Departments

Health and Human Services

The division of Health and Human Services is established to oversee the County administered programs delivering social services and health to residents of Bucks County. These programs include

• Area Agency on Aging ,
• Children & Youth ,
• Health Department,
• Mental Health / Mental Retardation ,
• and the County Nursing Facility, Neshaminy Manor .

The Human Services Divisional Office also has administrative oversight of three, quasi-County, agencies which include

• Office of Employment and Training ,
• Drug and Alcohol Commission ,
• and the Opportunity Council.

The Health and Human Services Divisional Office administers the Human Service Development Fund Grants (HSDF), the Homeless Assistance Program (HAP), and the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) under the Health Choices Program. It is staffed with an Administrator, Deputy Administrator, a Policy and Planning Specialist, and an Administrative Assistant.

The Divisional Office works collaboratively with public and private agencies to identify barriers and gaps in services, coordinate programming for efficient and effective service delivery and advocates with legislators and government offices for adequate funding to meet the needs of County residents.

The Bucks County Commissioners, along with the Bucks County Health and Human Services Division, are compiling a "wish list" of needs for local Non-Profit Organizations. For more information, click here to go to the Non-Profit Wish List Page.

The American Red Cross, Lower Bucks County Chapter, is seeking needed donations for its Shelter. For a list of items and more ways to help, click here for the Donations List.

The Divisional Office is generally open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Click here for a sampling of Health and Human Services Volunteer Opportunities.