At the forefront of the peer provider profession, RAMS offers peer counseling, outreach, and education & training in about 30 sites throughout San Francisco. The agency’s programs uphold principles of wellness and recovery with an approach that is strengths-based and promotes a sense of empowerment, self-direction, and hope.
Since 2010, the Peer Specialist Mental Health Certificate Program has supported over 500+ students and thousands of participants in enriching their skills.
The RAMS Peer Counseling Internship is a 9-month, up-to 20 hours/week, hands-on training program for individuals.
Open to consumers of Behavioral Health Services (SFDPH), The Peer Wellness Center is an early engagement center for adults.
The newest component of Peer-Based Services is the crisis response and street-based counseling and support services.
The Peer Counseling & Outreach Services component enhances treatment by providing peer counseling,supportive case management.
Monday- Friday, 9am-5pm
Program specific, varies up to 24/7, 365 days per year.
San Francisco residents accessing public behavioral health services.
Contact: 415-579-3021
Nothing is as meaningful to me as seeing the impact of my work on those whom I support in my role. As my students go on to pursue work and further education in the field I am grateful to have been a part of their journey. But all that would not be worth it without the support of my colleagues and supervisors... read more
Ida Poberezovsky, Program Manager
We enjoy working at RAMS because we can show up as our authentic self without judgment or questioning. We feel valued, seen, appreciated, accepted and respected, always. For us, our working environment at the PWC is beyond awesome, amazing. It’s truly, one-in-a-million. One of our most memorable experiences at RAMS... read more
Peter Dale, Peer Supervisor & Chica, Service Dog and Staff Morale Manager
Whenever I’m asked why I enjoy working at RAMS my answer is always the same. The culture and the people. I think the caring nature of the people at RAMS is a direct result of a supportive culture that has been cultivated over decades. I recall an All Staff meeting that occurred when we suspended in person operations due to Covid... read more
Roland Brower, Peer Supervisor for SCRT
I like working at RAMS because they gave me a second chance at regaining my place in the Employment world and a way to better myself in the process. RAMS is one of the few Employers that lets people be themselves and even more so helps individual find their own path to fulfillment and self preservation... read more
Yvette Dunaway, Peer Admin Program Support/Receptionist
What I’ve enjoyed about working at RAMS Hire-Ability is that I’m able to provide a meaningful service to the San Francisco community. Our vocational programs provide people structure, socialization, and a sense of belonging and purpose and from that, I’ve seen many people thrive.... read more
Belinda Nguyen, Intake Coordinator
