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Preliminary 2025 Point-in-Time homeless count numbers show steep decline
The preliminary 2025 Point-in-Time Count, conducted across Sonoma County the morning of Jan. 31, registered a decrease of 23%, for a total of 1,952 people experiencing homelessness. This is the lowest number since the PIT Count began in 2007 and reflects a welcome reduction of 570 unsheltered individuals from 2024. Read full story
RFP for Supplemental Food Catering Services
The Health Department is inviting qualified food service providers to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Supplemental Food Catering Services. The Department is interested in securing one or more Master Service Agreement(s) for ongoing supplemental food catering services on an as needed basis for various sites and events. Read full story
RFP Medical Support for Disaster Shelter
Sonoma County is susceptible to a plethora of natural disasters, including but not limited to fires, flooding, earthquakes, and tsunamis, with multiple events of such nature potentially occurring within a single calendar year. Over the past several years, Sonoma County has experienced devastating wildfires including the 2017 Tubbs Fire, the 2019 Kincade fire, and the LNU Lightning Complex fires and the Glass Fire in 2020. The 2020 wildfires occurred amidst the County’s COVID-19 response, further complicating operations and exacerbating challenges. The wildfires displaced thousands of residents, destroyed homes and businesses, created hazardous air quality, and have had long lasting economic, environmental, and psychological impacts. In response to the County's history of frequent hazards, the Department of Health Services is proactively working to strengthen existing systems, expand personnel, and enhance services in preparation for the next potential disaster. Read full story
Aviso Público para Permiso de Registro: Local de Aplicación de Desechos Sólidos (LEA)
POR LO PRESENTE SE DA AVISO PÚBLICO, de conformidad con AB1497 y el Código de Regulaciones de California (CCR), Título 27 Sección 21660.3, que el Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Sonoma, la Agencia Local de Cumplimiento de Desechos Sólidos (LEA) está procesando un Permiso de Registro para La ciudad de Santa Rosa. Tenga en cuenta que la LEA del condado de Sonoma recibió y aceptó presentar un Permiso de registro para una instalación de transferencia/procesamiento de volumen medio ubicada en 35 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95401. La LEA ha determinado que el registro está completo y es correcto, según el Título 14 del Código de Regulaciones de California (CCR) Sección 18104.1. La LEA está certificada por el Departamento de Recursos, Reciclaje y Recuperación de California (CalRecycle) para hacer cumplir las leyes y reglamentos estatales en los sitios de desechos sólidos dentro del condado de Sonoma, incluidas las instalaciones de transferencia/procesamiento de volumen medio. Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program 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 WasteLocal Enforcement Agency (LEA) is processing a Registration Permit for the City of Santa Rosa.Please be advised that the Sonoma County LEA received and accepted for filing a Registration Permit fora Medium Volume Transfer/Processing Facility located at 35 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95401. TheLEA has determined the Registration is complete and correct, as per Title 14 of the California Code ofRegulations (CCR) Section 18104.1. The LEA is certified by the California Department of Resources,Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites withinSonoma County, including Medium Volume Transfer/Processing Facilities. Read full story
RFP for Crisis Residential Services
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Crisis Residential Services for adults aged 18 years and older experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on June 25, 2025. Read full story
County Department of Health Services to receive $67.7 million in state awards for enhancing behavioral health infrastructure
California is modernizing its behavioral health delivery system to improve accountability, increase transparency and expand the capacity of behavioral health care facilities for Californians. To this end, the Behavioral Health division of the Sonoma County Department of Health Services has been awarded $67.7 million through the California Department of Health Care Services’ Proposition 1 “Bond BHCIP Round 1: Launch Ready” for projects that support behavioral health infrastructure. BHCIP supports the creation, renovation and expansion of facilities that serve individuals with mental health and behavioral health needs. Read full story
Aviso Público para Permiso de Registro: Local de Aplicación de Desechos Sólidos (LEA)
POR LO PRESENTE SE DA AVISO PÚBLICO, de conformidad con AB1497 y el Código de Regulaciones de California (CCR), Título 27 Sección 21660.3, que el Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Sonoma, la Agencia Local de Cumplimiento de Desechos Sólidos (LEA) está procesando un Permiso de Registro para Republic Services. Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program 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 Sonoma County Resource Recovery, LLC Read full story
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