welcome to allcove San Mateo
Hey there, young people
Welcome to allcove San Mateo! Come and drop by for a tour, a snack or a conversation with peers.
So what do we do?
We welcome young people ages 12 to 25 with mild to moderate needs looking for support.
mental health
Get the support, treatment and tools you might need to take care of your mental health from professionals at our center.
physical health
Including sexual health
Access safe, confidential and judgement-free medical advice and treatment from our medical professionals.
Access testing, medical information and connections to care.
peer support
Connect with peers your own age who’ve been through what you are going through and can help you make sense of it all.
substance use
Get the information or treatment you need to navigate the complexities of alcohol and substance addiction through counseling or peer support groups.
family support
If you’re a family member, you can connect the young people in your life to resources and support with whatever they are facing.
supported education & employment
Education support: Get help preparing to get into college, vocational programs, school reentry and non-traditional secondary education program.
Career coaching: connect with counselors who can support you with your job search, resume, interviews and some of the stress along the way.
community
quiet space
Find a quiet space to read, study, paint or journal with help around you.
events
Join in organized gatherings such as support groups, life skills classes or recreational activities.
social support
If you're experiencing housing problems, food insecurity or other challenges with basic needs, please let us know so we can connect you to the services that you need.
languages spoken at our center
We recognize the importance of resources from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Our team members can provide services in English and Spanish. Please contact us with your questions.
from our community
—Emily, San Jose
in the neighborhood
We’re located in central San Mateo near Hillsdale Mall and 25th Avenue, a neighborhood with restaurants, shops and more. We are here to support you in the ways you need.
address
2600 South El Camino Drive, Suite 300
San Mateo, CA 94403
parking
Our parking garage is located in the south of our building. There is also parking in the neighborhood south of the building.
hours
Monday to Friday 1-7 pm
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
contact us
allcovesanmateo@peninsulahealthcaredistrict.org
wheelchair lift instructions
The wheelchair lift is located at the front right side of the building along ECR. For assistance, please call our center at (650) 226-7030.
holiday hours
allcove San Mateo is closed for the following holidays:
- New Year’s Eve and Day
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Presidents’ Day
- Cesar Chavez Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day and weekend
- Christmas Eve and Day
Modified holiday hours:
- Wednesday before Thanksgiving open 11am – 5pm
- Friday after Christmas Day open 11am – 5pm
- Friday after New Year’s Day open 11am – 5pm
transportation
bus lines:
allcove San Mateo is located near a single bus operator, SamTrans. The ECR Lines provides service throughout; for schedules and routes, please visit the SamTrans website. We are located near two main SamTrans lines: the ECR and the 397.
Caltrain:
allcove San Mateo is located near Hillsdale Caltrain Station. For latest updates schedules and routes, please visit the Caltrain website.
driving directions:
allcove San Mateo is near major highway U.S. 101. Search directions to allcove San Mateo.
driving directions:
allcove San Mateo is near major highway U.S. 101. Search directions to allcove San Mateo.
events at allcove San Mateo
who we are
youth advisors
Our allcove San Mateo youth advisors are part of the youth movement leading allcove development at our center.
center staff
Marc Rappaport
clinical director
he/him/his
Jackie Almes
youth behavioral health program manager
she/her/hers
Isabella Tablante
peer coordinator
she/her/hers
Juan Trujillo
peer support specialist
he/him/his
Edwin Fernandez
mental health professional
he/him/his
Valeria Murillo
peer support specialist
she/her/hers
Diego Calderon Guerra
supported education and employment specialist
he/him/his
Cynthia Cortez
mental health professional
she/her/ella
Miguel Duenas
mental health professional
he/him/his
Mary Bier
mental health professional
she/her/hers
Jon Updike
mental health professional
he/him/his
Kim Ortega
mental health professional
she/her/hers
Alexis Guzman
physician
he/him/his
Blanca Serrano
medical professional
she/her/hers
Adam Farias
medical professional
he/him/his
Valeria Ramirez
peer support specialist
she/her/hers
our vision
A welcoming and inclusive space that empowers young people to navigate life’s stressors. We create an environment where youth can address these challenges on their own terms, with integrated support and the resources they need. Our center serves as a hub for the community, fostering connections and engagement among youth, in a judgment-free zone that promotes open dialogue and understanding.
our mission
A refuge where youth leave feeling better than when they arrived, offering relief from daily stressors. We empower youth to engage in the services they feel they need. Our unique approach fosters youth-driven care, promoting an environment of tranquility and support in our community.
our partners
Pulling this center together requires tremendous collaboration. We couldn’t be happier to work with these organizations.
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