Share Your Story

Sending the message that mental health matters often requires telling the story of the people who are impacted by mental illness.

When we deal with the media and city officials, we tell them about real people. We tell them how mental illness affects thousands of lives. And we tell them how they can act to improve the quality of life for all San Francisco residents.

Please send your story to us if you would like to help let our decision-makers and information gatekeepers know that mental illnesses are real, common and treatable. Whether you have a mental illness or if you know and love someone who does, you are impacted. Decisions made regarding access to treatment and quality of care make a difference in your life.

Your story may be referenced when we talk to officials or the media. We may also contact you directly so you may tell your story personally. The more we talk about the impact of mental illness, the more impact we will have on making change.

Please e-mail stories to Ruth Chang (Development and Operations Associate) at ruth@mha-sf.org.

The Mental Health Association of San Francisco does not share personal contact information with other parties.