SF Public Health

SF Public Health The mission of SFDPH is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.

The San Francisco Public Health Department operates one of the top public health systems in the country. SF Public Health has two arms, the San Francisco Health Network, which is our health delivery system and Population Health which is responsible for the health and well being for all San Franciscans.

As Alcohol Awareness Month wraps up, remember: health and support for Alcohol Use Disorder are available year-round. Tak...
04/30/2026

As Alcohol Awareness Month wraps up, remember: health and support for Alcohol Use Disorder are available year-round.

Take a moment to reflect on your alcohol use and how it impacts your health, relationships, and well‑being.

💙 If you’re thinking about making a change — cutting back, taking a break, or seeking treatment — help is available anytime.

📞 SF 24/7 Behavioral Health Access Line: 888‑246‑3333
🔗 Learn more: Help for Addiction to Drugs and Alcohol (SF)

Drinking less is always better for your health. Let’s continue the conversation beyond April to support healthier choices and stronger communities.

Today, on Fentanyl Awareness Day, talk to your loved ones about the dangers of fentanyl — a powerful synthetic opioid re...
04/29/2026

Today, on Fentanyl Awareness Day, talk to your loved ones about the dangers of fentanyl — a powerful synthetic opioid responsible for most overdose deaths in the United States. In San Francisco, fentanyl continues to drive a staggering number of overdose deaths.

Some people use fentanyl and other powerful opioids intentionally, while others can consume it unknowingly in counterfeit pills or when it is mixed with other drugs, putting them at a high risk for overdose.

Enough is enough.

Educate your friends and family about the risks around fentanyl, share treatment information, and learn how to save a life from a fentanyl overdose using naloxone.

Recovery from fentanyl addiction is possible with treatment and support.

💙 If you use fentanyl, he**in, or opioid pills, reach out to SFDPH for help.

We have free and low‑cost treatment and recovery programs to help people recover from fentanyl addiction.
Take the first step today by calling 888‑246‑3333.

Rachel opened her SF City Option account and found $3,000 waiting for her. She set up a San Francisco Medical Reimbursem...
04/29/2026

Rachel opened her SF City Option account and found $3,000 waiting for her.

She set up a San Francisco Medical Reimbursement Account (SFMRA) m and used her funds to cover regular massage and chiropractic appointments and support her health at work.

Have you worked in SF? Check if you have funds waiting:https://sfcityoption.org/sfmra

The Zuckerberg San Francisco General Addiction Care Team was created in 2019 to ensure that every person who comes thro...
04/28/2026

The Zuckerberg San Francisco General Addiction Care Team was created in 2019 to ensure that every person who comes through our hospital doors has access to skilled, compassionate addiction care.

During the past 7 years, it has served more than 16,000 patients and has trained hundreds of physicians, nurses, and other health workers in person-centered addiction care.

04/28/2026

“Recovery keeps me open to possibilities. My advice to anyone who wants to stop using is to ask for help. No one can do it alone.”

Joel is living proof that recovery from addiction is possible.

If you, or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction, SF Public Health can help connect you to life-saving resources. Call 888-246-3333 or visit LivingProofSF.org to learn more.


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San Francisco is a national leader in contingency management therapy for stimulant addiction. With 12 programs to help p...
04/27/2026

San Francisco is a national leader in contingency management therapy for stimulant addiction.

With 12 programs to help people quit using methamphetamine and co***ne and more on the horizon, we have the resources to help you or a loved one get on the road to sustained recovery.

Call 888-246-3333.

You don’t have to wait for a doctor’s appointment to help for opioid addiction. has providers standing by phone lines...
04/26/2026

You don’t have to wait for a doctor’s appointment to help for opioid addiction.

has providers standing by phone lines from 8 a.m. to midnight to talk to San Franciscans looking to recover from using fentanyl, he**in and opioid pills use.

Get an immediate prescription for buprenorphine – a lifesaving medication that helps manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms – or learn about other treatment options by calling 888-246-3333.

LivingProofSF.org

04/25/2026

Fight the bite this mosquito season—dump standing water on your property to stop mosquitoes before they spread.

📍See a mosquito problem in your neighborhood?
Take action—call 311 to report it.

Small steps make a big difference.
Let’s keep San Francisco safe and bite-free.

Protect yourself from overdose: Only ingest pills that have been prescribed to you. A synthetic opioid more potent than...
04/25/2026

Protect yourself from overdose: Only ingest pills that have been prescribed to you.

A synthetic opioid more potent than fentanyl was involved in a recent overdose death in San Francisco involving counterfeit pills.

Counterfeit pills look like ordinary prescription medications but can contain potentially lethal substances. You cannot tell what is in them by their appearance.

If you suspect someone is overdosing, administer naloxone and call 911 immediately. If you are ready for treatment for drug addiction, call SFDPH at 888-246-3333.

Read the SFDPH Health Alert here: https://www.sf.gov/health-alert-fatal-overdose-involving-novel-synthetic-opioids

It’s World Immunization Week 2026. SFDPH is committed to protecting the health of every San Franciscan, supported by ev...
04/25/2026

It’s World Immunization Week 2026.

SFDPH is committed to protecting the health of every San Franciscan, supported by evidence based practices and a dedication to lifelong health for all.

Vaccines remain one of the most safe and effective ways to prevent disease and keep communities safe. It protects people across all generations – helping children stay healthy, supporting strong families, and strengthening community health.

👉 Take action: Check your vaccine status and stay up to date. Learn more at www.sf.gov/get-vaccines

Overdose deaths in San Francisco are down 26% this year compared to the first quarter of 2025 – but even one overdose de...
04/24/2026

Overdose deaths in San Francisco are down 26% this year compared to the first quarter of 2025 – but even one overdose death is one too many.

SFDPH has accessible and effective substance use treatment and recovery programs across our system of care to help people recover from drug addiction.

Reach out to SFDPH today to talk to a provider about effective medications and other support to get you or a loved one on the path to recovery.

Call 888-246-3333.

“I thought recovery was impossible, but then buprenorphine changed my life.” SF Public Health can help connect you or lo...
04/24/2026

“I thought recovery was impossible, but then buprenorphine changed my life.”

SF Public Health can help connect you or loved ones to life-saving resources for opioid use addiction.

Shavonne has been in recovery for five years with the help of buprenorphine. Today, she’s a role model and inspires others struggling with addiction to seek help. She works in in-home care and serves her community through Code Tenderloin.

If you or someone you know needs support, call 888-246-3333 or visit LivingProofSF.org for help.

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San Francisco, CA
94102

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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http://Sf.gov/publichealth

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