Calling 9-1-1 in an emergency is the preferred and fastest way to request police, fire, or medical assistance. However, if a person in distress during an emergency cannot call or speak to a dispatcher, texting is another option to get help.
Newsletter Catagories
2021 Summer
Letter from the Advisory Board
We encourage anyone interested in our work to join us. We welcome your concerns, success stories, and input on IHSS.
Connect with the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program supports low-income households struggling to afford internet services.
The Registry Helps IHSS Consumers Connect with Caregivers
The Registry uses technology to build lists of providers whose skills and available work schedule match the individual needs and preferences of the consumer. Through this program, the consumer is empowered to contact, interview, and hire care providers of their choosing.
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
It is important to recognize that beliefs about mental health symptoms, treatment approaches, and potential challenges will vary depending on one’s religious and/or cultural background. This is especially true if they belong to a minority racial group.
The Importance of Efficient Timesheet Approval
As an employer, it is the consumer’s responsibility to approve the timesheet in a respectfully quick timeframe after it has been submitted by the provider. When a consumer delays signing a timesheet, the paycheck for the provider will also be delayed.
New Provider Training Class Registration
In-Home Supportive Services care providers who wish to register for Public Authority Services’ free training classes will be able to do so online beginning in Fall 2021.