The Department has 9 public-facing divisions that administer essential programs for Delawareans, including public health, economic assistance, and social support, Medicaid, and services for aging, developmental and physical disabilities.
Division of Child Support Services
The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) helps parents and caregivers ensure that children receive the financial and medical support they need to grow and thrive.
Leadership
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Theodore Mermigos Jr. | Theodore.Mermigos@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Julie Shahan | Julie.Shahan@delaware.gov |
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Prader Willi Syndrome with significant limitations in adaptive functioning.
Leadership
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Jody Roberts | Jody.Roberts@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Stacy Watkins | Stacy.Watkins@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Amelia Khalil | Amelia.Khalil@delaware.gov |
Division of Health Care Quality
The Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) protects Delaware citizens who live or receive treatment in acute, outpatient and long-term health care settings.
Leadership
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Amanda Levering | Amanda.Levering@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Traci Fick | Traci.Fick@delaware.gov |
Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance
The Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance (DMMA) administers a variety of medical assistance programs to make sure low-income Delawareans and those with developmental and physical disabilities have access to the healthcare services they need.
Leadership
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Vacant | |
| Deputy Director | Janneen Boyce | Janneen.Boyce@delaware.gov |
Division of Public Health
The Division of Public Health (DPH) protects and promotes the health of all Delawareans through community health clinics, emergency medical services, emergency preparedness, infectious disease prevention, epidemiology, restaurant inspections, animal welfare and health systems protection.
Leadership
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Acting Director | Tesha Quail | Tesha.Quail@Delaware.gov |
Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities
The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) provides a broad range of services to support older Delawareans, those with disabilities and their caregivers.
Leadership
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Shekelia Hines | Shekelia.Hines@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Joe Bryant | Joe.Bryant@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Teresa Ritter | Teresa.Ritter@delaware.gov |
Division of Social Services
The Division of Social Services (DSS) operates State Service Centers throughout the state administering emergency food, shelter utility and cash assistance programs to help Delaware’s most disadvantaged families move toward and maintain independence.
Leadership
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Stephanie Staats | Stephanie.Staats@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Marcella Spady | Marcella.Spady@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Faith Mwaura | Faith.Mwaura@delaware.gov |
Division of Substance Abuse & Mental Health
The Division of Substance Abuse & Mental Health (DSAMH) works with community partners and private contracted agencies to make sure every Delawarean has easy access to the prevention, treatment and referral services they need for mental health, substance abuse disorder and gambling conditions.
Leadership
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Joanna Champney | Joanna.Champney@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Heather Doncaster | Heather.Doncaster@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Frances Marti | Frances.Marti@delaware.gov |
Division for the Visually Impaired
The Division for the Visually Impaired (DVI) empowers Delawareans who are blind or have low vision to live with greater independence, confidence and opportunity.
Leadership
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Deborah Talley | Deborah.Talley@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Jamie Towns | Jamie.Towns@delaware.gov |
Office of the Secretary – Administration
The Office of the Secretary – Administration (OSEC-Admin) division provides administration and operational support for DHSS’ nine public-facing divisions.
Leadership
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Rebecca Reichardt | Rebecca.Reichardt@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Michelle Campbell | Michelle.Campbell@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Christopher Hall | Christopher.Hall@delaware.gov |
| Deputy Director | Victoria Brennan | Victoria.Brennan1@delaware.gov |
| Chief Financial Officer | Alexis Bryan-Dorsey | Alexis.Bryan-Dorsey@delaware.gov |
