County resource guide
San Francisco County, California
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in San Francisco County. California statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Sacramento · multi-county
UCEDD at UC Davis MIND Institute — Bay Area Referrals
The UC Davis MIND Institute is California's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). Offers diagnostic evaluations, research participation opportunities, and connects Bay Area families to evidence-based resources and training.
Telehealth intakes available. Some evaluation slots reserved for research studies at reduced/no cost.
San Francisco
UCSF Child and Adolescent Psychiatry — Autism Clinic
UCSF's autism clinic offers comprehensive evaluations and specialized treatment for autistic children and adolescents. Connected to the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences and research programs. Accepts Medi-Cal and many commercial plans.
High demand. Ask about research study participation for faster access.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
San Francisco
Bay Area Behavioral Health — San Francisco
San Francisco ABA provider offering center-based and in-home services with BCBA supervision. Serves predominantly Medi-Cal and Golden Gate Regional Center authorized clients. Urban-focused programming sensitive to SF family needs.
Focus on Medi-Cal and Regional Center populations. Bilingual staff.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
San Francisco
Autism Society of the Greater Bay Area
Bay Area chapter with strong San Francisco presence. Offers peer support groups, social activities for autistic adults and teens, and family resource navigation. Inclusive of late-diagnosed adults.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
San Francisco
Golden Gate Regional Center
California's Regional Center serving San Francisco County. Provides service coordination, early intervention, respite, adult day programs, and supported living for San Francisco residents with developmental disabilities including autism.
Apply immediately at or before diagnosis. GGRC serves only San Francisco County — Alameda and Marin residents use different Regional Centers.
San Francisco · multi-county
Matrix Parent Network — San Francisco Families
Northern California's federally funded PTI center, serving San Francisco families navigating special education. Free IEP training, advocacy coaching, and parent workshops in English and Spanish.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Key resource before any IEP meeting.
Novato · multi-county
Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center
Federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) center serving Northern California families. Offers free IEP support, parent training workshops, and one-on-one navigation assistance for families with children with any disability.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Northern California's equivalent of TASK in the south.
Novato · multi-county
Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center
Northern California PTI center with offices serving Contra Costa families. Free IEP support, school advocacy coaching, and parent training. One of the most effective advocacy resources for Bay Area families.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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