Monterey County Health Department

The Monterey County Health Department exists to enhance, protect and improve the health of the people in Monterey County. To accomplish this, the Department provides a wide variety of health-related services in the areas of public health, environmental health, behavioral health and clinic services.

The Health Department has three Strategic Initiatives*:

• Empower the community to improve health through programs, policies, and activities
• Enhance community health and safety by emphasizing prevention
• Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer friendly services