The Office of the Director and Deputy Director includes Organizational Development and Equity, Quality Assurance, Communications, The Fund for Human Services and Grant Management.  The directors oversee all operations and direct care services in the 700-employee department.

See updates on the DCHS projects developed under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that resulted in a $59.4 million allocation to the City of Alexandria to support businesses, basic needs for families, pandemic recovery efforts and long-term community investment.

DCHS’s professionals in Adult Services provide compassionate and effective services that support self-determination, recovery and resiliency for Alexandria residents affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance abuse disorders.

DCHS’s child and family-serving professionals are dedicated to supporting the community’s critical needs with children's mental health services, drug and alcohol prevention and treatment, early intervention, pregnancy prevention, youth development, child abuse prevention and more.

The Center for Economic Support guides Alexandrians in accessing a range of human service programs and benefits, works to reduce homelessness and the impact of the eviction crisis, operationalizes strategies to address food scarcity and helps people obtain training and employment.

The Operations Team continued to prepare DCHS for the move to a new single location, managed the Department’s budget, maintained all facilities to ensure execution of essential operations, and supported the human resources and information technology needs.

City of Alexandria managers, Alexandria City Council, the DCHS leadership team and affiliated boards and commissions provide oversight and strategic guidance for DCHS programs. In collaboration with DCHS’s community partners, we ensure the well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of Alexandrians.

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