Health and Social Services

  • Adult
    • Adult Protective ServicesFalse

      Adult Protective Services (APS) is a state mandated program dedicated to helping elders (60 years and older) and dependent adults (ages 18-59 with disabilities) when these adults are unable to meet their own ​needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation. ​See the Adult Protective Services webpage.

      For Mandated Reporters Only:

      If you are a ma​ndated reporter and have already made a verbal, telephone report to the APS hotline, click below to complete and submit the follow-up report form for Suspected Dependent Adult or Elder Abuse: 

      ​Service Provided By:
      Child, Family and Adult Services
      916-874-9377 

      ​Adult Protective Services to report abuse, contact (916) 874-9377

      APS FAX for Mandated Reporters (916) 854-9341​

    • AIDS Drug Assistance ProgramFalse

      The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) helps ensure that people living with HIV and AIDS who are uninsured and under-insured have access to medication. To obtain more information, please visit AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Eligibility​.

      Service Provided By:

      Health Services
      (916) 876-5548

    • Disease ReportingTrue

      The Sacramento County Public Health Division has implemented a Confidential Morbidity Reporting system (WebvCMR) that allows health providers to report cases of communicable disease directly to Public Health. View the Disease Reporting web page for more information.


      Service Provided By:
      Health Services
      7001-A East Parkway, Ste. 600 (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95823
      916-875-5881 or e-mail

    • Emergency Medical Services AgencyFalse

      The mission of the Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency is to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the quality of emergency medical services, and to provide medical oversight to EMS responders that treat and transport residents/visitors to hospitals within Sacramento County.

      Service Provided By:

      Health Services
      9616 Micron Avenue, Ste. 960 (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      916-875-9753 or e-mail

    • Health Care ServicesFalse

      Low income adults who do not qualify for Medi-Cal or other health coverage may be eligible for one of the following programs:

      • County Medically Indigent Program (CMISP)
      • Healthy Partners

      Visit ​the Primary Health Services web page for available programs, eligibility information, and how to apply.

      Applications are available at :
      Primary Care Clinic and Pharmacy
      4600 Broadway
      Sacramento, Ca. 95820​

      Service Provided By:
      Health​ Services
      4600 Broadway (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95820
      Eligibility: 916-874-9238; County Health Clinic: 916-874-9670
      Primary Health Services

    • Medical Marijuana Identification CardsFalse

      The Sacramento County Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) Program provides patients with the State medical marijuana identification card. The card can assist law enforcement officials to know if the individual using marijuana meets the requirements of the Compassionate Use Act. For more information, view the Card Program page.


      Service Provided By:
      Health Services
      7001-A East Parkway, Ste. 650 (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95823
      916-875-5345 or e-mail

    • Nutrition Education & Active Living (NEAL) ProgramFalse

      ​Do you want to learn about nutrition and physical activity resources in your community?  Visit Nutrition Education & Active Living (NEAL) Program​​​​ for more information.

      Service Provided By:
      Health Services, Public Health
      9616 Micron Ave., Ste. 670 (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      916-875-5869

    • Office of Compliance HIPAAFalse

      The Office of Compliance provides guidance and oversight to County departments for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA imposes restrictions on the use and disclosure of identifiable health information. The Office of Compliance also provides departmental HIPAA training, audits and investigations as assigned by the County Compliance Officer.


      Service Provided By:
      Office ​of Compliance and HIPAA
      799 G Street, Room 217 (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95814

      Phone: (916) 874-2999
      Toll Free: 1-866-234-6883
      TTY: 1-877-835-2929
      Email: HIPAAOffice​@saccounty.gov

    • Public Administrator/Guardian/ConservatorFalse

      When no other alternatives are available, we provide assistance for individuals unable to care for their personal needs or financial resources, and provide estate closure services on behalf of deceased residents of Sacramento County. 

      For more information, visit​ the Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator web page.

      Public Administrator: Phone (916) 875-4491
      Public Guardian/Conservator: Phone (916) 875-4467


      Service Provided By:
      Health Services
      7001-A East Parkway, Ste. 1000 (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95823

    • Public Administrator/Guardian/ConservatorFalse

      When no other alternatives are available, we provide assistance for individuals unable to care for their personal needs or financial resources, and provide estate closure services on behalf of deceased residents of Sacramento County. 

      For more information, visit the Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator web page.

      Public Administrator: Phone (916) 875-4491
      Public Guardian/Conservator: Phone (916) 875-4467


      Service Provided By:
      Child, Family and Adult Services​

      Public Guardian/Conservator
       (916) 875-4467


    • Ryan White CARE ActFalse

      The Ryan White CARE Act supports the development of systems of care that are responsive to local needs and resources. It is founded on strong partnerships be​tween the federal government, states, and local communities in need, and emphasizes less-costly outpatient primary care to prevent costly emergency room visits and hospitalizations.​

      For more information, please visit HIV Care Services Program​​ or call (916) 876-5548.

      Service Provided By:
      Health Services
      Sacramento County Division of Public Health
      7001-A East Parkway, Suite 600 A
      Sacramento, CA   95823 | Map
      P​hone:  (916) 875-5881
      Emailsacdhhs@saccounty.gov
      (916) 876-5548

    • Sexual Health PromotionFalse

      Wondering about HIV and other sexually transmitted infections? View Sexual Health Promotion Unit​​ for more information.​

      ​Service Provided By:
      Health Services
      9616 Micron Ave, Suite 930 (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      916-875-6022 or e-mail

    • Substance Use Prevention and Treatment ServicesFalse

      We provide prevention and treatment services for alcohol and drug use/abuse. We contract with an array of community-based service providers throughout Sacramento County. The range of services provided through these organizations includes outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management (detoxification), residential treatment, perinatal services, and sober living environments/recovery residences. 

      For more information, please call the Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services System of Care at (916) 874-9754 for Adults or (916) 875-0185 for Youth (under the age of 18).​


      Service Provided By:

      Behavioral Health Services
      (916) 874-9754 for Adults
      (916) 875-0185 for Youth (under the age of 18)​

    • Tobacco Education Program (TEP)False

      Do you want to quit​ smoking, vaping, or ​chewing tobacco​? Do you have a family member or friend who wants to quit? Visit the Tobacco Education Program web page for more information.

      Are you interested in learning more about the Greater Sacramento Smoke and Tobacco​ Free Coalition (GSSTFC)?​

      ​Service Provided By:
      Health Service​s Public Health
      9616 Micron Ave, Ste. 670 (Map)​
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      916-875-5869

    • Transitional Housing For Foster YouthFalse

      The Adolfo Transitional Housing​ Program​ for Former Foster Youth provides transitional housing and supportive services to former foster youth in the age range of 18 years up to 24 years. The Adolfo program also provides services to youth with children.

      Service Provided By:
      Next Move Homeless Services
      Main Office: (916) 454-2120  or e-mail

  • Children and Families
    • Black Infant Health ProgramFalse

      The Black Infant Health Program provides service to women for the purpose of eliminating the disproportionate rate of African American infant mortality seen in the Sacramento community. African American women experience two-and-a-half times the number of infant deaths than other racial and ethnic groups in our community. View the Program​ page.

      Service Provided By:
      Health Services
      9616 Micron Ave., Ste. 670 (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      916-875-5289

    • California Children's ServicesFalse

      California Children's Services (CCS) is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation, when these services are authorized by the program. Services can be authorized for children and young adults under 21 years of age who have eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care. CCS defines eligibility and selects the most qualified professionals to treat the child's CCS-eligible condition. However, it is important for you to know that CCS is not a health insurance program. It will not meet all of your child's health needs, only those related to the CCS eligible condition(s). For more information view the Sacramento​ County CCS web page.


      Service Provided By:
      Health Services
      9616 Micron Avenue Suite 970 (​Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      916-875-9900

      Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    • Car Seat Safety ResourcesFalse

      The ChIIP​ Program seeks to ensure that children are properly restrained buckled and have an appropriate car seat each time they ride in a vehicle. View the Car Seat Safety Education page for more information and resources.

      Service Provided By:
      Health Services, Public Services​
      9616 Micron Ave., Ste. 670 (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      916-875-5869

    • Child AdoptionsFalse

      Sacramento County is a state licensed adoption agency. As a public adoption agency, children available are dependents of juvenile court. These children have been removed from their biological parents. The Adoptions program staff is responsible for assessing if adoption is the best plan for the child. They strive to ensure that a child and adoptive family are well-matched, and that the family will help the child develop to his or her fullest potential. View the Adoption Program web page for more information.

      Service Provided By:

      Child, Family and Adult Services
      CPS Adoption
      3701 Branch Center Road
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      ​916-875-5967​

    • Child CareFalse

      Parents receiving cash aid and participating in a welfare to work activity may receive subsidized child care. More information.


      Service Provided By:​
      Human Assistance
      2001 19th St. (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95818
      916-361-0511​

    • Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP)False

      The Child Health and Disability Prevention Program is a free health program for infants, children, and teens providing complete health exams and immunizations for Medi-Cal eligible (ages 0 to 21 years) and moderate income (ages 0 to 19) children. View the CHDP page for more information.​

      Service Provided By:
      Health Services
      9616 Micron Ave, Suite 670 (M​ap​)
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      (916) 875-7151

    • Child Support Open a CaseTrue

      Cases are opened three ways:

      • If the family is receiving CalWORKs or MediCal benefits, the social services department will refer the case to the child support agency for opening.
      • If no CalWORKs is being paid to the family, either parent may ask the child support agency to open a case.
      • If there is a family in another state that is seeking support from someone in Sacramento County, the other state will open a case with the child support agency.

      View Opening​ a Case for more information.

      Service Provided By:
      Child Support Services

      3701 Power Inn Road (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95826

      (866) 901-3212 or e-​m​ail

    • Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention ProgramFalse

      ​The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention ​Program (CLPPP)​ provides services to the community for the purpose of increasing awareness on the hazards of lead exposure, reducing lead exposure and increasing the number of children assessed and appropriately blood tested for lead poisoning. ​CLPPP offers home visitation, environmental home inspections, and nutritional assessments to families of children found to be severely lead poisoned. CLPPP also provides outreach, education, resources, and training to medical providers, community-based organizations, and the general public. ​

      Service Provided By:
      Health Services
      9616 Micron Ave, Suite 670 (M​ap​)
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      (916) 875-7151

    • Collecting on a Child Support OrderFalse

      Often the parent ordered to pay supports makes all payments as required by the court order. Parents that delay or refuse to pay their support face various compliance actions and interest charges.  Our automated compliance options include, but are not limited to, wage garnishments, tax intercepts, license suspensions, and bank levies. View the Collecting page for more information.

      Service Provided By:
      Child Support Services
      3701 Power Inn Road (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95826
      (866) 901-3212 or e-​mail

    • Community-NursingFalse

      Public Health Nurses (PHNs) work in the community​ to improve the health and well-being of Sacramento County residents that are medically underserved and/or unhoused.  PHNs provide onsite education about illness, disease prevention, safe health practices, and how to obtain health care services and other resources. They also facilitate communication and resources between people, their families, and the medical community in order to improve health outcomes.                                                                                                        

      Service Provided By:
      Health Services​
      9616 Micron Ave., Ste. 670 (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      916-875-2229 or e-mail

    • Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)False

      ​The Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)​ provides a wide range of culturally competent services to Medi-Cal pregnant women, from conception through 60 days postpartum.  In addition to standard obstetric services, women receive enhanced services in the areas of nutrition, psychosocial and health education.  Funded by Title V MCH Block Grant.

      ​​Service Provided By:
      Health Services
      9616 Micron Ave, Suite 670 (M​ap​)
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      (916) 875-7151 or email

    • Foster Care ProgramFalse

      The Foster Care program provides cash and Medi-Cal benefits for providers of out-of-home care for children placed into foster care by Sacramento County Child Protective Services (CPS) or Probation Department. More information.


      Service Provided By:

      Human Assistance
      916-875-5770

    • Foster Grandparent ProgramFalse

      The Foster Grandparent Program has three basic criteria to qualify: 

      • Must be 55 years of age or older
      • Must enjoy working with children 
      • Must be willing to serve a minimum of 15 hours week

      More information

      ​Service Provided By:

      Senior Volunteer Services
      916-875-3569​

    • Mental Health 24-Hour Crisis LineFalse

      If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call (888) 881-4881 or (916) 875-1055.


      Service Provided By:
      Health Services
      (888) 881-4881 or (916) 875-1055​

    • Nurse Family PartnershipFalse

      David Olds, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Preventive Medicine at the University of Colorado, developed the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) program more than 20 years ago. It is a highly-acclaimed, evidence-based early childhood intervention program using the nurse home-visitation model. For more information visit the NFP page.


      Service Provided By:
      Health Services
      9616 Micron Ave, Suite 950
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      916-875-0900


    • Resource Family ProgramFalse

      Foster care is the out of home care of a minor. Some children require temporary out of home care due to parental neglect, abuse or exploitation. Foster parents, also known as "resource families," provide love, parental care, guidance and stability to children until they can be returned to their parents or move to a permanent home through adoption or guardianship.

      For more information about how to become a foster/resource parent, foster/adoptive parent, or how your organization can help with recruitment, fill​ out the information (Interested in Becoming a Resource Parent)​ on the Foster Home Licensing page and someone from Foster Home Licensing will contact you with information.

      Service Provided By:
      CPS Resource Family Approval
      3701 Branch Center Road,
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      916-875-5543​



    • Women Infants Children ProgramFalse

      Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy. WIC also provides breastfeeding support and assistance. Read the WIC page for more information.

      Women, Infants and Children Program locations:

      • Florin (South Sacramento): 7171 Bowling Drive, Suite 1000
      • Natomas: 3840 Rosin Court, Suite 200
      • Rancho Cordova: 3320 Data Drive, Suite 100
      • Oak Park: Primary Care Center at 4600 Broadway (closed Fridays)
      • Elk Grove: 8986 Elk Grove Boulevard (Wednesday & Friday only)

      See the WIC page for current operating hours and information.​​

      916-876-5000
      e-mail: WIC@Sac​Co​unty.gov

  • Public Assistance Guide to Self-Help
    • Automated Voice Response System (AVR)False

      ​Call the AVR system to get information and services available for your CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, or CalFresh case in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Farsi, and Russian).

      Service Provided By:
      Huma​n Assistance

      1-800-560-0976​​
      TDD/TTY (916) 874-2599

    • DHA Service CenterFalse

      If you are receiving CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, Homeless Assistance, or General Assistance from the Department of Human Assistance and would like to speak about your case or apply for benefits, please call our Service Center toll-free number or visit the statewide​ customer online portal.

      Service Provided by:
      Human Assistance
      1-800-560-0976
      https://benefitscal.com/

    • MyBenefits CalWINTrue

      ​MyBenefits CalWIN (BCW) is a quick and easy way to apply for CalFresh benefits, Medi-Cal and CalWORKs. When applying for CalFresh, please complete the on-line application as completely as possible. You will then be contacted for a phone interview.

      For Medi-Cal, your application will be completed by mail. You can apply for both, with the same application and will be contacted for a phone interview. These applications can be done completely by mail and you will not have to come into the office. You can also apply for CalWORKs (Cash aid for families) but will have to come into the office for an intake interview.

      There are programs you cannot use BCW for. You cannot use this system to apply for General Assistance, County Medically Indigent Services Program, Homeless, or if you are under 21 living with a parent or guardian and are requesting confidential medical services under Medi-Cal without your parent/guardian’s knowledge. You must come into our office to apply.  On the BCW ​screen select "Contact"  to request more information.​

    • Sacramento County Emergency Family Shelter Reservation ListTrue

      ​To be eligible for services at one of our emergency family shelters, your family must include at least one legal parent/guardian of children under the age of 18 or 19 and enrolled in high school. If your family is currently homeless and living in a car, tent, or somewhere unsafe, please continue to complete this registration. If you are currently housed but need support, please call 2-1-1 and ask to speak with someone about diversion assistance.

      If you have not created a reservation and would like to create a new one:
      Create New Reservation

  • Seniors
    • Alzheimers Outreach ProgramFalse

      ​Do you need resources to help take care of seniors living with dementia or Alzheimer's? View the Alzheimer's web page for more information.

      Service Provided by:
      Health Services, Public Health
      9616 Micron Ave., Ste. 670 (Map)
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      916-875-5869​

    • Falls Prevention False

      ​Sacramento County Public Health serves as the hub for Sacramento StopFalls Coalition providing falls prevention educational classes and educational resources for the community. View the Falls Prevention web page​ for more information.

      Service Provided By:
      Health Services
      9616 Micron Ave, Suite 670 (M​ap​)
      Sacramento, CA 95827
      (916) 875-7151

    • In-Home Supportive ServicesFalse

      In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) serves aged, blind, or people with disabilities who are unable to perform activities of daily living and cannot remain safely in their own homes without help. For more information, visit the IHSS Web ​page.


      Service Provided By:

      In-Home Supportive Services 
      916-874-9471
      PO BOX 269131
      Sacramento, CA  95826 
      FAX to: (916) 854-8828

       311 or Outside of Unincorporated Sacramento County Areas: 916-875-4311​

  • Veterans
    • Veterans History ProjectFalse

      The mission of the Veterans History Project​ is to collect the memories, accounts, and documents of war veterans from World War I, World War II, Korean, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf Wars. We preserve these stories of experience and service for future generations.

      This project honors our nation’s war veterans and those who served in support of them and create a lasting legacy of recorded interviews and other documents chronicling veterans’ and other citizens’ wartime experiences and how those experiences affected their lives and America itself. 

      Service Provided By:
      Human Assistance
      3970 Research Drive
      Sacramento, CA 95838
      Phone: (916) 874-6811

      Telephone Inquiries:
      Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
      Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ​

    • Veterans ServicesFalse

      Providing assistance in preparing and presenting claims for benefits to veterans and their dependents. Veterans Services​.​

      Service Provided By:
      Human ​Assistance
      3970 Research Drive
       Sacramento, CA 95838
      916-874-6811

      We are currently closed for in-person appointments, but available via phone and email to assist veterans.

      E-mail: DHA-VET@saccounty.gov

      For additional locations and hours, please call 916-874-6811​