Military families: WIC may be able to help, check if you qualify! Even temporary income changes due to the federal shutdown may make you eligible for WIC. How to apply: Contact your local WIC office to schedule an appointment. 📲 myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/WICOffice…

Grow lead-safe, eat lead-safe! Planting your own food is a great way to serve fruits and vegetables to your family. Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/LeadWeek2025 #leadfreekids #NLPPW2025 #nifioslibredeplomo California Department of Public Health

iCultive sin plomo, coma sin plomo! Plantar su propia comida es una excelente manera de servir frutas y verduras a su familia. Más información: go.cdph.ca.gov/LeadWeek2025 #leadfreekids #NLPPW2025 #nifioslibredeplomo California Department of Public Health

An Executive Committee meeting of the Shasta County Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board (MHADAB) will be held on Monday, Oct. 27 at 11:00 a.m. Read the entire press release at shastacounty.gov/health-human-s…

Two bats found in Shasta County have tested positive for rabies in the last two months, prompting Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) to share tips for how people can stay safe when they encounter bats. Read the full press release at: shastacounty.gov/health-human-s…

📷 The Shasta County Health & Human Services (HHSA) Economic Mobility Branch is hiring Eligibility Specialists! 📷 Apply today at ShastaCountyCareers.com #employment #hiring #shastacounty

During the federal government shutdown, Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) seeks to connect people with food resources before they may experience delays to food benefits from federally funded programs. Learn more & find resources at: shastacounty.gov/health-human-s…

The Shasta County Public Health Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Mae Helene Bacon Boggs Conference Center, 2420 Breslauer Way, in Redding. Read the full press release at: shastacounty.gov/health-human-s…

CalFresh benefits will be delayed starting Nov. 1. Shasta County residents who need food now can find local food resources at cafoodbanks.org/find-foodor 211norcal.org/shasta. For more information and resources, visit shastacounty.gov/health-human-s….

You can still apply for CalFresh, but you won’t receive new benefits until federal funding resumes. To apply, call 1 (877) 652-0731 or visit BenefitsCal.com. Social services are available at Shasta County offices, which are open as usual, shastacounty.gov/health-human-s….

Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is still around, including a new type (clade 1), which can lead to serious illness. Being fully vaccinated for mpox is the best way to protect yourself and your community. To learn more, visit: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D…

Many Californians of all ages provide loved ones with essential care & support, like driving to the doctor & even complex, hands-on medical care. This National Family Caregivers Month, find resources & local support services near you at aging.ca.gov/aging_resources.

The Shasta County Health & Human Service Agency (HHSA) is holding its quarterly workgroup on the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) to provide information and gather public input at 10 a.m. on Thurs, Nov. 20. Read the full press release at: shastacounty.gov/health-human-s…

A Regular Meeting of the Shasta County Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board (MHADAB) will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm in the Mae Helene Bacon Boggs Conference Center 2420 Breslauer Way, Redding. Read the full press release at shastacounty.gov/health-human-s…

Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is still around, including a new type (clade 1), which can lead to serious illness. Being fully vaccinated for mpox is the best way to protect yourself and your community. To learn more, visit: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D…

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency is requesting feedback from the public on its draft 2025-2026 Annual Update to the Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan and its Appendices, which cover Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Read full press release: shastacounty.gov/health-human-s…

In response to the ongoing infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart powdered infant formula, CDPH launched a public hotline to answer your questions and provide guidance. Call (833)398-2022 — Available toll-free 7 days a week, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. (PT)

Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) invites you to a forum providing information about Senate Bill 43, which could affect those with severe substance abuse disorders. Read the full press release at: shastacounty.gov/health-human-s…

Shasta County HHSA has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its child safety seat education program. Read the entire press release at shastacounty.gov/health-human-s…

🧠💬 Youth Mental Health Matters Starting Nov. 25, youth under 18 will lose access to AI companions on character.ai. While the impact is still unknown, CDPH reminds families that mental health support is always available. 📲 Learn more: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/P…