Serving youth since 1999

Every young person deserves a chance to thrive.

Healing Through Doing

OTTP-NorCal provides mental health services to children, youth, and young adults, ages 3–25, across Northern California.

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Our mission

To provide youth increased opportunities for personal, educational, and vocational success.

OTTP-NorCal is a division of Special Service for Groups, Inc. · 501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN: 95-1716914

What we do

Support that goes beyond talk therapy

Our multidisciplinary team uses hands-on, activity-based interventions to help youth build real skills and lasting well-being. We meet youth where they are, emotionally and physically, serving them at school, in their communities, at home, and beyond.

Mental health & psychotherapy

Individual and group therapy from licensed clinicians using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches tailored to each youth.

Occupational therapy

Hands-on, activity-based therapy that builds emotional regulation, life skills, and daily functioning in meaningful, engaging ways.

Social work & case management

Connecting youth and families to the services, resources, and support systems they need to thrive.

School-based services

Bringing mental health support directly into schools so youth can access care while receiving an education.

Workforce development

Vocational training, employment support, and career readiness programming for transitional age youth ages 16–25.

Teacher & professional training

Workshops and capacity-building sessions for school staff, teachers, and partner agencies on sensory processing, trauma, and youth mental health.

Our approach View our programs

Our impact

Real change in the lives of real young people

Each year, OTTP-NorCal serves over 1,000 youth and families. Here's what consistent, compassionate care makes possible.

Decreased symptoms of depression & anxiety

Improved emotional regulation

Increased self-efficacy & confidence

High school completion

College enrollment & job placement

Increased life satisfaction & hope

1,000+ Youth per year

100+ Locations

25+ Years

“He was able to express himself, he was able to get off of medication, and he was able to live like a normal child.”

— Janet, OTTP Parent

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Get involved

There are many ways to show up for youth

From making a direct gift to volunteering your time or partnering through your business, every contribution helps expand access to mental health services for the young people who need it most.

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Funding & accreditation

Funded by leading government agencies & organizations

City & County of SF Dept. of Children, Youth & Their Families

City & County of SF Dept. of Public Health Behavioral Health Services

School District SF Unified School District Special Education & County Community Schools

State of California Department of Rehabilitation

Alameda County Probation Department

Accreditation

CARF Accredited

OTTP-NorCal is accredited by CARF International, the gold standard in health and human services accreditation, recognizing our commitment to quality care and continuous improvement.

Contact us

Get in touch

Have a question about OTTP-NorCal, our programs, or how to partner with us? We'd love to hear from you.

General inquiries

info@ottp-sf.org

San Francisco

98 Bosworth St, SF 94112
415-551-0975

Oakland

384 34th St, Oakland 94609
510-470-7550