Health & Human Services

Mission Statement

To responsibly serve, support, and protect the people and places throughout our community

Vision

An empowered community where safety, sustainability, and well-being are enhanced by our work

Values

• Accountability - Ensuring decisions become actions
• Excellence - Providing the highest quality services
• Respect - Valuing the differences and perspectives of all
• Integrity - Being honest, fair, and trustworthy
• Teamwork - Collaborating to create effective and efficient solutions

Open Admissions Policy Statement

Oconto County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, board members, volunteers, clients, and visitors.  We value and respect the diversity of our community and believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and fairness.

Discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or any other protected characteristic as may be prohibited by federal and state law, will not be tolerated within HHS.

We strive to ensure equal opportunities for all individuals in all aspects of HHS, including recruitment, hiring, training and other terms and conditions of employment or service.

Any form of harassment or intimidation, including verbal, physical, or sexual harassment, will not be tolerated.  This policy applies to all interactions within our organization including interactions with employees, board members, volunteers, clients, and visitors.