Department of Health Care Services

NEW: California just secured a Presidential Emergency Declaration for the Garden Grove hazmat incident. Working closely with local responders, the state has moved aggressively to protect residents in the impacted area. This morning, @OCFireAuthority announced that the risk of a massive explosion has been mitigated. This new federal assistance will further bolster our resources to help resolve this situation.

📢 Evacuation orders protect you from possible MMA exposure. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by leaving the area now. Wait for the all-clear from your local authorities. ggcity.org/emergency #GardenGrove #OrangeCounty #PublicHealth

The Disaster Distress Helpline can provide immediate counseling to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to the ongoing hazardous chemical incident in Orange County. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 for free, confidential support.

I’m proclaiming a state of emergency in Orange County as California continues to respond to the hazardous chemical incident in Garden Grove. @Cal_OES has been mobilized for over 24 hours and state agencies are supporting impacted communities to protect public safety, and assist local officials as response efforts continue. Please continue to follow guidance from emergency officials. Get the latest information ⬇️ ggcity.org/emergency

For the latest shelter locations and community resource information related to the #GardenGrove Hazmat incident, visit: wp.me/pgM8my-12n7

In a Sacramento Bee op‑ed, CalHHS Secretary Johnson shares how CARE is helping people with severe untreated mental health disorders find stability, breaking cycles of homelessness and crisis through voluntary, person‑centered care. More: bit.ly/49JBxIY

STARTING THIS SUMMER: Eligible families will receive $120 per child in food benefits to help feed our kids while school is out. California is committed to making sure our kids are fed so they can focus on learning, growing, and being the best they can be.

CMS should stop wasting time and energy scrutinizing growth California has already fully explained and instead focus on strengthening access to home- and community-based care that keeps people safe, independent, and out of costly institutions. dhcs.ca.gov/formsandpubs/p…

IHSS is how Californians stay safe at home and not in institutions. Caregivers show up every day to help with meals, mobility, bathing, and dignity. This program is too important to undermine. bit.ly/IHSSDeferral

Your mental well-being matters! Take a moment for yourself and explore free support at calhope.org, available to everyone in California. 🧠💚 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth #GoldenStateOfMindCA

Mental health and wellness is the job of every adult on a school campus. Here’s how Sacramento County Office of Education is making that a reality. For more info, visit cybhi.chhs.ca.gov #CYBHI #SCOE #DHCS

IHSS keeps more than 900,000 Californians safely at home, exactly as federal policy has encouraged for decades. Read more here - bit.ly/IHSSDeferral

The federal government just withheld In-Home Supportive Services funds over fully explained, intentional growth, not improper spending. This needless action puts older adults, people with disabilities, and children at risk.

The Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative supports mental health for students statewide. Brent Malicote of the Sacramento County Office of Education shares how this partnership improves students’ lives. For more info, visit cybhi.chhs.ca.gov #CYBHI #SCOE #DHCS

We hate fraud. But that’s NOT what this is. Vance and Oz are attacking programs that keep seniors and people with disabilities OUT of nursing homes. Pretty sick. Why has IHSS grown in California? It’s simple: Because California is keeping more people OUT of far more expensive nursing homes! IHSS: $30K/year Nursing home: $137K/year SAVING TAXPAYERS: $107K per person

We're proud to honor 2 soccer stars as 2026 CalHOPE Courage Award Winners: @andreakitahata formerly @StanfordWSoccer & Dorian Darghali @CLUSports were selected as the honorees from the 14 best representing the spirit of the award. Learn their stories at calhopecourageaward.org

National Prevention Week is dedicated to raising public awareness about substance use disorder and #MentalHealth by promoting prevention. Learn how you can make a difference. bit.ly/3eKVGBd #NPW2026 #MHAM #NPW2026

DHCS recognizes #NationalPreventionWeek26 from May 10–16, 2026! National Prevention Week promotes the world we want to see—where prevention helps keep people and communities healthy & safe. Learn more: samhsa.gov/prevention-week #NPW2026 #MHAM

Around 600,000 people in the United States are living with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD). TD causes uncontrollable and repeated movements in parts of the body like the face, arms, legs, fingers, or toes.

California is expanding behavioral health treatment. New projects funded through BHCIP/Bond BHCIP (Proposition 1) are expanding residential beds, crisis care, & outpatient services, helping communities build the care spaces people need. bit.ly/4cTKVvC