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Department of Health Care Services @DHCS_CA

Official account of the California Department of Health Care Services. A healthy California for all.

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Join us for the Behavioral Health Transformation Quality and Equity Advisory Committee webinar. 🗓️ June 17, 2026 🕒 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PDT 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4x27QNg #BehavioralHealth #Webinar #DHCS #BHT #QualityEquity #QEAC
Public webinar poster for BHT Quality and Equity Advisory Committee. Scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM PDT. Discussing evaluation of behavioral health services in California. Encouragement to register, with HCS logo at the bottom.

ALT Public webinar poster for BHT Quality and Equity Advisory Committee. Scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM PDT. Discussing evaluation of behavioral health services in California. Encouragement to register, with HCS logo at the bottom.
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CalHOPE focal sites showed significant recovery in chronic absenteeism post-pandemic compared to non-CalHOPE sites. When we invest in students’ mental health and well-being, everyone thrives. For more info, visit: bit.ly/3ZHRZ6j #CYBHI #SCOE #DHCS
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CDSS
@CaliforniaDSS
Jun 1
Debido a los cambios federales, a partir de 6/1/2026, algunas personas deberán cumplir con las reglas de trabajo e interacción con la comunidad para mantener CalFresh. Use nuestra herramienta de evaluación preliminar para saber si le afectan los cambios: bit.ly/4fdJYjs
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CDSS
@CaliforniaDSS
Jun 1
Due to federal changes, starting June 1, 2026, some people will have to meet work and community engagement rules to keep getting CalFresh. Learn more and use our pre-screening tool to see if you may be impacted: bit.ly/4fdJYjs.
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State Medicaid Director Tyler Sadwith warned that new federal Medicaid work requirements could jeopardize coverage for up to 1.3M Californians & strain care statewide. He added the separate IHSS funding deferral is unprecedented. CA is protecting Medi‑Cal. bit.ly/4egaQhA

What the Massive Medicaid Cuts Mean for Your Health Care | KQED

We’ll take stock of what the new Medi-Cal landscape means for everyone’s access to health care in California and the Bay Area.

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By providing calming classroom spaces and school‑wide training, Mai Xi Lee explains how Sacramento County Office of Education is building a system of support for students’ mental health and well‑being. For more info, visit: bit.ly/3ZHRZ6j #CYBHI
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CDSS
@CaliforniaDSS
May 29
¡California lanzó SUN Bucks para el verano de 2026! Las familias elegibles recibirán $120 por niño para ayudar a cubrir los gastos de la comida. Las tarjetas empiezan a llegar a los buzones a finales de mayo. cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks
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CDSS
@CaliforniaDSS
May 29
California is launching SUN Bucks for summer 2026! Eligible families will receive $120 per child to help cover food costs. Cards start arriving in mailboxes late May. cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks
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Governor Gavin Newsom
@CAgovernor
May 25
NEW: California just secured a Presidential Emergency Declaration for the Garden Grove hazmat incident. Working closely with local responders, the state has moved aggressively to protect residents in the impacted area. This morning, @OCFireAuthority announced that the risk of a massive explosion has been mitigated. This new federal assistance will further bolster our resources to help resolve this situation.
Governor Newsom Secures Presidential Emergency Declaration Approval for Orange County Hazmat Response

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California Department of Public Health
@CAPublicHealth
May 24
📢 Evacuation orders protect you from possible MMA exposure. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by leaving the area now. Wait for the all-clear from your local authorities. ggcity.org/emergency #GardenGrove #OrangeCounty #PublicHealth
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CA Health & Human Services
@Cal_HHS
May 24
The Disaster Distress Helpline can provide immediate counseling to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to the ongoing hazardous chemical incident in Orange County. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 for free, confidential support.
Experiencing emotional distress related to the incident in Orange County? Disaster Distress Helpline Call or Text 1-800-985-5990 disasterdistress.samhsa.gov

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Governor Gavin Newsom
@CAgovernor
May 23
I’m proclaiming a state of emergency in Orange County as California continues to respond to the hazardous chemical incident in Garden Grove. @Cal_OES has been mobilized for over 24 hours and state agencies are supporting impacted communities to protect public safety, and assist local officials as response efforts continue. Please continue to follow guidance from emergency officials. Get the latest information ⬇️ ggcity.org/emergency
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California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
@Cal_OES
May 24
For the latest shelter locations and community resource information related to the #GardenGrove Hazmat incident, visit: wp.me/pgM8my-12n7
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In a Sacramento Bee op‑ed, CalHHS Secretary Johnson shares how CARE is helping people with severe untreated mental health disorders find stability, breaking cycles of homelessness and crisis through voluntary, person‑centered care. More: bit.ly/49JBxIY
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Governor Gavin Newsom
@CAgovernor
May 21
STARTING THIS SUMMER: Eligible families will receive $120 per child in food benefits to help feed our kids while school is out. California is committed to making sure our kids are fed so they can focus on learning, growing, and being the best they can be.
CA Health & Human Services
@Cal_HHS
May 21
California is launching SUN Bucks for summer 2026, providing eligible families with $120 per child in food benefits to combat food insecurity while children are on summer break & without access to free school meals. Learn more at cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks.
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CMS should stop wasting time and energy scrutinizing growth California has already fully explained and instead focus on strengthening access to home- and community-based care that keeps people safe, independent, and out of costly institutions. dhcs.ca.gov/formsandpubs/pub…

STATE CONDEMNS FEDERAL DEFERRAL OF IHSS FUNDS, WARNS OF IMMEDIATE HARM TO HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF...

NEWS RELEASE SACRAMENTO — The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken the extraordinary step of deferring $1.1 billion in federal funding tied to California’s In-Home...

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IHSS is how Californians stay safe at home and not in institutions. Caregivers show up every day to help with meals, mobility, bathing, and dignity. This program is too important to undermine. bit.ly/IHSSDeferral

STATE CONDEMNS FEDERAL DEFERRAL OF IHSS FUNDS, WARNS OF IMMEDIATE HARM TO HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF...

NEWS RELEASE SACRAMENTO — The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken the extraordinary step of deferring $1.1 billion in federal funding tied to California’s In-Home...

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CA Health & Human Services
@Cal_HHS
May 1
Your mental well-being matters! Take a moment for yourself and explore free support at calhope.org, available to everyone in California. 🧠💚 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth #GoldenStateOfMindCA
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ALT A woman with curly hair is smiling and looking into the distance. The text reads "Hope Lives Here" with the CalHOPE logo. At the bottom, there's contact information: CalHOPE Warm Line (833) 317-HOPE (4673) and CalHOPE.org.

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Mental health and wellness is the job of every adult on a school campus. Here’s how Sacramento County Office of Education is making that a reality. For more info, visit cybhi.chhs.ca.gov/ #CYBHI #SCOE #DHCS
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The federal government just withheld In-Home Supportive Services funds over fully explained, intentional growth, not improper spending. This needless action puts older adults, people with disabilities, and children at risk.
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IHSS keeps more than 900,000 Californians safely at home, exactly as federal policy has encouraged for decades. Read more here - bit.ly/IHSSDeferral

STATE CONDEMNS FEDERAL DEFERRAL OF IHSS FUNDS, WARNS OF IMMEDIATE HARM TO HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF...

NEWS RELEASE SACRAMENTO — The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken the extraordinary step of deferring $1.1 billion in federal funding tied to California’s In-Home...

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