""People struggling with addiction need health care, so we're putting the Department of Public Health in charge and doubling down on our work to connect people to treatment," Mayor Daniel Lurie said in a statement."
""We have the structure in place to rapidly provide the health interventions that people with complex needs such as substance use disorders, serious mental illness, and chronic health conditions need to reach long-term stability," said Department of Health director Daniel Tsai."
San Francisco's street-outreach teams are being moved from the Department of Emergency Management to the Department of Public Health. Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasizes the importance of health care in addressing addiction and homelessness. Approximately 20 city workers and 100 contracted workers will transition to the health department. The Department of Health aims to provide necessary health interventions for individuals with complex needs. The restructuring is part of a broader initiative to improve city streets and enhance coordination among various services.
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