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 Denver Department of Human Services

Partnering with our community
to protect those in harm's way
and help all people in need. 

Denver Department of Human Services (DDHS) helps and protects people of all ages. Our dedicated staff listen, advise, and help people apply for public assistance programs. We protect abused and neglected children and adults by making sure they live in safe environments and provide counseling to individuals and families in crisis. We connect people to community resources that can help them in a time of need. 
  

Announcements/Anuncios
Media teleconference: Plan for homeless during DNC
Denver’s plan to address needs of homeless population during Democratic National Convention to be discussed in media teleconference on Fri., July 25. Details available in press release.
 
Drug Strategy Commission Unveils Plan to Reduce Substance Abuse in Denver
The Denver Drug Strategy Commission released today a plan that will reduce the causes and consequences of substance abuse in Denver over the next five years. The plan is a set of measurable goals, objectives and outcomes that will address prevention and gaps in services in an efficient and cost-effective manner. More...
 
  

 DDHS Divisions and Offices
  

  
Build a Better Denver & DDHS
DDHS facilities improved through 1B bond projects

The Better Denver 1B bonds will fund millions of dollars in essential maintenance and new building to improve human services facilities. Low-income child care facilities will have their heating, plumbing, and electrical systems updated. A new east side Human Services facility will be built to better serve the needs of veterans, people having trouble with their heating bills, and people who need food stamps. Visit the Building a Better Denver web site for more information.

 
  

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