2019

Help for the Homeless
Help for the Homeless

December 6, 2019

Friends of Tulare County Child Welfare Services Children's Toy Drive  Fill the Trolley Events
Friends of Tulare County Child Welfare Services Children's Toy Drive Fill the Trolley Events

November 14, 2019

Canine Distemper Virus Found;  County Animal Shelter Works with Experts to Address
Canine Distemper Virus Found; County Animal Shelter Works with Experts to Address

November 1, 2019

Telehealth Kiosk Unveiling at 2 p.m. on November 19, 2019
Telehealth Kiosk Unveiling at 2 p.m. on November 19, 2019

October 24, 2019

Conference for Farmworker Women to Address Health, Immigration, and Safety Issues
Conference for Farmworker Women to Address Health, Immigration, and Safety Issues

October 17, 2019

10th Annual Red Ribbon Week Celebration at 4:00 p.m. on October 30 Send a Message, Stay Drug-Free!
10th Annual Red Ribbon Week Celebration at 4:00 p.m. on October 30 Send a Message, Stay Drug-Free!

October 17, 2019

Innovative Homeless Initiative Receives Merit Award from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
Innovative Homeless Initiative Receives Merit Award from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC)

September 17, 2019

Death Associated with E-Cigarettes in Tulare County
Death Associated with E-Cigarettes in Tulare County

September 16, 2019

Skin-Lightening Creams from Mexico Containing Mercury Being Sold in Tulare County
Skin-Lightening Creams from Mexico Containing Mercury Being Sold in Tulare County

September 12, 2019

National LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Conference to be held in Visalia, California
National LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Conference to be held in Visalia, California

August 15, 2019

Public Health Warning--Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Public Health Warning--Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

August 14, 2019

West Nile Virus Affects Four in Tulare County
West Nile Virus Affects Four in Tulare County

August 8, 2019

Take Special Care of Animals During Extreme Heat
Take Special Care of Animals During Extreme Heat

July 25, 2019

Excessive Heat Watch in Effect Over Weekend
Excessive Heat Watch in Effect Over Weekend

July 25, 2019

Summer Safety a Top Priority
Summer Safety a Top Priority

June 26, 2019

Tulare County HHSA Adopts FirstNet Public Safety Communications Platform
Tulare County HHSA Adopts FirstNet Public Safety Communications Platform

June 6, 2019

CalFresh Food Benefits Available to Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP) Beginning June 1
CalFresh Food Benefits Available to Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP) Beginning June 1

May 30, 2019

Rabid Bats a Concern in Tulare County
Rabid Bats a Concern in Tulare County

May 29, 2019

West Nile Virus Risk Detected in Southwest Visalia
West Nile Virus Risk Detected in Southwest Visalia

May 23, 2019

No-Cost "Signs of Elder Abuse" Training Offered During World Elder Abuse Awareness Month
No-Cost "Signs of Elder Abuse" Training Offered During World Elder Abuse Awareness Month

May 20, 2019


Agency News

2024 Walk with a Doc Program

2024 Walk with a Doc Program

Held the second Saturday of each month in Visalia, Walk with a Doc is a free community outreach program, which strives to encourage healthy physical activity in people of all ages. This doctor-led group is a fun and safe place to go for a walk, learn about health, and meet new friends.  

Video: Multi-Purpose Senior Services Program

Video: Multi-Purpose Senior Services Program

When everyday tasks such as cooking dinner, climbing stairs, or managing your medical appointments become too difficult for you to do on your own, the Multipurpose Senior Services Program, also known as MSSP, might be able to help. 

Video: Understanding Self-Neglect for Seniors

Video: Understanding Self-Neglect for Seniors

In Tulare County self-neglect is the most common condition reported to our Adult Protective Services program, typically accounting for up to 50% of all investigations. The goal of APS is to maintain the safety, health, and independence of the individual.

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.