SOMA West Safety Patrol
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- Available 24/7, the SOMA West Safety Ambassadors patrol on bikes and serve as extra eyes and ears for SFPD.
- Services include: street disorder response, trespass enforcement, alarm response, security escorts, and referrals to services.
- Phone: 1-888-415-SOMA (7662)
- Dial 1: Service
- Dial 2: Security
- Dial 3: Leave a Message
- Website: SOMA West CBD
Emergency & Crisis Contacts
| Service | Phone Number |
| Police/Medical Emergency | 911 |
| SFPD Non-Emergency | 415-553-0123 |
| Southern Police Station | 415-575-6000 |
| City Services (e.g., garbage, graffiti) | 311 or sf311.org |
| Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | 988 |
| Mobile Crisis Team (Adult) | 415-970-4000 |
| Child Crisis Services | 415-970-3800 |
| SFMTA Parking Enforcement | 415-553-1200 |
| SF Animal Control (Emergency Dispatch) | 415-554-9400 |
Harm Reduction & Overdose Prevention
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- Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips are available free of charge through the Cultural District.
- Watch: Overdose Prevention Resources for Nightlife
Personal Safety Tools & Practices
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- Free safety whistles available at local bars and venues:
- Blow 3 times if you need help.
- Move toward any whistle you hear and call 911 if needed.
- SafetyBlows.org – A resource hub for nightlife safety.
- Before you leave with someone:
- Introduce them to a bartender, friend, or security.
- Trust any concerns raised by others.
- Don’t leave drinks unattended.
- Be aware in shared spaces:
- Respect crosswalk signals.
- Be alert when biking (watch for green-painted lanes).
- Remain alert and respectful when engaging others on the street.
- Additional Surveillance Self-Defense Tips
- Know Your Rights information pages:
- Free safety whistles available at local bars and venues:
Community & Educational Initiatives
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- Castro Community on Patrol – Offers self-defense and community safety trainings. castropatrol.org
- Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: Safety First, Sexy Second – Tips and tools for safer sex and hookups. www.thesisters.org
Additional Community Resources (Suggested Additions)
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- Trans Lifeline – Peer support run by and for trans people. 877-565-8860 | translifeline.org
- LYRIC Center for LGBTQQ+ Youth – Empowering queer youth with support, leadership development, and safety advocacy. lyric.org
- SF LGBT Center – Offers career counseling, housing resources, and wellness services. sfcenter.org
If you have suggestions for additional items for this page, please send them to safety-chair@sflcd.org or web@sflcd.org.