General Info

JPS employs a multi-disciplinary staff comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists, registered nurses, therapists, counselors and case managers. It has been the experience at JPS that having a variety of staff disciplines and philosophies working together enhances the range and quality of care provided. JPS provides services in all San Francisco City and County jail facilities seven days a week. Many facilities have evening coverage and there is JPS staff available 24 hours a day. The JPS administrative office is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. For more information or to make a referral, please call 415.995.1700. JPS Accepts referrals from a wide variety of sources. An inmate may refer himself or herself for evaluation, or concerned family or friends may request JPS intervention. Most referrals are made by Jail Health Services, the sheriff's department, and the courts. JPS also accepts referrals from San Francisco Community Mental Health Services and private practitioners. JPS provides post-release planning through referrals to its Jail Aftercare Services (JAS) component. JAS provides case management services which help clients transition between the jails and the community. JPS provides its services at no cost to the client, to any inmate in the San Francisco City and County Jail system.