Napa County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has announced progress on several community health initiatives, including the construction of a new Behavioral Health Treatment Center (BHTC), efforts to maintain high vaccination rates, support for foster youth, employment partnerships, and protection of older adults.
The new BHTC, approved by the Board of Supervisors in June 2025, will be located at 2200 Napa Valley Highway. The facility will repurpose the former Probation Department Reentry Facility into a 21,000 square-foot center. It is expected to open in late 2026 and will offer expanded services for mental health and substance use disorders. Programs at the center will include residential substance use disorder treatment relocated from Napa State Hospital grounds, a Mental Health Rehabilitation Center intended to help meet state mandates under Senate Bill 43, and a Sobering Center providing short-term crisis care as an alternative to emergency departments or law enforcement intervention.
According to HHSA, “This financial investment in infrastructure exceeds $24 million dollars and reflects a shared commitment to improving community well-being. This initiative directly aligns with HHSA’s Strategic Plan goals to: Expand Access; Improve Equity; Build Stronger Partnerships; Close Service Gaps.”
The agency also highlighted its ongoing work promoting vaccination across Napa County. The HHSA Immunization Program provides no-cost vaccines for eligible adults and children through outreach events at senior centers, schools, and other locations. The program aims to address vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation that has contributed to recent measles outbreaks nationwide. “Vaccination is more than a personal choice; it’s a collective responsibility. Vaccines are safe, thoroughly tested, and one of the most effective tools in keeping our seniors from getting sick, our kids healthy and in school, and our entire community safe,” according to HHSA.
A new Youth Partner role was created within child welfare services to ensure young people in foster care have input into programs affecting them. Angelica Garcia was appointed as Youth Partner due to her lived experience in foster care as well as her background in education and caregiving. Garcia stated: “I do this work because I’ve been where they are, and I want every foster youth to know their story can lead to strength, hope, and a brighter future.”
In workforce development efforts aimed at recipients of CalWORKs and CalFresh benefits, HHSA partners with local businesses for subsidized employment opportunities that include wage reimbursement for employers during training periods as well as job coaching for participants. Cassan Macaraig of Winston’s C.U.P., one participating business owner said: “At Winston’s (C.U.P.) we believe everyone deserves a chance to succeed. Our on-the-job training program isn’t just about learning food industry skills, it’s about building confidence, finding purpose, and creating a place where people feel seen and valued. Watching someone grow from uncertain to unstoppable is the heart of why we do what we do.” Participants described gaining both job skills and confidence through these placements.
During Elder Abuse Awareness Month in June 2025, the Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation recognizing the importance of supporting older adults’ safety. In 2024 alone there were over two thousand reports made through Adult Protective Services (APS), with financial abuse being the second-most common allegation after self-neglect. To raise awareness about elder financial exploitation prevention strategies among older adults and professionals working with them locally—HHSA collaborated with several organizations including Monarch Justice Center—for an event called S.A.F.E., which featured educational sessions on preventing financial abuse.
Residents seeking information or assistance regarding adult protective services or other public health programs can contact HHSA directly or visit their website for further details.
