Residents in San Francisco's South of Market area celebrated when the city decided to withdraw its plan to relocate a mental health service center to their neighborhood. Locals expressed concerns regarding rising crime and drug abuse since the establishment of shelters during the pandemic. Nonprofits working with youth voiced their objections, citing existing mental health services and the risk of further issues in an area already grappling with drug-related challenges. The city's Department of Public Health acknowledged community feedback and opted to maintain the center at its current location.
"There was always 10-20 drug dealers with 10-20 people using drugs in front of our own center. We would have to request that during school hours..."
"When development happens here especially when there are services that are being provided for mental health or addictions - it is always in our neighborhood..."
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