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The King of the Hammers outdoor races brought people from all over the country and the world into San Bernardino County and has a positive economic impact on the county and promotes tourism of our county.
Department of Behavioral Health Holds Virtual Black History Month Celebration, Requests Public Input on Mental Health Services Act
Join the Department of Behavioral Health on Mon., Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. for the African American Awareness Subcommittee Virtual Black History Month Celebration: Bridging the Gap: San Bernardino County African American Behavioral Health Perspectives Over the Last 50 Years!
The purpose of the celebration is to further our understanding of the African American culture through education and collaboration and to promote mental health awareness.
It is also an opportunity to remember and recognize the many accomplishments and contributions of African Americans to our nation and to discuss the importance of African American Mental Health Awareness Week. To register, call (909) 252-5150 or email Cultural_Competency@dbh.sbcounty.gov.
New Podcast Episode: Reducing Stigma in African American Communities
As we celebrate African American History Month, Jonathan Buffong, DBH Mental Health Education Consultant for the Office of Equity and Inclusion, speaks about the stigma surrounding mental health within African American communities and faith-based communities. He provides practical steps we can take to reduce the stigma. Plus, Victoria Hall, DBH Mental Health Education Consultant, shares how she practices self-care! Check out the latest episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Facebook or wherever you get your podcasts!
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Public Input Sought on the Mental Health Services Act Annual Plan
The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) invites community members to review and comment on the draft Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Plan for the fiscal year 2022-2023. The draft plan is a comprehensive report that illustrates the impact made by DBH and its contracted partners in addressing the behavioral health needs of San Bernardino County and the proposed changes to MHSA programming in the upcoming fiscal years. View and comment on the draft plan by visiting sbcounty.gov/dbh now through Feb. 28. For questions about MHSA, please call (800) 722-9866 or email MHSA@dbh.sbcounty.gov.
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County Museum Reopens with Two New Exhibits and Cosmic Nights
Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats is open at the San Bernardino County Museum through May 8, 2022 bringing the mystery surrounding bats out of the dark and dispelling popular misconceptions about these nocturnal creatures, plentiful in our region. Emphasizing the unique value these amazing winged creatures add to our ecology, this fascinating exhibit features special effects, multi-sensory interactive displays, a Gothic castle and lifelike environmental settings. Enjoy the bat portrait photography and a giant-screen video introducing you to the real world of bats as diverse, beneficial mammals with remarkable skills and extraordinary abilities.
Contradictions – Bringing the Past Forward, a research-based, multimedia art and humanities exhibit by artist Barbara Gothard, is at the Museum through Apr. 10. The project consists of mixed media installation works, and interprets the plight of early 20th century African American homesteaders in the Mojave Desert. The series focuses on the Homesteaders’ stories and the contradictions of Gothard’s own desert-lived experience.
Join the Museum for Cosmic Nights, an evening to explore the Southern California night sky! The evening will feature telescope viewing, an opportunity to discuss astronomy with the telescope operators, and visitors are also encouraged to bring binoculars or set up their own telescopes.
The events take place outdoors, weather permitting, and guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Guests are welcome to set up portable lawn chairs and blankets for extended viewing. Museum galleries will be open during the events and regular admission applies.
San Bernardino County Museum
2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands
Saturday, Feb. 12, 7-10pm
Victor Valley Museum
11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley
Saturday, Feb. 12, 7-9:30pm
For more information, visit www.sbcounty.gov/museum.
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Members of the Community Revitalization team and partners visit the Pacific Village homeless interim housing project.
Community Revitalization effort drives toward addressing homelessness
Less than seven months after the County’s Community Revitalization effort got underway, solid progress is being made on several fronts toward addressing homelessness and creating additional affordable housing opportunities throughout the county.
“Making an impact on homelessness and ensuring the county has an adequate supply of affordable housing options is key to not only assisting those who need a helping hand but to growing our local economy and improving the quality life for all county residents,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “That’s why my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors and I are committed to investing in, and ensuring the success of, the County’s Community Revitalization effort.”
In June, working at the direction of the Board of Supervisors, County Chief Executive Officer Leonard X. Hernandez assigned an executive-level position to focus full-time on strategic and continuous efforts addressing homelessness in communities across the county. The move was intended to place a concerted focus on the Homeless Strategic Plan and align the homeless population’s health and housing needs to the services provided by the county and its partners.
The effort includes the County Community Development and Housing Department and the County Office of Homeless Services in partnership with several other County departments and offices that have a role in addressing homelessness. The emphasis is on moving quickly and taking advantage of key services while implementing new solutions.
“The team is hard at work developing a strategic plan for homelessness that identifies key metrics and outcomes,” said Deputy Executive Officer Supriya Barrows, who is leading the Community Revitalization effort following the retirement of Assistant Executive Officer CaSonya Thomas after more than 30 years of county service in numerous health and human services roles.
Barrows formerly spearheaded and currently chairs the San Bernardino County Community Vital Signs Initiative Implementation Committee. The Community Vital Signs Initiative operationalizes the Wellness Element of the Countywide Vision.
“In partnership with several community organizations and county departments – including the Sheriff, Behavioral Health, Aging and Adult Services, Public Health, and Probation – we intend to build on the successes achieved by the pandemic-inspired Project Roomkey and Project Homekey and make serious progress toward addressing homelessness throughout San Bernardino County,” Barrows said.
Job Openings and Hiring Events in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County has jobs that will be opening on Saturday, Feb. 12.
We encourage you to apply and share these job openings with those who may be interested in them. Recruitments listed are subject to final department approval. Check sbcounty.gov/jobs for the most up- to -date recruitments.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Card Information
COVID-19 Vaccine Cards are a convenient way to show proof that you have been vaccinated.
Read our FAQs at sbcovid19.com/vaccinecards and watch this video to learn more about vaccine cards and what to do if you need to replace yours.
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Latest Stats
558,088 Confirmed Cases (up 0.6% from the previous day)
6,314 Deaths (up 0.03% from the previous day)
6,258,647 Tests (up 0.4% from the previous day)
For more statistics from the COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard, click the desktop or mobile tab on the County’s sbcovid19.com website.
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