Reduce the risk of falls and injuries in your home

CHIPPS - The Community and Home Injury Prevention Program for Seniors is a fall and injury prevention and education program for older adults and people with disabilities.

Community Health Equity and Promotion (CHEP) branch

What to know

Cost

Free

Eligibility for Free CHIPPS Home Safety Assessment

60 years and older, or living with a permanent disability
San Francisco resident - renter or homeowner

What to know

Cost

Free

Eligibility for Free CHIPPS Home Safety Assessment

60 years and older, or living with a permanent disability
San Francisco resident - renter or homeowner

What to do

Request a Home Safety Assessment for yourself or someone else

CHIPPS Home Safety Assessment request form

Or call 628-206-7695, and we will schedule an in-home safety assessment with you.

We cannot accept emailed medical documents.

Services

Home Safety Assessments, Minor Home Modifications, & Community Presentations

Home Safety Assessments: Our injury prevention specialist will visit your home to assess your safety needs. If you need safety items, we can provide:

night lights
bathmats
kitchen timers
grabber tools

Minor Home Modifications: If you meet 100% AMI income eligibility, we can arrange free home safety modifications. Please refer to the referral form for information on income eligibility. For those who are not income-eligible for home safety modifications, we provide low-cost, reputable resources.

Home modifications may include installation of:

grab bars
handrails
shower chairs
toilet rails

Installations require a signed authorization from the property owner.

Injury Prevention Education Workshops: Email CHIPPS@sfdph.org to schedule a presentation for your residents, activity participants, service providers, and other interested groups.