Welcome to
The Shop!
A Fresh Cut. A Fresh Start.
Welcome to the Shop!
Welcome to The Shop!
The Shop is more than a haircut – it’s an invitation to critical health conversations, building dignity, community, and a pathway to GLIDE’s full continuum of care.
Services and Hours
Sun through Thurs – 9:00a to 5:00p
Drop-in support services only – no appointments (Tues – Sat)
Clinical Services (case management, individual counseling, and groups): Mon – Fri, 9:00a to 5:00p
Phone: 415.674.6249
Email: theshop@glide.org
Located at 330 Ellis St, San Francisco
The Shop is a groundbreaking program that highlights the culturally sacred space of the barbershop as a gateway to health, wellness, and connection. Located at GLIDE, The Shop is a safe, therapeutic environment where older Black/African American men can find community, dignity, and direct access to the support they need.
A Model of Integrated Care
The Shop integrates professional grooming with a full spectrum of public health interventions, creating a low-barrier, high-trust point of entry into GLIDE’s continuum of care. Featuring:
- Trained Barbers as Health Advocates: Our professional barbers are certified in active listening, overdose prevention, and mental health first aid to engage clients in compassionate, culturally responsive conversations.
- Direct Linkages to Care: During appointments, clients are warmly connected to:
- Substance Use Treatment
- Behavioral Health Counseling & Recovery Groups
- Case Management & Housing Support
- Health Services & GLIDE’s Daily Meals
- Peer-Led Community: The Shop seeks to empower clients to co-design community events and health interventions, combating isolation, and building leadership from within.