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Health Education Ministry - San Francisco County Services

Resource	Description	Website	Phone Number	Address
San Francisco Department of Public Health - Various Services	The San Francisco Department of Public Health strives to achieve is mission through the work of two divisions. The San Francisco Health Network and Population Health and Prevention. The SF Health Network is the City's health system with locations throughout the city. The Population Health and Prevention Division has a broad focus on the communities of San Francisco and is comprised of the Community Health and Safety Branch, Community Health Promotion and Prevention Branch and the Community Health Services Branch.	https://sfdph.org	San Francisco General Hospital (415) 206-8000; San Francisco City Clinic (415) 487-5500	Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center: 1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110; San Francisco City Clinic: 356 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103; SFDPH Administration 101 Grove St. San Francisco, CA. 94102
San Francisco Health Service System (SFHSS)	SFHSS includes City and County of SF Employees; Municipal Executive Employees; SF Unified School District employees; City College of SF Employees; Retirees; Superior Court of SF Employees. It's membership's rich diversity requires them to design and influence the delivery of healthcare services in ways that meet their unique needs	https://wwwsfhss.org	SFHSS Member Services Main (628) 652-4700 Toll-free: (800) 541-2266; SFHSS Wellness Center Main: (628) 652-4650	SFHSS Mailing Address 1145 Market Street, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA. 94103
Alzheimer's Association - NorCal	The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia, by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.	https://www.alz.org-norcal	24/7 Hotline: (800) 272-3900	Home Office: 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL. 60601 With Chapters located in San Francisco; Berkeley; Lafayette; San Jose; San Rafael and Santa Rosa
San Francisco County California Elder Abuse, Neglect, Financial Exploitation Reporting: Senior Services	Adult Protective Services: A Confidential report can be made by anyone if they know or suspect that an elderly person or adult with a disability who lives in San Francisco is being abused. The 24 - hour hotline is staffed by social workers who respond to calls and ask a series of questions to determine if an emergency response is required.	https://elder-abuseca.com	Toll Free 24hr Hotline: (800) 814-0009. 24hr Hotline: (415) 355-6700 Fax: (415) 355-3549. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) (415) 355-6700	San Francisco Department of Aging & Adult Services. 1650 Mission St. 4th Floor San Francisco, CA. 94103
Resources and links - Mental Health Board of San Francisco	If you are in need of mental Health Services and you live in San Francisco, you can call 24 hours. You should be able to see a counselor within 48 hours.	https://www.mhbsf.org	(415) 255-3737, or (888) 246-3333, any time day or night
	If you or a loved one are in crisis, you can call the Mobile Crisis treatment Team. They can talk to you or visit you in your home. They are available Monday through Friday from 11 am - 11 pm, or weekends, 12 noon - 7 pm	https://www.mhbsf.org	(415) 355-8300
San Francisco Behavioral Health Resources Guide		https://www.mhbsf.org	24 Hour Crisis Services: San Francisco General Hospital Psychiatric Emergency: (628) 206-8125
		https://www.mhbsf.org	Comprehensive Child Crisis Services: (510) 970-3800
		https://www.mhbsf.org	Suicide Prevention Talk line: (415) 781-0500
		https://www.mhbsf.org	McMillian Center drop-in: (415) 241-1180
National Alliance on Mental Illness -- San Francisco		https://www.namisf.org	(415) 905-6264
Mental health and substance use resources - San Francisco - City and County of San Francisco	If you have a medical or psychiatric emergency	https://sf.gov	Call 911 if unable to call you can text 911 24-hour suicide hotline call (415) 781-0500 or live chat at sfsuicide.org
Urgent Care for Mental Health issues - San Francisco		https://sf.gov	(415) 553-3100	Dore Urgent Care: 52 Dore Street, S.F. CA open 24 hours 7 days a week
		https://sf.gov	(415) 355-0311. Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm	Westside Crisis: 245 11th Street, S.F., CA.
Mental Health services for young adults aged 18 -to 24		https://sf.gov	(415) 642-4525 Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Substance use relapse line		https://sf.gov	(415) 834-1144
Mental health and substance use services for individuals experiencing homelessness		https://sf.gov	(415) 234-3707. Monday to Friday 10 am to 8 pm
Mental health talk line	Peer-run mental health talk line	https://sf.gov	(855) 845-7415 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Crisis text line	Connect with a crisis counselor	https://sf.gov	text the word "home" to 741741
Comprehensive Crisis Services	Offers assistance to people in crisis including assessments and crisis interventions	https://sf.gov	(415) 970-3800 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Emergency Psychiatric Services		https://sf.gov	(628) 206-8125	Zuckerberg San Francisco General 1001 Potrero Ave, S.F.
Access to Mental Health and Substance use Disorder Services		https://sf.gov	24-hour access line call (888) 246-3333 TDD: 888-484-7200. Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. For General Information and appointments, call (415) 503-4730	Behavioral Health Access Center (BHAC) 1380 Howard Street, 1st Floor (at 10th Street) San Francisco, CA. 94103
Coronavirus Disease - San Francisco, CA	Find out about your Covid-19 resting options - San Francisco. Tests at City-run sites are free to you. If you have insurance, we will bill your provider. You do not need a doctor's note to schedule a test	https://sf.gov		See map of free & paid sites: Bayview 1800 Oakdale Ave, S.F. CA; Carbon Health - Castro Clinic 1998 Market St. S.F., CA hours 9 am to 7 pm must be a Carbon Health Patient; Chinese Hospital Testing Site. 845 Jackson Street, S. F. Ca. hours 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday - Saturday except public holidays
	Get tested - San Francisco. Because you have Covid-19 symptoms, you should get tested. Do not go to work. Tell your manager you need to stay home. Isolate yourself at home until you get your test results. If your test is negative, stay home until you have no more symptoms for at least 3 days. We will let the Human Resources (HR) lead for your department know that you should not go to work.	https://sf.gov	If you have questions call the Nurse Triage line at (855) 850-2249	Various locations, verify testing center info before going. I.E. Southeast Health Center Clinic - 2401 Keith St. S.F. CA.; WorkSiteLabs - Medical Laboratory 261 Loomis St. S.F. CA; Zuckerberg S f General Hospital & Trauma Center. 1001 Potrero Ave, S.F. CA.
Department of Public Health – San Francisco	The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) established Gender Health SF to provide access to gender-affirming surgeries, education, and preparation services to eligible uninsured and publicly insured transgender, nonbinary, and intersex residents. SFDPH currently offers a range of health services to transgender, nonbinary, and intersex residents such as primary care, prevention, behavioral health, hormone therapy, specialty and inpatient care. Its mission is to increase access to quality gender affirming health care for underserved transgender and non-binary people in San Francisco, regardless of immigration status and/or level of income.	https://www.sfdph.org/ourprograms	1 (628) 206-7979 Fax: (629) 206-7999
Department of Public Health – San Francisco	Transgender Health Services	https://www.sfdph.org/ourprograms	1 (415) 355-7513 For other Physical Transition Resources Contact Cecily Crosby for details and appointments (415) 666-1115	1320 Webster St. Oakland, CA. 94612

LYFE Young Adult February 2021 Devotional

L.Y.F.E. is...

Blessings and greetings L.Y.F.E. family!
Welcome to another edition of “L.Y.F.E. is…”!
We hope and pray that your hearts are encouraged and that you are blessed by this devotional!

The History of Black History Month

But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! (Amos 5:24 NIV)

It’s February and as we all well know-It’s Black History Month! It is in this month that we set aside time to reflect on the history and contributions of Black people, that African Americans have made to the larger society and larger culture of this country. Since this celebration is a time of reflection on the history of African Americans, in part; it is fitting to understand the history of the celebration itself.

The story of Black History Month begins in September 1915, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Harvard trained historian and distinguished clergy Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History(ASNLH). This organization was dedicated to researching and promoting the achievements of Black Americans and those of African descent. But it wasn’t until 1926, when the ASNLH sponsored the first National Negro Week. This week long event was held on the 2nd week of February, coinciding with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas. National Negro Week inspired schools, communities, and organizations to organize celebrations, host performances, and lectures across the country in honor of Black Americans. In the decades that followed, National Negro Week was being recognized by many major cities in this country. In 1976, 50 years later, then President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month urging this country to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

While celebrating the achievements of African Americans is essential; recognizing and acknowledging the presence of God in Black History is equally important. Our ancestors were people who believed in their freedom as people of God. They held fast the faith that the God of freedom, through the birth, life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the liberator and emancipator, had provided a journey of hope to be free for African Americans. It is God’s will for all humanity, specifically Black people and those of African descent, to be free of oppression and inhumane treatment. Even today, God still helps us in our struggle against racism, social and economic injustice, negative effects of capitalism, and all opposing forces that would impede African Americans from achieving all that which God has created us to reach.

Thus, we honor Black History past, Black History in the making, and Black History future!

Let us pray.

God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way. LORD, we thank You for blessing us to see and celebrate another Black History Month, even in the midst of a pandemic. O GOD, we ask a special blessing upon our ancestors who worked, struggled, and fought tirelessly and fearlessly for equalities not just for themselves but for generations that they could not see. And LORD, we remember the struggles of our people, Black people, people of African descent, Your people. Thank You for Your grace, mercy, and Your love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

GOD bless and love you all!

Reverend Will Brown