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.
Behavioral Health is our trauma-informed approach to responding to mental health-related emergencies.
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Alameda County EMS – Behavioral Health
An initiative designed to address the unique needs of individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. This program provides EMS providers with specialized training in recognizing and managing psychiatric emergencies, ensuring compassionate and appropriate care during these situations.