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Open Gate is a collaborative project with the San Francisco Unified School District Special Education, Community Mental Health, Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE) and Community Advisory Committee for Special Education.  

OPEN GATE SERVICES

Information and Resource Services:
The Phone Line and Drop-In staff are parents of children with disabilities who assist families and professionals in accessing information and services. Appointments are not necessary. Open Gate houses both a resource library with disability-related materials (books, videos, dvds, magazines, and toys).

Phone Line/Drop-In Hours:
Monday, Wednesday,
Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
(415) 920-5040 email us.

Support Groups: Parent/caregiver are available throughout the city sponsored by Support for Families and other organizations.

Parent Mentor Program: The program matches parents/caregivers with other parents who have a child with a similar disability or issue.
For more information call Open Gate at 415-920-5040.

Mental Health Support: Mental health referrals, short-term counseling, and consultations are available.

Family Links to Mental Health Workshops:
Parent/Professional Workshops and small-group clinics offer information on a variety of topics. Interpretation services and childcare are available if reserved in advance. See Upcoming Events for a current schedule.

Advocacy and Representation: Families and professionals can obtain legal advice about accessing special education services for a child in San Francisco. Call Open Gate or email to make an appointment for a consultation with an advocate. Advocates may represent families at IEP meetings, fair hearings and due process hearings on an as-needed basis.

Open Gate Services are provided by the following agencies:

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
Phone: (415) 920-5040
www.supportforfamilies.org

Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE)
Phone: (415) 928-2273
casesf@pacbell.net

Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC)
Phone: (415) 920-5040
cac_specialed@hotmail.com

www.sfcacsped.org

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2601 Mission St. #606, San Francisco, CA 94110

@ Open Gate Resource Center
415-920-5040
2601 Mission St. #300, San Francisco, CA 94110

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