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December 05, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Community Care Expansion Preservation Funds

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Community Care Expansion Preservation Funds. The linked NOFA outlines the information necessary to understand the competitive selection process and the required documentation necessary for the submission of applications. All interested proposers must meet the requirements specified in the NOFA. Approximately $728,439 in funding is available. Read full story



June 11, 2024 | Department of Health Services

4th Prop 47 Advisory Committee Meeting

Community members are invited to attend the 4th Prop 47 Jail In-reach Local Advisory Committee on Wednesday, July 17th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. The purpose of the jail in-reach program is to use intensive engagement strategies to establish relationships with individuals who have serious mental health and/or substance use disorders, are unhoused or precariously housed, and are repeatedly incarcerated. Read full story





July 18, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Medi-Cal has launched a new program called California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal, or CalAIM

On January 1, 2022, Medi-Cal launched a new program called California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal, or CalAIM, the goal of which is to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for Medi-Cal enrollees. Read full story


August 13, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Local Mental Health, Addiction and Homeless Services in Sonoma County

Sonoma County strives to provide essential services for children, veterans, seniors and those experiencing homelessness. In these challenging times, many rely on Sonoma County for necessary mental health treatment, psychiatric care or addiction treatment. Read full story


April 29, 2020 | Department of Health Services

County of Sonoma Launches Warm Line for Emotional and Mental Health Support

Beginning on Thursday April 23, a local warm line will beavailable to support community members experiencing emotional stress andanxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Call (707) 565-2652 any day of the weekfrom 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. to speak to a trained professional. The warm line isavailable to any Sonoma County resident experiencing emotional side effects ofthe pandemic and/or the shelter in place order, or knows somebody who is. Read full story


April 29, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Draft MHSA FY 20-23 Three-Year Plan Available for Public Review

TheSonoma County Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) DRAFT Three-Year IntegratedProgram and Expenditure Plan for 2020-2023 (and Annual Program Report for2018-2019) is posted on the Department of Health Services Behavioral HealthDivision (DHS-BHD) MHSA webpage for public review. Read full story