Human Services
​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.
The Department of Human Services is tempoarily closed to the public at this time. All services will continue to be provided, however our public spaces will be closed for the time being. Please visit our COVID Operations Page for more information about how to connect with our programs and services during this time.
Human Services has immediate openings in several positions throughout our agency, including nurses, clinicians, and support staff. Select positions are eligible for a hiring bonus. Please visit the DHS Careers Page for more information and how to apply.

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 DHS News Releases
Virginia Beach Department of Human Services Will Temporarily Close to the Public on Monday, Jan. 10

Friday, January 07, 2022

​The Virginia Beach Department of Human Services will temporarily suspend public access to facilities beginning Monday, Jan. 10, due to the increase in positive cases of COVID-19 in our community. City and department leaders will monitor the situation and determine a re …

Bank On Financial Empowerment Classes Begin on Feb. 1

Thursday, January 06, 2022

​The next series of free Bank On Financial Empowerment Classes will begin in February 2022, teaching attendees the skills necessary to achieve greater financial freedom and independence. Classes are a mix of virtual classroom lessons and one-on-one sessions with a personal f …

Department of Human Services and Foodbank to Hold Holiday Drive-Thru Food Pantry on Dec. 14 for Virginia Beach Residents

Wednesday, December 01, 2021

​The Virginia Beach Department of Human Services (DHS) along with its community partner, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, will host a holiday drive-thru food pantry for Virginia Beach residents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14 in parking …

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 HOTLINE NUMBERS

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

Behavioral Health (CSB)
(757) 385-0888 (available 24/7)

Benefit Concerns
(757) 385-3200    

​​Child Protective Services (CPS)
(757) 385-3400
(800) 552-7096

Emergency Mental Health Services (24/7)
(757) 385-0888

USDA SNAP Fraud​ Hotline
(800) 424-9121

​Virginia Department of Social Services Fraud Hotline
(800) 552-3431​

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