News Index
Public Forum on Homelessness (#6) – Keep People Housed
You are invited to participate in an virtual public community forum about homelessness. The forum will begin with a brief presentation about Keep People Housed by representatives from Committee on the Shelterless (COTS), followed by an “open forum” style Question & Answer session. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Point in Time (PIT) Homeless County and Survey
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 Applied Survey Research (ASR). Read full story
Sonoma County Health Officer extends health advisory concerning heat wave
County of Sonoma Health Officer Dr. Tanya Phares has extended a health advisory in response to the National Weather Service’s Excessive Heat Warning for much of the county through 11 p.m. Thursday. The Excessive Heat Warning was extended through 11 p.m. Thursday for Sonoma County Interior and Coastal Ranges. Interior temperatures will range from the mid-90s to low 100s, regions close to the coast will range from the upper 70s to mid 80s, and regions directly along the coast will range from the upper 60s to mid-70s. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Infectious Disease Emergency Response Plan Update
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 IEM International Inc. Read full story
2024 Notice of Funding Availability: HUD CoCBuilds Competition
The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition is pleased to release the local NOFA (Notice of Funds Available) for the HUD CoC Builds NOFO. One (1) project can be selected on behalf of the Continuum of Care and submitted to HUD for consideration of new permanent supportive housing construction (one-time funding) with renewable operating funding. Local proposals are due to the Lead Agency, Sonoma County Department of Health Services on October 21, 2024 and the Coalition Board will make the final decision on a selected application at a special meeting in November. Read full story
RFP for Sexually Transmitted Infection and Hepatitis C Prevention and Collaboration
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and Hepatitis C (HCV) Prevention and Collaboration. This RFP outlines the information necessary to understand the competitive selection process and the required documentation necessary for the submission of proposals. Read full story
Behavioral Health and Homelessness Community Solutions Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Measure O: Behavioral Health and Homelessness Community Solutions. The linked NOFA outlines the information necessary to understand the competitive selection process and the required documentation necessary for the submission of proposals. All interested proposers must meet the requirements specified in the NOFA. Approximately $5,600,000 in funding is now available. Read full story
Sonoma County’s higher-than-average suicide rates to be focus of September 7 ‘Connection is Prevention’ event
Sonoma County has a problem: Suicide rates are high here. On average, there are 73 deaths by suicide each year in Sonoma County, making it the ninth leading cause of death. The Sonoma County suicide rate of 14.3 per 100,000 residents is considerably higher than the California rate of 10.5. Read full story
2024 & 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity CoC Program Competition and Sonoma County CoC Request for Proposals
On July 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued the FY 2024 - 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Continuum of Care Funds. Notice is hereby given for the FY 2024 & 2025 Continuum of Care Funds Sonoma County Request for Proposals (RFP), as a part of the FY 2024 Continuum of Care Competition. Please review the local RFP carefully for timeline and pertinent deadlines. Read full story