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San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA)

Clinical and Program Leads for Integrated Medicine, CA Schools VEBA

CA Schools VEBA is recruiting for an Integrated Medicine Program Clinical Lead and a Program Lead. Want to help develop an evidence-based program that addresses ACEs in adults? Create a whole health prevention service that focuses on serving people by considering their brain, body and spirit? Move away from moral injury to deep job satisfaction? CA Schools VEBA in Southern CA is launching a whole health program designed to address root causes of poor physical and behavioral health outcomes...

County of San Diego Releases Report with Strategies to Reduce Gun Violence (countynewscenter.com)

To read more of Chuck Westerheide's article, please click here. The County of San Diego today released a report on June 28th that highlights data related to gun violence in San Diego County and outlines recommendations to reduce this violence. The Gun Violence Community Needs Assessment Final Report, authored by Health Assessment and Research for Communities (HARC), includes findings from more than 18 months of work with community and government leaders. As stated in the report, between...

Nearly $17 Million Secured to Address San Diego Riverbed Homeless Encampments (countynewscenter.com)

To read more of Fernanda Lopez Halvorson article, please click here. A County-led partnership has been awarded nearly $17 million in State funds to help people experiencing homelessness along the San Diego riverbed into more permanent housing and connect them with much-needed services. The money, awarded to the County’s Department of Homeless Solutions & Equitable Communities, will help an estimated 300 people experiencing homelessness living along the San Diego riverbed. It will pay for...

County to Take Part in New Youth Suicide Reporting and Crisis Response Program (countynewscenter.com)

To read more of Gig Conaughton's article, please click here. Hoping to find new ways to keep young people from attempting suicide, the County is poised to take part in a $4.1 million state youth suicide-focused pilot program. The program, County Health and Human Services Agency officials said Tuesday, could develop new prevention responses—like systems to continue contact and follow up care when youth experiencing thoughts of suicide, doing self-harm, or attempting suicide end up in hospital...

Child and Family Well-Being Focus Group Invitation & Mandated Reporters Survey

We ask for your help with a county wide project exploring mandated reporting in San Diego, the project is called the Community Response Guide project. The goal of the project is to create a web-based decision support tool that can be used by individuals who are worried about a child or a family and are unsure if they should make a report to CPS or connect the family with an alternative support. The decision to make a report can be difficult and complex, with major impacts for children and...

First Naloxone Vending Machine Installed in San Diego County (countynewscenter.com)

Video by José Eli Villanueva To read more of Anita Lightfoot's article, please click here. The County has a new, groundbreaking resource to battle fatal opioid overdoses. A naloxone vending machine is now in operation at the McAlister South Bay Regional Recovery Center in Chula Vista and you don’t have to be a member of the Center to use it. This new machine will put opioid overdose medication in the hands of anyone who wants it, free of charge. It is part of the County’s comprehensive Harm...

Health, Human Services Agency - Safe Parking RFP

A HHSA RFP that was just posted on 2/2 for Safe Parking. It is attached, the Statement of Work is on pages 48-56 . Key notes below: 2 sites, one at Magnolia in El Cajon and the other on Bancroft in Spring Valley. Start dates are 8/1 for El Cajon (contingent on site improvements), and 5/1 for Spring Valley. Referrals may only be made from OHS Outreach Teams, there are no self referrals allowed No RV or large van parking No cooking Open 7 days/week, from 7pm-7am Information required to be...

Highlighting our four-part Trauma-Informed Learning Community Series!

Committed planning team members met bi-weekly, beginning December 2, 2021, in preparation for the four-part Trauma-Informed Learning Community series which launched in San Diego, California, with Session #1 on May 20th. This series brought together seventy-five cross-sector service providers, agencies, and schools who work with teens, transitional-age youth, and families and was hosted by Diego Hills Central. The series would not have been the success that it is without Area Superintendent...

Fentanyl Warning in San Diego County (hhsa.livewellsd.org)

Please disseminate the attached information: As you may already be aware, San Diego County is currently experiencing a marked increase in deadly drug overdoses from fentanyl which is often being marketed to substance users as other drugs, including prescription oxycodone (blue pills), cocaine and methamphetamine. Attached are informational flyers about fentanyl and a public awareness campaign that will be coming out soon. It is important that all substance users and potential substance users...

Feeding San Diego Announces Free New Technology Platform to Reduce Food Waste (livewellsd.org)

On November 5, 2019, Feeding San Diego , announced the launch of MealConnect TM in San Diego County. This free and innovative technology platform connects surplus food from restaurants and other food service providers to Feeding San Diego’s volunteer drivers and agency partners. Developed by Feeding America, MealConnect is an exciting new way for the community to divert good food from going to waste and increase the availability of nutritious food for the one in eight people facing hunger in...

*Tonier Cain, Keynote Speaker* 2019 San Diego County Wellness & Recovery Summit

From: Judi Holder [ Judi.Holder@riinternational.com ] Registration is NOW OPEN! 2019 San Diego County Wellness & Recovery Summit Click HERE to register Cost Free Date and Time Wed, March 20, 2019 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT Add to Calendar Location Marina Village Conference Center - Seaside Room 1936 Quivira Way San Diego, CA 92109 View Map The speakers, presentations and success stories will all center around the concepts of advocacy on a personal and/or system level. About this Event San...

Free Screening & Discussion of Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope

“The child may not remember, but the body remembers.” Please join us for a free screening and discussion of Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope. When: Monday, November 5, 2018 Where: Straight from the Heart 851 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos 92078 Time: 6-9pm Resilience is a documentary that takes a deeper look into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the increased risks for physical and mental health problems in adulthood. Resilience...

October 20th, 2018: Navigating Caregiving for Veterans and Military Families

Greetings, The Caregiver Coalition of San Diego invites you and your loved ones to attend our upcoming conference on October 20 th , 2018. This conference will help you navigate caregiving for veterans and military families. The event will begin at 9:30am. FREE LUNCH and FREE RESPITE provided . This conference will take place at First United Methodist Church San Diego in Mission Valley. To register Call 1-800-827-4277 or go to www.sharp.com/classes . For more information see attached flyer.

Clinton Foundation, The San Diego Foundation, County of San Diego Launch Blueprint to Improve Health and Well-Being of San Diego Children & Families (clintonfoundation.org)

The Clinton Foundation, The San Diego Foundation, and the County of San Diego convened key thought leaders and local stakeholders to launch a detailed plan to improve the health and well-being of children and families in the San Diego region. This “Strong Families, Thriving Communities Blueprint for Action” focuses on increasing equity and effectiveness for families who interact with San Diego’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems by aligning policies, practices, and resources. For...

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