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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.

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

Washington County Public Health reflects on WIC's accomplishments while celebrating the program's 50th anniversary

As WIC celebrates turning 50 this year, Washington County Public Health (WCPH) WIC joins the occasion, shining a light on local efforts that bring healthy foods, nutrition education and health care referrals to lower income families across the region.

El programa WIC de Salud Pública del Condado Washington reflexiona sobre los logros mientras celebra el 50º aniversario del programa de nutrición suplementaria

Mientras el Programa para WIC de Oregón celebra su 50º aniversario este año, la Salud Pública del Condado Washington (WCPH) se une a la ocasión, destacando los esfuerzos locales que aportan alimentos saludables, educación de nutrición y referencias.