The San Francisco County government meeting on June 9, 2025, focused on the implementation of new programs aimed at addressing homelessness and substance use recovery. Key discussions revolved around the evaluation of these initiatives, particularly concerning eviction rates and the effectiveness of service delivery.

Officials from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) outlined their collaborative efforts to track outcomes for individuals participating in new recovery programs. HSH emphasized the importance of collecting data on bed turnover and service deliverables that align with recovery needs. They highlighted their commitment to serving the diverse homeless population by offering both traditional and new recovery-oriented options.

Dr. Christy Soren, Deputy Medical Director for Substance Use Services at DPH, provided insights into specific programs, including the Keene and Marina Inn facilities. The Keene program offers low-barrier access for individuals ready to transition from homelessness to recovery, while the Marina Inn serves those who have completed residential treatment. Both programs will monitor key outcomes such as occupancy rates, demographics, and successful discharge rates, which include moving individuals into stable housing or treatment programs.

Concerns about community trust and potential divisiveness regarding these initiatives were also addressed. Supervisor Dorsey noted the skepticism among residents in neighborhoods with existing shelters, but expressed optimism about community acceptance as awareness of the programs increases. He emphasized the need for ongoing tracking of outcomes to ensure the effectiveness of these new approaches.

Overall, the meeting underscored the county's commitment to enhancing its response to homelessness and substance use, with a focus on data-driven strategies to improve service delivery and community trust. Further updates on program outcomes are expected as these initiatives progress.