AGENCY
Community Health Equity and Promotion (CHEP) branch
Every San Franciscan thrives in health and well-being and is served by programs rooted in equity, social justice, and cultural humility.
AGENCY
Community Health Equity and Promotion (CHEP) branch
Every San Franciscan thrives in health and well-being and is served by programs rooted in equity, social justice, and cultural humility.
Our Mission
CHEP partners with community to prevent and eliminate health disparities and advance health equity in San Francisco through: Health Education and Promotion, Training and Capacity Building, Access to Health and Social Services, Community Engagement, and Policy and Systems Change.Learn moreServices
Access health services for refugees, asylees, and immigrants
Newcomers Health Program
New Immigrant & Asylum Seeker Health Services - by Newcomers Health Program
Get health insurance, medical care, and other resources.
Services to help you quit or reduce tobacco use
San Francisco Tobacco-Free Project
Free home safety assessments for older adults
CHIPPS - The Community and Home Injury Prevention Program for Seniors
A fall and injury prevention and education program for older adults and people with disabilities.
Resources
Sexual health services
Get sexual health services at City Clinic
Sexual health services, including PrEP and PEP for HIV prevention.
Youth United Through Health Education (Y.U.T.H.E)
Sexual health workshops, referrals and resources to youth ages 12-24 in the City of San Francisco.
Get free testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, and STDs in your SF neighborhood
Anyone can get free testing for HepC, HIV, and STIs at a Health Access Point (HAP).
Wellness Initiative for Sexual Health Equity and Safer Use (WISHES)
WISHES supports and coordinates programs, services, capacity building, and public health strategies for people who use drugs and/or are experiencing homelessness.
Policy work to promote wellness
The Soda Tax
San Francisco's Soda Tax supports healthier habits for everyone.
Healthy Food and Drink Policies
Learn about policies to make food and drinks sold in vending machines and on city property healthier.
Black/African American Community Wellness and Health Initiative (BAACWHI)
BAACWHI aims to create healthier, better informed, and thriving Black/African American communities in San Francisco.
About
CHEP partners with community to prevent and eliminate health disparities and advance health equity in San Francisco through:
- Health education and promotion
- Training and capacity building
- Access to health and social services
- Community engagement
- Policy and systems change
Learn more about CHEP here.
Partner agencies