SF Public Health

Happy Pride Month, San Francisco!

celebrates our LGBTQIA+ communities today and every day. Pride is about visibility, joy, and care and we’re proud to support a city where everyone can be healthy, safe, and included.

This June, we’re honoring community strength and the ongoing work toward health equity for all, centered on this year’s Pride theme: Health Access for All.

We remain committed to uplifting equitable, affirming, and culturally responsive care for all communities because everyone deserves to thrive.

Happy Pride!

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, we want to remind you that caring for your mental health is something you deserve year‑round.

Supporting your well‑being can look like:
• Checking in with yourself regularly
• Reaching out to people who support you
• Setting boundaries and taking breaks when needed
• Practicing habits that help you feel grounded
• Asking for help when things feel too heavy to manage alone

You don’t have to go through difficult moments by yourself. Talking with your primary care provider or a trusted health professional is a great first step — and SFDPH offers accessible, low‑ or no‑cost mental health and substance use services whenever you need them.

📞 24/7 Behavioral Health Access Line: 888‑246‑3333

💗 This Women’s Health Month, take small steps toward a healthier you.

Healthy habits help prevent chronic conditions and support long‑term well‑being. SFDPH encourages all women and girls to make their health a priority — this month and every month.

Simple ways to support your health:
• Be physically active
• Eat nutritious foods
• Get 7–9 hours of sleep
• Manage stress in healthy ways
• Stay tobacco‑free
• Check in regularly with your health care provider

SFDPH programs and clinics are here to help all women access the tools and care needed to stay healthy.

Your health matters — today and always.

This , SFDPH honors and remembers those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice reminds us of the deep connection between service, community health, and the well‑being of all who call San Francisco home.

As we reflect today, we also acknowledge the families and loved ones who carry their memory, and we reaffirm our commitment to accessible, compassionate public health services for every community.

Wishing all San Franciscans a safe and reflective Memorial Day.

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that everyone deserves support — especially during difficult times. Self‑care is important, but sometimes we need more than that. Reaching out for help is a strong and healthy choice.

You may benefit from extra support if you notice:
• Stress that doesn’t improve with rest or breaks
• Feeling overwhelmed most days
• Mood, sleep, or appetite changes lasting for weeks
• Trouble keeping up with school, work, or daily tasks
• Using substances to cope with emotions
• Thoughts of self‑harm (seek help immediately)

If you’re unsure where to start, talking with your primary care provider or a trusted healthcare professional can help you understand what kind of support is right for you.

SFDPH offers compassionate, low‑ or no‑cost mental health and substance use. You don’t have to navigate this alone.

📞 San Francisco’s 24/7 Behavioral Health Access Line: 888‑246‑3333
Learn more: https://ow.ly/lQuO50YT1k5

💡 Have you worked in San Francisco?
You may have employer health funds waiting for you. After opting out of their new employer’s health plan to stay on their wife’s insurance, Trish enrolled in SF City Option and was reimbursed for chiropractic care, prescription glasses, and both over-the- counter and prescription medications.

If you’ve worked in San Francisco, you may also have funds available through a San Francisco Medical Reimbursement Account (SF MRA). Click on this link to learn more:https://ow.ly/r4nZ50YVbtt

Most strokes are preventable — especially the second one.

Ischemic strokes make up 85% of all strokes, and survivors face a higher risk of another stroke if the cause isn’t treated. This month, we’re raising awareness about the steps survivors can take to stay protected.

Protect your health by:
• Managing blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol
• Staying active and following heart‑healthy eating habits
• Taking medications as prescribed
• Working closely with your care team to understand your stroke risk

Every action taken today helps prevent a future stroke.

Hepatitis Testing Day raises awareness about viral hepatitis and the importance of screening for hepatitis B and C. Many people living with chronic hepatitis don’t experience symptoms for years. That’s why testing is essential for early detection, treatment, and preventing long‑term health problems.

All adults should be screened for hepatitis B and C at least once in their lifetimes.
Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for hepatitis B and C. It could save your life.

Every May, National EMS Week brings communities together to honor the lifesaving work of emergency medical professionals across the country. SFDPH is proud to join San Francisco Department of Emergency Management in recognizing this vital work through the 2026 EMS Awards Ceremony.

This year’s awards celebrate outstanding contributions across the full spectrum of our EMS system – including emergency communications, first response, field operations, hospital based emergency care, community partnership, EMS leadership, disaster preparedness, and the expanding field of community paramedicine.

These professionals and community partners work around the clock to protect and improve the lives of San Franciscans. We thank them for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to service.

33 people died of overdose in San Francisco in April – the fewest monthly deaths since our City began tracking overdoses in 2020 and yet still a shocking and unacceptable amount of loss. Every overdose is tragic and could have been prevented through effective treatment and support.

is committed to high impact interventions for help people who use drugs to break the cycle of addiction and reach lasting stability and sustained recovery.

One such intervention is our on-demand program for medications for opioid use disorder called BEAM (Bringing Expanded Access to Medications.)

Over the past two years, BEAM has done more than 10K clinical visits with more than 4K people in San Francisco seeking help with opioid use disorder. Each one of those visits represents a moment when someone reached out for help — and our program was there to meet them.

If you or someone you know is using fentanyl, he**in, or pills and would like to speak with someone about treatment options, we encourage you to contact BEAM at 888-246-3333, available between 8am and midnight, every day of the week. Or visit the BEAM clinic inside the SFDPH Behavioral Health Access Center at 1380 Howard Street on weekdays, no appointment necessary.