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Health and Human Services

Washington County Health and Human Services cares for people, animals and the environment.

Updates about federal changes

Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is actively assessing federal changes and actions for any impact they have on Oregon. Their website includes the latest information about SNAP benefits, Oregon Health Plan, immigration and other important issues.

Together, we promote health and well-being by influencing policies, systems and environments; providing education, programs and services; and responding to the needs of vulnerable populations. HHS is comprised of the following:

  • Administrative Services
  • Animal Services
    • Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter
  • Behavioral Health
    • Mental Health
    • Addictions
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS)
  • HHS Director's Office
  • Solid Waste & Recycling
  • Public Health
    • Communicable Disease
    • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
    • Emergency Preparedness
    • Environmental Health
    • Infection Prevention and Access to Care (IPAC)
    • Maternal Child & Family Program (MCF)
    • Medical Examiner's Office (MEO)
    • Public Health Strategy
    • Research, Analytics, Informatics and Data (RAID)
    • Vital Records
    • Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Prevention

We are working together to decrease the possibility of suicide, alcohol, tobacco, drug use, and other mental health challenges.

Internships

HHS provides opportunities to students by offering short-term learning experiences.

Funding Opportunities

Information on grants being offered through Health and Human Services.

CHIP

The Community Health Improvement Plan defines how we come together to improve access to health-related opportunities and address priority health issues.

Community Health Needs Assessment

Read the 2022 report (184 pages) for the quad-county region.

Nondiscrimination and HIPAA

News

Washington County’s much-anticipated Beaverton Recovery Center adds 86 treatment beds and related addiction services

Washington County unveiled its new Beaverton Recovery Center (BRC) with a ceremonial ribbon cutting followed by a facility tour. The BRC is one of two locations for the County’s new Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT).