Public Health Services
San Juan County Public Health offers many of the routine and travel vaccinations you need to stay healthy. Contact us at 970-387-0242 or info@sjcph.org to make an appointment.
We accept many different insurance plans. To see if your insurance provider is on our list, click here.
All San Juan County residents qualify for 10 FREE behavioral health sessions. Providers can also be contacted for crisis response, as available. View the contact information for the counselors here.
San Juan County Public Health Service has COVID-19 vaccines as updated by the CDC. Call 970-387-0242 or email info@sjcph.org for more information. We no longer have access to free COVID-19 test.
Walk-in Vaccine Clinics are usually every Thursday, 9:00 – 1:00 p.m. in November except for Thanksgiving. We can accommodate for a different time as needed AND NEW* Evenings and weekend appointments are available upon request!
If you suspect you have COVID-19, please contact your health care provider. Click here for a list of local licensed health care providers.
COVID Federal Public Health Emergency expired on May 11, 2023
As of May 11, 2023, the COVID-19 Pandemic National Emergency has ended. Please stay tuned on updates from San Juan County Public Health as San Juan County transitions out of emergency response phase for the COVID-19 Pandemic into recovery phase.
To get your retail food inspection license with the State, please visit: cdphe.colorado.gov/dehs/rf/licensing.
You can get the review packet, initiate the process, and pay for the application fee. If you need assistance, contact: cdphe_laponduty@state.co.us
If you or your staff need the Certified Food Protection Manager training, please review the information below:
A recent update to the Colorado Food Code (effective March 2025) requires a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) to be present during hours of operation when food is being prepared. Please note that this requirement does not apply to ALL facility types. Facilities that pose minimal risk of causing foodborne illness may be exempt. Questions concerning this requirement in relation to your facility may be directed to cdphe_laponduty@state.co.us or call 303-241-4565.
If your facility is required to have an onsite Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), San Juan County can help!
We are excited to announce that we can offer a CFPM test preparation class and can proctor the CFPM exam. Call for available times with Becky Joyce, RN.
The CFPM exam is accredited through a third party company called State Food Safety. The fee for proctoring this exam ($60) has been waived by San Juan County! You only pay for the exam voucher and if you choose to receive additional training for the exam through optional online training!
San Juan County Public Health works with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to share information about the environmental impacts in our area.
Some of projects have included:
- Gold King Mine spill monitoring
- Air quality monitoring
- Radon monitoring and referral
- Assistance and alerts during emergencies or natural disasters
For more information on these projects, please contact: director@sjcph.org. If you'd like to request a radon text, please contact info@sjcph.org.
To opt in to emergency alerts on your mobile phone, TEXT YOUR ZIP CODE 81433 to 888777
Learn more about the Gold King Mine Spill and Bonita Peak Mining District.
For more information on Environmental Health, visit:
La Plata County Public Health oversees inspection and permitting for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) (septic) for San Juan County. Please contact La Plata County Public Health at eh@lpcgov.org for an inspection application or more information.
La Plata County Public Health provides insurance enrollment help for San Juan County residents. Their website provides information on enrollment dates, programs and services. Check our calendar for enrollment support in Silverton/San Juan County, usually in the fall.
TEXT YOUR ZIP CODE 81433 to 888777 to sign up for emergency alerts
Emergency Manager - Jim Donovan
The office of emergency management effectively coordinates emergency management, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts for the citizens of San Juan County Colorado. View their website here.
Birth and Death records for San Juan County can be obtained through the State of Colorado. For SJCPH Records, contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.