Delaware Health and Social Services
DHSS FEATURED SERVICES
Assistance
Delaware’s strong safety net assists families facing economic challenges in todays world.
Disabilities
From birth to retirement – DHSS serves individuals with disabilities and their families.
Medicaid / Health
Find out about cost-effective and appropriate medical care and supportive services.
Public Health
Protecting and improving the health of the people who live and/or work in Delaware.
Service Centers
Find a Service Center in all three Delaware counties that is close to your home or business.
DHSS LIBRARY
The DHSS Library, located in the Springer Building on the Herman Holloway Campus, offers many valuable resources
Personal Finances
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Animal Welfare
We are committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of our precious pets.
Business
Information about licensing, regulation, new hire reporting, and working with special populations.
DHSS General Information
302-255-9040
24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Services
New Castle County: (800) 652-2929
Kent/Sussex Counties: (800) 345-6785
FROM THE NEWSROOM
Delaware Health and Social Services Archives – State of Delaware News
- DHSS Breaks Ground on New Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill August 21, 2025SMYRNA – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Governor Matt Meyer, and officials from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday to begin construction on the new Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill. The State-run long-term care facility, which maintains a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare […]
- State’s First 2025 Detection of West Nile Virus Found in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens August 15, 2025West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware for the first time for 2025 in sentinel chickens that help DNREC monitor the state for mosquito-borne illnesses. The DNREC Mosquito Control Section detected WNV at three different sentinel chicken flock locations in New Castle County sampled Aug. 11 and confirmed virus-positive two days later by […]
- DPH Offers Back-to-School and Sports Physicals at Clinics Across Delaware July 30, 2025DOVER, Del. (July 30, 2025) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold a special Back-to-School and Sports Physical Day at one clinic in each county the first week of August. The event is open to all Delawareans looking for a back-to-school physical or for a physical required to participate in Delaware Interscholastic […]
- DPH Reminds Residents to Protect Pets During Heat Waves June 25, 2025The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) office urges pet parents to keep their pets indoors during this and any future heat wave. The animal welfare law enforcement agency has been inundated with calls about pets left outdoors in the heat, and the current conditions can be extremely hazardous and even […]
- DPH Reminds Residents to Stay Cool, Hydrate, and Seek Shade During Heat Wave June 20, 2025The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to take precautions during the upcoming extreme heat wave. According to the National Weather Service, Delaware will face higher temperatures and extreme heat conditions in the coming days.
- Delaware Issues Tick Safety Tips as Peak Season Arrives June 18, 2025June marks the beginning of peak tick season in Delaware. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) remind Delawareans to take proactive steps to protect themselves, their families, and pets this summer. With warmer weather increasing outdoor activities, the risk of tick bites and tick-borne […]
- DHSS Announces Health Fund Applications Due August 31 June 2, 2025NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Health Fund Advisory Committee (HFAC) announced applications are now available for Fiscal Year 2027 and are due August 31. This is a change from previous years when Delaware Health Fund applications went live in June and closed in August. The application went live on […]
- New Animal Welfare License Plate Helps Protect Animals in Need May 21, 2025The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is introducing its new Animal Welfare License Plate, designed to support initiatives that enhance the well-being of companion animals across the state. This license plate, available now through the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), serves as a visible commitment to animal welfare while contributing to programs that protect animals […]
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