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Mayor Lurie Breaks Ground on 300 Treatment and Transitional Housing Beds to Support People in Recovery

New Treasure Island Behavioral Health Building Will Expand City’s Addiction Treatment and Care Options, Made Possible by State and Local Investment; Delivers on Key Commitment in Mayor Lurie’s Breaking the Cycle Plan to Transform City’s Response to Homelessness and Behavioral Health Challenges

Summary of District 11 Excelsior Family Summit

Youth, young adults, families, and community members gathered at Islais Place for the District 11 Excelsior Family Summit to share what they value about growing up, raising families and living in San Francisco, what is working, what is challenging, and what they hope for the future.

District 9 Mission Family Summit

Families and community members gathered at The Women’s Building for the District 9 Mission Family Summit to share what they value about raising families and living in San Francisco, what is working, what is challenging, and what they hope for the future.

Summary of District 1 Richmond Family Summit

Young adults, families, and community members gathered at Richmond Recreation Center for the District 1 Richmond Family Summit to share what they value about growing up, raising families and living in San Francisco, what is working, what is challenging, and what they hope for the future.

Fatal Overdose Involving Kratom-derived Opioid

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, issued a health alert ...

Summary of the District 8 Castro Family Summit

Young adults, families, and community members gathered at Eureka Valley Recreation Center for the District 8 Castro Family Summit to share what they value about growing up, raising families and living in San Francisco, what is working, what is challenging, and what they hope for the future.

San Francisco Department of Public Health's Potrero Hill Health Center Celebrates 50 Years of Community-Centered Care

Community Celebration Honors the Community Advocacy that Built and Sustained the Clinic for Half a Century. The Full-Service Neighborhood Health Center Serves Over 12,000 Patients Annually.

Mayor Lurie Signs Legislation Establishing New Office to Combat Food Insecurity in San Francisco

New Office Will Centralize City Response, Strengthen Coordination, and Advise on Long-Term Solutions Through New Food Security Council; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Efforts to Support Families and Strengthen Social Safety Net, Including $34 Million Investment in Helping Families Keep Critical Healthcare, Food Assistance

District 5 Fillmore Family Summit

Families and community members gathered at the African American Arts and Culture Complex for the District 5 Fillmore Family Summit to share what they value about raising families and living in San Francisco, what is working, what is challenging, and what they hope for the future.

San Francisco Department of Public Health Encourages Vaccination as City's First Influenza Death is Confirmed

The flu and COVID vaccines offer the best protection from severe illness and death