Menu of Services for School Partners
Healthy students learn better, and strong education builds healthier communities. By working together, public health and schools can create environments that support youth well-being, academic success, and lifelong opportunity. Explore the opportunities below to discover how we can collaborate in creating a healthier future for Adams County youth.
At the Adams County Health Department, we recognize that health and education are closely interconnected. Educational attainment is a strong predictor of lifelong health, shaping opportunities for work, income, housing, and overall well-being.
By partnering with schools, we can address the factors that influence student health while supporting academic achievement. Healthy students are more engaged in learning, and stronger educational outcomes build healthier communities.
This webpage is a bridge between public health and education, offering ways to collaborate, share resources, and support initiatives that help young people thrive in school and beyond.
Available Services
Immunizations
Our Immunization Clinic offers all routine infant and child vaccines, adult routine vaccines, flu vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine, Mpox vaccine, and tuberculosis skin tests.
Mental and Behavioral Health
Our team works with community partners to support mental health access, prevent suicide, and prevent overdose deaths. We promote resources to eliminate stigma associated with mental and behavioral health.
Reporting Diseases
We help prevent the spread of infectious illnesses among students and staff. Contact us for infection prevention training, consultation, and to report outbreaks.
School Inspections
We review and approve building plans for new or remodeled licensed kitchens, child care programs, public pools, and schools. We also provide health inspections to ensure they meet all applicable regulations.
Youth Tobacco & Vaping Prevention
We provide technical assistance in developing effective policies that incorporate education, staff training, and restorative practices to connect students with resources while keeping them in the classroom.
Youth Health Initiatives
The future of public health is truly in our youths’ hands. Working closely with community partners, we connect youth with opportunities to get involved and create positive change in their communities. By embracing all voices, we can build a healthier Adams County now and into the future. Explore how youth can get involved today.
Harm Reduction
We provide services and support to reduce the risks associated with substance use, including
HIV, Hepatitis C, and STI testing; harm reduction supplies; and resources in a nonjudgmental place.
Sexual Health
Our team provides confidential birth control and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment for all Adams County residents.
Food & Housing Support
Our teams make resources readily available to increase nutrition and food security as well as promote housing stability in Adams County.
Request Health Data
The Health Data and GIS Program analyzes public health data through the lens of how communities, cultures, and the environment impact population health.
Community Engagement & Education Request Form
Reach out to let us know how we can work together to support our community’s health.
Health Enrollment Team
We help people ages 0-64 apply for Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Child Health Plus Plan (CHP+), Presumptive Eligibility (Medicaid/CHP+), Connect for Health Colorado, and Colorado Connect.
Nurse-Family Partnership®
We offer home visits for people who are pregnant with their first baby. This program helps first-time parents have healthy pregnancies and provides resources to help the baby have the best start in life.
Nurse Support Program
Our trained nurses provide pregnant and parenting families with individualized support, education, resources, and care coordination to help them be their strongest.
HCP: Children with Special Needs
Our nurses provide information, share resources, and coordinate care for children and youth with special health care needs, such as prematurity, genetic disorders, autism, and other issues that impact families.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC nutrition program provides nutritious groceries, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and other services free of charge to Adams County families who qualify.
Breastfeeding Support
ACHD staff offer Baby Cafe, a weekly drop-in group open to all pregnant and breastfeeding families in the community. Contact the local WIC office for dates and times.
Diabetes Education
We offer multiple class options designed to prevent and manage diabetes. We are also developing a new heart health program that provides support for people seeking to lead healthier lives.
Public Health Policy
The Public Health Act of 2008 requires local health departments to inform, educate, develop, and implement public policies that improve community health.
Child Fatality Review
Our team reviews injury- and violence-related deaths of children ages 0-17 that occur in Adams County.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
We strive to minimize adverse outcomes, injuries, disease, and illness by planning and preparing for potential public health incidents and threats that may impact the health and safety of our population.
Related Resources
Family & Child Services Flier (English)
Family & Child Services Flier (Spanish)
Contact the School and Youth Health Supervisor
For questions about specific programs, please contact programs directly through their above pages. Please fill out the form below for general questions about school resources and partnerships.