Aims to reduce violence in Mecklenburg County by collaborating with County, City, partners, and community to increase opportunity and build healthier, more resilient communities.

Our mission is to prepare law enforcement and other first responders to safely and effectively respond to people experiencing a mental health crisis, and advocate for a crisis system that offers the most effective and least intrusive care for those struggling with mental illness.

Linking you to healthcare and psychosocial services to ensure timely and appropriate level of care.

Provides investigation, sexually transmitted infections in order to control major epidemic threats to the community.

Most people who use tobacco as adults begin using tobacco during their adolescent years. 

Provides comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services.

In preparation of a possible nuclear release, the Public Health Preparedness Team provides potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Mecklenburg County residents and businesses.

Points of Dispensing are community locations in which state and local agencies dispense medical countermeasures to prevent or treat adverse health effects of an intentional, accidental, or naturally occurring public health emergency. 

Learn about safe handling procedures for EVD and other HCP contaminated remains.

Emergencies and disasters can occur at any time, therefore it’s important to be prepared to evacuate or take cover inside when disasters strike.