Tattoo Removal Clinic - CARECEN SF
Tattoo Removal • San Francisco, CA • Since 1986
About
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.
Clinic Type
Tattoo Removal
Address
Mission District, San Francisco, CA
Phone
4156424400
may@carecensf.org
Opening Hours
Third and fourth Tuesdays of the month (by appointment)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Free of charge
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Who can participate?
Young people 14–25 years-old with a San Francisco address and visible tattoos.
What is provided?
Laser tattoo removal, case management, mental health services, and related supports.
How to participate?
Call to make an appointment, fill out an application, and attend a mandatory orientation.
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- LocalityBiz/Business directories: low/poor rating (based on anecdotal negative comments) (multiple user-submitted negative experiences documented on local business listing sites)
Patients praise
- provides a free, community-based service for youth aged 13-25
- helps remove violence- or trauma-related tattoos to improve employment and social prospects
- long-standing program with over 30 years of history in the Mission District
- partnership with the SF Department of Public Health and UCSF for professional care
Common complaints
- reports of poor communication and failure to return calls
- complaints regarding payment for consultations without receiving services
- frustration with long wait times for appointments and follow-ups
"Do not go here. I booked an appointment June 27 the receptionist said they would call me in 1-2 weeks and it's been over a month. I have not heard back. They waste your time by lying to you."
— LocalityBiz user review"I called them for a consultation. They charged me immediately $25, and they said I'd be called within a week. It's been 3 weeks, no-on called, I called and left many voice messages since no-one answering the phones."
— LocalityBiz user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- RAMA Blueprints Podcast - CARECEN SF — Dec 30, 2025
- 11 SF organizations that support immigrant workers - El Tecolote — Aug 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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