Eligible residents (5 years old and up) can get a COVID-19 vaccine and/or a test at many local vaccine and testing clinics, coordinated by the Coachella Valley Equity Collaborative, here. 

In recognition of the national designation, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation spotlights the work its doing collectively with multiple organizations to improve access to behavioral/mental health services and programs in the Coachella Valley. Read more.

The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board has set new goals, priorities and strategies on Oct. 26 for future funding and program opportunities in the Coachella Valley. Please read our new Strategic Plan.

Mental Health Awareness for Children

If your child is struggling with mental/behavioral health challenges, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration can direct you to resources near you. Learn more.

In December 2021, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board approved a new District map of seven zones based on the 2020 U.S. Census. Learn more here. 

The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation presents a televised panel  answering the community's questions about the coronavirus. It features health experts from Eisenhower Health, Desert Care Network, Borrego Health and Desert Oasis. Watch it in English or Spanish. 

In recognition of the national designation, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation spotlights the work its doing collectively with multiple organizations to improve access to behavioral/mental health services and programs in the Coachella Valley. Read more.

Eligible residents (5 years old and up) can get a COVID-19 vaccine and/or a test at many local vaccine and testing clinics, coordinated by the Coachella Valley Equity Collaborative, here. 

A new Desert Healthcare District report reveals the health priorities, inequities, and changing demographics of the valley Learn more about the Community Health Needs Assessment here.

Find out who among Riverside County residents is advised to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot here. 

It just got a lot easier to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination. To request and access a digital version of your vaccine card, click here. 

As Coachella Valley students begin the new school year in August, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation is aware of the importance of families having access to helpful information, including behavioral health resources. Learn more here. 

People of color experience many health disparities, with racism as a major contributing factor. Please read our statement calling for change; English, Espanol.

It just got a lot easier to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination. To request and access a digital version of your vaccine card, click here. 

Individuals experiencing homelessness in western Coachella Valley now have a place indoors to sleep, thanks to collaborative efforts. To help with center expenses, please give here.

The Riverside University Health System mobile crisis response team that works in collaboration with law enforcement during psychiatric crisis calls has a new name and new hours. Read more here.

Need help with behavioral health? Not sure? You can ask someone who has been there by calling a Riverside County peer navigation line. Learn more here. 

The landmark initiative of Riverside County and the Coachella Valley Equity Collaborative to vaccinate farmworkers is the first of its kind in the U.S. Read more.

Do you need housing or food assistance? How about a free health clinic? Search the Coachella Valley's resources at CVHIP.com or in this guide. 

On May 26, 2020, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board approved a historic resolution to use all funds District-wide. Here's what it means: One Coachella Valley Resolution.

Coachella Valley residents experiencing a mental health crisis can receive screening and assessment services and medications (24 hours a day every day) in Palm Springs. Learn more here. 

We're visiting Coachella Valley food banks with a local chef and selecting items to cook up as tasty fare you can make at home. Check out our recent outing, recipe and cooking segment on video.