Department of Health Services

Need Behavioral Services Now? Behavioral Health Services-Screening And Coordination (BHS-SAC)

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

Vital Records

07/08/2026

Vital Records provides birth and death certificates in the County.

Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA)

07/07/2026

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

Department of Health Services Divisions

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Media Inquiries

For media inquiries, please contact: 

Elizabeth Zelidon  
zelidone@saccounty.gov
(916) 874-8899

 

For Public Health media inquiries, please contact:

Casey Camacho 
CamachoC@saccounty.gov 
(916) 862-2319