West Virginia

Department of Human Services

Department of Human Services

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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

DoHS Announces Listening Session Schedule and Opens Registration for Statewide Child Welfare Tour
05/02/2025
he West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today released the full schedule for its upcoming Child Welfare Community Listening Sessions and officially opened public registration....more
DoHS Highlights Mental Health Resources During Mental Health Awareness Month
05/02/2025
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) is raising awareness about the mental health resources available to West Virginians. ...more
West Virginia Department of Human Services Honors National Foster Care Month
05/01/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) joins partners across the state and the nation in commemorating National Foster Care Month by honoring the individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting children and youth in foster care....more
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