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​The mission of the Department of Human Services (DHS) is to provide Virginia Beach citizens the opportunity to achieve the highest level of self-sufficiency, safety, and quality of life possible, through an array of coordinated services delivered in a climate of dignity, respect and accountability.

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 DHS News Releases
COVID-19 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Relief Program Accepting Applications Through Sept. 30

Friday, August 28, 2020

​The Department of Human Services (DHS) will continue to accept applications for the COVID-19 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Relief Program through Wednesday, Sept. 30. The program provides direct relief for households where an occupant has lost their employment, had …

Additional Opportunity Available to Apply for Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Relief Program

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

​The Department of Human Services will reopen the application portal for the Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Relief Program at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Applications will be accepted through Monday, Aug. 31. The program provides direct relief for households where a …

Virtual Bank On Hampton Roads Classes Begin Sept. 2

Friday, August 07, 2020

The next round of free Bank On financial empowerment classes kicks off on Sept. 2. Coordinated through the Virginia Beach Department of Human Services, Bank On Hampton Roads is a regional partnership of participating municipalities, banks, credit unions and community organiz …

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Please return completed request forms to the HSD​ Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) division.
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Continuous Quality Improvement Division 
256 N. Witchduck Rd. Suite 2F
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Office: 757-385-0642
Fax: 757-473-2104​

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Adult Protective Services (APS)
(757) 385-3550
(888) 832-3858

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