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 Divisional Office is generally open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM