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 San Diego County - Air Improvement Relief Effort Program
The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, through its Air Improvement Relief Effort (AIRE) program, is distributing FREE air purifiers and up to two replacement filters to households affected by sewage gases near the Tijuana River Valley to help improve air quality. Please help promote this opportunity!
Click here to apply.
Click here for the flyer in Spanish.
Click here for more information.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
In recognition of this month, Behavioral Health Services has developed a “Together in Hope” toolkit to raise awareness, share resources, and spread messages of hope. The toolkit includes downloadable materials on mental health and suicide prevention, social media content, virtual backgrounds, and more. Whether you're someone who is struggling, caring for a loved one, or coping with loss, this toolkit is here to remind you: you are not alone.
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, call or text 9-8-8.
 Partner for Greater Impact
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2025 Live Well Advance and School Summit. Showcase your commitment to community wellbeing while receiving the benefits of connecting with leaders, changemakers, and mission-driven organizations.
Why Sponsor?
- Reach 2,000 influential attendees including policy makers, educators, health leaders, and community advocates
- Receive acknowledgement on event signage, the Live Well San Diego website, event media, and newsletter communications to over 24,000 subscribers!
- Be part of a movement to strengthen collective impact
Learn more and explore sponsorship levels at LiveWellSD.org/Advance.
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NEW! Request for Information: Sexual Treatment, Education, and Prevention Services (STEPS)
Sexual Treatment, Education, and Prevention Services (STEPS) is a countywide outpatient program for Medi-Cal eligible youth ages 6–21 with problematic sexual behaviors. The program provides therapy, case management, and psychiatric services to support safe, prosocial functioning at home, in school, and in the community.
WHEN: Monday, September 15th | 1:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual RFI Meeting
To register, please visit here!
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NEW! E-bike Safety Community Meetings
E-bikes are everywhere in Chula Vista! E-bike riders, parents, and community members are encouraged to attend a community meeting to learn important information on the new Electric Micromobility Vehicle Ordinance in Chula Vista.
Community Meeting 1:
WHEN: Tuesday, September 16th | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM WHERE: Montevalle Community Center | 840 Duncan Ranch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91914
Community Meeting 2:
WHEN: Monday, September 22nd | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
WHERE: Loma Verde Community Center | 1420 Loma Lane, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Vrtual Meeting:
WHEN: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 | 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
WHERE: Via Teams. Click here to register!
Click here to view the flyer in Spanish!
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NEW! Healthy Aging Across the Lifespan Webinar
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This virtual event will highlight Southern Caregiver Resource Center and explore the concept of healthy aging as a lifelong process that supports physical, emotional, and social well-being across all stages of life. The webinar is intended for family caregivers and individuals of all ages.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 17th | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
To register, please visit here!
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NEW! Lunch&Learn: Medi-Cal Transformation
Join for a 90-minute virtual event to hear more about services now available through Medi-Cal Transformation (CalAIM) in San Diego County, specifically Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports (CS). This event is geared toward those professionals who support Medi-Cal members, including advocates, providers, Community Health Workers, and others.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
WHERE: Via Zoom
For more information and to register, please visit here!
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San Diego Walk For Lives
Bear Roots Co. is hosting the San Diego Walk for Lives! Come learn about the dangers of fentanyl and help us demonstrate power in numbers. Registration is free, and everyone is welcome.
WHEN: Saturday, September 20th | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: Montgomery Waller Park | 3020 Coronado Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
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NEW! South Bay Community Adult & Youth Resource Fair
A community-focused event aimed at connecting justice-involved individuals and residents with vital local resources. Hosted by the San Diego County Probation Department, this fair brings together service providers, organizations, and community members to promote access, support, and opportunity.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 24th | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: Chula Vista Library Civic Center Branch | 365 F St. Chula Vista, CA 91910
To register for this event, please visit here!
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Crisis House Job Fair
Be part of something bigger! Join Crisis House’s Job Fair and connect with motivated, pre-screened job seekers ready to make an impact.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 24th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: CARE Community Center | 12 N Euclid Ave, National City, CA 91950
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CEAL Health Longevity Webinar Series
Building Bridges is a framework designed to foster intergenerational allyship as a strategy to combat ageism and advance racial equity in the aging field. Rooted in liberatory design, the project creates meaningful connections across generations and identities, challenging dominant narratives about aging and catalyzing systemic change for people of all ages.
WHEN: Thursday, September 25th | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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NEW! 2025 Hike-A-Thon Kick-Off Event
Join Nature Unplugged to kick-off their 2025 Hike-A-Thon! This free, family-friendly event features wellness booths, giveaways, and fun activities for all ages. Then, hike your way through October with weekly ranger-led hikes hosted by County Parks.
Start training now with the Live Well, Unplugged! social media campaign – find free community events, activity challenges, and health tips on Instagram and Facebook.
WHEN: Saturday, September 27th | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Los Penasquitos Ranch House | 12122 Canyonside Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92129
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NEW! What I Wish My Parents Knew
WIWMPK is a free parent-youth forum that uplifts youth voices, addresses community issues, and connects families with resources for well-being. Topics include fostering communication and bridging stigmas between parents and youth on “hard to talk about” topics, mental health and emotional wellness, conflict resolution tools, substance use trends, and school communication and expectations.
WHEN: Saturday, October 11th | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Conference Room A&C | 5469 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123
To RSVP for this event, please visit here!
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NEW! Youth Resource Fair
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Join us to learn about local youth programs, resources, and services that support academic success, leadership, and personal growth helping every child thrive with strong community support.
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Imperial Beach Library | 810 Imperial Beach Blvd., Imperial Beach, CA 91932
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I Love A Clean San Diego Coastal Cleanup Day - Join I Love A Clean San Diego for a litter cleanup movement along the coast. The event is a major part of International Coastal Cleanup, which is facilitated by The Ocean Conservancy and includes many U.S. states and territories and over 70 countries. You are joining hundreds of thousands of volunteers all over the world to remove pollution from our ecosystems.
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When: Saturday, September 20th, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Where: Multiple locations across San Diego, including Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, and more.
- Click here to see all locations and register!
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Surfrider Foundation Imperial Beach Cleanup - Take action to protect our coastline by joining a local beach cleanup! Staff will be on site for check-in and will provide all necessary supplies.
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When: Monthly, next date is September 20th, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Where: Imperial Beach, CA 91932
- Click here to register and for more information.
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Girls Rising Mentorship Program - Girls Rising is dedicated to supporting girls ages 8-17 from underserved communities by providing positive role models and unwavering support.
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Community Power Efficient Refrigeration Program - Community Power is providing energy-efficient refrigerators and freezers at no cost to corner stores to stock California-grown fresh foods, thanks to funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
- Click here to see the available equipment you can select.
- Program availability is limited, click here to apply!
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Gleaning in Chula Vista - Gleaning is the collection of surplus food from farms, gardens, and backyards to address food insecurity. Community members can donate extra backyard fruit or volunteer as gleaners or drivers with ProduceGood. Opportunities are open to all ages, families, and groups.
- Timeline: Ongoing year-round
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NEW! Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG): The RCDG program aims to enable nonprofit institutions to establish and operate centers for rural cooperative development. Its primary objective is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by helping nonprofit organizations, who in turn provide technical assistance to start, expand, or improve cooperatives and mutually owned businesses in rural areas.
- Application deadline: Monday, September 15, 2025
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Click here to apply!
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NEW! OCPSC Community Outreach and Enrollment Grant 2025: OCPSC is partnering with community organizations across California to connect underserved communities with public service programs, leveraging local knowledge and cultural insight to ensure meaningful engagement.
- Application deadline: Monday, September 22, 2025
- Click here to apply!
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NEW! Request for Proposals: Ad Hoc Public Messaging, Outreach, and Education Services: Provide ad hoc, or as needed, public messaging, outreach, and education services. Support promotion of Behavioral Health Services through responsive campaigns that raise awareness of resources, new programs, policy updates, and emphasize equity and culturally appropriate messaging.
- Application deadline: Thursday, October 2, 2025
- Click here to apply!
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UC San Diego Black Alumni Scholarship Fund: This scholarship offers eligible students a four-year $10,000 scholarship, renewable at $2,500 annually. It provides financial, academic, and personal support to over 200 students currently attending UCSD.
- Application deadline: Saturday, November 29, 2025
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Kin Project – Community Researchers for Food Justice: This year-long grant program supports individuals and groups in San Diego County to lead community-driven research advancing food justice. Offered by YMCA of San Diego County, UC San Diego, and partners, selected projects can receive up to $35,000—no nonprofit status required. Funding supports staffing, community engagement, materials, and more. Grantees also gain mentorship, training, and peer collaboration.
- Application deadline: Ongoing
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Click here to apply!
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Kitchens for Good Microenterprise (ME) Program: Kitchens for Good’s ME program accepts early-stage food entrepreneurs in San Diego, focusing on those who have experienced barriers to accessing the resources and support needed to start their small business.
- Application deadline: Ongoing
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Smart & Final Charitable Foundation: The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation strives to give back to and nourish communities served in California, Arizona and Nevada through the Pillars of Focus:
- Health & Wellness, Education, Hunger Relief, Team Sports & Youth Development, Disaster Relief
- Application deadline: Ongoing
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NEW! Deadline Extended! Scoop From You(th) Challenge – Piece of Mind
The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) invites San Diego youth and young adults (ages 12–25) to participate in the 2025 Scoop From You(th) Challenge: “Piece of Mind.” This challenge encourages participants to use art to explore emotions, increase self-esteem, promote emotional resilience, and support overall wellbeing.
Art submissions may include graphic design, painting, illustration, poetry, short story, dance, music, performance, film, photography, and/or animation.
Participants can win up to $900.
Extended Deadline to Submit: November 21st, 2025
To learn more or access outreach materials, visit the Youth and Young Adult Video & Visual Art Challenge | Live Well San Diego or contact Engage.BHS@sdcounty.ca.gov
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NEW! County Emergency Operations Plan
The Office of Emergency Services is updating the County of San Diego Emergency Operations Plan and invites partner organizations to provide feedback. This plan guides how the region responds to major emergencies and disasters. By participating, you can help shape priorities, identify service gaps, and improve coordination. Public comments are open through October 31, 2025, on the Engage San Diego County website.
For more information, please visit here!
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NEW! MIHA Program
Do you want to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle?
UC San Diego invites you to participate in a study for mothers and their adult daughters interested in achieving a healthier weight. During a 24-week program, you will learn how to make lifestyle changes involving healthy eating and increased physical activity. The program is available at no cost.
To learn if you are eligible to participate, please call: (858) 255-0511
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Motivated Youth Academy – Open Enrollment
Are you seeking a tuition-free education with the flexibility to learn at your own pace, guided by credentialed teachers? Motivated Youth Academy offers an alternative learning experience for students in grades 6–12, as well as young adults ages 19–24 who are ready to earn their high school diploma. Our new session begins August 25—now is the time to enroll!
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SDSU Healthy Water, Healthy Air Survey
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SDSU is seeking individuals working or living in the South Bay to participate in the Healthy Water, Healthy Air survey to understand how the Tijuana River pollution may be affecting the health of the community. The study is led by Dr. Paula Granados (SDSU School of Public Health). The information gathered from the survey helps researchers document ONGOING health concerns and impacts to build a stronger case to advocate for healthy solutions.
Click here to participate in the survey.
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Vaccine Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Feedback Survey
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The County's Immunization Unit is doing a Vaccine Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs (V-KAB) survey with help from the CDC’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health project. We want to know what you think about vaccines, like the flu and COVID-19. Your answers will help us improve vaccine outreach in our community. Your voice matters, help build a healthier, safer, thriving, and more informed San Diego!
Click here to participate in the survey.
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Direct Cash Transfer Prevention Program (DCTP)
Now accepting interest forms for its second cohort, this 12-month program supports San Diego County young adults (ages 18–21) facing housing instability. Participants receive financial assistance, workshops, housing support, case management, and resource referrals. Eligibility: ages 18–21, San Diego County residents, at risk of housing instability (not currently homeless). A new interest form is required, even if previously submitted. Current Cohort 1 participants are ineligible.
Click here to learn more.
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FastTrack Futures
FastTrack Futures reduces employment barriers for young adults by providing free job training, career coaching and paid internships along with a $500 monthly stipend during training. This no-cost program is open to San Diego County residents ages 18-28.
Click here to learn more.
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New Way to Apply for WIC
Applying for WIC just got easier! San Diego residents can now complete the WIC application online in a few simple steps. Whether you're applying for yourself or helping a client, the process is quick and accessible.
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Go to sdwic.com/apply
- Enter your address
- Select a WIC office near you
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Fill out the form
A WIC staff member will contact you within 3 business days to continue the application process. Community organizations are also welcome to assist clients in submitting the form.
Click here for more information or to get started.
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Medi-Cal Program Changes (2026-2027) What Medi-Cal Members Need to Know
Medi-Cal coverage will continue to include the care and services you need. This means you will still have access to:
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Medical care – doctor visits, hospital stays, emergency services, and prescription drugs
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Behavioral health & preventive care – mental health and substance use disorder treatment, screenings, and immunizations
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Additional support – dental and vision care, long-term care, transportation, and other essential health benefits
Click here to learn more.
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Behavioral & Mental Health Resources Tip Card
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The Live Well San Diego South Region Community Leadership Team Behavioral & Mental Health workgroup presents the Behavioral & Mental Health Resources Tip Card. This tip card connects San Diego County residents with free, confidential, and trauma-informed services.
Click here to view in English and Spanish
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New Health and Social Services for Eligible San Diego Medi-Cal Members
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Enhanced Care Management for Medi-Cal Members | Spanish - One-on-one care management to support health and social needs.
Community Supports for Medi-Cal Members | Spanish - 14 services to support well-being in the community - such as help finding housing, medically tailored meals, asthma remediation and more.
Transportation for Medi-Cal Members | Spanish - Transit passes, ride share services, accessible vans and more may be available to help you get to medical appointments or get medical supplies.
Eligible Medi-Cal members can enroll through their Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan (Blue Shield Promise, Community Health Group, Kaiser Permanente, or Molina Healthcare). Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports referral forms, materials in additional languages, and more information can be found at sandiegocounty.gov/SDAIM.
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San Diego Food Resources
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Thank you!
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