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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 MSA, PMP​
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

DoHS Announces End to SNAP Stolen Benefits Replacement
01/10/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has announced that its ability to replace stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits has ended. ...more
West Virginia Chosen as National Leader in Transforming Maternal and Infant Health
01/09/2025
DoHS's Bureau for Medical Services announced that the State is among 15 selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to participate in the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model....more
West Virginia Department of Human Services Observes First Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month
01/08/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) joins the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in recognizing the inaugural National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month....more
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