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The Service Station is a podcast from the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services. It’s a one-stop shop to fill up on the department’s programs and services that help hundreds of thousands of people every day in Riverside County. The public can learn more about our services at www.RivCoDPSS.org and on social media (@RivCoDPSS / Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube)

Copyright: © 2023 The Service Station

Latest Episodes:

How to keep your food and cash benefits from being stolen! May 17, 2023

Show notes

Millions of dollars in food and cash benefits are stolen from Californians, including in Riverside County, every month.

Listen as the Chief from the Department of Public Social Services and his welfare fraud investigators describe how customers can protect themselves from a crime known as “skimming” and how Riverside County DPSS is taking an aggressive, proactive approach to reduce this crime and protect customers.

Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at DPSSInfo@rivco.org.

Crisis Team Helps Vulnerable Adults during Homeless Count and Year Round Mar 03, 2023

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In this episode, social workers from a specialized crisis team in Adult Services share how they’re helping seniors and adults with disabilities get off the streets and into affordable housing. Vulnerable adults are also accessing services that can improve their quality of life thanks to Crisis Response and Intervention Services (CRIS).
Listen as Clarissa, a 28-year-old, shares the challenges she faced while experiencing homelessness with disabilities for 10 years and how Social Services Practitioner Leah Sams broke barriers to help house Clarissa.
Sams isn’t the only CRIS team member sharing the rewards of this work in the podcast. Social Services Supervisors Renee Saldana and Marcela Javier took referrals for at-risk adults during this year’s Point-in-Time Count and discuss the team’s work and what drives them to help our most vulnerable year-round.

Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at DPSSInfo@rivco.org.

El Medi-Cal se expande para adultos mayores de 50 años Dec 13, 2022

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A partir de mayo de 2022, los adultos mayores de 50 años que viven en California pueden solicitar para Medi-Cal, sin importar su estado migratorio. En este episodio, hablaremos acerca de esta expansión histórica y como el Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Riverside se unió al Centro Legal TODEC para lanzar una campaña para informar a la comunidad sobre este cambio. Van a oír lo dice una experta sobre el Medi-Cal y a la directora de TODEC sobre lo que significa esta victoria que se ha luchado muchos años para conseguir.

Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at DPSSInfo@rivco.org.

How Medi-Cal Can Help You and What Its Historic Year Means for Customers Dec 13, 2022

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As of May 2022, Californians 50 and older can apply for Medi-Cal, regardless of immigration status. In this episode, experts offer insight on this historic expansion, what it means for immigrant communities, and how more Californians are access preventative services and health care through Medi-Cal.

Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at DPSSInfo@rivco.org.

Los programas CalFresh y Welfare-to-Work conducen a una carrera en servicios sociales para una mujer de Blythe Aug 15, 2022

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Ana Hernández, técnica de elegibilidad del Departamento de Servicios Sociales Públicos (DPSS) del condado de Riverside, destaca cómo CalFresh y Welfare-to-Work estabilizaron su vida y luego la llevaron a una carrera en DPSS. Ahora, comparte con los residentes de Blythe y del condado de Riverside los beneficios de estos programas, con la esperanza de que ayuden a otros.
Este episodio también presenta un informe especial sobre el Programa de Comidas en Restaurantes. El dueño de un restaurante comparte cómo lo ayudó CalFresh y por qué está ofreciendo acceso a EBT en su pizzería de Desert Hot Springs, una de las más de 200 ubicaciones en todo el condado que aceptan EBT.

Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at DPSSInfo@rivco.org.

CalFresh, Welfare-to-Work programs lead to social services career for Blythe woman Aug 15, 2022

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Ana Hernandez, an Eligibility Technician with Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), highlights how CalFresh and Welfare-to-Work stabilized her life, then led to a career at DPSS. Now, she’s sharing with Blythe and Riverside County residents the benefits of these programs, hoping it’ll help others.
This episode also features a special report on the Restaurant Meals Program. A restaurant owner shares how CalFresh helped him and why he’s offering EBT access at his Desert Hot Springs pizzeria, one of over 200 countywide locations to accept EBT.

Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at DPSSInfo@rivco.org.

Organización basada en la fe ayuda a las familias a través del proceso de crianza temporal y adopción Jun 02, 2022

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En un día cualquiera, hay más de 3000 niños y adolescentes que necesitan un hogar seguro y amoroso en el condado de Riverside. Faith in Motion tiene contratos con el Departamento de Servicios Sociales Públicos del condado y trabaja con más de 200 comunidades religiosas para guiar y apoyar a las familias interesadas en la crianza temporal y la adopción. En este episodio, hablamos con Noemi Amezcua de Faith in Motion. Ella analiza cómo funciona la asociación para apoyar a los niños y las familias. Amezcua también comparte su historia de lo que la inspiró a criar y adoptar niños.

Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at DPSSInfo@rivco.org.

Faith-based Organization Helps Families Through Fostering and Adoption Process Jun 02, 2022

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On any given day, there are more than 3,000 children and teens in need of safe and loving homes in Riverside County. Faith in Motion contracts with the county’s Department of Public Social Services and works with more than 200 faith-based communities to guide and support families interested in fostering and adoption. On this episode, Faith in Motion Manager Irene Capen discusses how the partnership works to support children and families. Capen also shares her story of what inspired her to foster and adopt children.

Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at DPSSInfo@rivco.org.

Educador de mucho tiempo habla sobre los servicios de salud mental disponibles para adultos jóvenes Jun 02, 2022

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Más personas, incluidos jóvenes y adultos jóvenes, hablan de salud mental. Pero, ¿dónde encuentra los servicios disponibles en el condado de Riverside y cuáles son las formas en que nuestras comunidades pueden reducir el estigma para quienes necesitan servicios de salud mental? En este episodio, el educador de larga data y reciente Comisión de Salud del Comportamiento, José Campos, brinda el apoyo disponible para los adultos jóvenes que lo necesitan. También analiza el papel que desempeña la oficina del Public Guardian y los conceptos erróneos sobre las tutelas que están destinadas a ayudar a quienes no pueden cuidar de sí mismos.

Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at DPSSInfo@rivco.org.

Longtime educator talks about available mental health services for young adults Jun 02, 2022

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More people, including youth and young adults, are talking about mental health. But where do you find the services available in Riverside County, and what are ways our communities can reduce stigma for those who need mental health services? In this episode, longtime educator and recent Behavioral Health Commissioner José Campos provides the support available to young adults in need. It also discusses the role of the Public Guardian's office and misconceptions about guardianships that are intended to help those who cannot care for themselves.
If you need mental health services in Riverside County, help is available. Call the CARES Line at (800) 499-3008 and the staff at RUHS Behavioral Health will help you determine your next steps.

Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at DPSSInfo@rivco.org.

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