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December 23, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Preventionand Control

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for STD Prevention and Control. Read full story


December 21, 2021 | Department of Health Services

New research and educational opportunities for perinatal professionals

Perinatal Covid vaccination updates. Cal AIM changes explained, the new doula benefit and free CHW training. Updates on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, paid leave, and the White House Call to Action to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality. Read full story


December 14, 2021 | Department of Health Services

2022 Sonoma County Homeless Point-in-Time Count Volunteer Registration Now Open!

Friday, February 25, 2022  is the Sonoma County Point-in-Time (PIT) Street Count for all populations of person’s experiencing homelessness. The Count is a requirement for receiving federal homeless assistance funds and provides critical data used to understand homelessness locally and to support strategic decisions about our program. Read full story


December 08, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Holidays can be challenging in so many ways. Keep everyone entertained with these free virtual activities. Learn where to access local food support and mental health resources.

Free virtual family programs, from a kids book writing class to exciting air and space topics. Or maybe you want to learn how to host a virtual party? We also list resources for the local food bank and Buckelew Free Family Support Programs. Read full story


December 01, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma CountyContinuum of Care (CoC) Membership Open Applications

The Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC) is now accepting applications to become a member of the Continuum of Care. The Sonoma County CoC addresses the problems of housing and homelessness by having a countywide, community-informed, and person-centered CoC system that is compassionate, inclusive, financially responsible, equitable, coordinated, and outcomes-based. Anyone or any entity committed to the prevention and ending of homeless is welcome in the Continuum of Care. Read full story


December 01, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Words Matter, learn more about Recovery Oriented language.

The words we use affect our brain chemistry and the brains of those we speak to. Recovery oriented language supports healing. Read full story


November 29, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Request for Proposals- Housing Support Services

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide 10 short-term, supportive housing beds for Sonoma County’s Local Indigent Care Needs Program (LICN Program). Read full story


November 17, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Secondary Traumatic Stress is treatable and maybe even preventable

Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) can happen when care providers listen to the stories of traumatic events experienced by clients. Take the STS assessment. Read full story


November 10, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Supports Fathers!

Fathers need support too! Learn more about father's risks for postpartum depression and resources to help fathers thrive. Read full story


November 04, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Request for Proposals - November 2021

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (SCCDC) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified applicants interested in applying to be the operator of the Coordinated Entry System (CES). Read full story