Black mental-health program aims to bridge gaps

A San Francisco behavioral- and mental-health clinic implementing programming and services focused on Black residents is aiming to raise its profile and reduce racial disparities in care.

Years after The City received millions in state funding to make inroads into providing such treatment to African American San Franciscans, OMI Family Center health worker Ebony Atlas says “[nobody] knows we’re here” at 1701 Ocean Ave.

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Danette Reid (left) and Shelley Eskridge (right) taking part in a sip juice and paint at the OMI Family Center

Danette Reid (left) and Shelley Eskridge (right) taking part in a sip juice and paint at the OMI Family Center at 1701 Ocean Ave. in San Francisco on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. 




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