San Mateo County Health

San Mateo County Health As a county health department, San Mateo County Health administers public health programs and provides clinical and supportive services to the community.

Our mission is to help everyone in San Mateo County live longer and better lives. Improving the quality of people's lives by preventing health issues before they occur, protecting the public's health, providing services for vulnerable populations, and building healthy communities.

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09/10/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆.

Many men and boys carry visible and invisible burdens—stress, grief, isolation, emotional pain, financial pressure, relationship challenges, trauma, and expectations to stay strong or handle problems alone.

These burdens may not always look like sadness. They can show up as anger, withdrawal, risk-taking, increased alcohol or drug use, exhaustion, or feeling disconnected from the people and activities that once mattered.

This September, San Mateo County encourages everyone to take three steps to support men and boys in your life and help lighten the weight they carry.

1. Know the Signs
2. Find the Words
3. Connect to Support

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about su***de:
Call 650-579-0350 (San Mateo County Crisis Line)
Call/Text 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline)

Learn more about events and resources at SMCHealth.org/Su***dePreventionMonth


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09/09/2026

Celebrating 50 Years of the California Coastal Act!

Help protect our coast! On September 19, join San Mateo County volunteers to
remove litter from beaches, waterways, parks, and neighborhoods.

📅 Sept. 19, 2026 | 9am - noon

👉smchealth.org/ccd

Every life lost to an overdose is a reminder that prevention matters, and that there are steps we can take to save lives...
09/08/2026

Every life lost to an overdose is a reminder that prevention matters, and that there are steps we can take to save lives.

Prevention starts with education – understanding the risks, recognizing the signs of an overdose, and knowing how to respond.

Prevention also means:
• Carrying naloxone and knowing how to use it.
• Talking openly about substance use struggles without judgment.
• Connecting people to evidence-based treatment and recovery resources.

Overdose prevention isn't about blame – it's about giving people the knowledge, tools, and support they need to stay alive.

The San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition envisions a San Mateo County free from overdose, through an empowered community. Learn where to find free naloxone and how to get involved with the San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition at the link here: https://www.smchealth.org/post/san-mateo-county-overdose-prevention-coalition.

Start the school year off right by saving edible food from the trash. Adopt the School Share Table Program at your schoo...
09/05/2026

Start the school year off right by saving edible food from the trash. Adopt the School Share Table Program at your school and stop food waste. Find out how at smchealth.org/sharetable.

Service can bring purpose, pride, and connection. It can also come with stress, grief, trauma, and experiences that may ...
09/04/2026

Service can bring purpose, pride, and connection. It can also come with stress, grief, trauma, and experiences that may be difficult to leave behind.

San Mateo County community members are invited to attend “When the Mission Follows You Home,” an in-person forum for veterans, first responders and their supporters.

September 10, 2026
9:00am-12:00pm
Central Peninsula Church, 1005 Shell Boulevard, Foster City

The forum will create space for conversation, support, and connection around the mental health needs of veterans, first responders, and the people who stand beside them.

If you are a veteran, first responder, family member, colleague, or community supporter: your presence matters.

Register: https://ow.ly/2Lmp50ZI11S

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about su***de:
Call 650-579-0350 (San Mateo County Crisis Line)
Call/Text 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline)

Learn more about other events and resources at https://ow.ly/uiQj50ZI11V


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Try something new this school year! San Mateo County Environmental Health Services offers free middle school and high sc...
09/03/2026

Try something new this school year! San Mateo County Environmental Health Services offers free middle school and high school lessons on Household Hazardous Waste. Find out more at smchealth.org/hhw-school-education.

There is rarely a single reason an overdose happens. Many factors can increase risk, including:• Using opioids or other ...
09/03/2026

There is rarely a single reason an overdose happens. Many factors can increase risk, including:

• Using opioids or other substances after a period of not using them, when tolerance has decreased
• Mixing substances, such as opioids with alcohol or benzodiazepines, which can slow or stop breathing
• An unpredictable drug supply, including substances contaminated with fentanyl
• Limited access to treatment or healthcare
• Stigma and fear, which can prevent people from asking for help

Overdose deaths are preventable. Education, access to naloxone, evidence-based treatment, and compassionate support all play a role in keeping our communities safe.

Knowledge saves lives.

Compassion saves lives.

The San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition envisions a San Mateo County free from overdose, through an empowered community. Learn where to find free naloxone and how to get involved with the San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition at the link here: https://www.smchealth.org/post/san-mateo-county-overdose-prevention-coalition

09/02/2026

Think you have to be at the beach to protect the coast? Think again.

Litter on streets, parks, and around storm drains can travel through waterways to
the ocean. Protecting the coast starts here.

📅 Sept. 19 | 9am - noon

👉Find a site: smchealth.org/ccd

September is Su***de Prevention Month. Many people carry visible and invisible burdens and the pressure to appear strong...
09/02/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

Many people carry visible and invisible burdens and the pressure to appear strong. This year, San Mateo County is recognizing The Weight We Carry—and that you do not need to carry the weight alone.

For men and boys especially, expectations to stay silent or “push through” can make it harder to seek support.

Throughout September, you can support the weight for yourself and others by:
💜Attending a local event
🩵Learning how to start a supportive conversation
💜Sharing resources with someone you care about
🩵Reminding others: You do not have to carry this alone.

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about su***de:
Call 650-579-0350 (San Mateo County Crisis Line)
Call/Text 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline)

Learn more about events and resources at SMCHealth.org/Su***dePreventionMonth


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Felton Institute
County of San Mateo - Government

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Join us in remembering those we’ve lost to overdose and supporting those ...
08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Join us in remembering those we’ve lost to overdose and supporting those in recovery.

Let’s work to end the stigma, raise awareness, and advocate for compassionate, evidence-based solutions. Every life matters.

The San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition envisions a San Mateo County free from overdose, through an empowered community. Learn where to find free naloxone and how to get involved with the San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition at the link here: https://ow.ly/Z1YX50ZHvBG.

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