Arlington County Department Of Human Services

Arlington County's Department of Human Services is the lead agency in ensuring residents of all ages have access to important health, behavioral health, social services, and safety net services and programs. Our guiding principles center race and help us take a more intersectional approach through our services. Our vision is to have a just and equitable community that is healthy, safe, and economically secure, and free of systemic racism. Through our services we carry out our mission to ensure residents have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed for every community member to be healthy, safe, and economically secure. DHS values includes racial equity, access, inclusion, authenticity, and accountability.