HARC, Inc.

06/05/2026

Thank you, Palm Springs Life, for highlighting HARC's important data from the 2025 Coachella Valley Community Health survey.

If you or your organization needs data for your writings, grant proposals, projects, etc., just ask HARC ([email protected]).

Staying connected may be one of the most important factors in how we age.

06/03/2026

Our very own, Dr. Daniel Polk of HARC, was recently a guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Coachella Valley.

Dr. Polk shared the important work HARC is doing throughout the Coachella Valley and Inland Southern California to advance social equity, environmental health, and community well-being through research and data-driven action.

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05/27/2026

Today HARC’s former intern, Ashley Trinidad, just successfully defended her thesis, “Perceived Health Concerns with the Latino Community of Riverside County” and will be graduating with her Master’s in Public Health from UCR! Congrats, Ashley, we are proud to have been a part of your MPH journey!

05/26/2026

Your community’s strength starts with preparation. Join us on June 25 for the Annual Ark of Safety Community Resiliency Summit — a full day of powerful workshops, inspiring speakers, and real connections with leaders who are building safer, more resilient communities. Whether you are a faith leader, educator, first responder, or community advocate, this summit was made for you. 🤝

We’re also proud that our CEO, Jenna LeComte-Hinely, will serve as the MC for this year’s event.

June 25 | 8 AM – 4 PM | 📍 Diocese of San Bernardino

🔗 Secure your spot here: https://bit.Ly/AOS62026

05/19/2026

Mental health matters 💙

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and recognize the importance of access to care in our community 🏘️

According to HARC’s 2025 Coachella Valley Community Health Survey:
🔹 26% of Coachella Valley adults have been diagnosed with one or more mental health disorders
🔹 Nearly half received treatment in the past year
🔹 27% faced barriers to getting care

This data helps our community better understand local needs and work toward improving access to mental health support for all.

📊 Access the full report at: HARCdata.org/CVhealth2025

05/19/2026

We’re grateful that we were able to attend the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce Awards & Recognition Event earlier this month ✨

HARC was honored to be nominated for the Healthy Living Award. While we didn’t take home the award, it was truly meaningful to be recognized among organizations making an impact across the Coachella Valley.

A special thank you to Desert Oasis Healthcare for inviting us as their guest and for sponsoring this year’s tiki-themed event 🌴 We’re always grateful for the opportunity to connect with community leaders, partners, and friends dedicated to improving health and wellbeing in our region 💙

Highlights include 📸
Image 1️⃣: Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely with Dr. Teresa Hodgkins, former HARC Board Member and VP at DOHC
Image 2️⃣: HARC recognized as a nominee for the Healthy Living Award
Image 3️⃣: Jenna with friends from Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs and The Girlfriend Factor
Image 4️⃣: Jenna with Paula Simonds from Alzheimer's Coachella Valley at the tiki-themed event
Image 5️⃣: Jenna with Samantha Tweddell, former HARC staff member, now with United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire
Images 6️⃣–9️⃣: A look at the event space, table setup, and DOHC as a sponsor of the evening 🌺

05/04/2026

New data on veterans in the Coachella Valley: Nearly 20,000 local adults have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and 19% have been diagnosed with depression.

📊Take a moment to explore our latest infographic and help spread awareness 🇺🇸

This infographic was made possible in part by funding from Riverside County's 4th Supervisorial District's Community Improvement Designation funds. Visit our website to explore more data: www.HARCdata.org

05/04/2026

Thank you, Uken Report, for highlighting this important data on veterans in the Coachella Valley. We’re proud to share insights from the 2025 Community Health Survey to help better understand the needs and challenges facing our local veteran community.

👉 Read more: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fukenreport.com%2Fnew-data-shines-light-on-health-of-veterans%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOG5rVkVScVllUG5vZ2t0NnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7z0_J0EIEcbrZlTzK1Q6b7W8o2vgj_gqXpuMr919EZSVcHs2cB4YgQnpNV-w_aem_w27eX04jyGvA8_mlh6boAQ&h=AUBiMPJzfScSve9LH_F5oBmCsmE1LA0y722427ywYtkiXsEueoKsFDPVJzTMHXDgyW2W_iXR1b4DhsNHyJHyS_Luz0FiK06Klam0_PR0oNMKDdx7F-z3-qVAbRf_49LL1kEBzcQSOwjT4n6Fre-suQ&__tn__=R*F

HARC provides Coachella Valley statistics from the 2025 Coachella Valley Community Health Survey to better understand the local veteran population and some of the health challenges

Check out the link in the first comment.

HARC, Inc.

04/27/2026

HARC has been proud to be part of the Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative (SMMI) – a first-of-its-kind program that maps air quality block-by-block in California communities that are most burdened by pollution.

SMMI was built through deep community partnerships and 128 community meetings, ensuring that the voices of those most affected by pollution shaped the program. It will make hyperlocal air quality data available to 5.2 million Californians across 64 communities – empowering residents, researchers, and policymakers to take action on local air quality in ways that have never been possible before.

SMMI is at risk of ending without continued funding. We are asking Assemblymember Greg Wallis and Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh to support the budget extension to keep this work going. Our communities deserve clean air. They deserve to know what's in it. And they deserve leaders who will fight for it.

Learn more: https://aclima.earth/ca-smmi

The $27M Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative (SMMI) is a landmark project led by Aclima and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

03/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Community Health Data Release event. It was wonderful to see so many community partners gathering, networking, and discussing how we can use data to better serve the Coachella Valley 🤝📊

Missed the event or want to explore the findings?

Download the new data here: https://harcdata.org/cvhealth2025/