Health and Human Services

Our Vision

Transforming Lives and Improving Futures

What's New & Press Releases

• Nominations Now Being Accepted for Senior of the Year Award
• Urgent Need for Volunteers in the Senior Nutrition Program
• Preteen Vaccine Week
• Health and Human Services 2023 Annual Report(PDF, 6MB)
• Community Invited to Give Input on Mental Health Plan Update
• Free Aging and Caregiver Series
• Commission on Aging Seeks New Members
• El Dorado County Families Grow Healthy with WIC
• Community Action Council is Seeking New Members
• Adult Day Program Has Openings for New Members
• Volunteer Drivers Sought for Home Delivered Meals Program
• County Building Closure Info:
• EDC Housing and Homelessness Services
• Stop Human Trafficking

HHSA Programs and Services

Behavioral Health Services
Adult & Children's Specialty Mental Health Services, 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Services, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Programs, Psychiatric Health Facility, and Substance Use Disorder Services

Public Health Services
Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Programs, California Children's Services, Clinical Services, Communicable Disease Control, Immunizations, Multipurpose Senior Services, Nutrition Education, Public Health Nursing, Tobacco Prevention, Vital Statistics and WIC Program

Community Services
Animal Services, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness, Employment Services, Family Caregiver Support, Health Insurance Counseling, Home Energy Assistance, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Older Adult / Senior Services, Public Guardian, The Club - Older Adult Day Services, and Public Housing Authority

Social Services
Adoptions, Adult Protective Services, CalFresh, CalWorks, Child Welfare / Child Protective Services, County Medical Services Program, Foster Care, General Assistance, In-Home Supportive Services, Medi-Cal and Welfare-to-Work

Behavioral Health

Good health isn't just about physical health. El Dorado County provides resources for adults and children experiencing mental and behavioral health issues including emergency hotlines, substance use disorder resources, and more.

Human Services

Human Services (Community Services and Social Services Divisions) are part of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). Our programs strive to improve the quality of life for residents, and help people meet basic needs to ultimately become self-sufficient.

Public Health

Our Public Health department provides local clinics, services, and a variety of programs that encourage the El Dorado community to live healthier lives. Find out more about our clinic resources, health programs, immunizations, and so much more.

HHSA Contractor Resources