The County is responsible, pursuant to the County Charter or ordinances, or by state or federal mandate, to provide
health and welfare, criminal justice and municipal services (including law enforcement), as well as other services to
County residents. Major services include the Airport System, Animal Care Services, Clerk Recorder, Criminal Justice,
Health and Welfare, Property Tax System, Regional Parks, Transportation, Waste Management and Recycling, Voter
Registration and Water Resources.
The Department of Health Services, as part of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) reporting to the
Deputy County Executive – HHS, provides services and programs to residents of unincorporated Sacramento
County and the seven cities within its boundary. The primary mission of the Department is to promote and
improve the health and wellness of the residents of Sacramento County. The
Department includes the following divisions: Primary Health Services, Public Health Services, and
Behavioral Health Services.