Public Health
(336) 703-3100
Social Services
(336) 703-3800
Behavioral Health
(336) 703-2600
Bridges to Hope
(336) 776-3255
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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

COVID shots available for uninsured and underinsured
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

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Domestic Violence During the Holiday Season
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.

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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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