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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 Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities Participate in Governor Morrisey’s ‘Mountaineer
04/02/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities are excited to announce their participation in Governor Patrick Morrisey’s "Mountaineer Mile" initiative....more
DoHS Recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month
04/01/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) is proud to recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month....more
West Virginians in Two Additional Counties Impacted by Flooding May Qualify for D-SNAP Benefits
03/19/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced that it has received approval to provide Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits to households in two additional counties impacted by flooding....more
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