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Supervisors back ordinance to prioritize people leaving residential behavioral-health programs for supportive housing

3006213 · April 16, 2025
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Summary

An ordinance approved on first reading directs the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to prioritize people exiting residential behavioral health programs for supportive housing placements and coordinate continuity of care with the Department of Public Health.

The Board of Supervisors on May 15 passed on first reading legislation intended to reduce “revolving door” cycles for people with serious behavioral health and substance-use conditions.

Supervisor Sheehy, sponsor of the measure, said the city currently discharges people from residential treatment with no…

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