Public Health Services
San Juan County Public Health offers many routine and travel vaccinations to keep you 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 can get 10 FREE behavioral health sessions. Counselors 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 do not have any more free COVID-19 tests. Contact your healthcare provider for testing.
Walk-in Vaccine Clinics are usually every Thursday, 9:00 – 1:00 p.m. in November except for Thanksgiving. We can schedule different times as needed evening 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.
If you own or operate a restaurant, mobile food unit or grocery/convenience store in San Juan County, you must get your retail food inspection license through the State of Colorado. You can get the review packet, start the process, and pay for the application fee through the state website: cdphe.colorado.gov/dehs/rf/licensing.
If you need assistance, contact: cdphe_laponduty@state.co.us
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!
Starting March 2025, the Colorado Food Code 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 for your facility may be directed to cdphe_laponduty@state.co.us or call 303-241-4565.
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 test, 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 coordinates emergency management, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts for the citizens of San Juan County Colorado. View their website here.
You can get birth and death records for San Juan County through the State of Colorado. Contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.