Our mission is to work in partnership with the community to promote
and protect the health and social well-being of all Houstonians
HDHHS provides traditional public health services and seeks to use innovative methods to meet the community’s present and future needs. Through the AIM project, HDHHS goes door-to-door in selected neighborhoods performing assessments, linking residents to services and providing immediate follow-up. We have partnered with nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and hospital district primary care clinics to enhance access to services for residents and improve the city’s health profile. Efforts include the innovative HIV testing program for the community called “Hip-Hop for HIV Awareness.” These services build a better, healthier cadre of youth and ensure a better future for at-risk children, schools and the community at large.
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- Harris County Area Agency on Aging
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Protecting yourself from the West Nile Virus
Foodborne Illness - use this form to report or call 832.393.5100
Services and Links for Feeding the Homeless Population
Male Health Clinics - information is here
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About the Director

Serving as the Director for the Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) Stephen L. Williams is actively involved in public health issues at the local, state and national level.
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Health and Human Services Department (HDHHS)
8000 North Stadium Drive, Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 832.393.5169 Email the Health Department
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Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Visit a free diabetes wellness center
- Video - American Heart Association shows hands-only CPR method (youtube)
- DSHS Warns of Mercury Poisoning Linked to Mexican Beauty Cream
- RODS historical heat data for hospital visits
- University of Texas School of Public Health - Evaluation of the Food Service Manager's Certification Program - Part 1, Part 2
- HDHHS Healthlines - feature stories on public health projects and efforts




