SF Is Quietly Removing 911 Peer Responders

This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988. Starting August 14, San Francisco will remove peer specialists from its 911 response. These peer specialists, equipped with both training and personal experience with issues like homelessness and addiction, say the decision is a regressive step in the city’s approach to mental and behavioral health emergencies. Links: These Peers Provided Alternative 911 Responders. San Francisco Is Removing Them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices