Mobile Response Team (MRT)
Last content update: 12/11/23
The Mobile Response Team (MRT) is a small and versatile program that advances health equity in Santa Clara County by providing mobile public health services, such as vaccination, education, and outreach, to those who need it most. MRT's experience providing pop-up services allows them to respond to priority threats to community health throughout the county. MRT’s work results in the prevention of disease and other adverse health outcomes in populations that face the greatest barriers to accessing the resources needed to lead safe and healthy lives.
MRT was established in July 2022. In its first year, MRT participated in roughly 120 pop-up community health events, administered over 1,600 vaccines, delivered nearly 4,000 COVID-19 antigen tests, and assisted with the distribution of naloxone (Narcan).
Please note: The Mobile Response Team provide mobile public health services to organizations that serve populations facing barriers to accessing care and do not have access to other service providers.
Vaccination and education services
COVID
- MRT is a Bridge Access Program provider. Visit the CDC's Bridge Access Program webpage for more information.
- For more information about COVID, visit the County of Santa Clara homepage.
- Vaccine schedule: Visit the CDC’s Stay Up To Date with COVID-19 Vaccines webpage for COVID vaccine schedules.
*At this time, MRT is only able to provide COVID vaccinations to people who are uninsured or underinsured and age 19 or older.
Mpox
- For more information, including who should be vaccinated against mpox, visit our Santa Clara County Mpox webpage.
Influenza (Flu)
- For more information about influenza, visit the County of Santa Clara Influenza webpage.
Tdap
- For more information about required childhood vaccines, visit the County of Santa Clara Childhood Immunizations webpage.
*At this time, MRT can only provide Tdap vaccinations to people age 18 or under.
Hepatitis B
- For more information about hepatitis B, visit the County of Santa Clara Hepatitis B webpage.
What you need to know about mobile clinics: No ID or social security number is needed for services. All information is kept confidential and is not shared. Services are free regardless of immigration status. Services are safe and effective.
Additional resources
Naloxone (Narcan) distribution
- For more information on naloxone, visit the County of Santa Clara Opioid Overdose Prevention webpage.
COVID at-home antigen test distribution
- For more information on COVID testing and treatment, visit the County of Santa Clara COVID Vaccines, Testing, and Treatment webpage.
