The first drug sobering center in San Francisco is open in the South of Market neighborhood to provide a safe indoor space for people intoxicated with various substances, Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Department of Public Health announced.

SoMa RISE, which stands for “Recover, Initiate, Support, and Engagement,” is a space for people intoxicated with opioids, methamphetamines, and other substances to rest, access clean bathrooms, shower, have a meal and get connected to care and services.

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