Public Health
(336) 703-3100
Social Services
(336) 703-3800
Behavioral Health
(336) 703-2600
Bridges to Hope
(336) 776-3255
Medicaid Changes
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Health & Human Services Programs

Adult Services

Adult Services

Services that decrease recidivism and various services for older adults and individuals with disabilities.


Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health

Resources and programs available to assist with mental and behavioral health.


Community Partners

Community Partners

Organizations that collaborate with Health and Human Services to better serve the residents of Forsyth County.


Economic Services

Economic Services

Services to adults, families, and children that contribute to the families' financial and economic stability.


Environmental Health

Environmental Health

Routine inspections of food and lodging establishments, daycare, schools, institutions, tattoo parlors, drinking water, wells, septic systems, pools, and mosquito and vector control.

Family & Children

Family & Children

Services that offer nutritional education and safeguards for children's well-being, safety, and permanence by supporting and enhancing family systems.

Health Education

Health Education

Programs to educate and encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors to prevent or delay the onset of disease, improve health and provide training and learning opportunities geared towards employment.

Health Services

Health Services

Preventative, diagnosis, treatment, physical and behavioral health services.

Teen Services

Teen Services

Teen programs provide educational sessions throughout the year for youth between the ages of 9-18 and include services to help teens transition from foster care.

More Resources

More Resources

Publications and documents.

Health and Human Services Customer Feedback

Health and Human Services Customer Feedback

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Latest News

Social Services at Community Court Services
6/24/2026

Social Services at Community Court Services

The Department of Social Services has partnered with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to offer walk-in services at Community Court Services, located in the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut St.

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Food for Thought Nutrition Newsletter
5/27/2026

Food for Thought Nutrition Newsletter

Forsyth Food for Thought is a monthly online nutrition newsletter with practical, easy-to-use information to support healthy living. Each issue features seasonal nutrition tips, simple recipes, interactive activities, and highlights of current programs and community partnerships.

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Health and Human Services

At a Glance

Residents in Food & Nutrition Program

Residents Receiving Medicaid Benefits

Total Households Assisted with ERAP Funding

Meet Our Directors

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Denise Price

Deputy County Manager and Director of HHS
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DeWanna Hamlin

Director of Bridges to Hope
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Joshua Swift

Director of Public Health
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Christa Smith

Director of Social Services
Michael Duncan

Michael Duncan

Director of Behavioral Health Services
Learn more about the Health and Human Services Board, including all volunteer members.
Forsyth County Health & Human Services Community Outreach Request Form

Public Health

799 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3100
Fax: 336-748-3292

Social Services

741 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3800
Fax: 336-727-2842

Bridges to Hope

725 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-776-3255

Behavioral Health Services

650 Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-2600

Communicable Disease

After Hours Emergency CD Line for Providers
336-409-0357

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