Human Services News Index
Veterans Service Office Changes Drop-in and Veteran I.D. Hours Starting September 24, 2018
Starting Monday, Sept. 24, the Sonoma County Veterans Service Office (VSO), 3725 Westwind Blvd., Santa Rosa, will increase drop-in office hours to Monday−Thursday, 8−11 a.m. Read full story
Free Advance Care Planning Workshop October 16, 2018
When someone is sick, it's natural to ask, "What can I do to help?" or "What can I do for you?" It feels good to fulfill someone's wishes. But if your loved one is so sick that he or she is unable to speak and you don't already know what he or she wants—that feels awful. Read full story
Protect Yourself! Improve Balance, Prevent Falls at Free Trainings
Harmful falls are the #1 reason older adults and seniors end up at the emergency room. Don’t restrict your activities because of worries about falling on uneven ground or stairs. Read full story
Train as a Coach to Help Older Adults Prevent Falls
Help older adult increase their safety, balance, strength and confidence on their feet by training on August 27 as a volunteer coach with the nationally acclaimed program, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls. Read full story
Older Artists Shine at 2018 Senior Art Show
A delightful mix of original art by Sonoma County residents age 60+ will be on display at the 2018 Senior Art Show from July 17-Septermber 6 at Finley Community Center, 2060 W.College Ave, Santa Rosa. Read full story
Artist Eisen donates “Fall Vineyards, 2015” to Sonoma County Adult and Aging Division
West County artist and community advocate Judith Eisen donated a painting inspired by Sonoma County’slandscape for the lobby of the Sonoma County Human Services Adult and AgingDivision offices in Santa Rosa. Read full story
CalFresh, CalWORKS EBT Card Outage June 23-24
The state of California transition to a new Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) vendor for the swipe machines requires <b>a statewide, 24-hour EBT card programoutage</b>. The black-out period is scheduled from <b>Saturday, June 23 at 11 p.m. until Sunday, June 24, at 11:00 p.m</b>. Read full story
Human Services Department Promotes Two to Division Directors
Due to retirements, the Sonoma County Human Services Department has promoted two employees to division director positions. Read full story
Sonoma County Coalition is Opening Doors for LGBTQI Older Adults
During National Pride Month, it’s important to remember the history of why we celebrate gains for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex (LGBTQI) people. Many LGBTQI older adults grew up during a time when to love someone of the same gender was considered a crime, mental illness or a sin. LGBTQI people could be put in jail, fired froma job or put into a mental institution. Read full story
Free Advance Care Planning Workshops July 17, 2018
After the fire disaster in October, Sonoma County residents know it is wise to be prepared for a future flood, earthquake, or fire. There is potential for any of these. Read full story