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

Sacramento, California
Joined March 2012
📢 Join DHCS’ Oct. 30 public webinar: “Practical Applications of the CalAIM Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits.” Learn how to use the toolkits in real-world settings and support sustainability beyond PATH: ca-path.com/collaborative.
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Every Pink Plate helps get cancer screening to those who need it the most. Get a pink plate today: dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-re…
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Last week, CDSS Director Troia joined Gov. Newsom at the SF-Marin Food Bank to share how CA is streamlining CalFresh access for eligible college students. Students can apply for up to $306 a month for groceries at BenefitsCal.com. Learn more: bit.ly/4rWZ3dj
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KCRA 3 news highlighted Every Women Counts (EWC) in their Breast Cancer Awareness segment. EWC provides free breast cancer screenings, diagnostic services, and support to eligible Californians—because early detection saves lives. youtu.be/RS0UZV-9vjk?si=eJtu…
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Help support free cancer screenings in California by getting a Breast Cancer Awareness plate today! Order now. Get a pink plate today: dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-re…
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Housing can be a critical foundation to serious mental illness recovery. Early CARE Act results show encouraging progress: · Housing increased from 53% to 71% · Nearly half of participants who entered CARE unhoused became sheltered or housed. Learn more: dhcs.ca.gov/community-assist…
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With higher risks of heavy rain, snow, flooding and mudslides over the next several months, @CAgovernor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for a potentially historic El Niño winter.
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Happy Energy Efficiency Day California! CSD's Low-Income Weatherization Program has reduced an estimated 608,600 metric tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and lowered energy costs for 39,741 households since 2014. #EnergyEfficiencyDay
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California's commitment to transforming youth justice is showing real progress in communities across the state, improving the lives of youth & young adults, and shaping a better future for the next generation. Since 2000, youth arrests in California have fallen 85%.
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TOMORROW: Join us for a webinar designed to help Trusted Messengers better understand Public Charge and recent changes that may affect the communities they serve: tinyurl.com/Public-Charge-10… Certificates of completion will be available for webinar attendees.
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Lake County shows what true system transformation looks like. Their journey reflects the heart of BH‑CONNECT in action. dhcs.ca.gov/calaim-transform…
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DHCS & California Primary Care Association have released funding applications for two new Navigator programs to help Medi-Cal members prepare for important program changes coming January 1, 2027. Applications are due October 30. cpca.org/resources/navigator…
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New CARE Act data show more people are connecting to the support they need. · Mental health services: 77% → 87% · Stabilizing medication: 47% → 61% CARE is helping more people with serious mental illness move toward stability. Learn more: dhcs.ca.gov/community-assist…
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Your license plate can help save lives! California’s Pink Ribbon plates fund free cancer screenings for women who need them most. Get yours at DMV.ca.gov #EveryWomanCounts #PinkPlate #PinkRibbon
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The CalFresh Fruit & Vegetable Pilot Program is back! People receiving CalFresh can earn up to $60 a month when buying fresh fruits and vegetables at participating grocery stores and farmers markets. Learn more about the program [PDF]: bit.ly/4s3DEiZ
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California just launched a public dashboard that brings statewide behavioral health data together in one place. For the first time, you can see priorities, spending, services, housing supports, and outcomes all in one place. dhcs.ca.gov/behavioral-healt… #MentalHealthForAll
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The Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee (MMAC) is a group of Medi-Cal members and family caregivers who meet with DHCS leaders to share real experiences and help improve the Medi-Cal program. Apply today to make Medi-Cal better for all! bit.ly/4hFLavD
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CARE connects people with serious mental illness to treatment, housing and support. Nearly 4,900 people have already been connected to services outside of court too. Learn more: dhcs.ca.gov/community-assist…
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A federal review said routine dialysis doesn’t count as an emergency, but California knows this care can’t wait. Beginning Oct. 1, the state will continue covering dialysis and transportation to those appointments for restricted scope Medi Cal members. dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-ca….
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