In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2, for normal business.
January 19, 2024
Did you know that about 1 in 3 women report domestic violence in their lifetime – and 1 in 4 men? As law enforcement works to eradicate this crime in Douglas County, we have other…
Did you know that about 1 in 3 women report domestic violence in their lifetime…
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2024
Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) is issuing a Public Health Advisory due to dangerously low temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service (NWS), which can threaten health, safety, and life. The NWS has issued a…
Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) is issuing a Public Health Advisory due to dangerously low…
Read MoreDecember 29, 2023
The Douglas County Board of Health on Dec. 14, 2023, adopted an interim, countywide Public Health Order setting forth requirements and guidance for any entity that sends migrant persons to Douglas County for sheltering. The…
The Douglas County Board of Health on Dec. 14, 2023, adopted an interim, countywide Public…
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2023
Pictured: Board of Douglas County Commissioners alongside co-response team members You’ve read the research that unaddressed mental health issues can lead to much larger issues – no matter where you live. But did you know…
Pictured: Board of Douglas County Commissioners alongside co-response team members You’ve read the research that…
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2023
The tragedy of suicide affects each one of us. Together, we can save lives by working to let every man, woman and child know they are not alone. Help is a text, phone call or…
The tragedy of suicide affects each one of us. Together, we can save lives by…
Read MoreMay 8, 2023
Are you a parent of a child with a unique medical or behavioral health need? Or do you work with children with special health care needs? Your new Douglas County Health Department wants to hear…
Are you a parent of a child with a unique medical or behavioral health need?…
Read MoreApril 6, 2023
Should you report an animal bite? What if you and a friend get sick after attending a large event? Both should be reported, and there’s an easy, online way to do it. Maintaining one of…
Should you report an animal bite? What if you and a friend get sick after…
Read MoreMarch 31, 2023
Congratulations, residents of Douglas County! You live in the healthiest County in Colorado, according to the annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps ranking released this week. Each year, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute…
Congratulations, residents of Douglas County! You live in the healthiest County in Colorado, according to…
Read MoreMarch 20, 2023
Did you know that mental and behavioral health are among the top three priorities in Douglas County? For nearly a decade, your community has been on a mission to address mental health needs in Douglas…
Did you know that mental and behavioral health are among the top three priorities in…
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