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California ‘care court’ creates treatment roadmap for addicts, mentally ill
California officials unveiled a program intended to increase support for residents who struggle with severe mental illness, substance abuse issues and homelessness.Read More
City to expand mental health, substance abuse care with 400 new treatment beds
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Thursday that the city will create 400 new treatment beds, 140 of which will open this year, for people experiencing mental health issues...Read More
Virtual help: Technology connects addicts with support in social distancing times
"Online support is a very important tool."Read More
Supes unanimously pass Mental Health SF
San Francisco supervisors Tuesday unanimously passed an ordinance that aims to overhaul the mental health system and substance abuse system, and the way The City handles people in crisis....Read More
Mayor, supes reach agreement on Mental Health SF
The San Francisco mayor and supervisors announced Tuesday they will move forward with Mental Health SF, with some tweaks, which will reform The City’s mental health care system. The...Read More
SF hopes expanded conservatorship power will help those who need it most
“It’s not good enough to say we have voluntary programs that people can accept.”Read More
SF carves individual care paths for most vulnerable homeless population
"We have to find ways to use the system to bend in their direction.”Read More
NFL suspends Aldon Smith after alcohol arrest
Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith has been suspended by the National Football League for one calendar year.Read More