Department of Health Services

Welcome to the Sacramento County Department of Health Services

We are dedicated to protecting, promoting, and improving the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Explore our new website to learn more about our programs and services.

We Put People First

We take a comprehensive, people-centered approach to protecting and promoting the health and well-being of our community. We cultivate strong partnerships—within our team, across government agencies, and throughout the community—to ensure effective, accessible, and people-centered care.

New Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program

Learn more about the new program that connects people with mental health and substance use disorders to voluntary treatment through a civil court process.

Need Help Now?

If you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health emergency

Call or text 988 if you have an urgent mental health crisis, substance use issue, or thoughts of suicide
Behavioral Health Crisis: (916) 875-1055
CA Relay: 711
Go to the Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic at: 2130 Stockton Boulevard, Building 300, Sacramento, CA 95817

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Explore the Department of Health Services

Resource Library

06/30/2026

Find the resources, policies, forms, and other materials that help protect and improve health in Sacramento County.

About Department of Health Services

06/29/2026

Find information about our dedicated team, office locations, contact information, and more.

Department of Health Services Divisions

06/29/2026

Our divisions address diverse community health needs by focusing on behavioral health, public health, primary care, and essential administrative support.

Our Approach and Our Story

06/29/2026

We utilizes a "whole-person," collaborative approach focusing on trauma-informed care, equity, and intensive outreach.

Work with Us

06/29/2026

Find open positions and other opportunities across the Sacramento County Department of Health Services.

Performance & Insights

06/11/2026

We are constantly trying to deliver the right services to the right people in the most efficient and effective manner.

Department of Health Services Featured Services

Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA)

07/29/2026

The Sacramento County EMS Agency is a regulatory entity which oversees integrates and coordinates all aspects of prehospital care.

Community Wellness Response Team (CWRT)

07/28/2026

Offers 24/7/365 immediate crisis dispatch & response to individuals of all ages in the community: Home, parks, schools – wherever the person is located. CWRT is initiated through 988.