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Madison Alvarado

Madison Alvarado is a reporter based in San Francisco who is interested in California’s housing crisis, environmental justice and structural inequities. In addition to her reporting on public housing and rent relief at the Public Press, she has covered issues related to the coronavirus pandemic, housing and city government for San Francisco news site Mission Local.

Madison's Latest Articles

Report an Unhoused Person in Mental Health Crisis in San Francisco and Here’s What Happens Next

In San Francisco, as in many cities, it's not uncommon to cross paths with a person experiencing homelessness in the throes of a mental health crisis. The scene can be tragic, confusing and can feel dangerous. Bystanders might wonder how to summon help from the city – and what will happen if they do. We created a flow chart to answer those questions.

The Often Vicious Cycle Through San Francisco’s Strained Mental Health Care and Detention System

Last year, thousands of people fell into San Francisco’s badly strained system for treating severe mental health and drug-related crises. Many who enter that system receive temporary care and multiple involuntary psychiatric holds that fail to address long-term needs and problems.

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Some therapists who had trouble connecting with youth turned to another source of connection: Minecraft therapy, which follows the approach of play therapy. In this webinar, we’ll talk with two leading experts in the promising genre.

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How Minecraft Therapy Is Transforming Child and Teen Mental Health Care