Mental Health Nonprofit RAMS Opens New Richmond Office

RAMS celebrates the opening of its new headquarters at 601 Clement St. in San Francisco's Richmond District.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 10:50pm by Ben Kaplan

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Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc. (RAMS), a non-profit mental health organization, celebrated the opening of its new headquarters at 601 Clement St. in San Francisco's Richmond District at the end of January. The $6.5 million building was funded by a state grant and will allow RAMS to expand its mental health services to the local community.

Why it matters

RAMS has been an important part of San Francisco's history, providing mental health services to the Asian American community in the Richmond District since 1974. The new headquarters represents a deeper investment in community care and will allow RAMS to reach more people in need of mental health support.

The details

The new RAMS headquarters is located in a historic building designed by architect Albert Pissis in 1912. The building was originally constructed as a branch of the German Savings & Loan Society of San Francisco. RAMS purchased the building for $5.3 million and plans to use the light-filled space to expand its outpatient counseling, high school wellness programs, and training for the next generation of mental health professionals.

  • RAMS held a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 22, 2026 to celebrate the opening of the new facility.
  • The building was last occupied by the Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy, which moved out in 2023.

The players

RAMS

A non-profit mental health organization that has been providing services to the Asian American community in San Francisco's Richmond District since 1974.

Angela Tang

The CEO and President of RAMS.

Connie Chan

The District 1 Supervisor who supported the opening of the new RAMS headquarters.

Phil Ting

The former Assemblymember who also supported the opening of the new RAMS headquarters.

Albert Pissis

The prominent Gilded Age architect who designed the historic building that now houses the RAMS headquarters.

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What they’re saying

“This space will help us address the increasing need by allowing us to expand reach and have a greater impact.”

— Angela Tang, CEO and President of RAMS

“This Clement site represents a deeper community investment in care that feels personal, welcoming and grounded in community trust.”

— Angela Tang, CEO and President of RAMS

What’s next

RAMS plans to continue expanding its mental health services and community outreach programs from its new headquarters in the Richmond District.

The takeaway

The opening of RAMS' new headquarters in a historic building represents a significant investment in mental health care for the Asian American community in San Francisco's Richmond District. The organization's focus on providing accessible, culturally-competent services will help address the growing need for mental health support in the local area.