Vaccines keep kids protected from serious diseases and help keep classrooms open and thriving. Make sure all school-required vaccines are up to date before school starts. Schedule an appointment at MyTurn.cdph.ca.gov with your child’s doctor. 🎒 #BackToSchool

Stay cool, California! Avoid physical exertion or exercising outdoors during the hottest times of day. Wear lightweight, light colored, loose-fitting clothing, sunglasses & sunscreen. Without air conditioning? Go to a cooling center, public library or shopping mall near you.

One way to better support youth mental health is by building a workforce of peers & individuals that they can relate to. In California, Certified Wellness Coaches and other innovative programs through the CYBHI are starting to fill gaps. 📲 cybhi.chhs.ca.gov

Parents and caregivers, add “vaccines” to the top of your back-to-school checklist to give your child a strong start to the school year. California’s school vaccine requirements have not changed. All required school vaccines are covered by insurance, including Medi-Cal. 💉🎒

Fun summer plans this weekend? Beat the heat with these safety tips: heatready.ca.gov - Check the heat forecast - Drink lots of water - Check in on loved ones - Stay in cool or air-conditioned places - Do outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day

CARE helps people with serious mental illness focus on their goals while connecting them to coordinated support that promotes improved wellbeing and stability. Learn how the CARE Act is helping build lasting change across California: www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act

When temperatures are high, slow down & avoid exercise during the hottest parts of the day. Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If your home doesn’t have a/c or if there was a power outage, find a cooling center near you: news.caloes.ca.gov/cooling-centers-and-resources-4

The CalHOPE Warm Line offers free mental health support to Californians of all ages and backgrounds. Call or text (833) 317-HOPE (4673) to connect with a per counselor now. Hope lives here. 📲 calhope.org #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth

With triple-digit temperatures in many parts of California, remember to check in on your family, friends & neighbors. During extreme heat, it’s important to keep an eye on each other, especially children, older adults 65+ and people with disabilities. 📲 ready.ca.gov

Thank you to our local partners in the Central Valley for taking time to meet with CalHHS leaders about our shared commitment to improve health care access and drive meaningful progress for communities across the inland region.

Stay cool. We can help. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program may be able to help you pay your energy bills. Visit csd.ca.gov/energybills to apply. #CALIHEAP

Last week in Los Angeles, state leaders joined local partners for a roundtable discussion on how we're working together to navigate recent federal policy changes and support communities across the state. More on CA's response to changes in health and human services: www.chhs.ca.gov/webinars

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis. All eligible donors are urged to book an appointment now at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS. Every donation helps ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients and when emergencies strike. 🩹❤️

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Summer brings more opportunities for outdoor activities and plenty of fun in the sun. Remember, a little preparation goes a long way. Drink water, avoid exercise during the hottest parts of the day and check in on neighbors, older adults & pets. 📲 ready.ca.gov

California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to help ensure critical resources are available to suppress the #DoveFire in Tuolumne County. Residents in impacted areas should continue following guidance from local emergency officials.

Recovery isn't measured by one moment—it's measured by progress. The CARE Act helps Californians with serious mental illness move toward stability through coordinated support and voluntary engagement. Every step forward matters. 📲 www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act

In California, @governor.ca.gov is working to strengthen sex trafficking prevention & expand support for survivors across the state. Thanks to First Partner @jensiebelnewsom.bsky.social for bringing survivors & partners together for a day of movement, mindfulness & community connection. ❤️💪

Success looks different for every person in mental illness treatment. CARE Court creates opportunities to recognize progress—whether that's reconnecting with services, reaching personal goals, or taking the next step toward stability. 📲 www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act

🍎 CDPH reminds families of the importance of routine vaccines as students return for the new school year. Vaccination helps keep kids in school and doing the activities they love by preventing the spread of serious illnesses. More info: www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA... [1/4] #BackToSchool

This July, we celebrate 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act and honor the advocates—past and present—who champion equity, access & inclusion. California is committed to supporting people with disabilities and building communities where everyone thrives & belongs.

Mobile outreach teams are helping connect people with serious mental illness to services when & where they need them most. Through the CARE Act, this outreach is changing lives in counties like San Bernadino. 📲 www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act

The CARE Act connects people with a team that works together to provide guidance, services and ongoing support throughout the process. CARE's strong support can make all the difference for people with serious mental illness. 📲 www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act

Get a head start this summer by making sure your child is up to date on required vaccines for the upcoming school year. Visit Myturn.ca.gov to find a clinic near you. #SummerChecklist #BackToSchool #Vaccinate

California was 1 of 8 states selected to participate in the State Policy Academy on Early Childhood Governance. CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson engaged with & learned from state & national experts to improve governance, highlighting our work to make child care more affordable in CA.

From casual check-ins to structured support spaces, connection is a powerful tool for healing. Through CalHOPE, free mental health support is available for Californians of all backgrounds. Find strength in connection at calhope.org. 💚 #MinorityMentalHealthAwareness

Caregivers like Sarah have had their lives transformed through behavioral health programs made possible by the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program. Learn more in the CYBHI Legacy Report at cybhi.chhs.ca.gov. #FromMomentToMovement #CYBHI

Off to college? Don’t wait to vaccinate! To protect students & staff from certain diseases, it’s recommended that incoming college students are up to date on immunizations before starting clas​s. Talk to your doctor & learn more at www.shotsforschool.org. 💉📚 #BackToSchool

Remember, seeking help is always okay. Reach out to the 988 Lifeline anytime—call or text 988 for free, confidential support. You are not alone. 💚 #MinorityMentalHealthMonth

Success isn't measured by a single moment—it's measured by the lives transformed. For many CARE Act participants, recovery from serious mental illness means reconnecting with family, returning to school, finding employment & improving their wellbeing. 📲 http://www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act