Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency (HCHHSA) was formed by consolidating the Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Health Department into a single unit. HCHHSA provides a wide variety of services to the citizens of Haywood County. Haywood County Health and Human Services do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, or national origin, and translation services are available at no cost.
Our operating budget consists of Federal, State and County dollars. Our fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.
The Agency provides free language assistance in Spanish and other languages.
Economic Services focuses on assuring that parents financially support their children and connecting citizens with food, shelter, utilities, and medical attention.
Environmental Health Services provides permitting and inspections of septic systems and private wells throughout Haywood County. They also permits and inspects food establishments, lodging and motels, bed and breakfast inns and homes, adult day cares, rest and nursing homes, tattoo parlors, public swimming pools and a list of other establishments.
Public Health is responsible for addressing the health issues and promoting the health status of the individual, family, community & industry. They provide clinical services and educational services. The Environmental Health Division's mission is to provide education and enforcement of State and Local regulations regarding food sanitation, sub-surface sewage disposal, and other environmental concerns to individuals and businesses.
Social Work Services focuses on:
Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency is an equal opportunity employer and provider.