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.
Pregnant women and teens can go to Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) sites and receive temporary Medi-Cal that same day for prenatal care. The patient must then apply for Medi-Cal. No one is excluded based on immigration status. While waiting for the reply from Medi-Cal, the clinic visits will be paid for by Medi-Cal.