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North County Community Updates
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 Community Action Partnership (CAP) Community Needs Assessment Follow-up Presentation
Please join us to learn about the regional results and insights from the 2024 CAP Needs Assessment Survey and Community Dialogues!
To view the North Inland Region flyer, please click here!
Help Spread the Word: County Budget 2025-27 Informational Open House on April 17
Discover how the County budget serves you – attend an Informational Open House April 17
Discover how the County’s budget serves you and your community. Attend an informational open house at 5 P.M. on April 17th, 2025 at the County Operations Center Chambers. You can find out what the County does, how the budget is built and learn about the many services that help you and neighbors. You can also ask questions and find out how to get involved in the budget process.
Staff members are working on the budget now to present a balanced recommended budget to the Board of Supervisors on May 1st, 2025. The 2025-26 budget will go into effect on July 1st, 2025. The open house will run until 7 P.M. Be sure and bring the kids too. They can meet some adoptable animals, visit a live hawk, and see County emergency vehicles up close, check out a Probation K9 demonstration and more.
To learn more and register, visit Engage San Diego County.
Click here to watch an informational video!
2025 NAMIWalks Community Wellness Expo Kicks Off May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Matters Month (MIMHMM) is just around the corner, and BHS and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego have partnered to host the Community Wellness Expo at the NAMIWalks 5K event on April 26th, 2025 at NTC Park in Liberty Station. The Wellness Expo will be kicking off MIMHMM and will offer mental health-related resources, interactive activities, and opportunities to connect with local organizations, advocates, and community members dedicated to mental wellness. The Expo will feature nearly 100 exhibitors with a combination of community organizations, providers, and County departments to provide mental health-related resources along with fun and interactive activities and promotional materials for all to enjoy. Mental Health Matters Month provides an opportunity for everyone to come together to illuminate mental health awareness and end the stigma, which is crucial in encouraging people to seek the assistance they need.
Stay tuned for more information on upcoming MIMHMM events and materials by visiting the It’s Up to Us website at Up2SD.org
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NEW! San Diego Sheriff's Station: Rise Above Program
WHEN: April 8th, 2025 – May 20th, 2025
WHERE: Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos | 1 Positive Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
Spanish flyer here!
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NEW! Walk into Black Maternal Mental Health Week
WHEN: Friday, April 11th, 2025 | 10:30 AM
WHERE: Hosp Grove Park | Jefferson St & Marron Road Carlsbad, CA 92008
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NEW! Cesar Chavez Day of Service
WHEN: Friday, April 11th, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Universidad Popular Classroom | 261 Autumn Dr, Suite 115, San Marcos, CA 92069
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Declarando Impuestos: Derechos y Responsabilidades
WHEN: Monday, April 14th, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Online | via Zoom
Spanish only!
Register here!
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NEW! Free! Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Event for Unincorporated Residents
WHEN: Saturday, April 19th, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Fallbrook High School | 2400 S. Stagecoach Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028
For more information, click here!
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NEW! First Job Hiring Event
WHEN: Tuesday, April 22th, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
WHERE: San Marcos Community Center | 3 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA 92069
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A Pizza the Action: A Conversation about Youth Vaping, Substance Use and Mental Wellness
WHEN: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
WHERE: San Marcos Community Center Dining Room | 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA
Spanish Flyer here!
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
WHEN: Saturday, April 26th, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Various Locations
Spanish flyer here!
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 Support Groups for Persons with Long COVID
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NEW! Sheriff for the Day Opportunity – The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is offering a unique opportunity for one lucky 5th grader to spend the day as the “Sheriff” with San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez! This experience will provide a hands-on opportunity to learn about law enforcement and community engagement.
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NEW! Master Of Public Health Internship Opportunity - The Cal State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Department of Public Health is seeking community partners interested in providing meaningful internship opportunities for public health students while capacity building for their organization.
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NEW! Cal State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Wellness Coach Internship Site Info - CSUSM is launching an innovative program designed to address the growing demand for skilled Wellness Coaches in California. The goal of this initiative is to increase the state’s capacity to support the growing behavioral health needs of the state’s youth. CSUSM is seeking esteemed organizations like yours to partner with us as training sites for future academic years.
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Community Cares Program - Our outreach partners are invited to attend our food distributions and conduct community outreach to individuals and families receiving food assistance from the Food Bank.
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San Diego Pride Resources - If you and/or your organization are interested in being added to a speaker list for Gay-Straight Alliances at San Diego Unified School District, please contact Wendy Scott at: wscott@sandi.net.
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NEW! Medi-Cal Transformation Services
The County of San Diego (County), Medical Care Services department is excited to announce an opportunity to contract with the County to conduct in-person(s) and virtual community engagement sessions to raise awareness of Medi-Cal Transformation Enhanced Care Management and Community Support services. Please review the Request for Quote (RFQ) 1480 Lots – [which span all 5 districts]- linked below to learn more about this opportunity to provide community engagement, empowerment, and education to increase utilization of Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports in San Diego County.
Questions are due by 5pm April 10, 2025
The RFQ currently closes April 24, 2025, please send questions to: StacyR.Mendoza@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Access RFQ here:
Eligibility for Enhanced Care Management:
Click here to view the flyer! Spanish flyer here!
Eligibility for Community Supports:
Click here to view the flyer! Spanish flyer here!
Transportation for Medi-Cal Members:
Click here to view the flyer! Spanish flyer here!
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NEW! TAY Services: Drop-In Centers
The youth drop-in center is open Monday-Friday 1-5pm for youth 13-25 years who need a safe affirming space to hang out or receive services (employment, academic, LGBTQ+ housing, mental health) at 150 La Terraza Blvd, Escondido.
Click here to view the flyer!
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Emergency Preparedness: Community Resources and Learning Opportunities
The County of San Diego offers community resources and learning opportunities for emergency preparedness. Emergencies can happen at any time—be ready with these crucial resources! The Emergency Preparedness Resource provides vital information on free, 24/7 crisis support, wildfire preparedness, emergency notifications, and community response services.
Click here to view the flyer!
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Fathers First Program
The Fathers First Program offers several options for fathers to be at no cost. These programs are available for fathers to focus on parenting techniques, relationship skills, and creating stronger bonds with your child.
Click here to view the flyer!
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Black Infant Health Program
The San Diego County Black Infant Health Program (BIH) is a FREE supportive service for pregnant women and new mothers who are at least 16 years of age and self-identify as Black or African American. BIH aims to improve health among eligible mothers and babies by empowering pregnant and mothering, Black/African American moms and make healthier choices for a brighter future. We accept participants at any stage of pregnancy and up to 6 months post-partum, regardless of income.
For more information, please click here!
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California Earned Income Tax Credit
The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and the Young Child Tax Credit are state tax credits for working Californians. If you qualify, you may see a reduced tax bill or a bigger refund.
For more information, visit here!
Click here for the flyer in Spanish.
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Vista Community Clinic: Free Application Assistance for Covered CA, Medi-Cal, and Cal-Fresh Enrollment
Our counselors may help fill out an application for health insurance assistance programs in San Diego and Riverside counties. Services are available to the community – even if you are not a patient.
Call to schedule an appointment 760-631-5000 Ext. 7190 or Text 760-492-6669.
To learn more, click here!
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Call 2-1-1 San Diego
2-1-1 San Diego is a hub for updates and resources for the residents of San Diego. Please visit their website or call 2-1-1.
211 San Diego recently launched their updated Community Calendar, a regional calendar of events such as resource fairs, workshops, volunteer opportunities, screenings/health events and more. To submit events, create an account.
Learn more here.
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Thank you!
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