Victoria County Public Health Department

Victoria County Public Health Department Victoria County Public Health Department (VCPHD) is a local public health department fully administered by the County of Victoria, a local governmental body.

The Victoria County Public Health Department serves the residents of Victoria & surrounding communities with public health services essential for healthy living. There is an advisory Board of Health, which has no governing authority, but does offer non-binding recommendations to VCPHD. The Board is appointed by the City of Victoria and the County of Victoria. The Victoria County Commissioners' Cou

rt is the governing authority for VCPHD. VCPHD began in the 1890s as a disease control unit for the control of Smallpox infection in the area, and has evolved into a full service public health department, funded by local tax dollars, state and federal grant. VCPHD currently has multiple Divisions including Finance, Administration, Animal Control, Environmental Health; General Sanitation, Floodplain, Food Inspections/Permitting, Mosquito Control, On-Site Septic Facility Inspection/Permitting & Water Lab, Epidemiology, HIV/AIDS Resource Program (HARP), Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Public Health Nursing, and WIC. Currently VCPHD has 9 contracts through the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS), and 3 DSHS subcontracts administered by Brazos County, TX.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Happy Labor Day! Today we honor the hard work and dedication of the people who keep our communities strong, safe, and...
09/07/2026

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Happy Labor Day! Today we honor the hard work and dedication of the people who keep our communities strong, safe, and thriving. ๐Ÿ’ช

โœจ From all of us at the Victoria County Public Health Department, wishing you a safe and relaxing holiday!

Ready to take steps toward a healthier you? ๐ŸŒŸTexas A&M Coastal Bend Health Education Center is offering a FREE Type 2 Di...
09/04/2026

Ready to take steps toward a healthier you? ๐ŸŒŸ
Texas A&M Coastal Bend Health Education Center is offering a FREE Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program designed to help participants build healthier habits, manage stress, receive ongoing coaching and support, and work toward their wellness goals.

๐Ÿ“… Classes begin September 24
โฐ Thursdays at 10:30 AM
๐Ÿ“ Texas A&M Health CBHEC | 5206 N. Navarro St., Ste. 100

Check the flyer for eligibility requirements and program details. To enroll, call 361-226-4016.

Our Community Resource Center is available to assist with essential services and resources. We are here to help you navi...
09/04/2026

Our Community Resource Center is available to assist with essential services and resources.

We are here to help you navigate and access resources such as:
-Assistance with obtaining/applying for birth certificates, driverโ€™s licenses, IDs, and Social Security cards
-Assistance with applications and resumes
-Help accessing benefits such as food stamps, SNAP, and disability
-Community computers
-Community garden
-Mental Health resource library

Hours of Operation:
-Monday - Thursday: 9 AM to 4 PM
-Friday: 9 AM to 1 PM

We offer a welcoming space for all. While we are not counselors, we can provide helpful information and connect you to the right resources if you need someone to talk to. We look forward to supporting you!

Call: 361-703-5426 or Email: [email protected]

All programs and offices of the Victoria County Public Health Department will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in obs...
09/03/2026

All programs and offices of the Victoria County Public Health Department will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

We will reopen and resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th, at 8 AM.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day! โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™

Back-to-school season can also mean an increase in common childhood illnesses. ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸŽ’ Knowing the signs and symptoms can hel...
09/03/2026

Back-to-school season can also mean an increase in common childhood illnesses. ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸŽ’

Knowing the signs and symptoms can help parents and caregivers recognize when little ones may be feeling under the weather. Learn more:https: https://brnw.ch/21x5pVg

09/02/2026
๐•๐‚๐๐‡๐ƒ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆAt the Victoria County Public Health Department, we believe everyone should have access to imp...
09/02/2026

๐•๐‚๐๐‡๐ƒ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ

At the Victoria County Public Health Department, we believe everyone should have access to important public health services, regardless of their ability to pay.

Eligible Texas residents may qualify to receive certain VCPHD services at no cost or at a reduced cost through our ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ.

Covered services include:
โ€ข Immunizations
โ€ข STI testing and treatment
โ€ข Tuberculosis (TB) services
โ€ข Disease prevention and chronic disease management services

Financial assistance may be available for individuals and families who are uninsured, underinsured, or experiencing financial hardship.

๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ will be available online at https://brnw.ch/21x51gw, in person at VCPHD, or by mail upon request.

๐๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? Call us at 361-578-6281, option 3, to learn more.

Everyone deserves access to preventive health services. We're proud to help make that possible in our community.

You may not always know what someone is experiencing. A check-in, a listening ear, a number shared at the right moment, ...
09/01/2026

You may not always know what someone is experiencing. A check-in, a listening ear, a number shared at the right moment, can make a real difference. starts with connection. samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/suicide-prevention-month/toolkit

Weโ€™re at the Texas A&M University-Victoria Health & Wellness Fair! Stop by and visit our Nursing and Environmental teams...
09/01/2026

Weโ€™re at the Texas A&M University-Victoria Health & Wellness Fair!

Stop by and visit our Nursing and Environmental teams today from 10 am - 12 pm in the University Commons Multi-Purpose Room!

Come learn more about the services and resources available in our community, ask questions, and grab some goodies while youโ€™re here! ๐Ÿ‘‹

Todayโ€™s the day! ๐ŸŽ‰ Our team Victoria County, TX is officially competing in the Hunger Hero Challenge to help fight hunge...
09/01/2026

Todayโ€™s the day! ๐ŸŽ‰ Our team Victoria County, TX is officially competing in the Hunger Hero Challenge to help fight hunger in our community alongside The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent

Every donation makes a difference and just $1 helps provide 8 meals!

Help us reach our goal (and maybe win a little bragging rights ๐Ÿ˜Ž) by donating here: https://brnw.ch/21x5lTd
Want to donate food items instead? We also have a donation bin located here at VCPHD (2805 N. Navarro). Donations should be packaged, non-perishable food items. Please avoid glass containers.

Address

2805 North Navarro Street
Victoria, TX
77901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 2pm

Telephone

+13615786281

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