Our mission is to improve the quality of life of the residents of Long Beach by addressing the public health and human service needs ensuring that the conditions affecting the public’s health afford a healthy environment in which to live, work and play.
Health Care Focus:
The Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services, recognized as an independent local health jurisdiction within the State, is responsible for all aspects of preventive and public health services, as well as human services and social programs within the City of Long Beach.
Focus Areas:
Public health Preventive health Environmental health Animal control Human and social services
Key Policy Initiatives:
Diabetes Collaborative Tobacco Retail Permit Program HIV Stops With Me Campaign Healthy Homes Program Long Beach/Wilmington Best Babies Collaborative
