Health & Human Services, Forsyth County North Carolina

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Health & Human Services Programs

Adult Services

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

Behavioral Health

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

Community Partners

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

Economic Services

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

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

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

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

Preventative, diagnosis, treatment, physical and behavioral health 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

Publications and documents.

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Latest News

7/29/2026

Forsyth County and City of Winston-Salem Partner to Distribute Bottled Water to Residents

Forsyth County and the City of Winston-Salem are partnering to provide bottled water to residents affected by the recent water service disruptions.

7/29/2026

County facilities closed due to water outage

Due to interruptions in water service due to a water main break affecting the eastern side of Forsyth County, several facilities are closed, but staff continue to work remotely and can be reached by phone or email.

7/8/2026

Black Men Speak: Conversations on Suicide, Mental Health & Healing

We invite you to join us for the 2026 Black Men Speak event as we come together to address suicide prevention and mental health.

7/1/2026

Social Services distributing fans to eligible residents

Forsyth County Department of Social Services is distributing electric box fans to eligible residents in need as part of Operation Fan Heat Relief.

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.

6/22/2026

Behavioral Health Needs Gap Analysis Findings

Forsyth County Government is holding several meetings to present the finds from the Behavioral Health Needs and Gap Analysis.

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

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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Health & Human Services Programs

Adult Services

Behavioral Health

Community Partners

Economic Services

Environmental Health

Family & Children

Health Education

Health Services

Teen Services

More Resources

Health and Human Services Customer Feedback

Latest News

Forsyth County and City of Winston-Salem Partner to Distribute Bottled Water to Residents

County facilities closed due to water outage

Black Men Speak: Conversations on Suicide, Mental Health & Healing

Social Services distributing fans to eligible residents

Social Services at Community Court Services

Behavioral Health Needs Gap Analysis Findings

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

Denise Price

DeWanna Hamlin

Joshua Swift

Christa Smith

Michael Duncan

Public Health

Social Services

Bridges to Hope

Behavioral Health Services

Communicable Disease

Find Us on Social Media

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Forsyth County