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DHHR to Host Peer Recovery Support Services Conference

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Behavioral Health… Full Story

West Virginia Family Health Elects to Not Renew its West Virginia Medicaid Contract

​West Virginia Family Health (WVFH) has announced its intention to not renew its West Virginia… Full Story

DHHR Awarded $14.6 Million to Combat Opioids

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will receive $14.6 million in… Full Story

DHHR Announces Emergency Energy Assistance Program for Low Income Residents

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced applications… Full Story

DHHR’s Interim State Health Officer Named Permanent Leader

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Cabinet Secretary Bill J.

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DHHR Awards $1 Million in Ryan Brown Funding to Thomas Health

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has awarded $1 million to… Full Story

SNAP March Benefits

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources will issue all SNAP benefits for the… Full Story

DHHR Announces Low Income Energy Assistance Program for Low Income Residents

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced applications… Full Story

Early Payment of SNAP Benefits

​As a result of the partial federal government shutdown, the West Virginia Department of Health… Full Story

WIC Announces Change in Soy-Based Infant Formula

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health… Full Story

Statement Regarding SNAP and WIC During the Partial Federal Government Shutdown

During the partial federal government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program… Full Story

Interim State Health Officer Named

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Cabinet Secretary Bill J.

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New WIC Food List Effective October 1, 2018

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health… Full Story

Precautions Urged During Flood Clean Up After Possible Storm-related Weather from Hurricane Florence

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health is… Full Story

School Clothing Allowance Program Expansion Extends Application Period to August 10, 2018

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Division of Family Assistance… Full Story

DHHR Awards Funding for Expanded School Mental Health Program in Wyoming County

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Bureau for Behavioral Health… Full Story

DHHR Awards Funding for Quick Response Teams

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has awarded $500,000 to expand… Full Story

DHHR Awards Funding for LEAD Programs

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has awarded $480,000 to expand… Full Story

DHHR Announces Availability of $1 Million in Ryan Brown Funding

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced funding… Full Story

DHHR Awards Funding for Collegiate Recovery Programs

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has awarded nearly $100,000 in… Full Story

School Clothing Allowance Applications Accepted through July 31, 2018

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Division of Family Assistance… Full Story

DHHR to Begin Phase Two of Federal Waiver to Treat Substance Use

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureau for Medical Services… Full Story

DHHR Begins Distributing Naloxone Statewide for First Responders

Update: DHHR’s statewide distribution of naloxone to first responders is not expected to be… Full Story

State Health Officer Issues Strong Recommendation for Food Service and Restaurant Owners in Kanawha and Putnam Counties to Have Their Employees Vaccinated Against Hepatitis A

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health has… Full Story

DHHR Announces Funding Availability for LEAD Programs

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced funding… Full Story

DHHR Announces Funding Availability for Collegiate Recovery Programs

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced funding… Full Story

DHHR Intensifies Hepatitis A Prevention Efforts in Kanawha and Putnam Counties

​The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health… Full Story

DHHR Announces Funding Availability for Quick Response Teams

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced funding… Full Story

DHHR Awards Funding for Recovery Residences

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Office of Drug Control Policy… Full Story

DHHR Awards Funding to Marshall Research Corporation for Substance Abuse Project

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Behavioral Health… Full Story