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As we honor Dr. King’s legacy today and his yet unfulfilled dream of racial equality and we pause to reflect on his leadership in the struggle for Black civil rights, we also remember his fight to oppose war and to end poverty. What we often neglect to consider is his groundbreaking moral philosophy and his ideas about how psychological and social changes are linked. His perspective is more relevant today than ever before. Read more at the link below.

We're incredibly grateful for your support during this most critical year. Wishing you good health and a brighter 2021! A year-end gift in any amount will directly support the free and low-fee mental health care that Access Institute provides. All donations are greatly appreciated and can be made at: https://secure.donationpay.org/access/

Meet Paulina Gavilanez, our new Operations Manager, here to share a helpful holiday tip for the extroverts out there working to maintain their mental wellness during the holiday season! Help us continue to provide vital mental health services to our community by donating here: https://secure.donationpay.org/access/

Check out Bart Magee's five tips for holiday and winter mental health wellness. We hope it helps you navigate a challenging holiday season!

Our community inspires us. Read more about how our donors have found creative ways to help support our mission to provide accessible, affordable care to those with the greatest need.

Please consider donating to Access Institute this #GivingTuesday to support the students and families that need us most during these challenging times. To donate, please visit accessinst.org. As the world seems to be slowing down again, the need for mental health services is gaining speed. COVID-19 has created challenges for everyone, especially those in financial and emotional crisis. The critical work of providing expanded mental health care must keep up with this need. ...We're one-third of the way to our $100,000 year-end goal. Every single gift helps us provide strong and steady support for the people who rely on us. Your generosity throughout the holiday season and into the new year will ensure that we continue to provide vital mental health support for those with the greatest needs, especially the students and families of the seven schools we serve. See more

A message from our 2020 Spectrum Honoree, Jean Robertson, Chief of Special Education with the San Francisco Unified School District: https://youtu.be/5RLRtO_CJrQ

Bidding has begun! Check out an incredible selection of items, including this beautiful work of art by Phillip Hua, "Interest Illusion!" Please join us on Saturday, November 7th at 7pm for Virtual Spectrum! For more details and to register to bid, please visit spectrum-sf.org.

Check out our newest Spectrum auction item, a beautiful signed Chanel 1990s cuff from MDVII, premiere online source for haute couture vintage jewelry! Bid on this gorgeous piece at our Spectrum online auction https://spectrum2020.ggo.bid/

Our online auction is NOW OPEN! Check out an incredible selection of items, including "Video Frame: Terror" by Deborah Oropallo donated courtesy of the artist and Catharine Clark Gallery! Please join us on Saturday, November 7th at 7pm for Virtual Spectrum! For more details and to register to bid, please visit spectrum-sf.org.

A message from Access Institute's Executive Director, Bart Magee. Please join us for Virtual Spectrum on November 7th at 7pm. Preview auction items, register to bid, and donate at spectrum-sf.org!

Check out Nina Katchadourian's "Bush on the Couch" available as part of our Spectrum Virtual Auction that opens THIS FRIDAY! Preview the items available, register to bid, and join us November 7th at 7pm for Virtual Spectrum! More info at spectrum-sf.org!

Register to bid on Spectrum art like Wrestlers #10, an incredible painting by Charley Brown! The Spectrum online art auction opens next Friday, October 23rd and will remain open until November 7th at 9pm! Register to bid, preview the art auction, and donate at spectrum-sf.org.

Register to bid on Spectrum art like Bouquet, a beautiful metallic gouache and watercolor from Darren Waterston! The Spectrum online art auction opens on Friday, October 23rd and will remain open until November 7th at 9pm. Register to bid, preview the art auction, and donate at spectrum-sf.org.

Tomorrow is #WorldMentalHealthDay and at Access Institute, we know that the focus on mental health is more critical than ever. Please support us in the work we do to provide expanded mental health services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by donating here: http://spectrum-sf.org/

We are so grateful for the support of Lance Bass! Eliminating the stigma around mental health is more important than ever. Our In-School Mental Health Program is especially in need of your support as we navigate the changes imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s Spectrum Virtual Gala on Saturday, November 7th will highlight our work in 7 public elementary schools in San Francisco. To sponsor or donate, please visit http://spectrum-sf.org/!

A bit of good news heading into your weekend: https://news.bloomberglaw.com//california-mental-health-la

Please join us for the premiere of Virtual Spectrum, where we will highlight our vital work in the schools and honor Jean Robertson, Chief of Special Education at San Francisco Unified School District. Also, event host Thuy Vu will conduct a mental health focused interview with Mayor London Breed. Save the date! November 7th at 7pm on Facebook Live. To sponsor or donate, please visit: http://spectrum-sf.org/

Check out Executive Director, Bart Magee, Ph.D. in conversation with psychologists and an economist/epidemiologist as they address the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch here: https://youtu.be/E7xneHJkQkQ