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
- Office of Animal Welfare Introduces New Dog Licensing Program April 9, 2025This user-friendly platform will offer a more convenient and accessible way for owners to register their pets, with the added benefit of keeping lost dogs out of shelters and helping return them home safely.
- Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board Announces Video Scholarship Contest for Delaware High School Students April 7, 2025NEW CASTLE – Delaware’s Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board announced the start of its 2025 Organ Donor Awareness Video Scholarship Contest, with a total of up to $5,000 in scholarships available to Delaware high school students. The board funds the video public service contest to raise awareness among young people about the importance of […]
- Winners Announced for the 14th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition March 25, 2025Hosted by the Delaware Division of the Arts, this highly anticipated exhibition ran from February 25 – March 21, 2025, at the Arts Center/Gallery at Delaware State University in Dover. With an impressive 209 submissions from State of Delaware employees and their immediate family members, the exhibition provided a platform to celebrate creativity, recognize artistic […]
- DPH Provides Recommendations to Protect Yourself and Your Children from Measles March 20, 2025With the recent increase in measles cases throughout the United States, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has received requests for information on how Delawareans can protect themselves from the measles virus.
- Delaware Division of the Arts Opens 14th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition February 26, 2025Celebrating Employee Creativity and Encouraging Connection and Innovation Dover, Del. (February 26, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to host the 14th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition, showcasing the artistic talents of state employees and their immediate family members. The free exhibition will be open to the public from […]
- Health Equity Institute of Delaware Opens Summer Internship Program to High School Students February 10, 2025The Health Equity Institute of Delaware (HEIDE) is excited to announce the full launch of HEIDE STEPS (Summer Training in Equity Program for Secondary Students) in the summer of 2025. This four-week internship is designed to teach high school students how to make a difference in their communities by learning about the social factors that […]
- Office of Animal Welfare Sponsors Spay Days to Help Eligible Pet Owners Show Love This February February 7, 2025February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, and the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is proud to sponsor Spay Days, a special opportunity for income-eligible Delaware residents to have their pets spayed or neutered at no cost. As an added benefit, the program also covers microchipping, rabies, and distemper vaccinations […]
- Collection of Avian Influenza-Impacted Wildlife in Delaware Expanded Through DNREC-USDA Wildlife Services Effort January 22, 2025The Delmarva Avian Influenza Joint Information Center announced that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services are collaborating to collect sick and deceased snow geese and other wild birds that may have succumbed to the outbreak of […]
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