It's baffling that this is how we run SF. Completely fucking baffling.
The person in this picture was "encouraged services", "advised of detox", and then "refused engagement." That should not be an option.
By the time you're passing out on a sidewalk in the middle of the day you have demonstrated in a very clear way that you are not in control of your life. Anything short of coercing you into treatment is a form of soft murder.
If this were your boy you'd want the state to put him in a cell and force him to detox, not give him a pamphlet.
What we're doing isn't compassionate or decent, and it makes the city awful for everyone else.
“Case Resolved. Team responded and encouraged services options. Team is aware of needs and will routinely follow up - Client Refused Engagement- Advised of Detox, Shelter, and Encampment Enforcement- Remained in place.”