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Health Department proposes Project 180 sobering center in Tenderloin; neighbors demand more outreach
Summary
DPH and HealthRight 360 described Project 180, a temporary, trauma-informed, harm-reduction sobering center for people intoxicated on methamphetamine at 180 Jones; the proposal drew strong support from providers and users and strong opposition from nearby residents and unions who criticized site selection, process and cost.
San Francisco Department of Public Health and proposed operator HealthRight 360 presented Project 180, a pilot drug sobering center at 180 Jones Street intended to serve people in the Tenderloin who are intoxicated on methamphetamine and other substances. Medical director Judy Martin said the center responds to the methamphetamine task forces top recommendation and would focus on trauma-informed, harm-reduction care with 24/7 staffing, triage and monitoring and warm handoffs into treatment.
Kathleen Silk, managing director for behavioral health at…
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