HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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 Stacey Flanagan, Director

The Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, delivers innovative, community-focused public services to residents across the city. Guided by a commitment to equity, access and sustainability, HHS uses a Health in All Policies approach, recognizing that health is shaped by the conditions where we live, work, learn and age. This citywide framework helps us tackle the root causes of health disparities and informs decision-making across all city departments.

Through its divisions, HHS tackles pressing challenges like food insecurity, chronic illness and the opioid crisis through a rubust portfolio of programs for children, seniors, immigrants, mothers and infants, cats and dogs and vulnerable residents.

From prevention and direct service delivery, to grassroots engagement and cross-sector collaboration,HHS continues to redefine urban public health, working every day to champion equity, expand access and drive innovation for a Healthier JC.

Learn about grants and our partners by visiting the HealthierJC partnership portal.





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  • HealthierJC is the partnership portal where the power of community collaboration brings together residents, community partners and organizations to shape a culture of health and wellness in Jersey City. Visit us to find out about events, grants and join us for a #HealthierJC!

 Whether food, housing, veteran's assistance, job training resources, transportation - the HealthierJC Social Service Portal can help with immediate social service needs.

Contact Info

  • phone(201) 547-6800
  • phoneHealth Complaints: (201) 547-5285
  • 1 Jackson Square (364 MLK Drive)
    Jersey City NJ 07305

    Linda Ivory-Green, Acting Director

  • Directions

This is where you can find HHS licensing applications for beauty salons, barbershops, body art, kennels, pet shops, shelters and retail food establishments.

If your concern involves an immediate risk to life or personal safety, call 911 immediately. 

You may also report a problem to See Click Fix.

Issues will be reviewed during regular business hours in accordance with City of Jersey City policies and within the limits of available resources.