Marin County Public Health Status Update for November 7, 2025, SNAP Saves Lives; Progress on Tobacco Policy; Global Health, Local Action: Marin’s Commitment to Equity; Wetter Winter is Coming; and Marin Respiratory Virus Surveillance.
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SNAP Saves Lives
On November 4, the Marin County Board of Supervisors approved emergency funding for local food assistance efforts as federal SNAP benefits face delays, effective November 1st. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) aka CalFresh supports more than 15,000 Marin County residents. CalFresh is a critical program; it not only reduces poverty but benefits the economy by stimulating over $1.50 for each dollar spent as families shop at local markets—supporting jobs and keeping our food system strong. Marin County is committed to helping residents access healthy, reliable food in times of uncertainty. Community members who want to help can donate to the Marin “Food on Every Table” Fund to support those affected by reduced federal benefits.
Global Health, Local Action: Marin’s Commitment to Equity
The World Health Organization’s Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health calls for integrating chronic disease prevention with mental health action to advance equity. These priorities mirror Marin’s 2025 Community Health Assessment/Community Health Needs Assessment (CHA/CHNA), which identifies chronic disease, disability prevention, mental and behavioral health, and substance use disorder as top concerns. Healthy Marin Partnership is currently collaborating with community partners and stakeholders to develop the 2026–2028 Community Health Improvement Plan. Join the Marin Communications Forum on Friday November 14th from 10-11:30 to learn more. As Dr. Jane Goodall reminded us, “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Global health challenges affect us locally, and local action fuels global progress.
Wetter Winter is Coming
King tides are returning to Marin County, bringing high water levels that can cause flooding in low-lying and shoreline areas. By taking simple steps now and looking out for one another, we can prepare and stay safe together. Clear storm drains and gutters, use sandbags if you live in a flood zone, and move vehicles or valuables to higher ground before peak tides. Most importantly, sign up for emergency alerts at AlertMarin.org to receive real-time updates about flooding, severe weather, and other local emergencies.
Marin Respiratory Virus Surveillance
We’re excited to introduce Marin County’s new Respiratory Virus Dashboard, which brings together local information on COVID-19, influenza (flu), and RSV in one place. The dashboard includes data on wastewater virus levels, hospitalizations, and vaccination coverage—providing a clearer picture of respiratory virus activity across the county.
This update combines information that was previously shared on separate COVID-19 and flu pages and adds information on flu B in wastewater as well as expanded details for vaccination coverage. It was developed using feedback from our recent public survey about how residents use our existing respiratory virus dashboards, helping us design a tool that’s easier to navigate and more responsive to community needs and current data availability. We’ve also aligned our wastewater level reporting with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to show five levels of virus activity—very low, low, moderate, high, and very high—so that our local data can be interpreted consistently and compared with state reporting.
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Resource Link Library
Public Health
CDC’s Respiratory Virus Guidance provides practical recommendations and information to help people lower risk from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses.
Vaccine Locations | Vaccine Information | Free COVID-19 Testing
Sign up for AlertMarin, the county’s emergency notification system.
Community Support and Services
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Information and Assistance: Call (415) 473-INFO (4636) or visit Marin County's Online Community Resource Guide
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The Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Access Line: Call (415) 473-6666.
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Help is available. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Public Benefits
BenefitsCal.com is a one-stop-shop to apply, renew, or manage health care coverage, food assistance, and cash aid.
Marin County Coordinated Entry System for Persons Experiencing Homelessness
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Individuals: Call (415) 473-HOME (4663)
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Families: Call Homeward Bound of Marin at (415) 457-2115
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