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County of Santa Clara and HCA Healthcare Reach Agreement for County to Pursue Acquisition of Regional Medical Center
The County of Santa Clara and HCA Healthcare have tentatively agreed on the County’s acquisition of Regional Medical Center (RMC). This move would enable the County to integrate RMC with the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system operated by the County.
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Senior Nutrition Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Safety Net
Call, Text or Chat: Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline is ‘Here for Everyone’
The County’s 988 lifeline that offers critical mental health services has been expanded since its rollout two years ago, yet it remains unfamiliar or not understood by many residents who could benefit from it. County officials have launched a campaign to help change that.
Nonprofit Leader Transforms Adversity into Mentorship for Foster Youth
Dontae Lartigue has transformed his hard experience as a foster youth into a passion for helping young people at risk of homelessness. The nonprofit he founded, called Razing the Bar, provides housing and mentorship to current and former foster youth.
Public Defender’s Office Outreach Team Brings Courthouse Services to the People
A program that was created out of necessity during the pandemic continues to serve the unhoused population and others who may benefit from legal resources.
Government Working For You
Neighborhood Safety Units Bolstering Safety in Santa Clara County Communities
The County of Santa Clara Probation Department is empowering two communities in the county to improve public safety and enrich the lives of residents through the department’s Neighborhood Safey/Services Unit (NSU).
County Partners with FIRST 5 to Spearhead Innovative Early Learning Apprenticeship to Improve Access to Childcare
The Early Learning Apprenticeship Initiative is an "earn and learn" program that gives participants the opportunity to work in a childcare setting while taking college classes to receive a childcare permit to enter the early learning profession.
Collectors with Compassion
The staff of the Santa Clara County Department of Tax and Collections exemplify their mantra of "collectors with compassion." They understand that individuals have stories and struggles behind every bill and debt. Their work, often unseen, is integral to the community's well-being, ensuring that the County continues to thrive and support those in need.
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department Opens LGBTQ+ Wellness Center in San José
The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department hosted a grand opening celebration of their LGBTQ+ Wellness Center, “colleQTIve” earlier this month.
A Welcoming Home in Santa Clara County
From October 2021 to September 2022, Santa Clara County welcomed more than 180 individuals and families from Afghanistan as part of the Operation Allies Welcome program. In 2023, the program is projected to serve an additional 200-250 refugees.
New Americans Fellowship Program for Immigrants Offers a Cornerstone for Career Building
When Natali Zepeda came to the United States from Mexico with her family as a child, she soon learned the value – the sheer necessity – of hard work, juggling the “hustle and bustle” through a mélange of jobs starting at age 11.