General Services Division
Departments
Alternative Sentencing Department
The Alternative Sentencing Department’s mission is to offer programs that are an alternative to incarceration and that focus on work ethic and a more structured lifestyle with the intent of reducing recidivism and safety of the community.
Information on these 5 programs is available on this page.
Department of Emergency Medical Services
The Department of Emergency Medical Services oversees all emergency medical services ranging from first responders to special operation medical teams.
Medical Protocols and tips for emergencies are available on this page.
Department of Drug Recovery Court
Our Mission
To promote recovery from substance use in the lives of justice-involved participants, their families, and the community by providing effective treatment and comprehensive support.
Department of Mental Health Court
Mental Health Court is a “one stop shop” for justice-involved mental health consumers in Hamilton County, linking them to diagnostic help, treatment and necessary supports while in custody and upon reentry to our community. Mental Health Court transforms lives so that individuals, families and our community can flourish and thrive while enhancing public safety and reducing the cost to our County.
About the General Services Division
Our mission is to serve the citizens of Hamilton County. It is responsible for all areas of government that touch the people directly. General Services Division is accountable for the organization, operation and supervision of five departments in Hamilton County General Government.
They are the Alternative Sentencing Department, Emergency Medical Services, Parks and Recreation Department, and Mental Health Court. Together these departments provide more than 200 programs/services covering a wide spectrum of activities.
