Care Navigation and Client Advocacy
Staff Care Navigators are the main point of contact for clients. Services include intakes and referrals, ongoing needs assessments, care coordination, referrals to vital support services, practical assistance, emotional support, support group facilitation, and matching and support of client/volunteer matches.
Peer Support Volunteers
Shanti Peer Support Volunteers, who are trained in the Shanti Model of Peer Support™, provide emotional support and practical assistance through regular interactions with clients on a weekly basis. Forms of support are based on each client’s individual needs and include companionship through social visits, accompaniment to appointments or social events, and practical assistance which may include light housekeeping, errands, and laundry.
Support Programming
In partnership with Curry Senior Center, LAASN offers support programs that include individual emotional and behavioral support, peer support groups, social activities and outings, and education.
Activities & Events
Shanti offers clients an opportunity to enjoy some of the Bay Area’s cultural events and recreational activities with a supportive group of peers. Event Tickets (complimentary) are offered for musicals, live theater, concerts, sports, opera, ballet, and more.
Our Event Line provides recorded information on event availability five days a week. (Please note that the line is updated at 12:30pm Wednesday-Sunday.) Additionally, interested parties can subscribe to an email list providing the same information.
A Volunteer is available at the Activities Desk at Shanti’s Polk Street office Wednesday through Friday 10 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
For a recorded listing of current Activities & Events and to reserve tickets call (415) 674-4743. To be added to the email list please contact activities@shanti.org.