Mountain State Times

West Virginia recognizes March as National Social Work Month

By Mountain State Times | Mar 4, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) is joining a nationwide effort to recognize March as National Social Work Month. This initiative aims to honor the essential contributions made by social workers.

West Virginia inflation exceeds national average as of February 2024

By Mountain State Times | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, West Virginia experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

West Virginia hosts summit on improving access to opioid disorder medications

By Mountain State Times | Mar 1, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) recently collaborated with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to host a summit in Charleston. The event, held on February 28 and 29, 2024, focused on addressing barriers to pharmacy dispensing of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).