Secretary of Health and Human Resources

Keeping Virginia secure, healthy, and supported.

Health and Human Resources agencies promote public health,
enable people with disabilities, offer benefits programs and food assistance,
and more - forming the safety net of our Commonwealth.

About Our Agencies

Resources

Initiative

Virginia Rural Health Transformation

The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a nationwide, five-year, $50 billion federal initiative designed to strengthen health care access, delivery, and outcomes in rural communities.

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Assistance

Need Help?

Our team can help with agency requests, connect you to community resources, and hear your concerns.

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.

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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.

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Your Secretary of Health and Human Resources

The Secretary of Health and Human Resources oversees 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.

Secretary of Health and Human Resources

Know Your Numbers

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

9-1-1: First Responders

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

9-8-8: Mental Health

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.

2-1-1: Resource Programs

Call 211 or visit 211virginia.org to be connected to food, benefits, and medical assistance.