The Drop-in Service Center is a comfortable and safe gathering place where Shanti clients can drop-in, meet and talk with other clients, speak with a Peer Advocate, a Treatment Advocate, or a Volunteer, review resource materials, or just sit and enjoy a cup of coffee in a supportive atmosphere.
 
The Drop-in Service Center provides:

• Resources, Referrals and Educational Materials on HIV medication/treatment trials and studies, housing, medical and mental health care, food and nutrition, support groups, counseling, free showers, and more
• Access to a Peer Advocate, a Treatment Advocate and/or a Volunteer for referrals, information or conversation
• Referrals to appropriate community resources and services in San Francisco
• Complimentary coffee and pastries (when available), occasionally complimentary clothing and books
• Socializing and supportive conversation with other Shanti clients
• A safe place to just sit and hang out. Harm reduction is practiced at Shanti. Everyone is welcome
• Complimentary telephone use — local area calls
• Discount cards (complimentary) for Rainbow Grocery — 10% discount on food and 20% discount on vitamins and supplements