We put your family’s health and well being first
Prevent. Promote. Protect.
What we are about
Our Mission
The mission of the Preston County Health Department is to protect, promote, and improve the health and well being of all residents of the county by: Investigating and reporting infectious disease, as well as, monitoring disease surveillance and statistics to prevent communicable disease outbreak. Assuring implementation of statues and regulations enacted by local, state and federal government to protect the public health through health promotion, surveillance, and environmental health best practices. Assessing the county health needs and encouraging greater community participation to promote and improve the health status of the county population, as a whole.
Opioid Settlement Grant Opportunity
The Preston County Commission Opioid Advisory Board is accepting applications for community-based projects that address opioid prevention, treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and community resiliency. Funding is made possible through West Virginia opioid settlement dollars and is intended to support evidence-informed, locally driven initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Preston County residents.
Eligible organizations are encouraged to submit innovative proposals that strengthen prevention efforts, expand recovery supports, increase access to treatment, or address the long-term impacts of substance use disorder in our community.
Application Deadline: Friday, July 24, 2026
Together, we can invest in sustainable solutions that create a healthier, safer, and more resilient Preston County.
Applications can be found here
Our Services
Clinical
Environmental
Environmental
We offer a wide range of services that include Communicable Disease Prevention, Community Health, Immunizations, Right From the Start, STD/HIV Testing and Counseling, and Tuberculosis Screening and Treatment Programs.
Environmental
Environmental
Environmental
The health department is tasked with ensuring the health and well-being of the citizens and visitors to our community. This is accomplished by educating the public, offering services, and by enforcing public health laws through the various permitted programs we offer and inspect.
Preparedness
Preparedness
Preparedness
We have been directed by the West Virginia State Health Department to plan for response to all hazards, and to integrate the response with that of local Office of Emergency Services (OES), Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
Prevention
Preparedness
Preparedness
The Prevention Program at the Preston County Health Department is committed to building a healthier, safer, and more resilient Preston County through education, collaboration, and community engagement. Working alongside schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, local government, businesses, and residents, we develop evidence-informed strategies that address the root causes of substance misuse, promote mental wellness, and strengthen protective factors across the lifespan.
Our work includes youth prevention initiatives, community coalition development, health education, data-informed planning through the Integrated Community Engagement Collaborative (ICEC), opioid overdose prevention, public awareness campaigns, and family-focused programming. By empowering individuals, supporting families, and fostering strong community partnerships, we strive to create environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Together, we believe prevention is everyone's responsibility—and by working together today, we can build a healthier Preston County for generations to come.
