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February 26, 2025 | Department of Health Services

County Executive names Nolan Sullivan as new director of Sonoma County’s Department of Health Services

Nolan Sullivan, a seasoned public health administrator with nearly 20 years of experience managing county health and human services programs, has been selected by County Executive Maria Christina Rivera to be director of the Sonoma County Department of Health Services following a nationwide recruitment search. Read full story


February 21, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice for Registration Permit: Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

Public Notice is Hereby Given, in compliance with AB1497 and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is processing a Registration Permit for Pruitt Recycling Facility. Read full story


February 20, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

The Sonoma County Environmental Health Department, Solid Waste Management Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction. The Central Disposal Site operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. The operator has filed an application for a Report of Facility Information (RFI) amendment with the LEA. The RFI describes the design and operation of the facility. Read full story


February 11, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County to use opioid settlement funds on prevention education, substance use treatment

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a plan to use a portion of the expected $43 million settlement from opioid manufacturers and distributors on programs that treat addiction and educate the public about the dangers of the drug. Read full story


February 10, 2025 | Department of Health Services

County of Sonoma Crisis Stabilization Unit reopens after environmental hazard closure

Six months after the County’s emergency psychiatric department, known as the Crisis Stabilization Unit located at 2225 Challenger Way in Santa Rosa, was closed due to a mold outbreak followed by significant roof leaks, the unit has reopened and is up and running as of Saturday, Feb. 8. Read full story


January 31, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Homeless Coalition Board 2025 Extended Elections

The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition Board is the decision-making body of the Sonoma County Continuum of Care. The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition 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. Read full story


January 28, 2025 | Department of Health Services

New homeless housing program to prioritize individuals with severe mental health needs

The Board of Supervisors today approved final steps necessary for the implementation of the Department of Health Services Behavioral Health Bridge Housing program, which will significantly enhance the County’s ability to support individuals experiencing homelessness in their recovery journey while transitioning to permanent housing. The new program will be housed at the renovated Arrowood Drive facility in Santa Rosa and will open Feb. 3. Read full story


January 22, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: NOFA for Measure O Behavioral Health and Homelessness Community Solutions

The Community Advisory Panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that contracts be awarded as follows... Read full story


January 17, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Sexually Transmitted Infection and Hepatitis C Prevention and Collaboration

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 associated contracts be awarded to the following vendors: Face to Face/Sonoma County AIDS Network; Santa Rosa Community Health Centers Read full story