Shasta County: Health & Human Services Agency: Social Work Employment-Based Site

The Health and Human Services Agency offers an array of services, from food assistance and employment training, to counseling and immunizations. Our vision is for every person to enjoy a safe, healthy and productive life. The CHILDREN’S SERVICES BRANCH provides services to support children’s safety and mental well being. The ADULT SERVICES BRANCH focuses on a variety of issues that typically impact people 18 years of age or older. Mental Health services, Drug/Alcohol services, Adult Protective Services (APS),  In Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Public Authority and Public Guardian office. The Adult Services Branch also retains administrative oversight responsibilities with regard to programs funded through the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). The PUBLIC HEALTH BRANCH focuses on community-wide prevention of communicable disease, chronic disease, injury, substance abuse, suicide prevention and the prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). The ECONOMIC MOBILITY BRANCH provides services to our customers in the neighborhoods where they live. Located in downtown Redding, Enterprise, Anderson, Shasta Lake and Burney, regional offices offer assistance with eligibility services, such as CalFresh (food assistance), Medi-Cal and General Assistance.  Other regional office services include WIC (Women, Infants and Children) and Community Health Advocates providing application assistance and local referrals to our customers.  CalWORKs offers employment services, cash assistance and behavioral health services to needy families with children.  The Opportunity Center focuses on vocational training and employment services for people with disabilities.  While encouraging healthy families, Regional Services offers passenger safety education, Perinatal Substance Abuse Treatment, Nurse-Family Partnership, parent education and support and breastfeeding support.