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May 29, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: Building Use for Peer Wellness Center Services RFP

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to West County Community Services.


May 15, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award Veterinarian Services RFP

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Dr. Catherine McKenzie.


June 23, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Preliminary 2026 Point-in-Time count maintains last year’s 23% reduction in homelessness

The preliminary 2026 Point-in-Time Count, conducted across Sonoma County the morning of Jan. 30, remains at the same level as last year, with 1,951 people experiencing homelessness — one fewer person than from the 2025 PIT Count. This year’s number preserves last year’s 23% drop in people experiencing homelessness, which was the lowest number since the PIT Count began in 2007 and a reduction of 507 unsheltered individuals in 2024.


March 24, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Report: Mental health and homelessness services are expanding in Sonoma County under Measure O

Access to mental health care, substance use treatment and homelessness services has expanded across Sonoma County as voter-approved Measure O approaches the midpoint of its 10-year term, according to a new report presented today to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.


February 19, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County health officer issues freeze alert

The Sonoma County health officer has issued a freeze alert in response to the prediction by the National Weather Service (NWS) of sub-freezing temperatures overnight tonight through Friday morning.