During your child's stay at UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital, we strive to meet their needs and yours. Their safety - both physically and emotionally - is always our major concern. Here is some important information you may find helpful.

Who We Serve

  • We serve adolescents ages 11-17 who are placed on psychiatric holds.
  • Adolescents admitted to the program must be referred to us from an emergency room or crisis center.

Our Address And Contact Information

  • Our physical address is 2200 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94117.
  • Our mailing address is UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital, Unit 5N, 450 Stanyan St., San Francisco, CA 94117.
  • Our phone number is (415) 750-5649. Please feel free to call us at any time. You may also reach your child at this same number.

Visiting Hours And Information

  • Visiting Times: Please contact the unit regarding current visiting times and restrictions.
  • Phone times for the adolescents are 7:30-9 am, 12-1 pm, 5-7:30 pm and during visiting hours. No cell phone use is permitted on the unit.
  • Visits are limited to legal guardians only.
  • No outside food is allowed at this time.
  • Please bring or send your child with a change of clothing. If this is not possible, your child will be provided with hospital clothing and basic toiletries.
  • Please do not send items with strings (except sneakers which can be used during supervised exercise), sharp objects, electronics/phones, or valuables. The hospital cannot assume responsibility for expensive items that are lost.

Miscellaneous Information

  • If your child is on any medications, please contact us at (415) 750-5649.
  • Please do not follow the ambulance here. Your child will have the opportunity to call you when their admission is complete, and you can visit at the next visiting hour.
  • Due to privacy concerns, we may ask for personal information to identify you or your adolescent. Thank you in advance for your understanding.