San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday announced the opening of a new facility in the city’s South of Market neighborhood for homeless residents transitioning out of the criminal justice system and in need of behavioral health services.
The program will work with participants for one to two years and through the effort, the city is hoping to ensure people with behavioral health needs avoid both jail time and life on the streets. “We’re continuing to expand our treatment options for people facing issues relating to mental health and addiction so we can get individuals off the street and into the care and shelter they need,” Breed said in a statement. “With this project, we’re working to break the cycle of people with these challenges cycling from the justice system to the streets and back again, without receiving the type of care they need that could make a difference in their lives.
Solve the drug problem and a lot of homeless problems will decrease significantly.
Bet there won't be many volunteers. And all goes back to business as usual.