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February 06, 2024 | Department of Human Services

Hanna Center awarded county contract to provide mental health services to students in Sonoma Valley

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal today by Hanna Center to provide mental health counseling to students in Sonoma Valley, ensuring these vital services continue without interruption. Read full story


January 18, 2024 | Department of Human Services

Applicants needed for new advisory committee seeking to improve services for older adults, people with disabilities

The Sonoma County Human Services Department is accepting applications to serve on a new advisory committee that will draft an equity-focused plan to address the unmet needs of older adults and people with disabilities in Santa Rosa and the Sonoma Valley, particularly those who are Black, Indigenous and people of color Read full story


November 14, 2023 | Department of Human Services

Sonoma County to host second job and resource fair for homeless November 16 in Petaluma

Sonoma County will host its second-ever job and resource fair for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless on November 16 at the Petaluma Community Center, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. Read full story


October 03, 2023 | Department of Human Services

Sonoma County launching $27 million program to expand local mental health services for foster youth

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved the creation of a three-year pilot program to expand local mental health services for foster youth who are often sent to other counties for placement in intensive residential treatment programs. Read full story


February 07, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Annual Sonoma County Hunger Index Reports that 1/3 of Residents Went Hungry in 2018

According to the 2019 Sonoma County Hunger Index, though more low-income families could afford to buy enough food in 2018, between what poor residents could buy and what local non-profits and government programs could provide. Read full story