Tossed Medicine, Delayed Housing: How Homeless Sweeps Are Thwarting Medicaid’s Goals
As California cities crack down on homeless encampments in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling authorizing fines and arrests, front-line workers say such sweeps are undercutting billions in state and federal Medicaid spending meant to stabilize people’s health and get them off the streets…
San Francisco overdose deaths plummet
Check out this recent SF Chronicle Article, in which SFCHC's work is mentioned regarding the nighttime referral program in the TL in collaboration with DPH!
Night Navigator pilot program offers help to San Francisco fentanyl users
A pilot program launched in San Francisco earlier this year is providing outreach to help fentanyl users on the city's streets.
San Francisco is prioritizing substance use recovery with two pilot programs
September is National Recovery Month, a chance to highlight the importance of evidence-based treatment and recovery for those with substance use disorder. Today we're shining a spotlight on two pilot programs that started in San Francisco this past March to offer life-saving treatment, shelter and wrap-around services all under one roof.