Health and Human Services

The Department of Health and Human Services is at the forefront of cultivating a connected, resilient community where everyone can thrive. Guided by our mission, we enhance quality of life while ensuring that critical needs are met. We serve diverse groups including children, youth, families, veterans, seniors, and individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges. By leveraging individual and partner strengths, honoring diverse cultures, fostering transparency, and encouraging innovation, we provide high-quality services that empower self-determined choices and foster meaningful change.

Community Health Survey - Now Open

Open Through June 30th

Take the Community Health Survey 

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Waukesha County Public Health, in partnership with local hospital systems, has launched the 2026 Community Health Survey to better understand community needs and priorities. Your feedback, along with input from residents across the county, helps guide future health initiatives, funding decisions, and programs.

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We want to hear from you. The survey is open to Waukesha County residents ages 18 and older and is available in English and Spanish. It takes just a few minutes to complete.
For more information and a Spanish version, visit:

MISSION
We enhance quality of life while assuring critical needs are met

 

VISION
A connected, resilient community where everyone thrives

 

VALUES

COLLABORATION
We leverage individual and partner strengths to achieve a shared purpose and common goals.

ACCOUNTABILITY
We make prudent fiscal decisions, act and respond with integrity, and provide high-quality programs.

RESPECT
We honor the dignity, culture and diversity of the people with whom we work and serve.

ENGAGED WORKFORCE
We actively create an environment of transparency, trust, shared responsibility and inclusivity while valuing professional development and work/life balance.

INNOVATION
We intentionally implement creative solutions that foster meaningful change to best meet the needs of our community and position the department for the future.

SELF-DETERMINATION
We engage individuals through a strength-based approach to make informed choices that positively impact quality of life.

CARE IS…HHS

Contact Us

Department of Health and Human Services
514 Riverview Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53188

Phone: 262-548-7212
Fax: 262-970-6670
Toll Free: 1-800-540-3620
TTY: 711

Elizabeth Aldred, Department Director
Lisa Roberts, Deputy Director
Email: hhs@waukeshacounty.gov

Media Relations: Nicole Kelly, HHS PIO
Email: Nicole Kelly

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