Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc., (RAMS), a non-profit mental health organization, celebrated the opening of its new headquarters at 601 Clement St. at the end of January.
With the support of District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan and former Assemblymember Phil Ting, the building opened thanks to a 2023 $6.5 million grant from the State of California.
To many in the community, both RAMS and the building it purchased – on the corner of Clement Street and Seventh Avenue – represent an important part of San Francisco’s history.
Although it is new to the Inner Richmond, RAMS has been headquartered in the Outer Richmond since 1974. With multiple Bay Area locations, it has a staff of approximately 400 employees, including licensed counselors, peer counselors, psychiatrists and nurse practitioners. RAMS estimates that it provides mental health services to 14,000 people each year…