Public Health — (336) 703-3100
Social Services — (336) 703-3800
Behavioral Health — (336) 703-2600
Bridges to Hope — (336) 776-3255
Animal Shelter — (336) 703-2480

Latest News

Forsyth County to hold Fun Fest on Sept. 21
9/3/2024

Forsyth County to hold Fun Fest on Sept. 21

Forsyth County Government will hold its Fourth Annual Forsyth Fun Fest that will include a job fair and free food on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Health and Human Services Campus, 799 N. Highland Avenue in Winston-Salem.

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New Fee Schedule
8/27/2024

New Fee Schedule

There are some fees associated with services at the Forsyth County Department of Public Health. Recently, some fees changed at the recommendation of the Forsyth County Health and Human Services Board and approved by the Board of Commissioners. See a complete list here.

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Health & Human Services Programs

Adult Services

Services that decrease recidivism and various services for older adults and individuals with disabilities.


Animal Shelter

We will align shelter policies with the needs of the community, which are inclusive and representative of the diverse voices in our community, and promote responsible pet ownership.

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.


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.

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.

Flu and Covid Vaccine Clinic

Clinic information.

Health Services

Preventative, diagnosis, treatment, and physical and mental impairment 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.

Health and Human Services Customer Feedback

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Resource Guide

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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/ Interim Behavioral Health Services Director
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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
Learn more about the Health and Human Services Board, including all volunteer members.

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Public Health

Social Services

Animal Shelter

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

Animal Shelter

5570 Stturmer Park Circle
Winston Salem, NC 27105
Phone: 336-703-2480

Behavioral Health Services



Phone: 336-703-2600

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