Part of Department of Public Health

Community Health Equity and Promotion (CHEP)

We engage the community to achieve health equity and community wellness through education, engagement and systems change.

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About us

Learn more about CHEP and how we are promoting community well-being.

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SF's Ending the Epidemics Plan

San Francisco's plan outlines strategies to address health inequities in HIV, HCV, and STIs with a holistic, coordinated approach.

Events

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New Asylee Orientation - Webinar

Tuesday, January 14

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Resources

Access health services for refugees, asylees, and immigrants
Asylum Seeker Health Services

Get health insurance information, medical care connections and other resources.
Newcomers Health Program

We connect new refugees and asylum applicants to healthcare and community resources.
Services to help you quit or reduce tobacco use
Tobacco-Free Project Programs

San Francisco Department of Public Health's tobacco prevention and quit smoking programs.
Sexual health services
Get sexual health services at City Clinic

Sexual health services, including PrEP and PEP for HIV prevention.
Youth United Through Health Education (Y.U.T.H.E)

Sexual health workshops, referrals and resources to youth ages 12-24 in the City of San Francisco.
Health Access Point (HAP)

HAPs provide an equity-focused, community-centered, whole-person care approach to integrated HCV, HIV, and STI prevention and treatment programs
Wellness Initiative for Sexual Health Equity and Safer Use (WISHES)

WISHES supports and funds programs, services, contracts, capacity building, and public health strategies for people who use drugs and/or are experiencing homelessness.
Free home safety assessments for older adults
Reduce the risk of falls and injuries in your home

CHIPPS - The Community and Home Injury Prevention Program for Seniors is an injury prevention and education program for older adults and people with disabilities.
Policy work to promote wellness
The Soda Tax

San Francisco's Soda Tax supports healthier habits for everyone.
Healthy Food and Drink Policies

Learn about policies to make food and drinks sold in vending machines and on city property healthier.
Learn how to get a fee waiver for your off sale alcohol permit

You may qualify for a Deemed Approved Uses Ordinance (DAO) fee waiver if you meet certain criteria.
Black/African American Community Wellness and Health Initiative (BAACWHI)

BAACWHI aims to create healthier, better informed, and thriving Black/African American communities in San Francisco.

About

The Community Health Equity & Promotion (CHEP) Branch engages the community to achieve health equity and community wellness through education, engagement and systems change. Learn more about CHEP here.

Contact

Department of Public Health

Population Health
25 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Request public records

Submit requests for the Community Health Equity and Promotion (CHEP).