AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO

The San Francisco, California-based Mental Health Association of San Francisco, a charitable organization focused on mental health education, advocacy, research, and services, has announced a significant reduction in force.

The reduction will affect 198 employees and is scheduled to take effect on September 15, 2025.

CEO Mark Salazar issued the following statement, as the 2025-26 state budget takes effect for California’s new fiscal year: “We appreciate lawmakers’ efforts to fully fund California’s warm lines. While the $4.2 million approved is significantly less than what is needed to keep up with growing demand, we are grateful for the continued state investment. This allows us to keep offering our services in some capacity. Though the impact on our ability to serve Californians is still unknown at this point, we are working to cut costs, including reductions in staff hours. We ask our callers to be patient, as it may take longer to reach a counselor. It’s unfortunate to have to make such moves after we had a record-breaking month in May that saw 41,378 contacts, but we are exploring other partnerships that will help us further our mission to advance mental health wellness for all.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT UCSF HEALTH

San Francisco, California-based UCSF Health, a nonprofit, fully integrated healthcare delivery system operating several regional hospitals and clinics, and affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco, has announced a 1% reduction in force.

The reduction will impact 200 network-wide employees, including frontline caregivers such as rehabilitation specialists, clinical laboratory scientists, and physical therapists. Approximately one-quarter of the employees worked part-time, and about half of the full-time employees held management positions.

According to a spokesperson, “While this is a difficult decision, it was necessary to maintain financial stability and continue to deliver the many vital healthcare services we provide in San Francisco and across the Bay Area.”

Like most medical facilities, the staffing reduction was driven by rising operational costs and lower reimbursement rates for services.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT PRIME HEALTHCARE

Ontario, California-based Prime Healthcare, a for-profit healthcare holding company that operates 51 hospitals in 14 states, has announced a reduction in force across multiple hospitals and clinics.

The reduction will impact 100 employees and 100 jobs across its recently acquired eight hospital sites and clinics in the Chicago, Illinois area.

According to a Prime spokesperson, “As we continue to offer and create opportunities, we are also evaluating alignment with best practices and support from our national and regional teams. Through this process, there is a small number of positions that are duplicated or not aligned with the care model and service line offerings — most of them not directly providing patient care — that will be consolidated.”

“Importantly, these efforts will not affect the quality of care we deliver to the communities we serve and in fact will help expand best practices from across the nation. All decisions made at our Illinois facilities are guided by our mission to improve quality, strengthen care delivery, preserve access in underserved areas, and ensure long-term sustainability.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?