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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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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.
A Bridge to Benefits
The County of Santa Clara Veterans Service Office (VSO) works year-round in service to veterans, their dependents and their survivors to provide services and help them access federal, state and local benefits.
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 Safety/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.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare To Open Its First North County Clinic
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), California’s second-largest public health and hospital system, is opening its first North County clinic on November 13.
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.
Community Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Upholding Shared Values and Serving All Residents
Leaders from the County of Santa Clara, City of San José, and other local cities and community-based organizations issued a statement in response to the election of Donald J. Trump.