AGENCY
Department of Public Health
We protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.

AGENCY

Department of Public Health
We protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.

Your health. Your way.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of your immigration or insurance status, background, or circumstance. If you are a SF Health Network patient, you can do video visits with your doctor or provider.Learn how to have a video visitAccess Healthcare
High-quality healthcare for Medi-Cal and uninsured with 14 medical clinics, 55 community partners, and 2 hospitals - ZSFG and Laguna Honda.
Mental Health and Substance Use Services
We provide effective substance use and mental health care for all San Franciscans (children, youth and adults).
Healthy Communities
We promote health, prevent disease and injury, and protect environments.
San Francisco Health Commission
The Governing Body of the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
News
See all newsSan Francisco Department of Public Health Releases 2024 HIV Epidemiology Annual Report
Mayor Lurie Celebrates New Recovery and Treatment Centers Serving Clients
Local Health Officers Urge Bay Area Families To Prioritize Immunizations In Back-to-School Preparations
Mayor Lurie Signs Supervisor Dorsey's Recovery First Legislation, Building on Work to Tackle Behavioral Health and Homelessness Crisis
Mayor Lurie Launches Breaking The Cycle Fund To Deliver Transformation Of City's Behavioral Health and Homelessness Response
Mayor Lurie Opens 279 New Recovery And Treatment Beds, Delivering Significant Progress On His "Breaking The Cycle" Vision For Tackling Homelessness And Behavioral Health Crisis

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My name is Joel Yates. I started drinking when I was 15 years old. Just really was unhappy. I started using drugs. I just became more and more isolated. And basically, I was dying. But I realized recovery starts with a choice. And as time went on, I got healthier and grew my capacity for more people and the need for more connection. I am living proof that recovery is possible.Learn more about recovery and treatment optionsResources
Health Care
SF Health Network
Low-cost health care for Medi-Cal eligible San Francisco residents including undocumented immigrants.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
Inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic, and psychiatric services for adults and children.
Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
Acute medical, rehabilitation and skilled nursing services.
Drop-in care at Health Access Points
Community based drop-in care for HepC, HIV, and STD prevention and treatment for Latinx, African American, trans, and unhoused people, and those who use drugs.
Services for people who are pregnant or have young children
Connecting adults to WIC, new baby visits, home health care, dental screenings and more.
HIV Health Services
Helping people living with HIV or AIDS by offering medical care, support and resources.
COVID, Flu and RSV
Linking San Franciscans with testing and vaccination resources.
Gender-affirming care
Supporting adults with resources and education in San Francisco.
STD testing and treatment
Ensuring accessible testing and treatment for STDs including hepatitis C, HIV and chlamydia.
TB testing
Connecting adults to TB testing locations for screenings required by employers and schools.
Community Services
Services for people who are pregnant or have young children
Connecting adults to WIC, new baby visits, home health care, dental screenings and more.
Services for immigrants and refugees
Promoting the health and well-being of refugees and humanitarian immigrants in San Francisco.
Drop-in care for people who are experiencing homelessness
Health care services including drug treatment, dental, primary care, and podiatry.
Travel-related vaccines
Obtain required immunizations before traveling to a different country.
Overdose prevention services
Delivering care and treatment to people with substance use disorders.
DPH Street Care
Providing unhoused people with lifesaving medical, mental health and substance use care.
Environmental Programs
Health Equity in Bayview-Hunters Point
We are committed to taking an equitable approach to healthcare and are working to improve access to culturally responsive resources that support the well-being of the Bayview-Hunters Point community.
Open a Restaurant or Check Health Scores
We make sure food in San Francisco is safe for the public and provide food safety education, inspection, permitting, and other measures.
Report a Waste Issue or Remove a Lien
We manage solid waste, trash issues, and garbage collection permits to keep San Francisco safe and healthy.
Environmental Cleanup
We regulate environmental cleanup efforts to keep San Francisco safe and healthy.
Air and Water Quality
We handle air quality issues like smoking and permits for water sources, pools, wells to keep San Francisco healthy.
Report a Health Nuisance or Hazards
Contact 311 to report health issues connected to businesses, apartments, or other living and working spaces including issues with abandoned vehicles, garbage and refuse, water quality & sewage.
Report Pest Issues
How owners and tenants can report issues with rodents, bedbugs, mosquitos, or pigeons.
Climate Change
We address the impacts of climate change through policy and planning, research and analysis, and outreach and engagement.
Provider Resources
Population Health
We support, develop, and implement evidence-based policies, practices, and partnerships that protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and create sustainable environments and resilient communities.
Applied Research, Community Health Epidemiology and Surveillance (ARCHES)
The surveillance and epidemiologic backbone of the Population Health Division (PHD) of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH).
Report a disease
Review information on how to properly report diseases.
Health Alerts
Providing health alerts to the medical community that help protect the health of San Franciscans.
Public Health Lab
Find out about specimen submission, reporting guidelines, and how to contact the lab.
COVID-19 data and reports
Dashboards and data about the COVID-19 virus in San Francisco, including deaths, vaccines and tests.
Information
Health Commission
The Governing Body of the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
Public notices
Find current public notice postings from the Department of Public Health.
Birth and death certificates
The DPH Office of Vital Records provides birth and death certificates for the previous 3 years.
Healthy San Francisco
Affordable health care services for those who don’t qualify for Medi-Cal including undocumented immigrants.
City Option
San Francisco City Option provides San Francisco-based workers access to money for health insurance and health-related expenses.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public’s health and shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health.
Digital Accessibility and Inclusion
The Department of Public Health wants to ensure that our programs and services are accessible to the public. This website was last updated September 10, 2025. We follow website rules for accessibility (WCAG 2.1, Level AA) and language access (San Francisco Language Access Ordinance). If something on this website doesn’t work for you, email us at linda.acosta@sfdph.org with the webpage or URL and what the issue is.
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The mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.
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Address
San Francisco Department of Public Health1145 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Mon - Fri, 8am to 5pm
Phone
415-554-2500
For medical emergencies, call 911.
Media Inquiries only (please go to 311 under resources for all else)
dph.press@sfdph.org