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Tulare County HHSA collaborates with partners and offers a variety of programs and resources for homeless or unhoused individuals and families. Services provided include aging services, child welfare, employment assistance, housing, SSI advocacy, medical services, and veteran support.
HHSA offers a wide array of benefits that can help you with food, housing, employment, health care, and numerous other areas of need. Click here to find answers on the benefits we offer and what you might qualify for. Help is on the way!
Emergencies can occur at any time. Tulare County HHSA is here to keep you informed so that you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Visit here for information about different types of emergencies. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
HHSA's Environmental Health Division protects the health of people and the environment in Tulare County. Our programs are working for you every day to enhance your quality of life, help prevent disease and injury, and keep the public safe.
HHSA offers a number of programs to help you make safe, nutritious, and healthy food choices. It is our commitment and our Agency's vision for healthy children and adults, supportive families, and thriving communities.
Living a healthy lifestyle is a choice. Eating well and being active are the cornerstones to creating a happy and fulfilling life. We offer a number of exciting programs and resources to set you on the path of healthy living here in Tulare County.
Kids and teens are an important part of any community, and Tulare County HHSA is committed to supporting the health, education, and overall well-being of our children. Join us in encouraging today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.
Search here for the needed forms, paperwork, and information on tasks and projects carried out within Tulare County. We offer resources to help you succeed in an efficient and timely manner.
Stepping into motherhood is a big adventure, and Tulare County HHSA is here to help alleviate any stresses or concerns you might have in taking care of your little one. WIC and other health and wellness programs will help your family get a solid start.
Preventive Medicine is an important and vital resource for living a happy and healthy life. HHSA is always striving to improve efficiency and find new avenues for protecting our clients in Risk Management and Preventive Medicine.
Tulare County HHSA is committed to bringing help and resources to the platinum generation living here in our county. Through specially built programs and events, our goal is to help anyone, of any age, to live a happy, healthy life.
AGENCY VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES
Healthy children and adults, supportive families, thriving communities.
Dedicated to protecting and strengthening the well-being of the community through development of effective policies, practices, and services delivered in a culturally and linguistically competent manner.
1) HHSA sponsors services and policies that are: collaborative, community-driven, evidence-based.
2) HHSA promotes service delivery that is: culturally competent, respectful, a model of excellence.
3) HHSA supports a work environment that demonstrates: diversity, integrity, accountability, teamwork and mutual respect, staff development and recognition.
Join Tulare County Public Health for community health fairs during National Public Health Week, April 7–12. Enjoy education, resources, and support from our Public Health Branch and community partners.
On February 11, 2025, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to appoint Dr. Asma Tariq to the position of County Health Officer, effective May 4, 2025. Dr. Tariq fills the position that has been vacant since Dr. Karen Haught retired in 2023.
Tulare County Animal Services is proud to present its Adventure Paws program. If you aren’t able to adopt but would like to make a difference in the life of a shelter dog, sign up for Adventure Paws!
The California Public Utilities Commission is adding a new area code, 357, to the areas using the 559 area code. Starting February 26, 2025, local calls will require dialing 1 + area code + phone number (1 +10 digits). You can still dial just 3 digits for 911, 988, and other services like 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, or 811 if available