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August 07, 2024 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Bridge Housing Site Management and Support Services

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Bridge Housing Site Management and Support Services. Read full story


July 23, 2024 | Department of Health Services

St. Vincent de Paul selected to run two Sonoma County homeless shelters

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today authorized St. Vincent de Paul to provide interim shelter support services and site management at County shelter sites Mickey Zane Place and Eliza’s Village. The contract will be effective Aug. 1 and will last for three years with an option to extend. Additionally, the Board authorized an amendment with St. Vincent to cover current services at Los Guilicos Village through Aug. 31, 2024 or until all Los Guilicos Village guests and operations are transitioned to Eliza’s Village. The budget for the two actions together amounts to just over $5 million. Read full story


July 12, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Interim Housing Support Services and Site Management

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Sonoma County, Inc. Read full story


July 10, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Health Officer extends heat advisory through Friday

In response to the National Weather Service’s extension of the Excessive Heat Warning for the North Bay interior mountains and a Heat Advisory for the North Bay interior valleys, Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Tanya Phares has extended the countywide Heat Advisory in place since Tuesday, July 2 to Friday, July 12. Read full story


July 09, 2024 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Point in Time (PIT) Homeless Count and Survey

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Point in Time (PIT) Homeless Count and Survey. The Department of Health Services (DHS) currently serves as the Lead Agency for the Sonoma County Homeless Coalition (HC) and provides core administrative and staff support. Read full story


July 05, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Health Officer extends Heat Advisory

In response to the National Weather Service’s extension of the Excessive Heat Warning for much of the county, Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Tanya Phares has extended the countywide Heat Advisory that began Tuesday, July 2 to Tuesday, July 9. The Advisory had been expected to end today. Read full story


July 01, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Cooling centers to open during high heat event this week

Cooling centers, where residents can escape the heat, will be available at several locations in Sonoma County beginning Tuesday as the Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management activates its extreme temperature response. Read full story


July 01, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Health Officer issues Heat Advisory

County of Sonoma Health Officer Dr. Tanya Phares has issued a Heat Advisory in response to the National Weather Service’s Excessive Heat Warning for much of the county from Tuesday morning, July 2 through Friday evening, July 5. Concurrently, a red flag warning is also in effect from Monday at 11 p.m. through Wednesday at 5 p.m. Read full story


June 21, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Behavioral Health Services for Youth

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to: Seneca Family of Agencies; LifeWorks of Sonoma County; Individuals Now, Inc., dba Social Advocates for Youth (SAY); TLC Child & Family Services Read full story


June 20, 2024 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Community Care Expansion Preservation Funds

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Care Expansion Preservation Funds. This RFP outlines the information necessary to understand the competitive selection process and the required documentation necessary for the submission of proposals. All interested proposers must meet the requirements specified in this RFP. Read full story