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
- President of Delaware Animal Rescue Charged With Animal Cruelty October 1, 2025The Division of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) announced the arrest of a man after 98 animals, including 49 cats, 42 dogs, and seven small animals, were seized from a townhome in New Castle where the owner operated an animal rescue. Mark Ptomey, age 39, of New Castle was […]
- Lisa Schieffert to Serve as Acting DHSS Secretary September 30, 2025WILMINGTON – Governor Matt Meyer today announced Lisa Schieffert as Acting Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1. Schieffert, a Deputy Secretary for DHSS, will oversee the agency in the interim following the departure of Secretary Josette Manning and while the Delaware State Senate considers the nomination of […]
- Delaware Joins Northeastern States in Regional Public Health Coalition September 5, 2025DOVER, Del. (Sept. 5, 2025) – Governor Matt Meyer announced Delaware is joining other Northeast states in a regional public health coalition on Friday. This multi-state collaborative is focused on developing evidence-based recommendations on vaccinations, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and supporting state public health labs. “Science must continue to determine how we keep our state […]
- 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.
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