Overview
The Marin Health & Wellness Campus is an integrated facility combining a range of health, wellness, prevention, and human services in one location. The campus spans approximately 74,000 square feet across five renovated buildings, with a sixth building nearby housing a branch of Marin Community Clinics and added parking.
The design incorporates sustainable, ecologically sensitive features, and has achieved LEED‑NC Gold certification. Key green design features include:
- Re-use and recycling materials during construction
- Solar energy systems
- Easy access for walking, biking, and mass transit
- Native landscaping to reduce water use
- Energy‑efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems
- On-site recycling program
Location
Situated in the Canal area, the Marin Health and Wellness Campus is an ideal central location to serve residents from across Marin. The Campus is easy to reach - via public transit, bicycle, walking path, and car - and is a place where people can connect with and learn from each other, realize their full potential, and help create a healthier Marin. The Connection Center is located on the Marin Health and Wellness Campus at the corner of Kerner and Bellam (3240 Kerner Blvd) in San Rafael.
From the South: From Highway 101N, take the (San Rafael) I-580 / Richmond Bridge / Francisco Blvd exit. Turn left onto Bellam Blvd. at the light, staying in the right-most left turn lane. Travel under the freeway and follow directions from Bellam Blvd. below.
From the North: From Highway 101S, take the I-580 exit toward Richmond Bridge / Francisco Blvd exit. Take the first exit to Bellam Blvd / Francisco Blvd. Move to the right-most left turn lane and turn left onto Bellam Blvd. Travel under the freeway and follow directions from Bellam Blvd below.
From the East: Continue on I-580 West from the Richmond Bridge. Take the exit toward Francisco Blvd / US-101. Turn right onto Bellam Blvd and follow directions from Bellam Blvd. below.
From Bellam Blvd: After traveling under the freeway, make an immediate right onto Francisco Blvd E / The Loop. Turn left onto Irene St / The Loop. Turn left onto Kerner Blvd. Proceed .3 mi. to the Campus on your right. Enter the driveway at the sign that reads “Marin Health and Wellness Campus”. The Connection Center is in building 3240 immediately in front of you.
2 or fewer weekday hours: There are several 2-hour spaces around the Campus buildings. If you don’t find parking at Building 3240, continue around the perimeter of the Campus until you locate available parking. NOTE: The lot is patrolled by the Marin County Sheriff’s Department and tickets are given for parking beyond the 2-hour limit.
More than 2 weekday hours: Long-term weekday parking near the Campus is extremely limited. Suggested parking is at the rear of the Marin Community Clinics building located at 3110 Kerner. Immediately after turning onto Kerner from Irene, look for the signs on the right that read “Marin County Staff Parking”. Any spaces allocated to County staff can be used by placing a guest pass on the dash of your car. The .3-mile distance is an easy walk down the sidewalk to the right.
ADA-accessible & Carpool parking: There are a few ADA-accessible spaces on the Campus and participants who carpool may use any of the carpool/van-pool spaces around the buildings, as long as they display a County issued carpool placard.
After 3:00 PM: Participants can park in any open space around the campus after 3:00 PM.
NOTE: Please DO NOT park in the large parking lot on the north side of the Campus. This is the property of a local business and is NOT open to Health and Wellness Campus participants.
Golden Gate Transit:
Buses 29, 35, and 36 all stop within 4 blocks of the Kerner and Bellam intersection. Check the transit schedule for exact stops and schedules.
Connection Center
The Connection Center serves as the central gathering and navigation hub for the Marin Health & Wellness Campus. Designed with soaring glass walls, a spacious lobby, and ample conference rooms, it functions not just as a traditional lobby, but as a welcoming place for clients, staff, and community members.
The reception area, hosted by bilingual, multi-cultural staff provide:
- Information about campus programs and community resources
- Referrals to services
- Health insurance enrollment assistance
- Support navigating access to available services
Connection Center Conference Rooms
The Connection Center offers meeting and event spaces available for community programs, recurring meetings, classes, and other campus‐related events. To reserve a room, contact HHS Facilities Management.
- Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (doors lock at 8 p.m.)
- Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- The Connection Center front desk is staffed from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Weekend use is possible by arrangement, but additional costs (custodial and security overtime) will be the responsibility of the event organizer.
- Room 107: Max 20 people in lecture style, 15 people with tables
- Room 109: Max 43 people in lecture style, 24 people with tables
- Room 110: Max 52 people in lecture style, 32 people with tables
- Rooms 109/110 combined: Max 95 people, 70 people with tables
- Lobby: Max 162 people
How to set-up:
Accessibility information
Disability accommodations
For disability accommodations please phone 888-413-9462 (Voice), CA Relay 711, or email at least five business days in advance of the event. The County will do its best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats, upon request.