POSITIVE TRENDS IN OVERDOSE DEATHS AND HEALTHRIGHT 360’s CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING AND EXPANDING Treatment Access
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — HealthRIGHT 360, a longstanding provider of substance use disorder treatment for low-income residents, is encouraged by the recent reduction in overdose deaths in San Francisco but stresses that much more remains to be done. HealthRIGHT 360 recognizes that this progress reflects the collective efforts of many – the San Francisco Department […]
HealthRIGHT 360 Reaffirms Commitment to Serving Vulnerable Communities Amidst Political Shifts
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – In these times of change, HealthRIGHT 360 stands firmly with California’s most vulnerable communities, including immigrants, BIPOC, LGBTQI+ individuals, those impacted by the criminal legal system, people who use drugs, and individuals experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, disabilities, and mental health challenges. Our commitment to advancing equitable healthcare remains unshaken. No one […]
ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE DEATHS IN SAN FRANCISCO HIGHLIGHT URGENCY OF UNITING OUR EFFORTS AND FOCUSING ON CREATIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO REVERSE THIS DEVASTATING IMPACT
San Francisco, CA — According to provisional overdose death counts – data made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics – the United States has begun to witness a slight decline in accidental overdose mortality rates.[1] While the most recently available data shows a national decline […]
STATEMENT BY VITKA EISEN, PRESIDENT & CEO, HEALTHRIGHT 360, ADDRESSING LOSS AND THE URGENCY OF SUPPORTIVE CARE FOR INCREASED OVERDOSE DEATH RISK
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Of the 7,000 clients HealthRIGHT 360 served in San Francisco in the last year, 1,750 of those clients entered withdrawal management. As a medical and behavioral healthcare provider, each death of a person in our care is a tragedy and resonates deeply within our community. We deeply grieve the recent loss […]
STATEMENT BY VITKA EISEN, PRESIDENT & CEO, HEALTHRIGHT 360, ON THE TRAGIC RECENT EVENTS IN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Amidst the sustained increase in overdose deaths nationwide and record breaking local overdose deaths, it is with profound sorrow that we recognize the tragic loss of two clients within our San Francisco residential treatment programs. We know intimately the gravity of these incidents and the enduring trauma and pain they cause, […]
It’s time to refocus our efforts on evidence-based approaches to reducing drug use, preventing overdose, and connecting people to care
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The tragic loss of life due to accidental drug overdoses is a collective heartbreak that echoes throughout our community and underscores the urgency to address this crisis in a meaningful way. Recent data from the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal […]
HealthRIGHT 360 Statement on the Death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein
HealthRIGHT 360 mourns the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, who died Thursday after a distinguished career of service to San Francisco, California, and the United States. Feinstein, who was born in San Francisco in 1933, served as a San Francisco Supervisor, Mayor, and for 30 years in the United States Senate. Shortly after the Haight […]
August in San Francisco repeats the worst recorded month for accidental overdose deaths
San Francisco, CA — The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) has released their Report on Accidental Overdose Deaths for the first eight months of 2023. The preliminary number of accidental overdose deaths in August is 84, which brings the total for the year up to 563. This is 165 more than the 398 […]
Direct-Service Challenges and Advocacy in Strengthening Recruitment and Retention for the Behavioral Health Workforce
San Francisco, CA – Yesterday, as the San Francisco Board of Supervisors reconvened during the outset of Recovery Month – a time to celebrate the recovery journey and all its challenges and triumphs – we wish to acknowledge San Francisco Supervisor Catherine Stefani for her attention to gaps in the continuum of care for those in […]
Healthright 360 Refutes False Claims and Misinformation in Supervisor Dorsey’s Letter to Mayor Breed Calling to Reappropriate Critical Public Health Intervention Funding
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – On Friday, August 4, Supervisor Matt Dorsey wrote to Mayor London Breed, urging her to cut the recently approved City funding for Wellness Hubs and reallocate the money to “jail-based treatment and recovery services.”[1] Moving money from desperately needed voluntary street-based resources in favor of criminalization and ineffective access to care through […]
Over 400 Accidental Overdose Deaths in San Francisco During First Half of 2023
San Francisco, CA — The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) has released their Report on Accidental Overdose Deaths for the first six months of 2023. The preliminary number of accidental overdose deaths in June is 53, which brings the total for the year up to 406. This is 101 accidental overdose deaths more than the […]
San Francisco Continues Record Accidental Overdose Mortality Rate With Highest May Overdose Deaths
San Francisco, CA — The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released their Report on Accidental Overdose Deaths for the first five months of 2023. The preliminary number of accidental overdose deaths in May is 74, which brings the total for the year up to 346 — 100 more than the 246 that occurred […]
