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Health and Human Services

Washington County Health and Human Services cares for people, animals and the environment. We envision Washington County as a healthy, equitable and supportive community.

Survey results will help us improve messaging around behavioral health supports

What is a “crisis”? Who would you contact if you needed help? Have you heard of or called the Washington County Crisis Line? Take our quick and anonymous survey by September 20 to help us reach more people in need of behavioral health services. You can enter for a chance to win one of five $50 gift cards after you’ve completed the survey. Take the survey.

Together, we promote health and well-being by influencing policies, systems and environments; providing education, programs and services; and responding to the needs of vulnerable populations. Our work is led and influenced by our values of equity, accountability, transparency, respect, cultural responsiveness and collaboration. HHS is comprised of the following:

  • Administrative Services
  • Animal Services
    • Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter
  • Behavioral Health
    • Mental Health
    • Addictions
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS)
  • HHS Director's Office
  • Solid Waste & Recycling
  • Public Health
    • Disease Control and Prevention (DCAP)
    • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
    • Emergency Preparedness
    • Environmental Health
    • Infection Prevention and Access to Care (IPAC)
    • Maternal Child & Family Program (MCF)
    • Medical Examiner's Office (MEO)
    • Public Health Strategy
    • Research, Analytics, Informatics and Data (RAID)
    • Vital Records
    • Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Prevention

We are working together to decrease the possibility of suicide, alcohol, tobacco, drug use, and other mental health challenges.

Internships

HHS provides opportunities to students by offering short-term learning experiences.

Funding Opportunities

Information on grants being offered through Health and Human Services.

CHIP

The Community Health Improvement Plan defines how we come together to improve health equity and address priority health issues.

Community Health Needs Assessment

Read the 2022 report (184 pages) for the quad-county region.

Nondiscrimination and HIPAA

News

Artists in recovery invited to submit artwork for future addictions treatment center

Washington County Behavioral Health and Studio Art Direct invite local artists in recovery from problem substance use to submit their artwork for possible display.

Protect your kids from preventable disease ahead of 2024-25 school year

With a few weeks left before the school year begins, Washington County Public Health staff say now is a great time as any for parents and caregivers to get their children up-to-date vaccinations and protect them against vaccine-preventable disease.