Humboldt County DHHS

Community residents are invited to review and comment on the Humboldt County Draft Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) 2026-2029 Integrated Plan. The comment period runs from now through May 28, 2026. Read the full news release here: humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter….

May is Mental Health Matters Month is just around the corner! Interested in participating in local events centered around mental health and wellness? Check out the calendar for more information. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3jp5m3dn.

¡Mayo es el Mes de la Importancia de la Salud Mental y está a la vuelta de la esquina! ¿Le interesa participar en eventos locales centrados en la salud mental y el bienestar? Consulte el calendario para obtener más información. Aprende más: tinyurl.com/ffhseuye.

Meet the Hazard Materials (HazMat) Unit from Public Health’s Environmental Health Division! This year, they took home the “Outstanding CUPA” award at the annual California CUPA Training Conference. To learn more about the HazMat Unit, visit HumboldtGov.org/HazMat.

DHHS is hiring a Supervising Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team. Duties include overseeing the work of assigned staff and providing clinical oversight and support for two mobile crisis teams and diversion programs. Visit tinyurl.com/y7df24sd to learn more and apply.

During the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Tuesday meeting, the Board recognized the DHHS Public Health Laboratory contributions to local health and proclaimed April 19 through 25, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Recognition Week.

April 19 through 25 is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! Check out this video to meet some of our team and get a first-hand look inside the lab. Thank you, Lab staff! To learn more about services offered through the Public Health Lab, visit humboldtgov.org/579.

DHHS is hiring a Senior Mental Health Worker. Duties include providing structured orientation and ongoing coaching to assigned staff and supportive services to patients at Sempervirens Psychiatric Health Facility. Visit tinyurl.com/348d44tx to learn more and apply.

DHHS's Fortuna office, located at 3306 Renner Drive, will be closed today, Friday, April 17. We expect to reopen for regular business hours Monday, April 20.

DHHS is hiring a Supervising Behavioral Health Clinician to oversee the Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration (HCTAYC). There is currently an open-ended recruitment for this position. Visit tinyurl.com/523h8vz2 to learn more and apply.

DHHS is hiring a Behavioral Health Nurse Case Manager to join our team at Sempervirens Psychiatric Health Facility. There is currently an open-ended recruitment for this position. Visit tinyurl.com/2h6se6zf to learn more and apply.

DHHS is hiring an Office Assistant to join our team in Eastern Humboldt. This position is based in Hoopa. Visit tinyurl.com/ryf6dyr4 to learn more and apply. Applications will be accepted for this position until Wednesday, April 22, at 11:59 p.m.

Hear from Health Education Specialist II Courtney Angelo. Every few years, the community is asked to help with our community health check up — the Community Health Assessment. Help build a healthier Humboldt and take the survey by April 15, at LiveWellHumboldt.org.

DHHS is hiring a Senior Environmental Health Specialist to join our team. There is currently an open-ended recruitment for this position. Visit tinyurl.com/2jrvyyae to learn more and apply.

DHHS is hiring a Public Health Nurse to join our Nurse-Family Partnership team. Duties include carrying a caseload of up to 25 clients and providing comprehensive nursing services to pregnant and parenting individuals and their families. Visit tinyurl.com/3yemnh8a to apply.

DHHS is hiring a Senior Program Manager to join our team. Duties include overseeing day-to-day operations and management of the mobile crisis programs throughout the county. There is currently an open-ended recruitment for this position. Visit tinyurl.com/tdb7nved to apply.

Update: DEH phone lines are back up as of Tuesday, April 7.

The Division of Environmental Health’s office phone line is experiencing technical difficulties. For immediate assistance, please email envhealth@co.humboldt.ca.us, or visit the office, located at 100 H St. in Eureka.

DHHS’s Fortuna office, located at 3306 Renner Drive, will be closed today, Tuesday, April 7. We expect to reopen for regular business hours Wednesday, April 8.

Join us in celebrating National Public Health Week, April 6 through 12. Thank you, Public Health staff, for your continued commitment to our community! To learn more about our Public Health Branch, visit HumboldtGov.org/PublicHealth.

Hear from Program Coordinator Katie Jo Slaughter. Every few years, the community is asked to help with our community health check up — the Community Health Assessment. Help build a healthier Humboldt and take the survey by April 15, at LiveWellHumboldt.org.