton Institute

Felton Institute is a nonprofit behavioral health and substance use treatment provider in San Francisco, California, offering outpatient services for adults, seniors and transitional-age youth.

Located off Franklin Street in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood, this San Francisco headquarters delivers evidence based mental health and addiction-related care alongside wraparound social services.

Founded in 1889, Felton focuses on accessible, person-centered support for underserved communities.

Flexible Addiction Treatment Programs

Care at the  Franklin Clinic centers on outpatient services, where individuals can access behavioral health treatment, crisis intervention and co-occurring disorder support for substance use and mental health needs.

Telehealth options are also available to broaden access across the Bay Area.

Clients can expect a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and individual, group and family counseling.

Felton also offers peer support, case management, psychiatric and medication-related services, and vocational and housing linkage to support long-term stability.

Quick Facts About Felton Institute

• Location: San Francisco, California, in Cathedral Hill near Bush Street
• Levels of care: Outpatient services and telehealth, with co-occurring disorder treatment
• Who they treat: Adults, seniors, transitional-age youth, justice-impacted individuals and Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients
• Approach: Evidence-based care using CBT, DBT and family and group therapy
• Payment options: Accepts Medicare and Medi-Cal, with a sliding fee scale option
• Support services: Crisis intervention, peer support, case management and employment and housing assistance