Mission

Carson City Health and Human Services improves quality of life through engaging, partnering, and serving our community.

Vision

Leading toward a healthier community.

Core Values

• Customer Service: We value our residents, businesses, and visitors by committing to provide efficient and effective customer service. 
• Organizational Culture: We value an environment that fosters a proactive, team- oriented approach to delivering solutions.
• Integrity: We value an ethical and accountable government that is open, accessible, and a responsible steward of public funds.

About Us

We are a local health department housed within the City of Carson City, a consolidated municipality.

The health department is comprised of the following Divisions that provide services to the community:

• Administration
• Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
• Clinical Services
• Epidemiology
• Environmental Health
• Human Services
• Public Health Preparedness

Although Carson City Health & Human Services is housed within the City of Carson City, our services do not stop at the Carson City boundary lines. Many of our Divisions serve Douglas County, Lyon County, and Storey County as well.

Board of Health

Carson City Health and Human Services is governed by a Board of Health that is comprised of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, Carson City Health Officer and Carson City Sheriff.

Board of Health Agendas, Meeting Minutes

Carson City Health and Human Services 5-Year Strategic Plan

This Strategic Plan was developed in the latter half of 2024 and is intended to guide the direction of services for the agency from 2025 through 2029.

5-Year Strategic Plan

Community Health Improvement Plan

The Quad-County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) was developed in response to the Community Health Needs Assessment. The CHIP was completed with input from community-based organizations and community members across the Quad-County Region, including Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. During a day-long planning meeting, 23 different organizations participated in developing action plans for each priority area identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment. The goal of the CHIP process is to measure and assess the effectiveness of key strategies identified in the action plan. This CHIP will run through 2029. 

2024 Community Health Improvement Plan

Community Health Needs Assessment

This Quad-County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) serves as a critical phase in the overall effort to improve community health. Through the collaborative CHNA process, we create a snapshot of community health perceptions, health behaviors, and disparities. We develop an inventory of community assets and resources available to catalyze progress, and we reach consensus on our top community health priorities.

Quad-County Regional 2022 CHNA Final Report

Quad-County Regional 2022 CHNA Executive Summary Final

Director's Report

Quarter-One Updates (Jan-March 2025)