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

Anita Ortiz, Associate Director (HHSA)
Anita Ortiz, Associate 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, Mental Health Branch Director
Dr. Natalie Bolin, Mental 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

Public Health's Fruit and Veggie Fest 2025

Public Health's Fruit and Veggie Fest 2025

Join CalFresh Healthy Living and SaveCo for this year's annual Fruit and Veggie Fest on March 5! This fest is free to the public and includes fun and educational activities for the entire family. Come learn fun and easy ways to make every day delicious by adding fruits and vegetables to your meals. 

Video: What Is Prop 1?

Video: What Is Prop 1?

Prop 1 reallocates existing state funds and other state resources to expand and modernize the state's behavioral health infrastructure. This includes increased funding for treatment facilities, supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, and other essential services.

Video: How Coordinate Care is Helping the Homeless

Video: How Coordinate Care is Helping the Homeless

The growing costs of housing, utilities, and food present financial strain, and when combined with an argument, illness, loss of family support, or a job, or numerous other variables can be the deciding factor in whether we have a roof over our heads or not.