The Michael Baxter Youth Clinic

The Michael Baxter Youth Clinic provides free, youth-centered medical care for young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Located at Larkin Street Youth Services, the clinic offers primary health care, sexual health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, and referrals for specialized treatment. Care is provided in a safe and welcoming environment designed specifically for young people.

Our goal is to remove barriers to health care and ensure that youth have access to the support they need to stay healthy.

Services:

Medical Clinic: free preventative, primary & sexual medical care including rapid HIV testing, behavioral health, family planning, and health education. Referrals for eye, dental & podiatry. Support accessing Medi-Cal & Covered California through Case Managers at Larkin Street.

HIV Specialty Services: provides specialized HIV medical care, medication management, viral load monitoring, HIV risk education, harm reduction supplies, and PrEP navigation to help youth avoid contracting or transmitting HIV.

Case Management: individualized support to connect youth to Larkin Street housing, education/employment services, behavioral health services, community resources, and other supports.

Wellness Program: brief and long-term therapeutic supports to help young people manage overall mental wellbeing. Specific services include: drop-in, check-ins, individual therapy, and psychoeducation groups. Young people can self-refer by emailing [email protected]. *Note: if you are experiencing a mental health emergency call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Residential Aftercare: case management for up to one year for young people who have exited our services to support them in reaching their goals.

Services Available