Public Health
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.
Environmental Health
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.
We promote student health in Alameda County schools through programs and resources that encourage healthy behaviors and create supportive learning environments.
The Active Communities initiative recognizes the benefit of eating well and physical activity on one’s mental health and wellbeing. Research shows a link between what we eat, movement, and how we feel. This approach allows purposeful action towards a healthy mindset and ultimately healthy living.
Ashland Youth Center is a winning example of a free-to-all, County-operated youth center. Designed by youth for youth, REACH helps transform urban unincorporated Alameda County by bringing no-cost Recreation, Education, Arts, Career, and Health programs to young people ages 0-24.
Alameda County offers mental health services in a number of schools to enrolled children and youth with full scope Medi-Cal who meet medical necessity for Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services. These services are made available onsite during the school day and after school hours as needed.
School Health Centers are health clinics that provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services, health education, and youth development opportunities on or directly adjacent to school campuses.
SBBH provides support for students oriented around prevention and wellness, and builds the capacity for all adults in their lives to better understand and address social-emotional needs at school and at home.