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The West Virginia Department of Human Services promotes a thriving and healthy West Virginia through providing access to critical health care, essential social services and benefits, and trusted information, with a special emphasis on vulnerable populations.​

Alex Mayer

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


*House Bill 2006, passed during the 2023 Legislative Session, reorganized the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources into three separate departments effective January 1, 2024: West Virginia Department of Health, West Virginia Department of Health Facilities, and West Virginia Department of Human Services.​

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Client Services Hotline (for inquiries for DoHS programs)​
1-800-642-8589
osaclientservices@wv.gov ​​​

News and Announcements

West Virginia Department of Human Services Reports Decline in Child Protective Services Vacancies and Turnover
09/25/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is reporting significant progress in stabilizing the state’s child welfare workforce, with vacancy and turnover rates for Child Protective Services (CPS) and Youth Services (YS) showing notable decline...more
DoHS Recognizes Outstanding Contributions in Addiction Services and Recovery
09/22/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health Services, Office of Drug Control Policy, and the Bureau for Behavioral Health are pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of awards recognizing outstanding contributions in the field of addiction treatment......more
Chestnut Mountain Village and DoHS Expand CarePortal to offer community-based solutions to more West Virginia Families
09/17/2025
After serving more than 270 children in Monongalia and Preston counties, Chestnut Mountain Village, in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), is expanding CarePortal into Harrison, Marion, Taylor, and Barbour counties. ...more
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