Beulah's story:

Beulah is a 48 year-old SOMA resident who found SMHC when she was homeless and battling addiction. She has been off drugs for over five years and is treated at the clinic for a variety of health problems.

When asked about the clinic, Beulah says, “I’m glad I’ve got the doctor here. He’s nosy. He knows everything about his patients. Having a nosy doctor, I got the help I needed. He helps me a lot and I get extra attention with other problems. And he really helped me with my benefits.”

Beulah likes to share her story and inspire others with similar problems. She also likes to stay home and listen to music. Beulah explains, “I like to stay home because I was on the streets for so long.”

With the help that she is now receiving, Beulah is trying to get into school with the goal of opening her own business. And as a mother of two grown children, she also wants to be a foster parent. Beulah adds, “I just want to get some of these drug babies and kids that aren’t wanted anymore. That’s my dream. I have a judge and others writing letters for me so I can get my record expunged. I haven’t had any legal problems in seven years. I’m serious about life. I’m doing great.”