County of Marin Health and Human Services

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The Health and Human Services (HHS) volunteer coordinator facilitates placements specifically with HHS programs and is the point-person for volunteers after they have been placed within the department. Staff in both programs work closely together and communicate often to be sure potential... read more
The innovative Marin Health and Wellness Campus brings a spectrum of services and clinics together in one inviting place. It is a result of local individuals, organizations, businesses, and government pulling together in the spirit of cooperation and neighborhhod revitalization. The project... read more
What is the Continuum of Care (CoC)? A Continuum of Care (CoC) is a U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) approach to coordinating funding for homeless services and housing. The Continuum of Care in Marin is the Homeless Policy Steering Committee (HPSC). Goals for... read more
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.  Pertussis spreads easily from person to person mainly through droplets produced by coughing or sneezing. The disease is most dangerous in infants,... read more
Marin County Hepatitis C Dashboard Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the most common cause of liver cancer and liver failure in the United States. HCV is easily diagnosed and can be cured with treatment. HCV is transmitted through blood and it is recommended that every adult is tested at least once in... read more
Marin County Health Equity Zone Dashboard The County of Marin is committed to advancing health equity. In order to foster place-based, community-led solutions, Marin County Public Health has developed four Health Equity Zones, in Southern Marin, West Marin, San Rafael, and Novato. Zone... read more
In Marin County, the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) for active transportation and recreation is increasing. This trend has been accompanied by an increase in e-bike related accidents. This dashboard describes all 911 responses by Marin County Emergency Medical Services to e-bike and... read more
Sea Level Rise Marin County is experiencing increasing coastal flooding due to sea level rise and increased extreme weather events. This dashboard describes the coastal communities that are most vulnerable to negative public health impacts of flooding, taking both the risk of flooding and social... read more