allcove San Mateo

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.

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 

(650) 226-7030

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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