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, pools, 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

12/5/2025

Community feedback needed on behavioral health services

Forsyth County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is holding virtual listening sessions on Dec. 10 and Jan. 14 to get community input on local mental health, substance use, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and behavioral health services in Forsyth County.

12/4/2025

COVID shots available for uninsured and underinsured

Forsyth County Department of Public Health, 799 Highland Ave, now has free walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations available for uninsured and underinsured individuals 6 months and older. Underinsured individuals are those with insurance that does not cover the COVID shot

12/2/2025

Real Talk: A Safe Space to Discuss Mental Health & Substance Use

Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and Forsyth County Behavioral Health Services are hosting a joint event to openly discuss mental health and substance use in our community on Dec. 8 starting at 5:30 p.m.

11/24/2025

Domestic Violence During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time of celebration for some but can lead to additional stress for others. This time of year can be especially difficult for relationships that are already impacted by power, control, abuse and violence.