Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in countless ways and tested our collective resilience. Incidents of hate and racism directed at members of our communities have further compounded these impacts. "Over the course of the pandemic, many of us have faced challenges and situations that have brought on strong emotions and impacted our mental health and well-being," said Dr. Luke Bergmann, director of the County of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services. "This includes fe...
San Diego County's Tuberculosis Elimination Initiative has been selected as a 2021 TB Elimination Champion by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The TB Elimination Initiative was one of 19 organizations or individuals recognized by the CDC throughout the United States. "This is a great recognition and a great example of what can be accomplished when public and private entities work together to fight diseases such as tuberculosis," Dr. Wilma Wooten, county public...
San Diego County officials discussed Monday, March 8, the debut of a new county program designed to help people experiencing mental health or substance use crises by dispatching behavioral health experts to emergency calls instead of law enforcement when appropriate. Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher, county district attorney Summer Stephan, county behavioral health officials and representatives from Exodus Recovery Inc. held a socially distanced event outside the County Administration Center to share information...
Starting March 2, renters throughout the San Diego region could apply for additional rental and utility assistance grants. San Diego County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program will help lessen housing cost burdens and maintain housing stability for low-income renters who have experienced COVID-19-related loss of income. The program, funded by over $100 million in state and federal monies, will primarily aid eligible people who are behind on rent and/or utility payments, covering the period from April 2020 to March 2021. U...
Black infants in San Diego County are three times more likely to die at birth and 60% more likely to be premature than white infants. To continue to drive these numbers down, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency launched Black Legacy Now, an education and outreach campaign to improve health outcomes for Black babies and their mothers in the region, Jan. 28. The new campaign supports the county's Perinatal Equity Initiative, which is being funded with a $1.45 m...
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency's child health officer has been appointed to a state board that provides advice on issues impacting children whose parents have limited income and resources. Dr. Kelly Motadel is one of 15 members on the Medi-Cal Children's Health Advisory Panel, which advises the California Department of Health Care Services on policy and operational issues that affect children on Medi-Cal. "I'm really looking forward to this experience...
The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced us into isolation and kept us away from family and friends. That can make for a difficult holiday season, which is usually spent gathering with others and is often the only time some family members see each other. Mental health experts say it's important to stay connected and reinforcing those relationships can make it easier to get through this challenging time. "Reach out to your loved ones and do it often," said Luke Bergmann,...
San Diego County residents who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 could qualify for one-time assistance of up to $3,000 to pay for past-due or upcoming rent. Due to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents have been unable to pay rent, which can cause them to be evicted and lead to an increase in homelessness. Understanding the financial burden for both tenants and landlords, the county board of supervisors allocated $24 million in funding for an Emergency Rental Assistance Program to...
