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June 16, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award - RFP for Medical Support for Disaster Shelters - All Hazards

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 DEMA as a primary vendor, and GardaWorld as a secondary vendor. Read full story


June 16, 2023 | Department of Health Services

County of Sonoma awarded $4.6 million in state funding to assist with homeless encampments

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week that the County of Sonoma will receive $4.6 million to help individuals experiencing homelessness in encampments by moving them off the streets and into safe and stable housing. The county is one of 23 entities targeted to receive the special state funds. Read full story


June 12, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Supervisors award $3 million for homelessness solutions

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved $3 million in additional funds for housing-focused homelessness intervention projects as part of the county’s overall goal of reducing the homeless population by 10 percent every year. Read full story


June 02, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award - RFP for Sonoma County Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate

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 Mental Health Association of Alameda County. Read full story


May 26, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Department of Health Services recommends awarding ambulance contract to Sonoma County Fire District

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services today announced it is recommending that the Board of Supervisors award a contract to the Sonoma County Fire District for advanced life support ground ambulance services for Exclusive Operating Area No. 1, which includes Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and much of central Sonoma County. Read full story


May 24, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County saw 22 percent decrease in homelessness, annual Point-in-Time count shows

Sonoma County saw an overall 22 percent decrease in the area’s homeless population last year including a 24 percent decline in those identified as being chronically homeless, according to preliminary results of the 2023 Sonoma County Point-in-Time count in January. Read full story


May 15, 2023 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Interim Housing Logistical Support

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Interim Housing Logistical Support. Read full story


May 15, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Request for Proposals for Interim Housing Food Services

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Interim Housing Food Services. Read full story


May 11, 2023 | Department of Health Services

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Behavioral Health Services for Youth.

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Behavioral Health Services for Youth. Read full story


May 04, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, Department of Health Services host special mental health forum

With Sonoma County experiencing a rise in substance use disorders, homelessness and a shortage of services to address an unprecedented mental health crisis, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and Department of Health Services on Tuesday convened a first-of-its-kind summit of behavioral health professionals from across the county for a listening session on the mental health care needs of the community. Read full story