The Health System is the largest department in San Mateo County. There are eight divisions in the Health System, each with unique responsibilities, programs, and services. Below, you can learn about the Health System’s divisions and how to contact them.
Aging and Adult Services
Aging and Adult Services (AAS) helps San Mateo County's older adults and people with disabilities live as safely and independently as possible. Services include centralized intake and referral, assessment and consultation, protective and supportive services, public guardian/conservatorship, and case management. The division serves as the Area Agency on Aging for planning, coordination, program funding, and advocacy for older adults and people with disabilities in the County. The division is advised by the Commission on Aging, the Commission on Disabilities, and the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee. AAS’ goal is to deliver compassionate and financially responsible services that meet high professional standards by providing protection, support, prevention and advocacy for older adults and people with disabilities.
Contact Information
For information about home and community-based services available in San Mateo County, view the Help at Home Directory
For information, advice and 24-hour emergency response: (800) 675-TIES (8437) or
(650) 573-3900 (Local or From Outside CA) or 711 (California Relay Service)
Report suspected elder abuse: (800) 675-TIES (8437) or 711
Fax a mandated report: (650) 573-2310
225 37th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services assists children, youth, families, adults and older adults with the prevention, early intervention and treatment of complex mental illness and/or substance abuse conditions.
We are committed to support treatment of the whole person to achieve wellness and recovery, and to promote the health of individuals, families and communities we serve. Culturally competent services are provided by mental health clinicians, alcohol and drug counselors, peers, and others, through a network of County and private agency providers and partners throughout the community.
Contact Information
To access services for you or someone in your family who may be experiencing serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder, call the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services ACCESS Call Center for an assessment, information and/or referral based on your individual needs:
ACCESS Call Center: Phone: (800) 686-0101, TDD: (800) 943-2833
Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Administrative Office
225 37th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 573-2541
Fax: (650) 573-2841
Alcohol & Other Drug Services
Phone: (650) 802-6400
Location: 310 Harbor Blvd., Building E, Belmont, CA 94002 (appointments, meetings)
Mailing Address: 400 Harbor Blvd., Building E, Belmont, CA 94002
If You are in Crisis
Call 911 or go to Psychiatric Emergency at 222 39th Ave, San Mateo
(650) 573-2662
24-Hour Crisis Hotline
(650) 579-0350 or 1(800) 273-TALK (8255)
www.crisiscenter.cc
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1(800) SUICIDE - 1(800) 784-2433
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
24-Hour Parent Support Line
(650) 579-0358 or 1(888) 220-7575
24-Hour Youth Hotline
(650) 579-0353 or www.onyourmind.net
Correctional Health Services
Correctional Health Services provides integrated medical, dental, mental health, and chemical dependency treatment to San Mateo County’s incarcerated adults and medical and dental care to the juvenile hall population. The Correctional Food Services program provides meals that are heart healthy and compliant with state guidelines to adults and juveniles while they are in custody.
Contact Information
300 Bradford Street, Redwood City, California 94063
Phone: (650) 363–7875
Fax: (650) 599–1082
Email: correctionalhealthservices@smcgov.org
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) partners with local organizations and emergency response agencies to ensure everyone involved in an emergency response is specially trained and properly equipped when disaster strikes in San Mateo County. EMS is the agency that regulates public and private emergency medical services and provides trainings and disaster planning as well as response services.
Contact Information
225 37th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 573-2564
Email: info@smhealth.org
Environmental Health
Environmental Health provides services to ensure a safe and healthy environment in San Mateo County through education, monitoring, and enforcement of regulatory programs and services for the community.
Services include restaurant and housing inspection, household hazardous waste and medical waste disposal, water protection and water quality monitoring, pollution prevention, and other regulatory activities and services.
Contact Information
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 100, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 372-6200
Fax: (650) 627-8244
Email: envhealth@smcgov.org
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri
Family Health Services
Family Health Services focus on the health and well-being of infants, children, teens, young adults and parents. Services include well-child check-ups, developmental screenings, support for children with special health needs, parenting classes, home visits, vaccine clinics, lead/asthma assessments, health education, tobaco cessation and prevention. We work in concert with our community and County partners to support and promote healthy lifestyles to prevent health problems before they occur.
Contact Information
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94403
Resource Hotline: (888) 840-0889
Health Policy and Planning
Health Policy and Planning works to build health equity and improve the health and well-being for all people who live and work in San Mateo County. We partner with community-based organizations to carry out projects and initiatives aimed at long-term prevention and making a systemic impact on people’s health .
Health Policy & Planning includes the County Health Officer who addresses the broad concerns surrounding social, economic, and environmental conditions to improve community health and prevent illness, disease and injury; Epidemiology, which provides precise scientific information and data to the public, health care professionals, and policy makers; Policy and Planning, which leads strategic planning, and analyzes data and policy opportunities to guide priorities and engage the community; and the Children's Health Initiative, which works to ensure that all children in San Mateo County have access to comprehensive health insurance coverage.
Contact Information
225 37th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 573-2398
Email: hpp@smcgov.org
Public Health
Public Health investigates and analyzes communicable diseases and other health problems, using the results to work with community partners to develop policies and programs and to ensure that control, treatment, and prevention measures are taken to prevent disease and protect health.
Contact Information
225 37th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 573-2346
Fax: (650) 573-2919
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Animal Control & Licensing
225 37th Avenue, Room 21 San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 573-3726
Fax: (650) 573-2919
Bioterrorism & Emergency Preparedness
225 37th Avenue, Room 106,San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 573-3798
Fax: (650) 358-9346
Clinics
HIV Clinic: (650) 573-2385
STD Clinic: (650) 573-2999
Mobile Clinic: (650) 573-2786
Communicable Disease Control
225 37th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 573-2346
Fax: (650) 573-2919
Lab Services
225 37th Avenue, Room 113, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 573-2500
Fax: (650) 573-2147
Medical Marijuana ID Card Program (MMIC)
225 37th Avenue, Room 11 San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 573-2395
Fax: (650) 573-2576
STD/HIV Program
225 37th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 573-2346
Fax: (650) 573-2919
Tuberculosis (TB) Control – to report a confirmed or suspected case of TB
225 37th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 573-2346
Fax: (650) 573-2919
U C Cooperative Extension (UC Coop)
80 Stone Pine Road, Suite 100
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 726-9059 Ext. 102
Fax: (650) 726-9267
Vital Statistics Program For birth & death registration
225 37th Avenue, Room 11 San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 573-2395
Fax: (650) 573-2576
San Mateo Medical Center
San Mateo Medical Center is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The Medical Center operates outpatient clinics throughout San Mateo County and an acute-care hospital. We serve the healthcare needs of County residents, serving as the healthcare home for underserved and underinsured residents, with an emphasis on education and prevention.
Contact Information
222 W. 39th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 573-2222
Fax: (650) 573-2950
www.sanmateomedicalcenter.org
