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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

West Virginia Department of Human Services Highlights Support for Youth During National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
11/04/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is recognizing November as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month....more
West Virginia Announces Changes to SNAP Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWD) Policy Effective November 1, 2025
11/03/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), will implement federally mandated changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) policy for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD)....more
West Virginia Department of Human Services Celebrates National Adoption Month
10/31/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS), is celebrating November as National Adoption Month with the theme “Be the Missing Piece.” ...more
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