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Fire Department data shows high re-engagement after overdose responses; officials say residential treatment capacity is lacking
Summary
Assistant Deputy Chief Simon Peng told commissioners that while street teams connect many people to care, re-engagement within 72 hours is common and many people decline available services; officials urged more residential treatment capacity for people experiencing homelessness.
At the San Francisco Fire Commission's Dec. 13 meeting, assistant deputy chief Simon Peng (community paramedicine) told commissioners that city data show good initial connection rates but high re-engagement within 72 hours among people the department treats or transports after overdoses and crises.
"People aren't staying connected to care," Peng said,…
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