Health Promotion
Bike & Pedestrian Safety
The Injury Prevention team works to make walking and biking safer and to promote active, healthy living. We talk about safe driving and share skills and knowledge about how to navigate our community more safely, both on foot and on wheels. We proudly partner with community groups and participate in local initiatives: Safe Routes to School, the Healthy Communities Work Group and the SLOCOG Safety Action Plan.
Car Seat Inspections
Did you know only about 20% of American parents install and use their car seat correctly? That’s why our certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians are here to help. They provide free car seat education and inspections to individuals and groups to make sure children are the safest they can be.
Healthy Aging
Healthy aging means staying active, connected, safe, and independent as we age. This page offers trusted resources for older adults, families, caregivers, and service providers in San Luis Obispo County.
Injury Prevention
Injuries are the leading cause of early death in San Luis Obispo County. The Public Health Department works to help prevent these injuries by providing education and resources for parents, community groups and partners.
Nutrition Education - CalFresh Healthy Living
CalFresh Healthy Living supports healthy, active and nourished lifestyles by teaching about good nutrition and how to stretch food dollars, while also building partnerships in the community to make the healthy choice the easy choice.
Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention Program
The Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention (TSUP) Program provides community education, prevention services, and technical assistance to government agencies, community-based organizations, law enforcement, businesses, and residents of San Luis Obispo County. Our goal is to keep tobacco and other substances out of the hands of youth, connect individuals with support to quit tobacco and other substances, and ensure that all community members can live, work, play, and learn in healthy, substance-free environments.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Welcome to the County of San Luis Obispo WIC Program
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program helps families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals to health care and other community services.
Call (805) 781-5570 or text (888) 417-6180 and someone will be with you shortly!
Great news! WIC's new foods are here! These changes will give your family more options and make shopping easier.
See New WIC Foods
Notice of Closure:
All County of San Luis Obispo WIC offices will be closed on Friday, September 25, 2026 in observance of Native American Day. The WIC offices will resume services on Monday, September 28, 2026.
