Throughout summer and all year round, we remain committed to uplifting the lives of young people in Bayview Hunters Point and San Francisco. By providing comprehensive, wrap-around resources and a safe, judgment-free environment, we continue to empower youth to shape a brighter future for themselves. | | |
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Staff Highlight
Meet Dr. Misty Patton, our dedicated Director of Health & Youth Development, and a proud second-generation resident of Bayview Hunters Point!
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Fresh Fridays are HERE!
Our first Fresh Fridays was a success! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun-filled afternoon of music, snacks, and giveaways, including skincare products, clothing, cologne, and more! A big shoutout to our incredible staff, who worked tirelessly to make it all happen!
Mark your calendars for our next Fresh Fridays, on August 30th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
ALL youth are welcome, and we can't wait to see you there!
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If you weren't able to attend Part 1 of our Safe Sex Summer Series, make sure to mark your calendars for Part 2, happening Wednesday, August 21st! | |
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College Jump
Thank you to everyone who attended our College Jump workshops at the Lower Polk Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) Navigation Center this month. Together, we explored pathways to success through college and trade school opportunities.
Our College Jump program is now accepting applications on a rolling basis. If you're between the ages of 12 and 24 and looking to participate in enriching activities that support your personal and academic growth, now is the perfect time to sign up!
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3wKx3BK
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Health Core Fellowship
Are you ready to take your passion for health care to the next level? Recruitment for the next HealthCore Program cohort is happening this July and August! This is your chance to join a dynamic group of fellows for a year-long allied health program that includes an 8-week Summer Health Field Internship. As a HealthCore fellow, you’ll be placed in various health care settings around the Bay Area, learning directly from experienced service providers and gaining invaluable hands-on experience.
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Youth Outreach Squad (YOS)
🔬Our Youth Outreach Squad (YOS) had a great time during their Science Workshop.They had a blast conducting experiments, learning how to use scientific tools and instruments, and playing science themed games! These activities are proof that learning about biology and science can be engaging AND entertaining!
☀️Interested in applying for our summer YOS program? Get in touch with our Youth Specialist, Nolan Meadows, at nolan@3rdstyouth.org!
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3LA
🌟Join 3rd St.’s Leadership Academy (3LA)! Our annual cohort provides youth interested in advocacy and political engagement the opportunity to develop their leadership and change-making skills. Participants will learn about health issues, politics, and explore the social and environmental factors that impact their health and neighborhood.
Applications for 3LA are due by Friday, August 9th. Apply now, here!
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Our full-service primary health care clinic offers free youth physicals, referrals for specialists, STI treatment, rapid HIV testing/counseling, and pregnancy testing/counseling.
Drop-ins are welcome, Monday through Friday between 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM. To avoid a wait list, consider making an appointment at (415) 822-1707.
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Our counseling team of Clinical Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists partner with young people to help them explore their goals and aspirations, build coping skills that help you develop the confidence to tackle obstacles, and learn to manage grief, sadness, and anxiety.
Interested in Counseling Services? Submit our interest form here.
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To support and end homelessness for the young residents of Bayview Hunters Point and San Francisco; 3rd Street offers rapid re-housing, access to the City’s Coordinated Entry System, emergency housing vouchers, financial support to cover move-in costs, and housing-focused case management.To make an appointment, please email us at yap@3rdstyouth.org, or access these services at:
The Point, one-stop-shop for all things housing at 5688 3rd Street, just steps away from 3rd Street’s main clinic and program center.
The Cove, our newest housing and resource access point at 800 Innes, located on the Hunters Point side of Bayview Hunters Point.
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We partnered with the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to launch the Lower Polk TAY Navigation Center, a 24/7 facility for youth experiencing homelessness.
📍 Located at 700 Hyde Street, the Nav offers:
🏠 Safe and comfortable housing with secure lockers
🍽️ Three daily meals plus snacks
📖 Personalized support with free counseling and case management
⭐ Health & wellness services
📚 Educational support for high school or college
💼 Employment preparation and job placement assistance
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Join our team of change agents! If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people from San Francisco, we want to hear from you.
Check out some of the roles we're hiring for:
📊 Program Monitor
👤Youth Access Point (YAP) Case Manager
Visit our website to learn more: https://3rdstyouth.org/careers/
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