Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute

1600 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

✓ Joint Commission Est. 1942 3 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute

Part of the psychiatry department at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute provides residential, day, and intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment for mental health conditions. They are a member of the Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare and are accredited by the Joint Commission. Their team is available on week days between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to answer questions.
Their residential care, lasting about 8 days, seeks to stabilize extreme symptoms and then identify an intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization program.
Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute's day treatment program provides an alternative to or step down from residential treatment. Day treatment lasts about 2 weeks on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They provide structured group programs, some time for individual counseling, and lunch. The morning starts with a psychotherapy group meeting that includes a mindfulness exercise, skill practice, and a check-in. After day treatment, they can provide intensive outpatient treatment. Their intensive outpatient treatment is on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for about 6 weeks. They offer meetings from 9 a.m. to noon or from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The group discussions cover mental health concerns. Friday sessions can cover weekly progress and weekend planning. They request discussing co-occurring conditions like substance use and trauma during individual sessions.
Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute provides electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental health disorders. They administer 6-15 treatments for 3 hours at a time during Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning sessions. They require a friend or family member to pick up patients after ECT treatments.
Langley Porter psychiatric Institute is inside the UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion. The residential program has 30 beds in private and shared rooms.
Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute recommends meeting with a psychiatrist or therapist on a regular basis. They provide treatment notes for in the MyChart app and allow clients to purchase printed treatment notes.

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women

Services Offered

Mental health treatment
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Psychiatric hospital
Chlorpromazine Haloperidol Aripiprazole Cariprazine Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Nicotine replacement Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Electroconvulsive therapy Group therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
State government
Medicare Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Young adults
Screening for tobacco use
Metabolic syndrome monitoring Laboratory testing
Smoking not permitted
Young Adults Seniors
Vaping not permitted

What to Expect at Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 42 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

1600 Divisadero Street, 7th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94115

Quick Facts

Program42 days
Capacity16-30 beds
FocusThis center treats mental heal...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Individual Treatment Bio-Medical

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders

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Frequently Asked Questions

Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

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Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 42 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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