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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


November 03, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Racial Inequities and Covid Infection Increase Risks for Preterm Birth

Premature birth is 60% higher among women with Covid infection during pregnancy; add hypertension, diabetes, or obesity and the risk is 160% for preterm birth. Learn more about the causes and how to help prevent preterm birth. Read full story


October 27, 2021 | Department of Health Services

The pandemic is taking its toll on perinatal mental health.

Resources to support families experiencing postpartum mood disorder and depression. Resources for pregnant persons to help prevent perinatal mood disorder. Mental health crisis support resources. Read full story


October 20, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Understanding Obesity and the increased rates in children during the pandemic caused by Social Determinants of Health

Learn more about food insecurity and obesity, misconceptions about obesity, and the increased rates of pediatric obesity during the pandemic. Read full story


October 19, 2021 | Department of Health Services

ChildhoodLead Poisoning Prevention Week | October 24–30, 2021

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is an annual event that wascreated to bring awareness to this important health concern and to provideneeded information for families. This year’s campaign is being observed throughoutCalifornia October 24–30 and features the message, “Even small amounts of leadcan harm a child’s health. Ask your child’s doctor about a blood lead test.” Read full story