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DoHS Recognizes Outstanding Contributions in Addiction Services and Recovery

The West Virginia Department of Human Services, Office of Drug Control Policy, and the Bureau… Full Story

Chestnut Mountain Village and DoHS Expand CarePortal to offer community-based solutions to more West Virginia Families

After serving more than 270 children in Monongalia and Preston counties, … Full Story

DoHS Announces One-Time Supplemental Payment for Low Income Energy Assistance Program Recipients

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), today… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Releases Report Following Statewide Child Welfare Listening Tour

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced the release of its… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Joins Nationwide Observance of National Recovery Month

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP)… Full Story

Public Announcement-West Virginia to Implement SNAP Soda Restriction Beginning January 1, 2026

The West Virginia Department of Human Services’ (DoHS) Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Nationally Recognized for Modernizing Medicaid System

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been named a 2025 AWS… Full Story

DoHS Announces Payment Updates for Drug Screening and Testing Services in Child Welfare Proceedings Under Senate Bill 128

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is announcing important updates to the… Full Story

Lorie Bragg Appointed Commissioner of the Bureau for Social Services

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announces the official… Full Story

DoHS Announces Listening Session Schedule and Opens Registration for Statewide Child Welfare Tour

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today released the full schedule for its… Full Story

DoHS Highlights Mental Health Resources During Mental Health Awareness Month

​In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the West Virginia Department of Human Services… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Honors National Foster Care Month

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) joins partners across the state and the… Full Story

DoHS and Chestnut Mountain Village Launch First Public County CarePortal in Morgantown, WV

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in partnership with Chestnut Mountain… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health and West Virginia Department of Human Services Ensure Continuation of Essential Services

In response to recent cuts at the federal level related to COVID-19 grants and… Full Story

West Virginia Launches Comprehensive Listening Tour And Advisory Committee to Improve Child Welfare System

Today, The West Virginia Department of Human Services announced the launch of a comprehensive… Full Story

DoHS Recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS)  is… Full Story

West Virginians in Two Additional Counties Impacted by Flooding May Qualify for D-SNAP Benefits

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced that it has… Full Story

DoHS Takes Action to Strengthen Child Welfare Workforce

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) continues to address critical… Full Story

West Virginians in Four Counties Impacted by Flooding May Qualify for Disaster SNAP Benefits

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced that West… Full Story

DoHS Collaborates with Local and State Leaders to Address Barriers Within the Foster Care System

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is strengthening its engagement with state… Full Story

DoHS Highlights Ongoing Progress in Reducing Overdose Deaths and Combating Substance Use Disorders

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces New Cabinet Secretary, Alex J. Mayer

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is pleased to announce that… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Continues Progress in Reducing Overdose Deaths

 The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control… Full Story

DoHS Announces End to SNAP Stolen Benefits Replacement

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (… Full Story

West Virginia Chosen as National Leader in Transforming Maternal and Infant Health

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Observes First Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) joins the Substance Abuse and… Full Story

DoHS Highlights Accomplishments Under Secretary Cynthia Persily Ahead of Leadership Transition

As Governor Jim Justice's administration draws to a close, the West Virginia… Full Story

DoHS Recognizes January as Mental Wellness Month, Highlights State-Funded Mental Health Resources

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (… Full Story

West Virginia Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities Encourage Public to “Start a Conversation” During National Preparedness Month

As part of National Preparedness Month, the West Virginia Departments of Health (DH), Health… Full Story

DH, DoHS Cabinet Secretaries Join Senator Capito and Actress Halle Berry for Menopause Roundtable

West Virginia Department of Health (DH) Cabinet Secretary Sherri Young, D.O.

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