"Breaking The Cycle"

“I believe our city must be judged by how we care for our most vulnerable residents, and today, we are outlining immediate actions and long-term reforms to address the crisis on our streets,” said Mayor Lurie. “This directive will break the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and government failure by transforming our homelessness and behavioral health response.”

Our Mission

Our mission at the Department of Public Health is to promote and protect the health of all San Franciscans.

We provide behavioral health services across SFDPH and in many locations across the city including in clinics, hospitals, and residential settings as well as on the street and in the jail.

Fast Facts

• Over 800 employees providing behavioral health services across DPH.
• Careers include Behavioral Health Clinicians, Physicians, Psychiatric Technicians, Psychiatrists, Health Workers, Patient Navigators and more!
• Wide range of behavioral health services including 20 civil service clinics, that serve San Francisco's diverse populations.