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Access Institute

Dedicated to providing affordable and accessible mental health care to all, while training the next generation of mental health professionals

07/18/2025

We’re entering an exciting new chapter at Access Institute.

After 23 years of visionary leadership, our Founder and Executive Director, Bart Magee, Ph.D., will step into a new role as Senior Advisor. We’re deeply grateful for all he’s built—and proud to welcome Laura Mason as our new Executive Director starting July 2025.

Laura brings over 20 years of nonprofit leadership, most recently supporting thousands of veterans and individuals transitioning out of homelessness. Her passion for public health and social equity makes her the perfect fit to guide Access Institute into its next phase of growth.

Under her leadership, we look forward to expanding our in-school services, growing our training programs, and deepening our reach in San Francisco’s underserved communities.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. More to come soon.

07/11/2025

This weekend in SF is full of chances to connect, unwind, and show up for yourself through community. Whether you’re dancing at a block party, browsing local markets, or soaking in live music, these moments of joy and togetherness matter.

Community is self-care.

06/20/2025

“There’s no way she could have found a place other than Access Institute.”
- Laura Mayan, Doctoral Intern

Laura’s words remind us why Access Institute exists. Her client, an undocumented woman living with constant fear, couldn’t safely access Medi-Cal. She couldn’t risk her personal information being exposed. In the current climate of increased ICE activity and uncertainty around immigration protections, this is more than anxiety— it’s survival.

At Access Institute, we provide a safe, affirming space where no one is turned away due to immigration status or income. Our patients come to us from communities that are often too overlooked— low-income families, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and those marginalized by systemic barriers.

We offer more than mental health care— we offer trust, divinity, and hope.

But we can’t do this alone.

With just days left before June 30th, we’re calling on our community to help us raise $100,000 to continue the vital work.

Donate today to help us remain a sanctuary for those who need care the most: donate link in bio

Every dollar goes towards our high-quality mental health service programs for people who would otherwise have no where else to turn.

Together, we can protect safe, compassionate care for EVERYONE

06/18/2025

Dear Friends of Access Institute,

We are just $16,000 away from reaching our $100,000 goal by June 30th and we need your help to get there! We’ve raised $84,000 so far and we want to express our heartfelt thanks to all who have contributed.

If you haven’t yet had the chance to contribute, we ask for your support. Your gift will help us maintain the vital mental health safety net we provide to San Francisco, particularly as government funding continues to shrink and the need for our services grows.

The most vulnerable in our community—working families, seniors, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals—are struggling more than ever. Unfortunately, they remain at the margins of a system that is underfunded and difficult to navigate. At Access Institute, our independent model of care —immune from government cutbacks—ensures that no one is turned away.

Together, we can ensure that Access Institute remains a beacon of hope and support during these challenging times.

Please consider making a donation today!

To donate, click the link in the bio

06/16/2025

On June 13th, we proudly celebrated the graduation of our 2025 Nurse Practitioner class at Access Institute—Sara, Rosa, and Kendra. This remarkable trio has shown unwavering dedication, compassion, and resilience throughout their training, providing thoughtful and impactful care to our patients and community. Their commitment to learning, healing, and advocacy reflects the very best of what this profession stands for. We are honored to have been part of their journey and can’t wait to see the difference they’ll continue to make in the world.

06/13/2025

Your Support Creates a Circle of Care at Access Institute

At Access institute, every patient is supported by not just one clinician, but by a community of dedicated professionals working together to provide the highest level of care. This collaborative approach ensures that everyone who walks through our doors receives the attention and expertise they deserve— especially those who fall through the cracks of our healthcare system.

This spring, we are working to raise $100,000 by June 30th to continue this critical work. Every donation makes a difference in providing affordable, high-quality psychological care and training the next generation of mental health professionals who will carry this model forward.

Join us in making care more accessible. Donate today and help us reach our goal!

Donate link in bio!

06/12/2025

In a world filled with uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to make a positive difference in people’s lives. As Sara explains, “It’s often hard to see how we can have any influence, let alone make a positive difference. But when we remember it’s people who make up a society; our neighbors, servers, the person in the car in front of us, we remember the various interactions that make up our daily experience in this world. If we can make a positive difference in people’s lives, we can make a positive change to our world.” 

Your contribution has the power to keep this work going. Right now, we’re approaching an important fundraising deadline to raise $100,000 by June 30th. Every dollar you donate will help us provide free and low-fee mental health care to those who need it most. We can’t do this without you—please consider donating today to help us meet our goal and continue making a difference in the lives of hundreds of San Franciscans.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

To donate, click the link in the bio

06/04/2025

🌈 Pride is a Practice of Care 🌈

This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of the LGBTQIA+ community.

At Access Institute, our commitment to equity in mental health care is more than just a statement—it’s embedded in everything we do. Nearly half (45%) of the individuals we serve identify as LGBTQIA+, a reflection of our belief that everyone deserves to be seen, supported, and affirmed.

In a world that still too often marginalizes q***r and trans voices, our work is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, and the understanding that mental health care must be accessible to all—especially those who have historically been excluded from it.

This month, and every month, we stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. We see you. We support you. We are here for you.

05/30/2025

When the system says no, we say yes.
In the face of federal funding cuts and an $800 million deficit in San Francisco, Access Institute is stepping up—not backing down.

Every day, more working families, seniors, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals are being left behind by an underfunded mental health system. But at Access, we continue to say yes—to healing, to dignity, to care that doesn’t depend on income or insurance.

We’re raising $100,000 by June 30th to meet the growing need. Your donation directly supports free and low-cost therapy, assessments, and psychiatric care for hundreds in our community.

💛 Join us in making mental health care a right, not a privilege.

Link in bio to donate.

05/23/2025

LIVE INTERVIEW — May 29 at 3 PM

Join us for a powerful conversation on the values that ground us in uncertain times. Gregorio Fernandez, Access Institute’s Business & Development Manager, will be sitting down with our Executive Director, Dr. Bart Magee, for a live interview diving into his latest blog: “In Uncertain Times, Values Show the Way.”

Together, they’ll explore how values like interconnectedness and freedom can guide us through collective struggle, emotional hardship, and societal change—and why returning to these core principles may be more important now than ever.

Tune in LIVE on our Instagram
Wednesday, May 29 | 3 PM PST

Don’t miss this honest, grounding dialogue about the heart of who we are—and who we’re becoming.

05/22/2025

What an unforgettable day at Oliver Ranch!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for a powerful day of art, nature, and community. We explored 100 acres of site-specific installations by world-renowned artists and shared meaningful moments together.

Even more impactful, the attendees participation helped support Access Institute’s mission to provide free mental health care to children in our in-school mental health program, an affordable care for all through our Hayes Valley clinic. Your presence made a real difference.

Swipe through for a few group photos + highlights from the tour— and if you want to dive deeper into the artwork, installations, and legacy of the ranch, check out

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Access Institute provides high-quality psychological care to people of all ages who fall through the socioeconomic cracks while training the next generation of mental health professionals through a model that values human complexity, supports socially-conscious practice, and promotes sustained human growth.