Hi.

After reading about SF's center:

https://abc7news.com/soma-rise-healthright-360-sf-drug-use-crime-san-francisco/12340225/

It's not surprising that things are terrible downtown:

https://engagesac.org/blog-civic-engagement/2021/11/16/p1jt9nfjf6hwfq0x263brw3q493j50

And in our neighborhood, I'm noticing that I'm hearing sirens a lot more. Also, yesterday morning, I passed 5 homeless people on the sidewalks while driving from my house to Watt Ave. One guy was obviously in need of services - if I was on foot I'd cross the street. But the part that I'm most upset about is that I saw a man lying face down on the corner of Watt and Robertson. He had no stuff. He was breathing , but that's was all I could tell from my car. Now, before we had the influx of homeless in our community, I would've been more likely to inquire regarding his need for assistance. But now, because encountering homeless on the sidewalks is more common, I'm less likely to check on my fellow humans. But that's because the risk to my safety has increased. And I feel guilty. And then I'm mad that we've been put in this situation where we have no voice and must endure and where those who need the services aren't getting them. It really is just a shift of homeless to our area under the guise of concern for their interest and well-being. 

It's frustrating and sad. 

Thank you for letting me vent.

- A Neighbor Living Nearby 

(Name withheld for privacy)