San Francisco County is set to enhance its public health services significantly following the recent approval of several key resolutions during a government meeting. The Department of Public Health will receive substantial funding to expand behavioral health services and address pressing health issues in the community.

The first major resolution approved involves an amendment to an agreement with the University of California, which will increase funding for behavioral health services aimed at children, youth, and families. This amendment raises the total agreement amount to approximately $20 million and extends the contract term by four years, ensuring continued support until June 30, 2027.

Additionally, the University of California, San Francisco General Hospital will receive retroactive approval for a mental health services agreement under the infant parent program. This agreement will see an increase of about $5.2 million, bringing the total to approximately $14.6 million, and will extend the contract by five years and six months, lasting until June 30, 2028.

The meeting also addressed the acceptance of several grants aimed at enhancing public health initiatives. Notably, the Department of Public Health will accept approximately $9.8 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a project focused on equity and team strengthening, running from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2027. Additional funding includes $400,000 from the California Department of Public Health for a COVID-19 test-to-treat equity grant and $2.6 million for a syphilis outbreak strategy grant, both of which will support ongoing health efforts in the county.

These resolutions reflect a strong commitment to improving health services and addressing critical health challenges in San Francisco County, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive the necessary support and resources. The Department of Public Health is poised to implement these changes, which are expected to have a lasting positive impact on the community.