Our Mission
To protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.
Department structure
The department has three main divisions — the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health and Behavioral Health.
The SF Health Network (SFHN) provides the direct health care to more than 125,000 insured and uninsured San Franciscans annually. The network includes Zuckerberg San Francisco General, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and more than 14 primary care clinics throughout the city.
The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services to all of San Francisco and addresses public health concerns, including consumer safety, health promotion and prevention, the preparation and response to public health emergencies, and the monitoring of emerging public health issues.
The Behavioral Health Services (BHS) division is the largest provider of mental health and substance use prevention, early intervention, and treatment services in the City.
Resources
San Francisco Health Network
About the San Francisco Health Network
A community of top-rated clinics, hospitals and programs operated by the Public Health Department.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
We provide inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic and behavioral health services for adults and children
Laguna Honda Hospital
A skilled nursing and rehabilitation center owned and operated by the SF Department of Public Health
Behavioral Health
We provide mental health and substance use services for underserved San Franciscans.
Primary Care
Community-based healthcare focused on health promotion and disease prevention.
Jail Health
We provide comprehensive healthcare services to incarcerated individuals in SF
Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health
Providing services to pregnant people and families with children.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) benefits
Providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and more.
Healthy SF
Affordable health care for uninsured San Francisco residents.
Healthcare for people experiencing homelessness
Providing health care and linkages to services for people experiencing and transitioning out of homelessness.
Population Health
Bridge HIV
Bridge HIV is a local, national, and internationally recognized leader in HIV prevention research.
Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI)
We support DPH programs and objectives by fostering a culture of learning, trust and innovation.
Center on Substance Use and Health
Creating better health outcomes for all people who use substances through research, data, and training.
Community Health Equity and Promotion (CHEP)
We integrate the core public health functions of informing, engaging, educating and empowering community.
Disease Control and Prevention
Protecting your health through chronic and communicable disease prevention, investigation, and control.
Environmental Health
Protecting human health and living spaces.
Center for Data Science
Advising the city's core public health services through the innovative use of data.
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
Mental health and substance use care for San Franciscans (children, youth, and adults).
Help for addiction to drugs and alcohol is available and lifesaving
Behavioral health services pharmacy
A pharmacy located in SoMa that fills prescriptions for people receiving mental health and substance use treatment through Behavioral Health Services.
Get help for mental health or substance use
Find information on crisis hotlines, emergency assistance, urgent care, and drop-in services.
DPH offices
Office of Compliance and Privacy Affairs
Safeguarding public trust by upholding the highest standards related to healthcare business integrity.
Office of Health Equity
Addressing health disparities and workforce inequities to create a culture of inclusion.
Office of Policy and Planning
Conducts strategic planning to guide the work of the Department of Public Health.
Information and reports
Public Health Budget
Current and Past Budget Documents
Gifts and Donations
Gifts and Donations received by DPH.
DPH Annual Reports
DPH Annual reports contain a summary of DPH's services, programs, and achievements for each fiscal year.
DPH Org Chart
DPH org chart
Racial Equity Action Plan
Plan for creating a culture of equity and inclusion for our own staff.
Substance use trends in San Francisco
Annual DPH reports on substance use indicators for San Francisco.
Medi-Cal Patient Fee Schedule
Medi-Cal Patient Fee Schedule
Annual Surveillance Reports
City departments are required to complete an Annual Surveillance Report every year for each technology which receives Board of Supervisor approval.
California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
CDC
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health.
Health Commission
San Francisco Health Commission
Learn about SF’s Health Commission health policy efforts and get insights into SFDPH’s current initiatives.
Finance and Planning Committee
Governing body focused on finance and planning for San Francisco Department of Public Health
Zuckerberg Joint Care Commission
Governing body for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
Laguna Honda Joint Care Commission
Governing body of Laguna Honda Hospital.
Health Commission Reports
Health Commission Reports and Presentations
Contracts and grants
Funding opportunities
See the current RFA/P/Q's available from DPH.
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Contract Development and Technical Assistance (CDTA)
We facilitate the development of City contracts with health service providers, thus ensuring the availability of community services.