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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 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

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

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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DoHS and Aetna Better Health of WV Partner to Support Families through The Promise Project

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in conjunction with Aetna Better Health… Full Story

DH, DHF, and DoHS Open Application Window for Summer Internship Program

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF)… Full Story

DH, DHF, and DoHS Provide Update on Changes as Result of the DHHR Reorganization

On January 1, 2024, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) was… Full Story

DH, DHF, and DoHS Recognize January as Mental Wellness Month

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF)… Full Story

DH, DHF, and DoHS Recognize January as Mental Wellness Month

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF)… Full Story

DHHR Hosts Child Welfare Transformation Summit with West Virginia Legislature

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) hosted the Child Welfare… Full Story

DHHR and Wood County Stakeholders Collaborate to Tackle Critical Community Issues

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) engaged in a pivotal… Full Story

DHHR Begins Transition of Family Assistance Programs Eligibility System to West Virginia People's Access to Help (WV PATH)

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is transitioning its… Full Story

DHHR Selects the West Virginia Pregnancy Center Coalition to Manage the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Support Program

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health’s… Full Story

DHHR Announces Supplemental Propane Payment for 2023-24 Winter Season

CHARLESTON, W.Va.

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DHHR Partners with Blenko Glass Company to Provide Job Training for SNAP Participants

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T), a job… Full Story

DHHR Reminds Residents Impacted by West Side Gas Outage to Contact West Virginia 211

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reminds residents impacted by… Full Story

DHHR to Host Hiring Event for Positions in Lewis County

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host an in-person hiring… Full Story

DHHR Celebrates National Adoption Month

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Social Services… Full Story

DHHR Recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) joins organizations and… Full Story

DHHR Recognizes Ombuds Day on October 12

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) recognizes Ombuds Day, the… Full Story

DHHR to Host Interviewing Event for Positions in Kanawha County

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host an in-person… Full Story

DHHR Selected to Participate in Federal Partnership for Family Support and Child Welfare Prevention Strategies

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureau for Family Assistance… Full Story