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Hundreds of JYNNEOS vaccines are now available at multiple County vaccination events for anyone at risk of getting sick from Mpox. More than 13,000 Mpox vaccines have already been administered and are recommended for anyone in close contact with a confirmed or probable case of MPOX, and gay, bisexual, and other men who have […]
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Behavioral Health Court is a program designed to help people with behavioral health challenges transition from jail to a life of self-sufficiency. It is multi-tier program where participants learn to better manage their condition, set goals and measure their progress. They learn to adjust to changes and connect to community services to maintain their care.
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Mobile Homeless Resource Fairs are breaking down barriers for people experiencing homelessness. Representatives from the County, the District Attorney and Public Defender’s Office, Interfaith, and a dozen other service providers have teamed up on four separate days to provide same-day support in one location for people experiencing homelessness.
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A brand-new shelter in the Midway District will soon provide a safe place to stay for as many as 150 people experiencing homelessness.
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The number of San Diego deaths by suicide continue to decline for the fourth year in a row, according to a new annual report by the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council. Suicides decreased from a high of 465 in 2018 down to 364 in 2021.
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Extreme heat is expected at the coast and inland valleys of San Diego County this Labor Day weekend and into early next week. The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued an excessive heat warning calling for triple digits temperatures in some inland areas and the deserts through Tuesday, Sept. 6.
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More than 1,300 purple flags lined the lawn of the County Administration building today to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. Each flag represents a life lost in San Diego this past year to a drug overdose.
