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DHHR Accepting Comments on DOJ Implementation Plan

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is now accepting public… Full Story

DHHR Announces Changes in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents Must Meet Work Requirements

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is reminding Able-Bodied… Full Story

DHHR Files Motion to Dismiss Child Welfare Lawsuit

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today filed in the United… Full Story

DHHR Releases Kinship Care Families Study

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

West Virginia CHIP Announces Maternity Services Coverage

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced the West… Full Story

Foster Care Managed Care Organization Selected

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced Aetna Better… Full Story

DHHR Announces New Education Assistance Program for Therapists and Counselors

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is working to address a state… Full Story

School Clothing Allowance Applications Accepted through July 31, 2019

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Division of Family Assistance… Full Story

DHHR Partners with US Department of Justice on Child Welfare Reform

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today entered into a… Full Story

DHHR Announces Request for Applications for Homeless Services

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

West Virginia Selected for National Pilot to Create a Rating System for Addiction Treatment Programs

West Virginia has been chosen as one of five states to partner with Shatterproof, a national… Full Story

DHHR Accepting Comments on Waiver for Children with Serious Emotional Disorders

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

DHHR to Host Peer Recovery Support Services Conference

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

West Virginia Family Health Elects to Not Renew its West Virginia Medicaid Contract

​West Virginia Family Health (WVFH) has announced its intention to not renew its West Virginia… Full Story

DHHR Awarded $14.6 Million to Combat Opioids

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will receive $14.6 million in… Full Story

SNAP March Benefits

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources will issue all SNAP benefits for the… Full Story

DHHR Announces Low Income Energy Assistance Program for Low Income Residents

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced applications… Full Story

Early Payment of SNAP Benefits

As a result of the partial federal government shutdown, the West Virginia Department of Health… Full Story

Interim State Health Officer Named

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Cabinet Secretary Bill J.

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Precautions Urged During Flood Clean Up After Possible Storm-related Weather from Hurricane Florence

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

Marra Named Interim Inspector General

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Cabinet Secretary Bill J.

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School Clothing Allowance Program Expansion Extends Application Period to August 10, 2018

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Division of Family Assistance… Full Story

DHHR Awards Funding for Expanded School Mental Health Program in Wyoming County

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

DHHR Awards Funding for LEAD Programs

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has awarded $480,000 to expand… Full Story

DHHR Awards Funding for Quick Response Teams

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has awarded $500,000 to expand… Full Story

DHHR Awards Funding for Collegiate Recovery Programs

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has awarded nearly $100,000 in… Full Story

School Clothing Allowance Applications Accepted through July 31, 2018

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Division of Family Assistance… Full Story

DHHR to Begin Phase Two of Federal Waiver to Treat Substance Use

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

DHHR Begins Distributing Naloxone Statewide for First Responders

Update: DHHR’s statewide distribution of naloxone to first responders is not expected to be… Full Story

State Health Officer Issues Strong Recommendation for Food Service and Restaurant Owners in Kanawha and Putnam Counties to Have Their Employees Vaccinated Against Hepatitis A

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