Alameda County Health’s departments and programs focus on services and supports that provide care for the whole person.
The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases.
The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance use services for people with Medi-Cal and without insurance.
The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases.
Housing and Homelessness Services implements expanded homeless services and supports to address homelessness.
Community Mental Health Programs are operated through partnerships with a variety of local community-based organizations, community health clinics, and individuals with private practices. These services are available to children, youth, and young adults ages 0-24 with Medi-Cal as their primary health insurance.
For more information about these programs, please contact our Alameda County ACCESS line at (800) 491-9099 or email InfoACBH.CYASOC@acgov.org.