Latest Department of Human Services News Releases

City Names New Human Services Director

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 · 05:00 pm
The City of Virginia Beach has hired Dannette R. Smith as its new Director of Human Services.  Her start date is July 1, 2013.   Smith will direct the mental health, substance abuse, developmental services, social services and financial assistance divisions, along with th... ​

Positively Motivating the Difficult Teen – Free Parenting Event May 23

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 · 09:00 am
In honor of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month, the City of Virginia Beach Human Services Department is hosting a free parenting event: Positively Motivating the Difficult Teen at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd. on Thursday... ​

Annual Celebrating Children Event at Mount Trashmore May 4

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 · 11:00 am
Join Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. in a 1.5-mile walk-run at the annual Celebrating Children event at Mount Trashmore Park on May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon.     All children participating in the walk-run will be awarded a medal for their efforts. Trophies will be awarded for t... ​

Virginia Beach Promotes April as Financial Capability Month Offering Easy Access to Financial Empowerment Resources

Monday, April 01, 2013 · 03:00 pm
The City of Virginia Beach is promoting April as Financial Capability Month, with Financial Empowerment initiatives developed through the Human Services Department offering opportunities for citizens to gain greater financial capability.   Actions you can take to improve y... ​

Bright Smiles Bowl-A-Thon Set for Saturday, April 20

Friday, March 22, 2013 · 11:00 am
Do you like to have fun and give back to the community at the same time?  If so, sign up now for the 2013 Bright Smiles Bowl-A-Thon, a fundraiser to benefit the dental needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities.  The Bowl-a-Thon will take place on Saturday, April 20... ​

New Bank On Virginia Beach Classes Now Forming

Thursday, March 21, 2013 · 01:30 pm
Bank On Virginia Beach is now offering a choice of daytime, evening or weekend classes.  Each series of classes covers topics ranging from basic banking to sophisticated money management skills. Classes meet once a month for 10 months.  Participants will be offered the optio... ​

Super Saturday Launches Virginia Saves Week

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 · 02:30 pm
Come to “Super Saturday” on Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for free tax assistance preparation and learn how to be a Virginia Saver!   Super Saturday is a financial resource fair hosted by the Youth Career Center of Hampton Roads, located inside Pembroke Mall.  IRS train... ​

It’s Tax Time - Use These Free Resources to get Your Refund!

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 · 02:00 pm
As part of the Mayor’s Action Challenge, the City of Virginia Beach Human Services Department is offering additional tax filing options including assistance with FREE online tax preparation.   The Human Services’ EITC web page @ http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/... ​

Ribbon Cutting Set for Indian River Intermediate Care Facility on Jan. 29

Friday, January 18, 2013 · 10:00 am
The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting for the Indian River Intermediate Care Facility for persons with Intellectual Disabilities at 2525 Lifetime Circle, off Indian River Road near Stumpy Lake, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29.  Please RSVP to (757) 385-0602 or cbuckle... ​

Social Services Advisory Board to Meet Dec. 13

Friday, December 07, 2012 · 11:00 am
The Virginia Beach Social Services Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 2 to 5 p.m. in Room 339 at the Human Services Department, 3432 Virginia Beach Blvd.  The meeting is open to the public and will take the form of a board workshop focusing on the mission, g... ​