CA Health & Human Services
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CalHHS oversees departments & offices providing health care, social, mental health, substance use disorder, income assistance and public health services. https://www.chhs.ca.gov/
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Over the last 175 years, California has come together generation after generation through its profound resilience & diversity to learn from challenges and create a Healthy #CaliforniaForAll.
Today, we celebrate this progress & look ahead to the bright future of the Golden State.
Today, we celebrate this progress & look ahead to the bright future of the Golden State.
The Family Caregiver Support program supports unpaid adult caregivers who are helping someone with day-to-day needs.
Access these services through Area Agencies on Aging by calling 800-510-2020. #NFCMonth
Access these services through Area Agencies on Aging by calling 800-510-2020. #NFCMonth
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The Family Caregiver Support program supports unpaid adult caregivers who are helping someone with day-to-day needs.
Access these services through Area Agencies on Aging by calling 800-510-2020. #NFCMonth
Access these services through Area Agencies on Aging by calling 800-510-2020. #NFCMonth
📢 Important info for CalFresh recipients:
Help is here while your benefits are being restored.
Visit @CaliforniaDSS FAQ page for a list of available resources: https://bit.ly/4p4xOLv
You can also reach out to local food banks or call 211 for help finding community resources.
Help is here while your benefits are being restored.
Visit @CaliforniaDSS FAQ page for a list of available resources: https://bit.ly/4p4xOLv
You can also reach out to local food banks or call 211 for help finding community resources.
November 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
📢 Important info for CalFresh recipients:
Help is here while your benefits are being restored.
Visit @CaliforniaDSS FAQ page for a list of available resources: https://bit.ly/4p4xOLv
You can also reach out to local food banks or call 211 for help finding community resources.
Help is here while your benefits are being restored.
Visit @CaliforniaDSS FAQ page for a list of available resources: https://bit.ly/4p4xOLv
You can also reach out to local food banks or call 211 for help finding community resources.
ICYMI: In July, CalHHS partnered with the Trevor Project to provide the state’s 988 crisis counselors enhanced competency training from experts, ensuring better attunement to the needs of LGBTQ+ youth, on top of the specific training they already receive.
November 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
ICYMI: In July, CalHHS partnered with the Trevor Project to provide the state’s 988 crisis counselors enhanced competency training from experts, ensuring better attunement to the needs of LGBTQ+ youth, on top of the specific training they already receive.
Many Californians of all ages provide loved ones with essential care & support, like driving to the doctor & even complex, hands-on medical care.
This National Family Caregivers Month, find resources & local support services near you at aging.ca.gov/aging_resources.
This National Family Caregivers Month, find resources & local support services near you at aging.ca.gov/aging_resources.
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Many Californians of all ages provide loved ones with essential care & support, like driving to the doctor & even complex, hands-on medical care.
This National Family Caregivers Month, find resources & local support services near you at aging.ca.gov/aging_resources.
This National Family Caregivers Month, find resources & local support services near you at aging.ca.gov/aging_resources.
As a major storm moves through California this week, remember that simple steps save lives.
Stay informed & prepared, and sign up for local emergency alerts now at listoscalifornia.org/alerts. 📲 Learn more at ready.ca.gov. #CAwx #California
Stay informed & prepared, and sign up for local emergency alerts now at listoscalifornia.org/alerts. 📲 Learn more at ready.ca.gov. #CAwx #California
November 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
As a major storm moves through California this week, remember that simple steps save lives.
Stay informed & prepared, and sign up for local emergency alerts now at listoscalifornia.org/alerts. 📲 Learn more at ready.ca.gov. #CAwx #California
Stay informed & prepared, and sign up for local emergency alerts now at listoscalifornia.org/alerts. 📲 Learn more at ready.ca.gov. #CAwx #California
The SAFE Task Force brings together expertise & programs from across state agencies to provide emergency management, social services, health care, drug treatment & public safety support to people experiencing homelessness. #HomelessnessAwarenessMonth
November 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The SAFE Task Force brings together expertise & programs from across state agencies to provide emergency management, social services, health care, drug treatment & public safety support to people experiencing homelessness. #HomelessnessAwarenessMonth
Nothing has changed with COVID-19 recommendations for adults 65+. Older adults still face the highest risk from COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines continue to be safe and effective. Protect yourself. Stay up to date on your vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccines continue to be safe and effective. Protect yourself. Stay up to date on your vaccines.
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Nothing has changed with COVID-19 recommendations for adults 65+. Older adults still face the highest risk from COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines continue to be safe and effective. Protect yourself. Stay up to date on your vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccines continue to be safe and effective. Protect yourself. Stay up to date on your vaccines.
By providing mental health & wraparound services to those with severe untreated or undertreated behavioral health conditions, the CARE Act aims to reduce hospitalization, homelessness & incarceration in California. 📲 chhs.ca.gov/care-act
November 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
By providing mental health & wraparound services to those with severe untreated or undertreated behavioral health conditions, the CARE Act aims to reduce hospitalization, homelessness & incarceration in California. 📲 chhs.ca.gov/care-act
Feliz Día de los Muertos to our Latino community across the state celebrating the memory of departed loved ones today, tomorrow & beyond. #DíaDeLosMuertos 💀🌹
November 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Feliz Día de los Muertos to our Latino community across the state celebrating the memory of departed loved ones today, tomorrow & beyond. #DíaDeLosMuertos 💀🌹
Spooky season is also flu vaccine season! 🍂 Everyone 6 months+ should get a flu vaccine.
Also, get vaccinated against COVID-19 + RSV (if eligible). Visit MyTurn.ca.gov. Happy Halloween, California! 🦇🎃
Also, get vaccinated against COVID-19 + RSV (if eligible). Visit MyTurn.ca.gov. Happy Halloween, California! 🦇🎃
October 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Spooky season is also flu vaccine season! 🍂 Everyone 6 months+ should get a flu vaccine.
Also, get vaccinated against COVID-19 + RSV (if eligible). Visit MyTurn.ca.gov. Happy Halloween, California! 🦇🎃
Also, get vaccinated against COVID-19 + RSV (if eligible). Visit MyTurn.ca.gov. Happy Halloween, California! 🦇🎃
The SAFE Task Force is advancing California's strategy to address the homelessness crisis, bringing services & shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness along state rights-of-way in California’s ten largest cities.
October 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The SAFE Task Force is advancing California's strategy to address the homelessness crisis, bringing services & shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness along state rights-of-way in California’s ten largest cities.
California has announced two Requests for Applications for innovative research proposals in ‘representative research’ with the goal of including underrepresented populations, who have been underrecognized or historically excluded, as participants. 📲 ciapm.chhs.ca.gov/activity/research
October 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
California has announced two Requests for Applications for innovative research proposals in ‘representative research’ with the goal of including underrepresented populations, who have been underrecognized or historically excluded, as participants. 📲 ciapm.chhs.ca.gov/activity/research
As the federal government shutdown disrupts critical food benefits, food banks across the state are available to assist Californians in need.
Dial 2-1-1 to speak with someone about services available in your area, or find a local food bank near you at cafoodbanks.org/our-members.
Dial 2-1-1 to speak with someone about services available in your area, or find a local food bank near you at cafoodbanks.org/our-members.
October 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
As the federal government shutdown disrupts critical food benefits, food banks across the state are available to assist Californians in need.
Dial 2-1-1 to speak with someone about services available in your area, or find a local food bank near you at cafoodbanks.org/our-members.
Dial 2-1-1 to speak with someone about services available in your area, or find a local food bank near you at cafoodbanks.org/our-members.
As the ongoing federal government shutdown disrupts critical food benefits, food banks across the state are available to assist Californians in need.
Last week, Governor Newsom fast-tracked $80 million to food banks throughout the state to help address cuts to food benefits.
Last week, Governor Newsom fast-tracked $80 million to food banks throughout the state to help address cuts to food benefits.
October 28, 2025 at 3:49 AM
As the ongoing federal government shutdown disrupts critical food benefits, food banks across the state are available to assist Californians in need.
Last week, Governor Newsom fast-tracked $80 million to food banks throughout the state to help address cuts to food benefits.
Last week, Governor Newsom fast-tracked $80 million to food banks throughout the state to help address cuts to food benefits.
ICYMI: CalHHS leaders share updates on HR 1 efforts in California and the rural health transformation opportunity. 📺 youtube.com/live/DgYyPSkmkHQ
October 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
ICYMI: CalHHS leaders share updates on HR 1 efforts in California and the rural health transformation opportunity. 📺 youtube.com/live/DgYyPSkmkHQ
People should not go into debt to receive lifesaving medication. Through the CalRx® initiative, California is making prescription drugs more affordable for Californians.
October 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
People should not go into debt to receive lifesaving medication. Through the CalRx® initiative, California is making prescription drugs more affordable for Californians.
With grants from the #CYBHI, Watsonville, CA will soon have a new perinatal treatment center to enable more women receiving treatment for substance use to recover while staying with their families. Meet Sarah, a mother who’s benefitted from the program. #SubstanceUsePrevention
October 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
With grants from the #CYBHI, Watsonville, CA will soon have a new perinatal treatment center to enable more women receiving treatment for substance use to recover while staying with their families. Meet Sarah, a mother who’s benefitted from the program. #SubstanceUsePrevention
Next week, CalHHS will host a webinar on the latest efforts to address H.R. 1's impacts on safety-net programs in California and provide an update on the state’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program: https://bit.ly/4qjEoip
October 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Next week, CalHHS will host a webinar on the latest efforts to address H.R. 1's impacts on safety-net programs in California and provide an update on the state’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program: https://bit.ly/4qjEoip
With funding from the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 4: Children and Youth, Hope Forward now includes a new Children’s Crisis Residential Program in Santa Cruz County.
October 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
With funding from the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 4: Children and Youth, Hope Forward now includes a new Children’s Crisis Residential Program in Santa Cruz County.
California, the next National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay is Saturday 10/25 from 10am to 2pm. 💊
Have any prescription medications you no longer need?
Find a collection site near you to properly dispose of any unneeded medications at www.dea.gov/takebackday.
Have any prescription medications you no longer need?
Find a collection site near you to properly dispose of any unneeded medications at www.dea.gov/takebackday.
October 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
California, the next National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay is Saturday 10/25 from 10am to 2pm. 💊
Have any prescription medications you no longer need?
Find a collection site near you to properly dispose of any unneeded medications at www.dea.gov/takebackday.
Have any prescription medications you no longer need?
Find a collection site near you to properly dispose of any unneeded medications at www.dea.gov/takebackday.
Congrats to our partners & all the youth on the grand opening of the allcove San Juan Capistrano, a youth-designed space that will support their behavioral health & shape community for years to come! 🎉
October 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Congrats to our partners & all the youth on the grand opening of the allcove San Juan Capistrano, a youth-designed space that will support their behavioral health & shape community for years to come! 🎉
Fresno has received $112+ million in Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program funding to support infrastructure projects.
Through the Community Care Expansion Program, California is supporting individuals in Fresno who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Through the Community Care Expansion Program, California is supporting individuals in Fresno who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
October 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Fresno has received $112+ million in Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program funding to support infrastructure projects.
Through the Community Care Expansion Program, California is supporting individuals in Fresno who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Through the Community Care Expansion Program, California is supporting individuals in Fresno who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
ICYMI: California launched a data-driven road safety initiative to reduce severe traffic crashes in California’s highest-risk areas. Learn more about this effort to save lives at calsta.ca.gov.
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
ICYMI: California launched a data-driven road safety initiative to reduce severe traffic crashes in California’s highest-risk areas. Learn more about this effort to save lives at calsta.ca.gov.
California, renewal season is here! If you’re currently enrolled in Covered California, now is the time to review your options and make sure you have the health coverage that works best for you & your family. 📲 coveredca.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:05 AM
California, renewal season is here! If you’re currently enrolled in Covered California, now is the time to review your options and make sure you have the health coverage that works best for you & your family. 📲 coveredca.com