dr. grant colfax. i am looking forward to partnering you. i want to acknowledge the many nonprofits who are in the room and across the community. it is across -- it is reason why we are able to apply this system of care. thank you. >> thank you. last but not least, i would like to say this is not a new challenge for our city. when we think about even going back as far as 1960s, the heroin epidemic, into the 70s and the 80s with a crack at get -- epidemic all of the drugs sadly that have really destroyed lives and destroyed communities and destroyed families, we know that we can't just turn a blind eye. we have to think about ways in which we can make sure that providing help, providing support integrated into what we do in our medical system. it has to be something that is accessible to all people and not just those who couldn't afford treatment. i have been out in the community on a regular basis. when i talked about safe injection sites, it is interesting that whether it is a wealthy neighborhood, and in between or poor neighborhood, i alw

dr. grant colfax, a major round of applause. poor dr.olfax had to start his job in san francisco between a battle between the board of supervisors and the mayor's office. that wasn't easy, and he did it with grace and kindness and willing to work with us. i have no doubt that he's going to do a great job implementing mental health s.f. dr. grant colfax. [ applause ]. >> good afternoon, everyone. thank you, supervisor ronen and mayor breed, for bringing us here today and the city leaders together to solve the most urgent problem facing our city. you made sure that the department of public health and the clinicians, community partners, clients, patients, the people we serve, contributed their collective wisdom to this transformative plan for asterisk. under your leadership, mayor breed, with the help of people here today, we will make a positive impact in transforming our behavioral health system to serve the people in greatest need. thank you again, supervisor ronen and haney, for your commitment to health and dignity for san franciscans

dr. grant colfax. [applause] >> good morning, everybody. and other treasure on treasure island.nk you, mayor breed for making investment for substance use treatment and mental health. thank you for making a priority from day one. as a clinician, this really resonates with me because i have seen many patients who have come to me asking and they are ready for substance use treatment and usually we can get them to a crisis treatment, we can also even get them to 90 days, but 90 days is often necessary but not sufficient. i have had many conversations with patients, whether they are using alcohol, meth, opioids, and the question comes up, what happens after 90 days? today i think we have a very important answer and a solution for so many people. i really want to thank h.r. 360 for making this happen. supervisor haney for your commitment to the health of our san francisco community, and the partners in innovation. they are really helping us move forward with reforming our mental health system. daniel, thank you for sharing your perspective, your history, your story. we are here to su

dr. grant colfax, a major round of applause. poor dr. colfax had to start his job in san francisco between a battle between the board of supervisors and the