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Provides a public charter high school in the San Francisco Unified School District open to any youth age 14-18. Offers trauma-informed practices within the academic program and on-campus housing for students, as well as workforce development opportunities including interview preparation, resume building, job placement/training; in collaboration with organizations within the Bay Area. Academic program includes but is not limited to culinary/hospitality, construction, bike shop (build/rehabilitate bikes), art classes (digital, photography, jewelry). Works with a variety of organizations who bring presentations to support/encourage students in their pathways. Provides a model for preventing homelessness and system-involvement.

Teaches independent living skills such as hygiene, cooking, bill paying, etc. to developmentally disabled adults.

Provides workshops and services to older youth in the foster care system in preparation for emancipation. Youth remain eligible to receive after care services through their 21st birthday. Participants learn how to open a checking account, buy groceries, find a place to live, apply for college and fill out job applications. Website has extensive information for foster youth leaving the foster care system.

Provides a residential setting for independent living skills training, including orientation and mobility skills, vocational readiness and pre-vocational skills for visually disabled individuals who have the potential for living independently. Instruction offered in cooking, cleaning, care of clothing, financial management, adaptive technology, communication, social and recreational skills and other related living skills. Length of time in program determined by individual need, but does not exceed one year. Services open to people from other states.

Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. Advocacy services to increase access to services, benefits, and other social services and advising clients regarding their rights. Housing referral services assist clients by maintaining a registry of accessible, adaptable, affordable apartments and houses. Peer counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends. In depth individual skills development can be provided within the peer-counseling group or on a one-to-one basis. A small lending library of equipment is available.

Promotes the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired through rehabilitation training and relevant services, such as access to employment, education, government, information, recreation, and transportation. Store sells adaptive visual devices; items can also be ordered from the online store. LightHouse for the Blind has offices in Marin, Berkeley and Eureka, and a camp in Napa.

Provides a twelve-week residential rehabilitation program for blind or severe vision disabled individuals to learn independent living skills. The adult students attend classes from 8:00 - 3:00, Monday through Friday and reside in a seven-day dorm during the time of their training. The OCB curriculum addresses the acquisition of new skills such as adjustment to new vision disabilities, adaptive skills, and immersion in an atmosphere that is respectful of and knowledgeable about the abilities of blind and visually impaired people. The decision to apply to the Center occurs between a DOR consumer and their counselor.

Provides information, referrals, assistance, understanding and hope to persons of all ages with disabilities as well as elderly individuals for the purpose of helping them to live as independently as possible. Services include: advocacy, benefits assistance, housing assistance, employment services, peer counseling services, assistance with independent educational planning (IEPs for school-aged youth), life skills, ADA information, public & businesses education. Referrals and resources are provided for: assistive technology, agencies serving the disabled, transportation, and youth programs. Advocacy services to increase access to services, benefits, and other social services and advising clients regarding their rights. Housing referral services assist clients by maintaining a registry of accessible, adaptable, affordable apartments and houses. Peer counseling is available to disabled individuals, their families, and friends. In depth individual skills development can be provided within the peer-counseling group or on a one-to-one basis. A small lending library of equipment is available.

Provides comprehensive education and job training program developing each student's potential and independence. Students choose classes in the areas of Functional Academics, Community Independence, Independent Living Skills, Job Training and Social/Leisure Skills. Students may enroll in full day, morning, or afternoon only.

Provides vocational and social rehabilitation in a supportive environment where adults with persistent mental illness can go to rebuild their lives. Participants share ownership and responsibility for the success of the organization by working in a unique partnership with a small staff, building on strengths instead of focusing on illness. The Clubhouse provides an accepting place to spend the day, valuable work to perform within the organization, opportunities to socialize with friends and co-workers, and access to employment within the wider community. Membership is for life and provides ongoing support. Offers transtitional, supported, and independent employment. Clubhouse supports individuals to find a job and provide supports for the member to continue with their employment. Independent employment assists members who already have a job but need minimal assistance to continue holding their employment. Provides transportation and rides for medical appointments, grocery shopping, errands, banking and more.