CARECEN 2nd Chance Tattoo Removal Clinic - SF.gov
Tattoo Removal • San Francisco, CA
Clinic Type
Tattoo Removal
Address
CARECEN SF – CARECEN 2nd Chance Tattoo Removal Clinic, 3101 Mission St Suite 101, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone
415-642-4400
boardofappeals@sfgov.org
Opening Hours
Tuesdays and Wednesdays? On the third and fourth Tuesdays of the month for the clinic (as described). Specific hours not provided.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What are the program benefits?
Laser tattoo removal, Intensive case management, Mental health services, Peer education, Information referrals, Leadership development, Support groups, Summer field trips.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- One Degree: Not applicable (no public aggregate ratings available) (None found)
Patients praise
- Provides free laser tattoo removal services for youth
- Helps remove violence- or trauma-related tattoos
- Only free community-based clinic of its kind in San Francisco
- Operates in collaboration with the San Francisco Department of Public Health
Common complaints
- No specific negative reviews or complaints found online
"In 1993, the first free tattoo removal program was established in San Francisco through a partnership between SF Department of Public Health, Real Alternatives Program (RAP) and CARECEN SF. In this episode, we explore the 28 year history, purpose and effects of the 2nd Chance Tattoo Removal Program..."
— RAMA Blueprints PodcastSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mayor Lurie takes credit for immigrant legal aid he had minor role in — Aug 15, 2025
- How a gang tattoo removal program is helping people start fresh - Santa Monica Observer — Jan 12, 2026
- Department of Public Health reached out to local tattoo artist about permitting after TechCrunch Disrupt — Nov 13, 2025
- Preserving SOMA's Filipino culture, one tattoo at a time | KALW — Feb 2, 2026
- Magnetic Tattoo Removal Inventor Linda Paradis Takes the Stage at Dermatology & Beauty Conference 2026 in Dubai | Business Herald Online — Jun 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Summary: CARECEN SF (Central American Resource Center of Northern California) is a San Francisco nonprofit focused on empowering Latino and immigrant communities with legal services, resources, and advocacy. They operate from 3101 Mission Street, SF, and run three offices regionally. While CARECEN SF provides a wide range of immigrant and community support, there is no information indicating they run a tattoo removal clinic. If you’re specifically seeking tattoo removal services, CARECEN SF does not appear to offer that service based on available details. For tattoo removal needs, consider specialized clinics or medical/aesthetic providers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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