National Suicide Prevention Month

All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) observes September as National Suicide Prevention Month—"a moment that serves as a powerful reminder that there are steps we all must take in looking out for loved ones, the people in our community, and those who have been impacted by this leading cause of death."

It’s time to take one big step together.

Learn more about how to raise awareness or get help by accessing the resources below.

National Resources

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• NAMI
•  Mental Health America of California
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Local Resources

• Access and Crisis Line San Diego
• NAMI San Diego
• It's Up to Us
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention San Diego

September is Hunger Awareness Month

Hunger Awareness Month is an annual initiative that raises awareness about hunger in our region and the most promising solutions and policies to end hunger in San Diego County.

This year, the San Diego Hunger Coalition is highlighting collaborative solutions to hunger faced by many San Diegans, building public awareness and creating equitable access to healthy food.

Check out the 4 Ways You Can Take Action for Hunger Awareness Month or download flyers: Food Assistance Resources in San Diego County.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Help us observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

You can learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month by accessing the resources or local events listed below.

National Resources

• Library of Congress: National Hispanic Heritage Month Website
• National Museum of the American Latino: Hispanic Heritage Month Resources
•  National Museum of the American Latino: Latino History and Culture

Local Events

• San Diego Family Magazine: How to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in San Diego
• San Diego.org: 7 San Diego Hispanic Heritage Experiences

Rosh Hashanah 

Join us in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

According to the editors from History.com, it is one of Judaism’s holiest days. Meaning “head of the year” or “first of the year,” the festival begins on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, which falls during September or October. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday, also known as the Day of Atonement. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the two “High Holy Days” in the Jewish religion.

Learn more about the history, customs, and traditions of Rosh Hashanah.

• Enhanced Care Management (ECM)
• Community Supports, Personal Care Service
• Community Supports, Respite Services

How to Refer

1. Sign in to CIE Partner Community
2. Search/Create Client
3. On the client record, find the referral.
4. Send Direct Referral

• Discounted Internet and Phone Enrollment Assistance
• Food Programs
• Housing and Placement Assistance
• Incontinence Supplies
• VA Benefits

How to Refer

1. Sign in to CIE Partner Community
2. Search/Create Client
3. On the client record, find the referral.
4. Send Direct Referral

Mark your calendar for one of the sessions below!

• Sept 27 | 10-12pm: Border View Family YMCA, San Ysidro
• Oct 11 | 10-12pm: Copley-Price Family YMCA, City Heights
• Oct 25 | 10-12pm: Escondido YMCA, Escondido
• Nov 8 | 10-12pm: Ronald Reagan Community Center, El Cajon
• Nov 22 | 10-12pm: Mira Mesa Senior Center, Mira Mesa
• Dec 9 | 6-7:30pm: Virtual Session, Zoom link provided

Major updates are coming to Medi-Cal that may impact seniors, people with disabilities, and undocumented adults.

Most members will keep their current coverage and continue to have access to medical, dental, vision, mental health, and preventive care services—including doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital stays, and more to support your overall health.

However, some groups will see changes starting in 2026 and 2027.

Changes include:



• Asset Limits Returning: Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will again consider assets (like savings or extra vehicles) for seniors and people with disabilities.
• Enrollment Freeze: Undocumented adults (ages 19+) not currently enrolled won’t be able to newly sign up for full-scope Medi-Cal beginning in 2026.
• Dental Coverage Ends: As of July 1, 2026, non-emergency dental care will no longer be covered for undocumented adults.
• Monthly Premiums Begin: Starting July 1, 2027, certain undocumented adults must pay $30/month to maintain full-scope Medi-Cal.

Current Medi-Cal members are encouraged to renew on time to maintain their coverage. They should watch for mail and respond promptly to renewal packets or letters from their health plan or local county office.

Civitas’s Annual Conference brings together hundreds of passionate industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators to discuss interoperability, data-driven quality improvement, social determinants of health, public health, multistakeholder and community-led governance, and health outcomes. Civitas’ members and network serve as the bridge between “data” and “doing” in health and health care. Attendees choose the conference to foster deep connections, strengthen and build new partnerships, and leave with tangible ways to evolve their national, state, regional, and local initiatives.

Representatives will join us from regional and state HIEs, RHICs, CIEs, QIOs, health data organizations, CBOs, federal, state, and local governments, and business and technology partners.

CIE Partners can use the following discount code to register: 211SD25

The CIE Partner Network works to improve the overall service delivery system for clients. Our meeting provides a forum for partners to share updates about ongoing CIE initiatives, share trends in our community, and collaborate on how we as a network are leveraging our partnership, data sharing, and the CIE technology platform to address the social determinants of health and increase health equity.

Join us for a range of content. Each month, we may dive into the latest technology projects, elicit feedback on the platform’s care coordination tools, or spotlight programs and supports for unique populations. The partner gathering is a space to engage with peers across our shared network. Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month (except November and December) at 9:00 am via Zoom.

211 San Diego Community Calendar

211 San Diego has an upgraded Community Calendar where you can share your events for free!

To start submitting events, you must first create an account. Events that align with the inclusion requirements will be published.