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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
    • Communicable Disease
    • 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’s EMS system enhances 9-1-1 services with addition of Nurse Navigation program

The launch of the Nurse Navigation program takes steps toward enhancing Washington County’s 9-1-1 emergency response capabilities.

El sistema de EMS del condado de Washington mejora los servicios del 911 con la adición del programa de Navegación de Enfermería

El lanzamiento del programa de Navegación de Enfermería toma medidas para mejorar las capacidades de respuesta ante emergencias del 911 del condado de Washington.