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Welcome to the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources

Your Secretary of Health and Human Resources

The Secretary of Health and Human Resources oversees the following 12 state agencies that provide vital services to Virginians, including individuals with disabilities, the aging community, low-income working families, children, and caregivers. In addition, our agencies license health practitioners and ensure safe drinking water in the Commonwealth.

Federal policy impact data

See how federal policy changes may affect food and health coverage in Virginia.

The HHR Dashboard helps Virginians explore where recent federal work-requirement changes may affect SNAP benefits, Medicaid coverage, communities, health care providers and local economies. Use locality-level dashboards to better understand who may be at risk and where benefit disruptions may place added pressure.

Impact snapshot

Policy impact data
SNAP Benefit risk

Review projected changes to food assistance benefits and related county-level economic impact.

Medicaid Coverage at risk

Explore where eligibility, enrollment or health coverage changes may affect Virginians by locality.

Localities Community impact

Compare city and county data to better understand where impacts may be concentrated.

Programs Shared support

View Medicaid, SNAP, TANF and related Health and Human Resources data in one public dashboard experience.

Our Agencies

Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority

Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Department of Medical Assistance Services

Office of Children's Services

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities

Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Virginia Department of Health

Virginia Department of Health Professions

Virginia Department of Social Services

Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth

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Know Your Numbers

Be prepared with the right numbers for medical emergencies, mental health crises, and other support services.

911 HHR Number

911

Dial (911) for emergencies requiring immediate police, fire, or medical assistance.

988 HHR Number

988

Call or text (988), or chat (988va.org), 24/7/365 for immediate mental health, substance use, or emotional support for you or someone else.

211 HHR Number

211

Connect to resources (211virginia.org) for food, shelter, health, jobs, and more.