News Index
CaliforniaHOPE Receives $1 Million Grant to Continue Beyond 2018
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) hasreceived a $1 million grant to continue the California Helping OutreachPossibilities Empowering (HOPE) program, which delivers mental health services targetingthose affected by the wildfires in October 2017. Read full story
Recovery Planning Community Meeting on Wednesday in Petaluma
The County of Sonoma continues to encourage residents to participate in workshops that will gather public input to shape the Recovery and Resiliency Plan to ensure the safety, livelihoods, and economic prosperity of the residents of Sonoma County. This workshop will be held at the Petaluma Community Center on Wednesday, July 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Read full story
"Can I have a tutor too?"
We are seeking County employees who are interested in joining existing Schools of Hope tutors in this tutoring program. County employees can volunteer to tutor 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students at the participating school of their choice. Read full story
2017 Employee Service Awards
Recipients of the 2017 Employee Service Awards Read full story
Thank You for Coming to Our Conference!
An inter-professional conference on September 28, 2018, to share case studies and technical knowledge for integrating services and preventing dental disease in population health. Read full story
Sonoma County Receives Award for Digital Response to Wildfires
The County of Sonoma is pleased to announce it hasbeen named the national first place winner by the Center for Digital Government(CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) for the innovative andcollaborative digital response to the October wildfires. The Digital CountiesSurvey Awards recognize counties for their technology policies and practicesand only allocates ten winning spots for counties based on population. SonomaCounty takes home top honors in the 500,000 to 999,999 population category. Read full story
Train as a Coach to Help Older Adults Prevent Falls
Help older adult increase their safety, balance, strength and confidence on their feet by training on August 27 as a volunteer coach with the nationally acclaimed program, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls. Read full story
A Dayto Give Back to Your Community! Wednesday, September 19, 2018
The 2018 Day of Caring will continue to be apartnership with County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa employees to work oncommunity projects alongside each other! This year we hope to receive projectsfrom nonprofits and organizations that were impacted by the 2018 OctoberWildfires. We understand there is park restoration, food banks, and sheltersthat may need some assistance. Read full story
Sonoma County 2018 Homeless Count Foreshadows Post-Fire Rise in Homelessness
The most recent report from the Sonoma County Community Development Commission's annual "Homeless Count" foreshadow a post-fire rise in homelessness. Read full story
Older Artists Shine at 2018 Senior Art Show
A delightful mix of original art by Sonoma County residents age 60+ will be on display at the 2018 Senior Art Show from July 17-Septermber 6 at Finley Community Center, 2060 W.College Ave, Santa Rosa. Read full story