Agency Leadership

Agency Leadership

 

Agency Priorities (2022-2026)  

1. Homelessness
i.  Outreach/Intervention/Access
ii. Housing options/Placement

2. Coordinated Care
i.  CalAIM
ii. Outreach/In-field crisis response
iii. Coordinating care across multiple systems 

3. Financial Stability

 

Our Vision

Healthy children and adults, supportive families, thriving communities.

Our Mission

Dedicated to protecting and strengthening the well-being of the community through the development of effective policies, practices, and services delivered in a culturally and linguistically competent manner.

Our Core Values 

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.

Donna Ortiz, Agency Director (HHSA)
Donna Ortiz, Agency Director (HHSA)

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

Rob Stewart, Fiscal Operations Branch Director
Rob Stewart, Fiscal Operations Branch Director

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

Francena Martinez, Human Services Branch Director
Francena Martinez, Human Services Branch Director

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

Dr. Natalie Bolin, Behavioral Health Branch Director
Dr. Natalie Bolin, Behavioral Health Branch Director

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

Karen Elliott, Public Health Branch Director
Karen Elliott, Public Health Branch Director

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

Agency News

Latest agency news, events, training, and more.
August Is Valley Fever Awareness Month

August Is Valley Fever Awareness Month

The number of reported Valley fever cases in California has greatly increased in recent years, and we are learning that drought and other factors increase the number of new Valley fever cases in our state. Valley fever can be serious for some people, and symptoms can last weeks or months, causing people to miss work, school, or activities they enjoy.

July Is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

July Is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to initiate discussions with experts, organizations, state government representatives, and others, to come up with ways to increase availability, accessibility, and quality. 

Act F.A.S.T. - Learn the Signs of Stroke

Act F.A.S.T. - Learn the Signs of Stroke

Stroke is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults.  What do we need to know and what can we do to help ourselves or someone else? By knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke and acting F.A.S.T., you can take action and perhaps save a life. 

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Everyone is subject to a scam. Fraudsters are always looking for ways to get your personal data, and it’s no surprise that we need to learn how to identify and protect ourselves from fraud and scams.