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The Health Executive Council includes San Mateo County Health’s chief, deputy chief, health officer and other division and team leaders.
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Learn how San Mateo County Health’s Health Coverage Unit can help you apply for Medi-Cal, get enrollment assistance and find low-cost health care options.
Find key phone numbers, department contacts and media inquiries at San Mateo County Health.
Find health services, programs and resources we offer. Get connected to care, support and information that can help you and your family stay healthy.
Through our divisions’ work, we protect San Mateo County by reducing environmental health risks, preventing disease, and promoting the physical and mental well-being of our entire community.
Protection, support and advocacy for older adults and persons with disabilities.
Regulatory oversight of public and private emergency medical services.
Protects the health of everyone in San Mateo County.
Provides mental health and substance use services.
Environmental Health Services is the local authority on environmental health and safety policy and enforcement.
Provides integrated medical, dental, mental health and chemical dependency treatment to the incarcerated adult population.
Focuses on early intervention with San Mateo County parents and children who are low-income and have faced health inequities
Learn more about Health Officer and her work in San Mateo County
Provides accessible, high-quality care with a focus on prevention and community partnership.
We are a public hospital and clinic system that serves all San Mateo County residents by providing accessible, high-quality care with a focus on prevention and community partnership.
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We offer comprehensive preventative care, diagnostics and treatment for adults.
We provide comprehensive care for women's reproductive, hormonal and general health across all life stages.
We have expertise in specialized medical care.
We provide care for teeth and gum conditions.
We provide other services including rehabilitation, lab, imaging and therapy.
Available 24/7, we provide Immediate medical care for urgent, life-threatening conditions and injuries.
We provide full hospital care and comfort, including pain and symptom relief for serious illnesses.
San Mateo County Health partners with community members through boards, commissions and initiatives that guide programs, shape policies and promote equity
Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Below find overdose prevention resources in San Mateo County. For consultation, assessment and referrals to mental health and substance use treatment services, call the BHRS Access Call Center at 800-686-0101.
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that is effective in preventing death by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone nasal spray is safe and easy for bystanders to administer in the setting of a possible drug overdose.
A Naloxone Stand Box (NSB) is a distribution unit, like a newspaper stand, that holds naloxone for public distribution. NSBs are self-service and placed in public locations so that anyone can get naloxone at any time.
For more information, see Naloxone Stand Box FAQs in the resource library below.
Please fill out this form to indicate your interest in receiving a free Naloxone Stand Box (NSB) from Behavioral Health & Recovery Services.
To view a sample approval letter to submit with online application please see the resources below.
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Overdose prevention is about more than responding to emergencies. It is about building trust and sharing reliable information. It is also about supporting families, reducing stigma and making sure people […]
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid. According to provisional data from the CDC, the majority of drug overdoses in 2025 included synthetic opioids, including fentanyl. While medical professionals prescribe pharmaceutical […]
An overdose can happen to anyone. It may involve prescription medication, fentanyl, alcohol, or a combination of substances. Because fentanyl can be present in other drugs without a person knowing, […]
From June 9-11, San Mateo County students participated in the Youth Substance Use Prevention and Advocacy Academy, a project of the Overdose Prevention Coalition’s Youth and Schools Action Team. The […]