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Live Well Advance Highlights Change Through Collective Impact
It was an exciting year for milestones, connections and learning at the 2025 Live Well Advance and School Summit.
Nearly 2,000 people attended, where 75 partner organization booths and 39 breakout sessions provided attendees with countless opportunities to network and share best practices.
 County Encourages Vaccinations for Hepatitis A and Mpox
Contact your healthcare provider to ask about getting vaccinated against mpox, Hepatitis A or both. If you do not have a healthcare provider, contact 2-1-1. Both vaccinations are available at the County of San Diego sexual health clinics in the North Coastal, Central, and South Public Health Center locations.
Read the full story here.
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NEW! Partners in Equity Coalition Meeting
Partners in Equity Coalition is committed to listening and learning from families on what's needed to safely keep their children home, elevate & partner with community organizations who support families, and provide community members with resources and knowledge to navigate the system.
WHEN: Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
WHERE: Online via Zoom
Register for the meeting here
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NEW! Volunteers Needed for Flood Relief and Recovery Community Pop-Up Event
Support the San Diego community by volunteering with the San Diego Regional Community Recovery Team at a pop-up event to provide relief for families impacted by the January 2024 floods.
Volunteers will be setting up the donation distribution booths by assembling canopies, tables, chairs, signage, and donations. Then, they'll distribute donations by category to flood survivors.
WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: Cesar Chavez Elementary School | 1404 S 40th St, San Diego, CA 92113
For more information, email: Volunteer@communityrecoveryteam.org
Register for the event here.
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¡NUEVO! Entrenamiento Gratuito de RCP y Desfibrilador
Los invitamos cordialmente a participar en el entrenamiento de Reanimación Cardiopulmonar (RCP) y uso del desfibrilador externo automático (DEA), una capacitación esencial para actuar con confianza ante emergencias médicas.
CUÁNDO: Sábado, 15 de noviembre | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
DÓNDE: AHF Wellness Center | 3580 Fifth Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Para mas información contacte sdpartnerrelay@sdcounty.ca.gov
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NEW! Healing Garden Workshops
The Healing Garden Day offers a safe space to explore healthy coping mechanisms for anyone experiencing life’s stressors. Gardening and physical activity help reduce depression by boosting dopamine and endorphins.
WHEN: Saturdays, November 15, November 29, and December 13 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: San Diego American Indian Health Center | 2630 First Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Learn more about San Diego American Indian Health Center at sdaihc.org
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NEW! Youth Leadership Academy
San Diego Pride is proud to host the annual Pride Youth Leadership Academy (YLA). YLA was created to bring LGBTQIA2+ youth together from across the region to engage, educate, and inspire our next generation of leaders. YLA is a fun, inclusive, and intense academy that includes historical context, LGBTQIA2+ resource education, organizing skills, panel discussions, and team-building activities that inform and motivate participants to be successful in all they do.
WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: UCSD Park & Market | 1100 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
Register for the event here.
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NEW! Outdoor Health & Wellness Expo
Join for a day of wellness through alternative healing practices and holistic movement. The outdoor health & wellness expo will feature movement workshops, meditative practices, Qi Gong and more!
WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE: Market Creek Plaza | 310 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114
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NEW! Building a Safer San Diego: Community Disaster Preparedness Event
Connect with County and City emergency managers to learn more about disaster preparedness resources available to your community and across the San Diego region
Discover how the County Partner Relay Program promotes emergency messaging across diverse communities
Get involved with your local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to receive free training and volunteer to help your community during disasters
Understand how and why local emergency alerts and notifications are sent to the public and the many ways you can receive life-saving information during a disaster
WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: Skyline Hills Recreation Center | 8285 Skyline Dr., San Diego, CA 92114
Register for the event here.
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NEW! Caregiver Recognition Event 2025
The annual Caregiver Recognition Event celebrates the compassion, strength, and dedication of caregivers. The uplifting program offers an opportunity for caregivers to pause, connect, and feel appreciated through inspiring presentations, messages of gratitude, and valuable resources, giving back to those who give so much.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
WHERE: Virtual Via Zoom
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Turkey Giveaway and Resource Fair Event
Join the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center for a turkey giveaway, food, entertainment, and resources. One free turkey will be provided per household and participants but must be 18 years and older to receive. This event is free and open to the community.
WHEN: Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Joe and Vi Jacobs Center | 404 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
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NEW! Celebrate Without the Waste: Sustainable Holidays Webinar
Don’t let holiday celebrations lead to increased waste! This webinar will cover how to find creative yet accessible low waste options when navigating gift giving, holiday décor, and cooking for large groups. We’ll share low and no-waste gift ideas, easy up-cycled DIY decorations to make at home, tutorials on alternative gift-wrapping methods, and ways to reduce the amount of food waste from holiday meals.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
For more information and to register, visit Eventbrite
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NEW! Mental Wellness: You Got This! A Toolkit of Strategies for Tough Days
The It’s All About H.E.R. Initiative offers a free workshop for young women (18–22) with disabilities that impact how they communicate with the world. Participants will learn practical tools to manage stress, set boundaries, and care for their mental health, while building confidence and self-advocacy skills. Each session includes ASL interpretation and live captioning to ensure full access for everyone.
WHEN: Friday, December 5, 2025 | 11:00 AM
WHERE: Virtual
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NEW! Community Garden Workshop Series
Join Bayside for an interactive workshop exploring how to plan, design, build, and sustain a vibrant community garden. This course is offered both in-person or online via Zoom and is open to anyone countywide.
WHEN: January 20 – June 16 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
WHERE: Online via Zoom OR in-person at the Bayside Community Center | 2202 Comstock St, San Diego, CA 92111
Register for the classes you would like to attend here!
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All Kids Play: Youth Sports Grant: Grants are available to qualifying families with kids in grades K-12 and not-for-profit community-based recreational sports organizations in low-income areas on a need and first-come, first served basis as funds are available. Find out more information visit their website!
- Rolling Application Review: Submit 30 days prior to the sports program registration deadline
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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, and Disaster Relief.
- Application Deadline: Ongoing
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Kitchens for Good Microenterprise (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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NEW! Participate in Upcoming Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Input Session
Behavioral Health Services (BHS) invites community members to virtual input sessions this November and December 2025 to help shape the BHSA Integrated Plan for FY 2026–2029. These Zoom sessions, offered morning and evening, will gather public feedback to guide mental health and substance use priorities and investments in San Diego County.
See the link provided below to register for any of the upcoming sessions listed and learn more about additional opportunities to share your thoughts on BHSA (bit.ly/BHSA_BHS).
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NEW! Health Consumer Alliance (HCA) Medi-Cal Changes for Adult Immigrants in 2026 and 2027
Good News: Medi-Cal is NOT changing for many people! These people can keep Medi-Cal with dental and no premiums, regardless of immigration status:
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Children (under 19 years old)
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Current and former foster youth (under 26 yrs old)
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Pregnant and post-pregnancy people (up to one year after the end of pregnancy)
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Provide Feedback on the County's Emergency Operations Plan
The County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services invites you to provide feedback on the County’s Emergency Operations Plan. The Plan is a comprehensive guide that details how the region will respond to major emergencies and disasters.
By participating in the update process, you help:
- Shape emergency response priorities
- Identify service gaps and access barriers
- Strengthen coordination across organizations and communities
An online survey is available to share your perspectives and experiences.
Survey Link: Emergency Operations Plan Engagement Survey | Engage San Diego County
The survey will be open until November 21. The survey should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Please share this engagement opportunity with organizations, stakeholders, and partners in your network!
Questions may be submitted via email to: Nicholas.Zubel@sdcounty.ca.gov
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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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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
To review the resources, click here!
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Thank you!
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