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All municipal activities and town council meetings are conducted in City Hall for the benefit of the residents and businesses in Houston.

Providing information about the Monkeypox virus.

Offers baby diapers and wipes, when available.

Our program works with individuals and groups in the community to help them adopt healthy behaviors and/or reduce health risks, increase self-care skills, improve management of common minor ailments, and use health care services effectively.

Responsible for the coordination of emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.

Provides breast examinations to women.

Provides respite care services in the clients home, in the home of a host family, in a supported living home (ISL), or in a companion home.

Provides developmental assessments focusing on topics such as language and communication skills, independent living skills, social and emotional development and more.

Adult Immunization Program: Offers various adult immunizations such as tetanus boosters, hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccinations, influenza vaccinations and pneumonia vaccinations to the adult public.

Provides information about services related to older adults, caregivers, their families and grandparents.

Home Rehabilitation Program: Provides home grants for home repairs, rehabilitation, appraisals, lead inspections and flood letters to homeowners.

Great American Smokeout: A public awareness and educational campaign designed to encourage smokers to quit for one day, potentially starting a smoke-free life.

Provide referrals to the Methodist Church in Polk County or school supplies and clothing.

Head Start includes childhood education for children, including those with disabilities, child nutrition services, heath and developmental screening and follow-up, parent education and family support services.

Telephone line available 24/7 to connect people in crisis with appropriate resources.

Provides a wide range of services for survivors of violent and sexual crimes, such as elder abuse counseling.

The ABA Department collaborates with other school personnel in implementing the Individualized Education Program (IEP). The department uses the principles of applied behavior analysis to support the behavioral and preacademic needs of student with autistic characteristics.

Offers gynecological exams, pregnancy tests, PAP smears, breast exams, emergency and low-cost contraceptives, STD screening and treatment, and the HPV vaccine. Specially-trained nurse practitioners and physicians provide health exams in a pleasant and confidential atmosphere.

Helps people get the equipment and devices they need to become and stay independent. Licensed medical professionals help each person select the equipment solution that is right for them including stair lifts, wheelchair ramps, grab bars, walkers, shower chairs and commodes, car seats and any other equipment needed.

Bureau of Women/Children and Adolescent Health: Providing classes at community clinics and other locations using the Freedom from Smoking curriculum to help adults quit smoking and tobacco use.

Offers a cooling site for individuals during declared heat emergencies.

Services offered through the Senior Centers include noon-time congregate meals, home-delivered meals to surrounding communities, social, recreational, and educational activities. CAPACITY No Restrictions

Assists individuals with applying/enrolling in Medicare.

Mock interviews assistance.

The Children's Division Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline Unit (CA/NHU) accepts confidential reports of suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Reports are received through a toll-free telephone line which is answered seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Any person may report, and anonymous reports are accepted from individuals who are not mandated by occupation to report. Calls of concern can be made to each county office. Instructions may be given for the reporter to call the toll free number of the CA/NHU for the call to be made into a formal report.