About St. Anthony Foundation Father Alfred Center
St. Anthony Foundation Father Alfred Center is a residential addiction treatment center in San Francisco, California, offering free, long term recovery support for adult men.
The year long, abstinence based program combines individual therapy, evidence based group counseling, peer counseling, psychiatric care and aftercare within St. Anthony's broader safety net network.
Graduates describe it as a place to truly change their lives, not just get clean.
What kinds of addiction treatment does the Father Alfred Center offer?
The core level of care is residential addiction treatment, structured around work, recovery and life rebuilding.
Services include individual therapy, evidence based group counseling, peer counseling, spiritual services and MAT.
Aftercare and alumni support help participants sustain their recovery over time.
Who can get help?
The program serves adult men age 18 and older who are without income or resources.
It is designed for those who are medically, mentally, and emotionally able to participate in the full residential program, including men with cooccurring substance use and mental health concerns.
Where is the center located?
The Father Alfred Center is at 121 Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood.
This urban setting connects participants to St. Anthony's larger campus, with access to meals, medical care, technology and workforce supports.
Is the program really free?
Yes, the official site confirms the program is free of charge for eligible men with no income or resources.
Financing support is also possible, making whole person recovery accessible without out of pocket cost.
How do I start?
Intake is handled by phone during weekday hours.
The program serves men from San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa and San Mateo counties.
A Path to Lasting Change
St. Anthony Foundation Father Alfred Center in San Francisco offers a rare combination of free, long term residential treatment and whole person stabilizing care.
