City of Houston, Houston Health Department
County
FortBend, Harris-East, Harris-North, Harris-South, Harris-West, Montgomery.
Services offered
Behavioral Health, Call-Center, Casework, Communications Management, Community Assessment of Unmet Needs, Door-to-Door Canvassing, Food/Water, General (Chronic) Social Services, Information & Referral Services, Medical Services, Mental Health, Needs Assessment, Preparedness Education, Senior Services, Shelter Management, Shelter Operations, Sheltering - Mass Sheltering.
Active in Disaster Phase
- Mitigation
- Preparedness
- Recovery – Long Term
- Recovery – Short Term
8000 N Stadium Dr.
Houston, TX77054
8000 N Stadium Dr.
Houston, TX77054
Mission
The mission of the Houston Health Department is to work in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians and the environment in which they live.
Vision
Self-sufficient families and individuals in safe and healthy communities.
Values
- Accountability
- Quality
Integrity - Teamwork/Cooperation
- Innovation
- Pro-action
- Compassion
- Competency
- Diversity
- Efficiency
- Acceptance/Objectivity
Cross-Cutting Strategies
- Develop and strengthen quality partnerships
- Utilize information technology systems optimally
- Support intersectional initiatives to improve health
- Develop sustainable strategies
- Strengthen infrastructure
Services Provided During Non-Disaster Times
- Health and Human Services
- Vital Records
- Disease Investigation, Prevention, and Control
- Immunizations
- WIC
- Preparedness
- Public Health Messaging
- Public Health Clinics
Partner /
Preparedness Bureau Chief
Staff Analyst