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San Francisco DPH to accept $473,485 SAMHSA award to link primary care with behavioral health
Summary
The Budget & Finance Committee recommended that the Board approve a $473,485 SAMHSA "Accept and Expand" grant to integrate primary care into behavioral health clinics serving seriously mentally ill, high‑risk homeless clients; DPH said funds will reimburse existing positions and expand outreach and case tracking.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health will accept and expand a $473,485 federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to integrate primary care services into community behavioral health clinics, the Budget and Finance Committee recommended Sept. 27.
Dr. Toni Rucker told the committee the funding will support primary care co‑location at South of Market…
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