Community

Community

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency is dedicated to collaborating and partnering with the community we serve. Through advisory groups, committees, boards, and various community outreach activities, we invite your participation and input. This section of our site lists various opportunities for you to interact with HHSA and help us to continually improve our services.

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency Resource Guide
Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency Resource Guide

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency Resource Guide is now available. This resource guide is a quick reference list of information and hotlines. 

Community Care Coalition
Community Care Coalition

We are in unprecedented times. COVID-19 has caused significant damage to the economy, resulted in major impacts to our critical health and social safety net programs and has killed a growing number of Americans. Locally, it is imperative we band together to effectively serve and support our community through these times.

Community Health Assessment (CHA) & Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
Community Health Assessment (CHA) & Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)

The CHA is intended to assess health behaviors, health outcomes, and the social, economic, and environmental factors impacting health in Tulare County through the collection of data and by listening to the ideas and concerns of people and organizations from across the county.

Community Health Center Board
Community Health Center Board

The Tulare County Community Health Center Board (CHCB) meets monthly to discuss issues and policies regarding the quality and accessibility of services provided by the County health clinics.

Health Advisory Committee
Health Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Health Advisory Committee is to advise and assist the Health & Human Services Agency in the Agency’s efforts to address health issues affecting the community. The Committee has fifteen members and includes residents from each district and representatives of community organizations and public agencies.

Medical Reserve Corps
Medical Reserve Corps

The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps is to recruit, organize, train, deploy, and retain volunteer medical and health professionals, as well as non-medical residents, to prepare for and respond to community health needs, including public health emergencies and threats of terrorism.

Task Force on Homelessness
Task Force on Homelessness

The purpose of the Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness is to advise and assist the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency in the Agency's efforts to address homelessness issues affecting the community and to report to the Tulare County Board of Supervisors on a periodic basis.

Tulare County Mental Health Board
Tulare County Mental Health Board

The Tulare County Mental Health Board meets monthly to discuss issues regarding the quality and accessibility of the mental health services the County provides.


Agency News

Tulare County Household Hazardous Waste Program – Spring 2023 Cleanup Events

Tulare County Household Hazardous Waste Program – Spring 2023 Cleanup Events

Household Hazardous and Universal waste disposal is now available at three locations on various dates throughout Tulare County: Visalia, Cutler, and Porterville in addition to Tulare County Environmental Health’s household hazardous waste mobile events. This program is free and is available for Tulare County residents only.

2023 Tulare County Flood

2023 Tulare County Flood

FEMA Disaster Assistance is now available. 

County and City officials encourage residents to stay prepared for more localized flooding. Local waterways and water systems throughout the County are significantly stressed. Local reservoirs are full and regular ongoing water releases will be required.

May is Mental Health Matters Month

May is Mental Health Matters Month

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency is observing Mental Health Matters Month in May. Plenty of activities are planned throughout the month!

Returning Home Safely After Floods

Returning Home Safely After Floods

Local reservoirs are full and regular ongoing water releases will be required. Once the flood waters have lowered in an area, many dangers may remain. Residents should remain alert and stay vigilant by following these precautions when returning home.