Contacts for State Human Service Agencies
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Alabama
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Public Information Number: 1-334-242-1310
http://www.dhr.state.al.us/
- Contact numbers:
- Housing Finance Authority - 1-800-325-AHFA
- Alabama Medicaid - 1-866-539-5598
- Adoption & Foster Inquiry Hotline - 1-866-4AL-KIDS
- ALLKIDS program (No-fee health insurance for children under 19) - 1-888-373-KIDS
- Child Care Information - 1-800-221-2864
- Child Support Enforcement: 334-242-9300
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Alaska
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Public Information Number: 1-907-465-3030
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- Alaska Medicaid - 1-800-780-9972
- Public Assistance - 1-800-465-3030
- Denali KidCare - 1-888-318-8890
- Heating Assistance - 1-800-470-3058
- Child Support Enforcement: 1-800-478-3300
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Arizona
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Public Information Number: 1-602-542-4791
http://www.de.state.az.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- Arizona Medicaid - 1-877-567-3128
- Adoption & Foster Care- 1-877-KIDS-NEEDU
- Adult Protective Services - 1-877-815-8390
- Parent Assistance Hotline (Provides information, options, and resources that deal with family issues and/or worries) - 1-800-732-8193
- Child Support Enforcement: 1-800-882-4151
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Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Human Services (ADHS)
Public Information Number: 1-501-682-8650
http://www.arkansas.gov/dhhs/homepage.html
- Contact numbers
- Arkansas Medicaid - 1-800-482-5431
- Adult Protective Service - 1-800-482-8049
- General Customer Assistance - 1-800-482-8988
- Child Care Assistance - 1-800-322-8176
- Child Support Enforcement: 1-501-371-5349
- For additional ADHS Hotlines
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California
California Department of Social Services
Public Information Number: 1-916-455-6951 or 1-916-654-3345
http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/
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Colorado
Colorado Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-303-866-5700 or 2-1-1
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/
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Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Children and Families
Public Information Number: 1-860-566-2497
http://www.ct.gov/dcf/site/default.asp
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Public Information Number: 1-800-824-1508
http://www.ct.gov/dss/site/default.asp
- Toll-free numbers
- Report Child Abuse or Neglect - 1-800-842-2288
- Social Services General Information - 1-800-842-1508
- Child Care - 1-800-811-6141
- Energy Services - 1-800-842-1132
- Elderly Services - 1-800-443-9946
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Delaware
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
Public Information Number: 1-302-577-4502
http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families
Public Information Number: 1-302-633-2500
http://www.state.de.us/kids
- Toll-free numbers
- Delaware Helpline (for information on all state government agencies) - 1-800-464-4357 (within Delaware) 1-800-273-9500 (outside the state)
- Adult Protective Services - 1-800-223-9074
- Child Support Enforcement:
- New Castle County: 302-577-7171
- Kent County: 302-739-8299
- Sussex County: 302-856-5386
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District of Columbia
D.C. Department of Health
Public Information Number: 1-202-442-5999
http://www.dchealth.dc.gov/
D.C. Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-202-INFO-211 (1-202-463-6211)
http://www.dhs.dc.gov/
- Toll-free numbers
- Homeless Shelter Hotline: 1-800-535-7252
- Child Support Enforcement: 202-442-9900
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Florida
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Public Information Number: 1-850-488-1295
http://www.fdhc.state.fl.us/
Florida Department of Children and Families
Public Information Number: 1-850-487-1111
http://www.state.fl.us./cf_web
- Toll-free numbers
- Health Care Administration General Information - 1-888-419-3456
- Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-500-1119
- Abuse Hotline - 1-800-962-2873 (for both child and adult or elder abuse)
- Child Support Enforcement: 1-800-622-5437 (KIDS)
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Georgia
Georgia Department of Community Health
Public Information Number: 1-404-656-4479
http://dch.georgia.gov/
Georgia Department of Human Resources
Public Information Number: 1-404-651-6314
http://www.dhr.state.ga.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- Medicaid enrollment inquiries - 1-800-766-4456
- PeachCare for Kids - 1-877-427-3224
- Child Support Enforcement (within Georgia only - 912 and 706 area codes) - 1-800-227-7993
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Guam
Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services
Public Information Number: 1-671-735-7399
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Hawaii
Hawaii Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-808-586-4997
http://www.hawaii.gov/dhs
- Contact numbers
- AlohaCare - 1-800-434-1002
- DentiCare (Dental Programs) - 1-800-926-9644
- Child Support Enforcement: List of Local Offices
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Idaho
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Public Information Number: 1-208-334-6558
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/
- Toll-free numbers
- Idaho Care Line - 1-800-926-2588
- Child Support Enforcement: 1-800-356-9868
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Illinois
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Public Information Number: 1-217-785-2509
http://www.state.il.us/dcfs
Illinois Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-217-557-1601
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/
Illinois Department of Public Aid
Public Information Number: 1-217-782-1200
http://www.dpaillinois.com/
- Toll-free numbers
- Child Support Helpline - 1-800-447-4278
- KidCare - 1-866-468-7543
- DHS 24 Hour Hotline - 1-800-843-6154
- Rehabilitation Services - 1-800-641-3929
- Day Care Information - 1-877-746-0829
- Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-252-2873
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Indiana
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Public Information Number: 1-317-233-4690
http://www.in.gov/fssa
- Toll-free numbers
- Child Support Services - 1-800-840-8757
- Hoosier Healthwise (health insurance coverage) - 1-800-889-9949
- Child Protective Services - 1-800-800-5556
- Medicaid Fraud - 1-800-382-1039
- Area Agencies on Aging - 1-800-986-3505
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-515-281-3147
http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- General Information - 1-800-972-2017
- Child and Adult Abuse - 1-800-362-2178
- Child Support - 1-888-229-9223
- WIC - 1-800-532-1579
- Medicare - 1-800-633-4227
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Kansas
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Public Information Number: 1-785-296-3271
http://www.srskansas.org/
- Toll-free numbers
- Child and Adult Abuse and Neglect - 1-800-922-5330
- Welfare Fraud - 1-800-432-3913
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Kentucky
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Public Information Number: 1-502-564-7042
http://chfs.ky.gov
- Toll-free numbers
- Child/Adult Abuse - 1-800-752-6200
- Child Care - 1-800-421-1903
- Child Support - 1-800-248-1163
- Legal Aid - 1-800-292-1862
- Parent Help Line - 1-800-432-9251
- KCHIP - 1-877-524-4718
- Vocational Rehab - 1-800-372-7172
- Legal Aid for Elderly - 800-200-3633
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Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Public Information Number: 1-225-342-9509
http://www.dhh.state.la.us/
Louisiana Department of Social Services
Public Information Number: 1-225-342-7475
http://www.dss.state.la.us/
- Contact numbers
- Child Help Hotline - 1-877-362-8727
- LA Crisis Hotline - 1-800-716-7233
- LA JobCorps - 1-800-733-5627
- LA Mental Illness Hotline - 1-888-343-5864
- Child Support Enforcement: List of Local Offices
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Maine
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-207-287-3707
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/
- Toll-free numbers
- MainCare (Maine Medicare) - 1-800-321-5557
- Housing Assistance - 1-800-438-3890
- Homeless Shelter Referral - 1-800-452-4668
- Prescription Drug Assistance - 1-866-796-2463
- General Assistance Program (Emergency Financial Assistance) - 1-800-442-6003
- Supplemental Security Income Hotline - 1-800-772-1213
- Child Support - 1-800-371-7179
- Adult and Elderly Hotline - 1-800-262-2232
- Funeral Funds Assistance - 1-800-442-6003
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) - 1-800-698-3624
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Maryland
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Public Information Number: 1-410-767-6500
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/
Maryland Department of Human Resources
Public Information Number: 1- 800-332-6347 or 1-410-767-7109
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/
- Contact numbers
- The above toll-free number, 1- 800-332-6347 , is Maryland's one-stop hotline for emergency cash assistance, food assistance, medical help, etc.
- Child Support Enforcement: List of Local Offices
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Social Services
Public Information Number: 1-617-748-2000
http://www.mass.gov/dss
Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-617-727-7600
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs
- Toll-free numbers
- Public Assistance - 1-800-249-2007
- MassHealth (Medical Assistance) - 1-888-665-9993
- FoodSource (Food Assistance) - 1- 800-645-8333
- Family Services - 1- 800-531-2229
- Job Transportation Assistance - 1- 877-562-8477
- Utility Assistance - 1- 800-632-8175
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Michigan
Michigan Department of Community Health
Public Information Number: 1-517-373-3740
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch
Michigan Family Independence Agency
Public Information Number: 1-517-373-2000
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs
- Toll-free numbers
- Michigan Medicaid - 1-800-292-2550
- Emergency Housing - 1-800-ASHELTER (1-800-274-3583)
- Energy Assistance - 1-800-292-5650
- Parent HelpLine - 1-800-942-4357
- Office of Child Support - 1-866-540-0008 or 1-866-661-0005
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Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-651-296-6117
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- Minnesota Medicaid - 1-800-657-3659
- Disability Services - 1-800-383-7888
- Prescription Drugs Program - 1-800-333-2433
- Food Support - 1-800-657-3898
- General Medical Assistance - 1-800-657-3659
- Office of Child Support - 1-800-657-3954
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Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-800-345-6347 or 1-601-359-4480
http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- Emergency Assistance: (One-stop hotline that directs all assistance inquiries) - 1-800-948-4060
- Child Support Enforcement: 1-866-388-2836
- Children & Youth: 1-800-877-7882
- Community Services: 1-800-421-0762
- Foster Care: 1-800-345-6347
- TANF, 188-948-3050
- Youth Services, 1-688-312-7215
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Missouri
Missouri Department of Social Services
Public Information Number: 1-800-735-2466 or 1-573-751-4815
http://www.dss.mo.gov/
- Toll-free numbers
- Parent's HelpLine - 1-800-367-2543
- Food Stamp/Hunger Line - 1-800-392-1261
- Missouri Medicare - 1-888-275-5908
- Aging Information and Referral - 1-800-235-5503
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Montana
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-406-444-5622
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/
- Toll-free numbers
- Aging Hotline - 1-800-551-3191
- Children's Special Health Services - 1-800-762-9891
- Food, Clothing, & Shelter Hotline - 1-800-332-2272
- Montana Medicaid - 1-800-480-6023
- WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) - 1-800-433-4298
- Child Support Enforcement: 1*800-346-5437
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Nebraska
Nebraska Health and Human Services System
Public Information Number: 1-402-471-9433
http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- Nebraska Medicaid - 1-800-642-6092
- Lawyer Referral - 1-800-927-0117
- Child Support - 1-877-631-9973
- Disabled Support Line - 1-800-358-8802
- Social Security Benefits - 1-800-772-1213
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Nevada
Nevada Department of Human Resources
Public Information Number: 1-775-687-4000
http://dhhs.nv.gov/
- Toll-free numbers
- Senior Prescription Medication Helpline - 1-800-262-7726
- Disability Hotline - 1-888-349-3843
- Mental Health - 1-800-992-0900
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New Hampshire
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-603-271-4685
http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- ServiceLink (Connections for seniors/adults with disabilities and their families) - 1-866-634-9412
- Family Assistance - 1-800-852-3345 ext #4300
- Emergency Housing Assistance - 1-800-852-3388
- Child Support Enforcement - 1-800-852-3345
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New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-609-292-5325
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices
- Toll-free numbers
- New Jersey Medicaid - 1-800-356-1561
- Adoption - 1-800-99-ADOPT (1-800-992-3678)
- Disability Assistance - 1-888-285-3036
- Child Care - 1-800-332-9277
- Child Support (Payment Assistance) - 1-800-655-4371
- Family and Children Health Insurance - 1-800-701-0710
- Elderly Prescription Medication Help - 1-800-792-9745
- Food Stamps - 1-800-792-9773
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New Mexico
New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department
Public Information Number: 1-505-827-7602
http://www.cyfd.org/
New Mexico Human Services Department
Public Information Number: 1-505-827-7750
http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- Family Support Services - 1-888-473-3676
- Emergency Cash Assistance - 1-800-432-6217
- Utilities / Energy Assistance - 1-800-283-4465
- Food Stamps - 1-800-648-7167
- Child Support Enforcement - (800) 288-7207 - Toll Free From Within New Mexico
(800) 585-7631 - Toll Free From Outside New Mexico
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New York
Office of Children & Family Services
http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/
New York State Department of Health
Public Information Number: 1-518-474-5422
http://www.health.state.ny.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- Homeless Hotline - 1-800-724-0461
- Food Stamps - 1-800-342-3009
- Child Support Enforcement - 1-800-846-0773
- Energy Assistance - 1-800-342-3009
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North Carolina
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-919-733-4534
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- North Carolina Medicaid - 1-800-662-7547
- Citizen's Care-Line - 1-800-662-7030
- Children's Special Health Services - 1-800-737-3028
- Child Support Enforcement - 1-800-992-9457
- Disability Hotline - 1-800-638-6810
- Education Assistance (financial) - 1-800-544-1644
- Family Support Network - 1-800-852-0042
- Seniors' Health Insurance - 1-800-443-9354
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North Dakota
North Dakota Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-701-328-2310
http://www.nd.gov/humanservices/
- Toll-free numbers
- Child Support Enforcement - 1-800-231-4255
- Senior Assistance programs - 1-800-451-8693
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Ohio
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Public Information Number: 1-614-466-6282
http://jfs.ohio.gov/
- Toll-free numbers
- Ohio Medicaid - 1-800-686-1518
- Food Stamps - 1-800-686-1595
- Energy / Utilities Assistance - 1-800-686-PUCO (1-800-686-7826)
- Educational Assistance (financial) - 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
- Eldercare - 1-800-282-1206
- Children and Family Health Services - 1-800-282-3435
- Child Support Enforcement - 1-800-686-1556
- Health Insurance Assistance - 1-800-686-1526
- Employee Assistance Program - 1-800-221-6327
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-405-521-3646
http://www.okdhs.org/
- Toll-free numbers
- Parenting Helpline - 1-877-446-6865
- Senior Info Line - 1-800-211-2116
- Child Care Assistance - 1-800-0347-2276
- Child Support Enforcement - 1-800-522-2922
- Family Support Services - 1-866-411-1877
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Oregon
Oregon Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-800-422-6012 or 1-503-945-5944
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/index.shtml
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW)
Public Information Number: 1-717-787-2600
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/
- Toll-free numbers
- DPW Help Line - 1-800-692-7462
- DPW TDD Help Line - 1-800-451-5886 (for hearing impaired)
- Child Support Enforcement - 1-800-932-0211
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Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Department of the Family
Public Information Number: 1-787-722-2469
Puerto Rico Department of Health
Public Information Number: 1-787-274-7602
http://www.salud.gov.pr/
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Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families
Public Information Number: 1-401-528-3548
http://www.dcyf.state.ri.us/
Rhode Island Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-401-462-2121
http://www.dhs.state.ri.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- Child Locator Service - 1-800-244-8700
- Child Support Enforcement - 1-800-370-0411
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South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-803-898-2500
http://www.state.sc.us/dss/
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Public Information Number: 1-803-898-7601
- Toll-free numbers
- Child Support Enforcement - 1-800-768-5858
- Medicaid Recipient Line - 1-888-549-0820
- Department of Disabilities and Special Needs - 1-888-376-4636
- Talking Books - 1-800-922-7818 (audio books for those with disabilities)
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South Dakota
South Dakota Department of Social Services
Public Information Number: 1-605-773-3165
http://www.state.sd.us/social/
- Toll-free numbers
- Adult Services & Aging - 1-866-854-5465
- Child Care Services - 1-800-227-3020
- Low Income Energy Assistance - 1-800-233-8503
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Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Children’s Services
Public Information Number: 1-615-741-9699
http://www.state.tn.us/youth/
Tennessee Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-615-313-4707
http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv/
- Toll-free numbers
- Adult Protective Services - 1-888-277-8366
- Child Support Information Line - 1-800-838-6911
- Child Care Line - 1-800-462-8261
- Food Stamp Hotline - 1-800-342-1784
- TennCare (Medicaid & Uninsured Persons) - 1-800-669-1851
- Services for Blind & Visually Impaired - 1-800-628-7818 (in-state only)
- Council for Deaf & Hard of Hearing TTY Line - 1-800-270-1349 (in-state only)
- Disability Determination Services - 1-800-342-1117 (in-state only)
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Texas
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- Texas Medicaid - 1-800-252-8263
- Child Care Information - 1-800-862-5252
- Medical Transportation Assistance - 1-877-633 -8747
- TX Food Stamps - 1-800-448-3927
- Citizen's Assistance Hotline - 1-800-843-5789
- Family Health Services & Referral - 1-800-422-2956
- Lawyer Referral Service - 1-800-252-9690
- TX Veteran's Hotline - 1-800-252-8387
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Utah
Utah Department of Health
Public Information Number: 1-801-538-6101
http://www.health.state.ut.us/
Utah Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-801-538-4001
http://www.dhs.state.ut.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- Child Abuse/Neglect line - 1-800-678-9399
- Domestic Violence Council - 1-800-897-5465
- Adult Protective Services - 1-800-371-7897 (for areas outside of Salt Lake City. Residents of Salt Lake City can call 1-801-264-7669)
- Substance Abuse - 1-866-633-4673
- Health Insurance Info - 1-800-541-7735
- Medicare - 1-800-633-4227
- Medicaid - 1-800-662-9651
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Vermont
Vermont Agency of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-802-241-2220
http://www.ahs.state.vt.us/
- Toll-free numbers>
- Parent Assistance Line - 1-800-727-3687
- After hours Emergency Line - 1-800-649-5285 (in-state only)
- Disability Determination Services - 1-800-734-2463 (in-state only)
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Virginia
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Public Information Number: 1-804-786-7933
http://www.dmas.virginia.gov/
Virginia Department of Social Services
Public Information Number: 1-804-692-1901
http://www.dss.state.va.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- Statewide Human Services Information/Referral Line - 1-800-230-6977
- Child Support Enforcement - 1-800-468-8894
- Child Abuse and Neglect - 1-800-552-7096
- Family Violence/Sexual Assault - 1-800-838-8238
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U.S. Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Department of Health
Public Information Number: 1-340-774-0117
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Public Information Number: 1-340-774-1166
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Washington
Washington Department of Social and Health Services
Public Information Number: 1-360-902-7800
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/
- Toll-free numbers
- Child/Adult Abuse - 1-866-363-4276
- Fraud Line - 1-800-562-6906
- Aging & Disablity Services - 1-800-422-3263 (TDD #: 1-800-737-7931)
- Child Support Community Relations - 1-800-457-6202
- Community Services Divisions - 1-800-865-7801
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West Virginia
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Public Information: 1-304-558-0684
http://www.wvdhhr.org/
- Toll-free numbers
- Child/Adult Abuse - 1-800-352-6513
- Family Matters Hotline - 1-888-983-2645
- WV CHIP Program - 1-877-982-2447
- Immunization Program - 1-800-642-3634
- Home Health Agency Hotline - 1-800-442-2888
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
Public Information Number: 1-608-266-9622
http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/
- Toll-free numbers
- Adoption Line - 1-866-666-5532
- Disability Determination - 1-800-423-1938
- Home Health Hotline - 1-800-642-6552
- SeniorCare - 1-800-657-2038
- Maternal and Child Health - 1-800-722-2295
- Women's Health Hotline - 1-800-218-8408
- Medicaid Recipient Hotline - 1-800-362-3002
- MediGAP Helpline - 1-800-242-1060
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Wyoming
Wyoming Department of Family Services
Public Information Number: 1-307-777-7561
http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/
Wyoming Department of Health
Public Information Number: 1-307-777-7656
http://wdh.state.wy.us/main/index.asp
- Toll-free numbers
- All Hazards Response Program - 1-888-996-9104 (to report biological or chemical events, infectious disease outbreaks, hazardous materials spills and natural disasters)
- Programs for Young Men - 1-877-362-8727
- Parents Helping Parents - 1-800-660-9742
- Community Referral Services (for families) - 1-888-875-4383
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Last Updated: 09/16/2008