Through the provision of coordinated, compassionate, and high‐quality services, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing strives to make homelessness in San Francisco rare, brief, and one time. The Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing provides assistance and support to homeless and at‐risk youth, adults and families to prevent imminent episodes of homelessness and end homelessness for people in San Francisco. Services including outreach, homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, drop‐in centers, transitional housing, supportive housing, short‐term rental subsidies, and support services to help people exit homelessness.