Our vision
For all San Franciscans to experience mental and emotional well-being and participate meaningfully in the community across lifespans and generations.
Our mission
To provide equitable, effective substance use and mental health care and promote behavioral health and wellness among all San Franciscans.
Who we serve
We serve San Franciscans (children, youth, and adults) who are experiencing mental health and substance use challenges and have low incomes, are uninsured, and/or qualify for Medi-Cal.
Our services
We provide a wide range of accessible mental health and substance use programs and services that are available across the City, including:
- Access, Navigation, and Case Management Services
- Prevention and Early Intervention Services
- Peer and Recovery Support
- Engagement and Low-Threshold Services
- Crisis Services
- Residential Care, Treatment, and Support
- Outpatient Treatment, including Pharmacy Services
- Withdrawal Management (aka Detox)
Resources
Information
Organizational Chart
Behavioral Health Services leadership team.
Mental Health San Francisco
Learn about the initiative that’s increasing care and support for people with mental health and substance use disorders in SF.
Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)
Behavioral Health Services Act
Learn more about the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA formerly known as MHSA) programs and services.
Overdose Prevention Plan 2022
Learn how SFDPH is scaling up services to better reach people with substance use disorders and reduce overdose deaths.
Recommended Language Guide for Communicating about Substance Use Disorders
Download a guide on person-centered language and best practices for communicating about substance use disorders.
Descargue una guía sobre el lenguaje "persona primero" y comunicación sobre trastornos por consumo de sustancias.
Descargue una guía sobre el lenguaje "persona primero" y comunicación sobre trastornos por consumo de sustancias.
News Releases
Find the latest news on Behavioral Health Services.
Data and Reports
Drug Overdose & Treatment Dashboard
Access dashboards and data on drug overdoses and substance use treatment trends in SF.
Residential Care & Treatment Expansion Dashboard
Access a dashboard on residential care and treatment bed expansion for people with mental health and substance use disorders.
Mental Health SF Implementation Report
Review MHSF key milestones, accomplishments, and implementation plans.
Treatment on Demand Act
Learn about SFDPH substance use disorder services, funding, and treatment capacity.
Behavioral Health Services Act resources
Learn more about the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA formerly known as MHSA) policies, resources, and reports.
Client satisfaction reports for Behavioral Health Services (BHS)
Satisfaction surveys capture feedback from adult and older adult as well as children, youth and families in mental health treatment programs and adult and youth in substance use treatment programs.
Commissions, Committees, and Taskforces
San Francisco Health Commission
Learn about SF’s Health Commission health policy efforts and get insights into SFDPH’s current initiatives.
Mental Health SF Implementation Working Group
Discover the Mental Health SF Implementation Working Group's work on improving behavioral health services.
Behavioral Health Commission
Get insights into the SF Behavioral Health Commission's work, meetings, and behavioral health advocacy.
JEDI-BHSA Advisory Committee
We oversee programs and policies funded by the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) and overseen by the Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI).