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Help in San Rafael
40 service locations · 66 recurring meetings
Crisis support
Domestic violence servicesOlder adult servicesFamily support servicesFood pantryFamily and youthEmergency shelter
351 Mission Avenue, San Rafael · 415-459-4520
Salvation Army community center
Family and youth
Canal Children's Center
Child care and early childhood education
215 Mission Ave, San Rafael · 415-457-4036
Head Start early childhood program — 31 funded slots; operated by COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN.
De Colores Children's Center
Child care and early childhood education
1123 Court St, San Rafael · 415-457-8222
Head Start early childhood program — 39 funded slots; operated by COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN.
EHS Home Based
Child care and early childhood education
1123 Court St, San Rafael · 415-526-7511
Head Start early childhood program — 24 funded slots; operated by COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN.
Old Gallinas
Child care and early childhood education
251 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael · 415-472-1663
Head Start early childhood program — 63 funded slots; operated by COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN.
San Pedro
Child care and early childhood education
498 Point San Pedro Rd, San Rafael · 415-453-3769
Head Start early childhood program — 1 funded slots; operated by COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN.
Financial assistance
Utility assistance
555 Northgate Dr., Suite 201, San Rafael · 415-526-7550
LIHEAP intake office serving Marin County
Food assistance
Anthem Church
Food pantry
50 Los Ranchitos Rd, San Rafael
Sat 07:45–08:45
Bahia Vista Elementary
Meal program
125 Bahia Way, San Rafael · (415) 491-6499
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by SAN RAFAEL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Laurel Dell Elementary
Meal program
225 Woodland Ave., San Rafael · (415) 491-6499
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by SAN RAFAEL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
MCC Health Hub (San Rafael)
Food pantry
3110 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael
Wed 13:00–15:00
Ritter Center Community Market
Food pantry
16 Ritter St, San Rafael
Wed 10:00–15:00
Salvation Army Marin
Food pantry
351 Mission Ave, San Rafael
Tue 09:00–10:00
The Kove Distribution
Food pantry
5800 Northgate Dr, San Rafael
Sat 10:00–11:00
Health care
Center Point Outpatient Services
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1601 2nd St, Suite 108, San Rafael · 415-448-1500
Community health centersliding-scale fees
361 3rd St, Suite G, San Rafael · 415-258-4944
Community health centersliding-scale fees
411 4th St, Suite A, San Rafael · 415-448-1500
Marin Community Clinic - Downtown San Rafael
Community health centersliding-scale fees
999 3rd St, Ste A, San Rafael · 415-448-1500
Community health centersliding-scale fees
3110 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael · 415-448-1500
Community health centersliding-scale fees
3260 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael · 415-448-1500
Community health centersliding-scale fees
3110 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael · 415-448-1500
Community health centersliding-scale fees
880 Las Gallinas Ave, Suite 2, San Rafael · 415-339-8813
Community health centersliding-scale fees
880 Las Gallinas Ave, Suite 1, San Rafael · 415-339-8813
Community health centersliding-scale fees
16 Ritter St, San Rafael · 415-457-8182
Community health centersliding-scale fees
16 Ritter St, San Rafael · 415-457-8182
Ritter Center Complex
Community health centersliding-scale fees
800 A St, San Rafael · 415-457-8182
Housing and shelter
Housing Authority Of County Of Marin
Housing assistance
4020 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael · 415-491-2525
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
718 4th Street, San Rafael · 415-721-2000
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
3230 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael · 415-473-6724
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults.
Substance use treatment facility
San Rafael · 415-492-0818 x454
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
1601 2nd Street, San Rafael · 415-456-6655 x409
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
San Rafael · 415-459-2395
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors; women only.
Substance use treatment facility
603 D Street, San Rafael · 415-454-9444
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors; men only.
Substance use treatment facility
3270 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael · 415-473-2555
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
1466 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael · 415-457-3755
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1104 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael · 877-820-6371
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, adults.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
71 West Seaview Avenue, San Rafael · 877-469-2054
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, adults.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
53 Dunfries Terrace, San Rafael · 888-220-3466
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, adults.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
46 Arguello Circle, San Rafael · 877-469-2054
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
135 Marina Boulevard, San Rafael · 877-469-2054
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults.
Recovery & support meetings
AA meetings
Mon 09:30 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionEnglish
Mon 12:00 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionSpeakerWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Mon 18:00 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenBig BookDiscussionWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Mon 18:00 · in-person · First Presbyterian Church of San RafaelOpenBig BookMenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Mon 18:30 · in-person · St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchClosedDiscussionSpeakerMenEnglish
Mon 19:00 · in-person · St. Luke Presbyterian ChurchOpenSpeakerWomenEnglish
Mon 19:30 · in-person · First Presbyterian Church of San RafaelOpenCandlelightDiscussionMeditationEnglish
Mon 19:30 · in-person · Meeting Place - SpanishOpenSpanish
Tue 09:30 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionEnglish
Tue 12:00 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubClosedSteps & TraditionsLiterature studyStep studyTradition study
Tue 19:30 · in-person · Mission San Rafael ArchangelClosedSpanish
Tue 19:30 · in-person · Meeting Place - SpanishOpenSpanish
Tue 19:30 · in-person · Meeting Place - SpanishOpenSpanish
Tue 20:30 · in-person · San Rafael Community CenterOpenSpeakerWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Wed 09:30 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionEnglish
Wed 12:00 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubClosedBig BookLiterature studyWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Wed 14:00 · in-person · Salvation Army MarinClosedWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Wed 18:15 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionSpeakerStep studyWheelchair accessible
Wed 18:30 · in-person · St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchOpenMeditationEnglish
Wed 19:30 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenSteps & TraditionsBig BookDiscussionWomen
Wed 19:30 · in-person · Mission San Rafael ArchangelClosedSpanish
Wed 19:30 · in-person · Meeting Place - SpanishOpenSpanish
Wed 19:30 · in-person · Meeting Place - SpanishOpenSpanish
Thu 09:30 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionEnglish
Thu 12:00 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionSpeakerWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Thu 18:00 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionLiterature studyWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Thu 19:15 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenMenEnglish
Thu 19:30 · in-person · Mission San Rafael ArchangelClosedSpanish
Thu 19:30 · in-person · Meeting Place - SpanishOpenSpanish
Thu 19:30 · in-person · Meeting Place - SpanishOpenSpanish
Fri 09:30 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionEnglish
Fri 12:00 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionSpeakerWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Fri 19:30 · in-person · Mission San Rafael ArchangelClosedSpanish
Fri 19:30 · in-person · Meeting Place - SpanishOpenSpanish
Fri 19:30 · in-person · Meeting Place - SpanishOpenSpanish
Sat 11:00 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Sat 11:00 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenBig BookDiscussionLiterature studyWheelchair accessible
Sat 12:10 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Sat 17:00 · in-person · First Presbyterian Church of San RafaelOpenDiscussionLiterature studySpeakerLGBTQ+
Sat 19:30 · in-person · Mission San Rafael ArchangelClosedSpanish
Sat 19:30 · in-person · Meeting Place - SpanishOpenSpanish
Sun 09:30 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Sun 09:30 · in-person · Mission San Rafael ArchangelClosedSpanish
Sun 12:00 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionSpeakerWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Sun 16:30 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionSpeakerWomenEnglish
Sun 18:00 · in-person · Marin Alano ClubOpenDiscussionSpeakerWheelchair accessibleEnglish
Sun 19:30 · in-person · Mission San Rafael ArchangelClosedSpanish
Sun 19:30 · in-person · Meeting Place - SpanishOpenSpanish
LIFERING meetings
Mon 18:30 · in-person · BaysideMarin Main Office Meeting Room
NA meetings
Nooner
Mon 12:00 · in-person · First Presbyterian ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
Nooner
Tue 12:00 · in-person · First Presbyterian ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
Tuesday Men's Meeting
Tue 19:00 · in-person · First Presbyterian ChurchClosedMenWheelchair accessible
Nooner
Wed 12:00 · in-person · First Presbyterian ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
Recovery & Relapse
Wed 19:30 · in-person · Aldersgate ChurchOpenWheelchair accessible
Nooner
Thu 12:00 · in-person · First Presbyterian ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
Grupo Una Nueva Visión
Thu 19:00 · in-person · Enterprise Resource CenterSpanish
Una Nueva Visión
Thu 19:00 · in-person · Enterprise Resource CenterOpenSpanishWheelchair accessible
Newcomers Meeting
Thu 19:30 · in-person · First Presbyterian ChurchOpenBig Book
Nooner
Fri 12:00 · in-person · First Presbyterian ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
Men's Step Working Guide
Sat 08:00 · in-person · First Presbyterian ChurchClosedMenWheelchair accessible
Over The Rainbow (LGBTQIA + Allies)
Sun 10:00 · in-person · Enterprise Resource CenterOpenJust for TodayWheelchair accessible
Spiritual Principles / Just For Today
Sun 18:00 · in-person · Aldersgate ChurchDiscussionJust for TodayWheelchair accessible
RECOVERY-DHARMA meetings
Tue 18:30 · in-person · Marin County Resource CenterOpen
Wed 18:30 · in-person · RD North BayOpen
Sat 10:00 · in-person · Marin County Resource CenterOpen
SMART Recovery meetings
Tue 14:00 · in-person · Enterprise Resource Center
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