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Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services

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Agency Home Responsive

a rendering of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center

A New Hospital at St. Elizabeths East

Located in Ward 8, the new Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center will improve access to high quality, integrated care for all District residents and help address disparities in health outcomes.

Encampments

Our protocol for cleaning public spaces is triggered when a site presents a security, health, or safety risk. We provide resources to shelter, pathways to housing and access to behavioral health services to individuals at these locations.

Age-Friendly DC

A comprehensive citywide effort working to bring generations together so that we can all age in good-health and with purpose.

My Child Care DC

MyChildCareDC.org is a consumer friendly website for families to find and research child care options near them.

School Mental Health Program and School Health Services Program

Learn about new plans to expand school health and behavioral health services.

LIVE. LONG. DC.

Watch this short video about our Text to Live naloxone distribution program and visit www.livelong.dc.gov to learn how we are combating opioids in Washington, DC.

Featured Services

Age-Friendly DC

Working to ensure that adults 50 and older are active, connected and happy in the District.

Task Force on School Mental Health

See how the Task Force is working to expand school-based behavioral health services to all students...

School Mental Health Program and School Health Services Program

New plans to expand school health and behavioral health services.

Interagency Council on Homelessness

Contact the Council for information on Homelessness Services.

Popular Health Services

Popular Human Services

Aging and Disability Resource Center
Combined Application for Benefits (TANF, SNAP, Medical Assistance)
Disability Services
Family Services
Grandparent Program
Homeless Services
Refugee Assistance
Senior Services

Special Initiatives

Age-Friendly DC

Aston Community Advisory Team

Olmstead Plan

DC General Family Shelter Replacement Plan

Latest

Apr 11 2025

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC...

Apr 10 2025

Mayor Bowser Delivers on Promise to Open New, Full-Service Hospital East of the River with Opening of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser delivered on a promise she made during her...

Feb 6 2025

Mayor Bowser Announces New Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health at St. Elizabeths East Will Open on April 15

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the new Cedar Hill Regional...

Oct 25 2024

Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Drop-Off Sites Across the District

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)...

Jun 11 2024

As DC Continues to Celebrate Pride Month, DC Health Promotes Free Health Resources for LGBTQIA+ Community

(Washington, DC) – As the District continues to celebrate Pride Month, DC Government health...

May 31 2016

Mayor Bowser to Hold Summer Kick off at City’s Annual “Truck Touch” Sat., June 4 at RFK, Lot 7

Mayor Muriel Bowser invites the public to attend the annual summer kick off and citywide “...

May 13 2016

Open Letter from Deputy Mayor Donald on the Dissolution of the DC Trust

Dear Washingtonians, As you know, the DC Trust Board voted on April 22, 2016 to move forward with...

Dec 9 2013

Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge

On December 9, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education shared the important news that...

Oct 23 2013

Sponsor an Age-Friendly DC Community Consultation for your Community

Together we can make the District of Columbia a friendlier place for those of all ages. The...

Jul 30 2013

Affordable Housing Needs Assessment Request For Proposals

The Government of the District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic...

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Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services

Office Hours
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1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 223, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 727-7973
Fax: (202) 442-5066
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Agency Performance

State Early Childhood Development Coordinating Council meeting May 22

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The State Early Childhood Development Coordinating Council will be meeting on May 22, 2014 at 1 pm in Room 527 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.