Linn County, Oregon
Department of Health Services

The Department of Health Services does not discriminate against any person in its admission, services, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, disability, or age.

Programs and Services

The mission of Linn County Department of Health Services is to work together to promote the health and well-being of all Linn County residents.

Health Administration

The Health Administration page has an overview of the administrative, operational, staffing, and funding aspects of the various programs within the Linn County Department of Health Services.

Alcohol, Other Drug, and Problem Gambling Prevention & Treatment

Through its Alcohol & Drug Program the Linn County Department of Health Services provides community-based alcohol, other drug and problem gambling prevention and treatment services for adults and adolescents. Main information topic areas are:

Alcohol, Other Drug, and Problem Gambling Prevention
Problem Gambling Treatment for Adults, Adolescents, and Families
Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services for Adolescents
Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services for Adults
Special Corrections Treatment Programs for Adults
Multiple links to local resources organized by topic

Commission on Children and Families

The Commission on Children and Families page has extensive information about resources for parents, research-based initiatives, local policies development, and how you can get involved in planning services for children & families. Main information topic areas are:

Organization Goals
Outlines of how this is done
Multiple links to resources for more information

Developmental Disabilities Programs

Developmental Disabilities explains levels of disability and then provides an overview of services offered.

Environmental Health Programs

The Environmental Health pages provide information about programs designed to control the factors that are responsible for the spread of disease through food, water, and other environmental exposures. Main program areas are:

Food, Pool, and Lodging: licensing and inspection
Onsite Wastewater Management: siting, permitting and inspection of septic systems
Safe Drinking Water: assuring proper operation and maintenance of public water systems
Solid Waste & Recycling: assuring equity in services and rates for rural Linn County
Community Health: disease prevention and control, services for housing rehabilitation and other community programs, and enforcement of public health laws

Mental Health Services

Mental Health Services pages provide information about Crisis Intervention, making appointments, and services provided. Main information topic areas are: