Programs & Services
The Department of Health and Human Services oversees a wide range of programs impacting Mainers across the state from MaineCare health insurance, child support payments, water testing, disease control, and background checks.
Hotlines / Crisis Numbers
Behavioral Health Resources for Those Affected by the Violence in Lewiston
Jump to the bottom of the page for a printable hotline pocket card.
Staff
Who We Are
DHHS employs more than 3,100 people with work locations in all 16 counties. The average tenure of DHHS employees is eight and a half years.
DHHS Staff Demographics (as of August 2023):
DHHS Budget
For the Governor’s recommended budget and other fiscal documents, visit the Bureau of the Budget.
Careers at DHHS
Welcome to our DHHS Job Listings!
View listings of positions currently available within the many divisions and offices of the Department. New opportunities are posted every day, so be sure visit the site frequently in your search for careers that matter.
Budget & Financial Management
Through its financial and operational responsibilities, Financial Management supports DHHS’s core goals by providing financial and budget analysis, oversight, accountability, data, and reporting. The office is responsible for managing the resources entrusted to the Department in an efficient and effective manner.
Data & Reports
In addition to the regularly published reports, DHHS collects and releases data on a number of topics to help Mainers track ongoing trends and topics. The resources posted here will continue to grow and evolve.
Offices/Divisions
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is comprised of various offices and divisions that oversee and administer critical programs and services for the state of Maine. To learn more, visit our list of programs and services or one of the office webpages below.
If you are looking to visit us in person, please see our list of district and administrative office locations.
About Us
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders.