A fox believed to have bitten a Fortuna teen and behaved aggressively at two locations has tested positive for rabies. A public hearing on the MHSA will take place the following Thursday, May 27. Teamwork is helping the job hunt for applicants throughout Humboldt County. An American Crow in Humboldt County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Read more about Rethink Your Drink Day County Code Enforcement now taking some Environmental Health complaints, Read more about Environmental Health Complaints, Health officials see rise in local HIV cases, Read more about Humboldt County HIV cases, A Decade of Hope: Recognizing 10 years of Mental Health Month celebrations, Read more about May is Mental Health Matters Month, Grant expands mental health services in the field, Read more about the CWS Office of the Ombudsperson, Upcoming job trainings offered by The Job Market and College of the Redwoods, Read more about spring 2018 job trainings, New syringe disposal locations added in Eureka, Read more about Eureka's disposal locations (PD, County, state reach settlement agreement over child welfare, Read more about the child welfare settlement, February is National Children's Dental Health Month, Read more about Children's Dental Health Month, Read more about the wet weather test period, Cervical Health Awareness Month focuses on prevention, Read more about Cervical Health Awareness Month, Flu season ramping up; vaccines still available, Meeting scheduled to discuss LAMP changes, Read more about the scheduled LAMP meeting, Norovirus outbreak forces more school closures, Read more about additional school closures, Read more about emergency preparedness in 2018, Norovirus outbreak prompts closure of Eureka City Schools, Read more about Norovirus outbreak prompts closure, Two syringe disposal kiosks installed in Eureka, South Bay district to close due to norovirus outbreak, Norovirus outbreak hits Eureka-area school district, Grant funds McKinleyville traffic safety outreach, Read more about McKinleyvilles new grant, Great American Smokeout encourages tobacco users to quit, Read more about the Great American Smokeout 2017, Veterans Service Office reaches out with expanded Veterans Day hours, Read more about the dry weather test period, Expanded services helping youth transition to independence, September events dedicated to suicide prevention, Read more about cyanobacteria in Big Lagoon, Public Health meningitis notifications completed, Read more about Public Health notifications, Eureka child hospitalized with meningitis, Read more about meningitis hospitalization, West Nile Virus detected in Humboldt County, Breastfeeding Rest Stop opens at the fair, Read more about the Breastfeeding Rest Stop, Housing Action Program reduces homelessness, benefits local families in need, The Job Market and College of the Redwoods team up for free workplace classes, Read more about the free Learning Lab classes, Add vaccines to your back-to-school checklist, Dental health grant to benefit local children, Statewide fellowship program to address shortage of lab directors, Read more about the state fellowship program, Social services and bookkeeping trainings starting soon, Read more about Job Market employment trainings. The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, Nov. 17. Two dogs from the Hydesville area were attacked by foxes that subsequently tested positive for rabies. Humboldt County Department Detail Other Departments: Department: Dhhs Measure Z Employer: Humboldt County Year: Department Employees 7 Total Wages $342,966 Total Retirement & Health Contribution $78,015 This county does not include payments toward the unfunded liability of the employer sponsored retirement plan. Social Services | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website WebReport child or dependent adult abuse at 1-800-362-2178. Community residents are invited to review and comment on the Humboldt County Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Update 2022-2023. Young people ages 16 to 26 years old are invited to learn about the importance of mental and physical wellness at the Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration (HCTAYC) Youth Advisory Boards (YAB) virtual and in-person wellness series. Physical Address. "A las personas que son contactadas como parte de las investigaciones de Salud Pblica relacionadas con COVID-19 no se les preguntar sobre su estado de documentacin", People who are contacted as part of Public Health investigations related to COVID-19 will not be asked about their documentation status. The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and community partners are hosting events and trainings during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Public Health Laboratory has confirmed that a dog that was briefly in Humboldt County has tested positive for rabies. Ever had a desire to switch careers but havent found the right opportunity? A mother with a long history of homelessness and poor credit was unable to access low income housing and was living in a local shelter with her new baby. Tick season is quickly approaching, and the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is reminding people to protect themselves and their animals. The holidays will look different this year, but food safety precautions remain the same. Its all in the fall issue of our quarterly newsletter, DHHS Connect. Report changes to your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Cash Assistance or Medicaid Case at 1-877-347-5678. Food, fitness and fun are planned for the California Department of Public Healths Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention programs Fruit and Veggie Fest to take place Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grocery Outlet, 625 Commercial St. Humboldt County Survey now available, Nov. 16, 2022 - Second fox bites person near Manila dunes area, Nov. 16, 2022 - Young children most at risk of Tridemic impacts, Nov. 15, 2022 - Quitting smoking starts with one day, Oct. 28, 2022 - Algal bloom advisory lifted for Big Lagoon, Oct. 26, 2022 - Crisis Intervention Team training provides increased knowledge of mental illness, Oct. 17, 2022 - DEH reminds county residents what to look out for after rabid fox found near Manila, Oct. 14, 2022 - DHHS News Release - Dry Weather Test Period Extended for Second Time, Sept. 30, 2022 - DHHS News Release - Dry Weather Test Extension, Sept. 9, 2022 - Suicide Prevention Awareness Month highlights Thriving At All Ages, Sept. 6, 2022 - Wellness-focused series for young people to kick off today, Sept. 2, 2022 - Health officials recommend taking these precautions to help avoid mosquitoes, August 12, 2022 - Dangerous levels of cyanobacteria identified in Big Lagoon, Aug. 12, 2022 - Public Health scheduled to start vaccinating people at high risk of monkeypox, Aug. 5, 2022 - First case of monkeypox confirmed in Humboldt County, July 22, 2022 - No confirmed cases of monkeypox in Humboldt; vaccine supply limited, July 20, 2022 - Workshop to focus on local water quality assessment program, July 1, 2022 - Adult Outpatient Treatment pilot program to launch today, June 29, 2022 - Social Services Call Center closed Wednesdays; access to services still available, June 24, 2022 - Free lockboxes provide safe storage for cannabis, medication and firearms, June 21, 2022 - 2022 Point-in-Time count shows decrease in unsheltered people counted, June 9, 2022 - June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, June 8, 2022 - Transition-Age Youth Urge Bold Action for LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit Youth in Humboldt, June 3, 2022 - Public Health notifies local providers about monkeypox after cases in Sacramento, May 25, 2022 - Public comment open for 2022-2023 MHSA Annual Update, May 24, 2022 - Dr. Candy Stockton named countys new Health Officer, May 12, 2022 - Workshops to focus on local water quality assessment program, Read more about the 2022 LAMP Evaluation Workshops, March 11, 2022 - Southern Humboldt DHHS office moving from Garberville to Redway, March 4, 2022 - Grant to provide Behavioral Health team to assist Sheriff with mental health calls, Feb. 28, 2022 - Vaccine awareness week focuses on preteens, Feb. 25, 2022 - Shigella cases being investigated, Feb. 23, 2022 - MHSA presentation scheduled for Friday, Construction complete on The Center at McKinleyville, Dec. 16, 2021 - 2022 Point-in-Time Count scheduled for Jan. 26, volunteers needed, Dec. 6, 2021 - Community meetings planned to gather MHSA input, Nov. 30, 2021 - Social Services Call Center to be closed Wednesdays, Nov. 23, 2021 - Make food safety a priority this holiday season, Nov. 17, 2021 - MHSA annual update focus of Fridays meeting, Nov. 16, 2021 - Quitting smoking starts with one day, Oct. 26, 2021 - Crisis Intervention Team training aims to improve knowledge about mental illness, Oct. 15, 2021 - 2nd Dry Weather Test Extension, Oct. 8, 2021 - Dry weather test period extended, Oct. 5, 2021 - National campaign promotes safe sleep tips for babies, Sept. 23, 2021 - Upcoming workshop to focus on water efficiency, Virtual youth wellness events run through October, Suicide Prevention Awareness focus of September events, July 23, 2021 - Warning issued after person becomes sick from potential harmful algae, dog dies. Risk of exposure to others believed to be minimal. A complete application consists of both the SAWS1 and the PIE (Pre-Interview Evaluation) Bicycle and pedestrian safety education is the focus of a $120,000 grant the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Public Health branch recently received from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Gonorrhea is on the rise in Humboldt County and the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is reminding people about the importance of getting tested. The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is urging parents to make sure their childrens vaccinations are up-to-date before school starts in the fall. Read more about public health drought concerns New Public Health Director to start end of June, May 27, 2021 - County signs stipulated judgment with State Attorney General, Read more about the CWS-AG-stipulated Judgement, Adult mental health crisis center in the works for Humboldt County, Read more about the mental health crisis center, Learn more about MHSA, public comment ends May 27, Read more about the MHSA public hearing, May 27, Multimillion-dollar grant to assist local youth in crisis, Read more about the new Behavioral Health facility, Public comment now open for 2021-2022 MHSA Annual Update, Read more about the 2021-2022 MHSA Annual Update, APD and DHHS join forces to address mental health, Read more about the 2021 wet weather testing, Community meetings planned to gather MHSA input, 20201215 - Three test positive at Sempervirens, New rule will prevent local waste disposal sites from accepting treated wood, Free community flu vaccine clinic scheduled for Nov. 18, read more about the 2020 Great American Smokeout, Flu vaccines available throughout the community, Project Homekey funds to create new homeless housing, September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Read more about Suicide Prevention Awareness 2020, Salud Pblica da una declaracin en apoyo de la comunidad Latina. Nearly 230 families have graduated from the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program since the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) launched it 10 years ago. WebFresno County Website DSS PASS (Self-Service) Glenn County Health and Human Services. Today, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Public Health Laboratory confirmed that a cat in Orleans tested positive for rabies. The Humboldt-Del Norte Veterinary Medical Association is sponsoring low-cost canine rabies vaccination clinics throughout the county in May and June. Learn more about the March 29 Tsunami Communications Test, find out what is going on throughout the county for May is Mental Health Matters Month and check out Director Connie Becks department update. Two syringe disposal kiosks have been installed in Eureka, and a third is on its way. The start of the new school year may feel far away, but its not too early to schedule an appointment for back-to-school vaccines. The kiosks, purchased by the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, are intended to provide a safe and convenient location to dispose of used syringes. Learn about the benefits of cycling at a free bilingual health and bike fair in Fortuna. There are 5 Social Services Departments in Humboldt County, California, serving a population of 135,490 people in an area of 3,568 square miles. Web1575 Eye Street NW, #500 Washington, DC 20005 www.CSSP.org PERFORMANCE OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS OF THE JUDGMENT IN THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA v. HUMBOLDT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND HUMBOLD T COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE PROGRESS REPORT (September 1, 2020 - February 13, Interested in learning more about the Mental Health Services Act or MHSA? Keep Your Toddler Healthy with Up-to-Date Immunizations, Fortuna fox tests positive for rabies: Health officials stress importance of vaccinating pets, Enjoy a rainbow of healthy foods during Fruit and Veggie Fest 2016, Youth filmmakers step out onto red carpet, Grant program helps house homeless families, Humboldt County Promotes Alcohol Awareness Month, Warning issued on overdose risk from street drugs, Medication disposal bins opening at select local pharmacies, CDPH to Conduct Water Quality Study in Humboldt Bay, Spring Trainings Offered by the Job Market and College of the Redwoods, Foster care advocate leaving DHHS for state appointment, Board of Supervisors proclaim March as Social Worker Appreciation Month, New commercial composting regulations in effect, February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, February Is National Childrens Dental Health MonthLaunch of the Smile Humboldt Campaign, Wastewater documents ready for public review, comment, Construction, Landscaping and Bookkeeping Trainings Offered by The Job Market and CR, Retiring DHHS director honored with statewide award, Transportation Assistance Program helps people get home in time for the holidays, Veterans Day brings improved service for local vets, Low-cost shingles vaccine currently available for qualifying seniors, County secures $496,000 for homeless families, Make time and schedule your flu vaccine now, Youre invited: Nutrition in the Garden harvest party, Caution: Minimize your exposure to swimmers itch, Youth-focused week of events invites participants to Blast Off to Wellness, Volunteer crossing guards needed for Lafayette Elementary School, Sign up for free, family-friendly cooking, menu planning, MHSA three-year plan ready for public comment, Spring into health: Spring Seeds and Produce Giveaway, Enjoy healthy foods during Fruit and Veggie Fest 2015, Influenza death reported in Humboldt County, Free vegetable seeds available through DHHSs Mobile Outreach, Local stores take recalled garlic powder off shelves, Revisions to sewage disposal ordinance, regulations underway, Nurse-Family Partnership Graduates 19 participants, DHHS, EPD launch Mobile Intervention and Services Team, Volunteers, Donations sought for Homeless Count, Measles case confirmed in Humboldt County, DHHS employee honored at national behavioral health conference, Pet owners urged to vaccinate animals against rabies, Fruit and Veggie Fest focuses on healthy eating, CAST open house to celebrate 18 years of community service, DHHS Public Health receives grant for bicycle and pedestrian safety education, Housing Trust Fund and Homelessness Solutions Committee meeting. In just over a month, 30 homeless people have already found housing thanks to the efforts of the 30-60 Housing First Campaign in Eureka. Local young people are about to have improved access to services and supports with the opening of the Transition-Age Youth (TAY) Divisions new location on M Street in Downtown Eureka. Read more about the CalFresh Expansion Read more about Mental Health Matters Month 2019, Read the complete Spring 2019 DHHS Connect, Groundbreaking held for The Center at McKinleyville. The Humboldt County Joint Information Center has received calls requesting clarification of guidance for food and beverage venues updated earlier this week by the California Department of Public Health. Forty law enforcement officers and mental health service providers from agencies across the county participated in a four-day Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training to learn strategies to better respond to people experiencing mental health crises. The summer issue of DHHS Connect is now available. Humboldt County; Dhhs Measure Z; Department Detail. In Humboldt, the Community Works Together to Tackle Youth and mental health advocates will gather on the red carpet Saturday and are inviting the community to join in. Starting today, the Humboldt County Joint Information Center will provide daily updates about local COVID-19 testing capabilities and results. MonthMillions of people in the U.S. live with chronic hepatitis, and according to the California Department of Public Health, Humboldt Countys rate of new cases of hepatitis C is nearly three times the state average. Do retraining opportunities that take two or more years require more time than you can afford? Do you or a family member have experience in the local mental health system? Several local organizations are joining forces to sponsor a Spring Seeds and Produce Giveaway on Wednesday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May is Mental Health Month and the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is inviting the community to participate in events throughout the month. Read more about upcoming walkability assessment SSI/SSP recipients now eligible to apply for CalFresh. Flu season has arrived and public health officials say now is a good time to get vaccinated. Social Services Call Center Closed Wednesdays; Access to Approximately 1,309 unsheltered people were counted in Humboldt County during the January 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) count. The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors took time at its Tuesday meeting to honor social workers throughout the county for the work they do to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and the community. 24-Hour Substance Use Disorder Access Line, June 6, 2023 - June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, May 12, 2023 - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, April 26, 2023 - Public comment period on the draft MHSA 2023-2026 Three-Year Plan open now, April 25, 2023 - Check out the Spring DHHS Connect, April 11, 2023 - Final wet weather test period extended to April 30, April 3, 2023 - Social Services Call Center back open five days a week, March 20, 2023 - Wet weather test period extended, Feb. 28, 2023 - Vaccine awareness week focuses on preteens, Jan. 13, 2023 - Wet weather test period begins Saturday, Nov. 22, 2022 - Make food safety a priority this holiday season, Nov. 21, 2022 - Nurse-Family Partnership celebrates recent graduates and welcomes new participants, Nov. 16, 2022 - Want to weigh in on mental health services? Almost 4,300 of those were in California. The Humboldt County DHHS Division of Environmental Health has for the second time this month extended the dry weather test period for evaluation of water quantity supplies for proposed subdivisions and residential construction through Sunday, Oct. 31. Youth and mental health advocates are gathering on the red carpet and inviting the community to join in. Office Locator Community members are encouraged to lend their insight by serving on the Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board (BHB). The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Division of Environmental Health (DEH), announces the opening of the wet weather test period for the evaluation of proposed individual on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS). Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is reminding parents and caregivers about the importance of immunizations for their preteens ages 11 and 12 and teenagers. Young filmmakers share their craft during Arts Alive! Read more about Continuum of Care grants Unsheltered Point-in-Time count numbers finalized. School will be back in session soon, and its time for parents to gather school supplies and backpacks as well as make sure kids are up-to-date on their vaccines. County residents looking to have input into the Humboldt County Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Program are invited to attend a meeting in Scotia on the evening of April 1. Check out the winter issue of our quarterly newsletter, DHHS Connect. Suicide prevention efforts getting boost from local fatality review team. This spring the Job Market and College of the Redwoods will offer short-term trainings designed to help folks move into a new job quickly. Child Welfare Digital Services With the biennial Point-in-Time (PIT) count of homeless people coming up Jan. 31, the PIT committee is looking for volunteers and gathering donations. Humboldt County joins more than 2,000 U.S. communities each May in celebrating National Toddler Immunization Month. WebDownload CalFresh application forms and print for use with clients in Humboldt County. There is Starting April 15, the West Nile Virus (WNV) Surveillance Program hotline will be up and running and people can call in to report dead birds and tree squirrels. The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Mobile Outreach team is joining local agencies for an event in Hoopa. In a continued effort to reduce cervical cancer in women, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is promoting Januarys nationwide designation as Cervical Health Awareness Month. Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is reminding parents and caregivers about the importance of immunizations for their preteens and teenagers. The new year is a great time for setting resolutionsgoals to strive for, things to achieve. More than $860,000 has been distributed to eight Humboldt County homeless Local waterways are cold and have swift currents, which can pose threats to even the strongest swimmers. Community members are encouraged to lend their insight by serving on the Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board. Check out stories about client successes, expanded services for Transition-Age Youth and a department update from Director Connie Beck. Humboldt County District Attorney Maggie Fleming issued a consumer alert today regarding price gouging following Gov. Thanks in part to a $5.1 million grant from the Investment in Mental Health Wellness Grant Program for Children, Humboldt County will soon have a residential facility for children and youth experiencing mental health crises. The Humboldt-Del Norte Veterinary Medical Association is sponsoring low-cost canine rabies vaccination clinics through mid-August. Several of the cases are believed to be related. Gavin Newsom announced more than $4.3 million in Project Homekey funds Monday that will help make it possible for the Humboldt Inn on Fourth Street in Eureka to become permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. Thirty-five law enforcement officers and mental health service providers are participating in a four-day Crisis Intervention Team training to learn strategies to better respond to people experiencing mental health crises. Updated Community Health Assessment now available, Walkability assessment to evaluate student safety concerns in McKinleyville. Community residents can participate in this Statewide Day of Action right here in Humboldt County.