Health & Human Services

The mission of the Department of Health & Human Services is to serve the citizens of Paterson with dignity & respect throughout all DHHS programs and services.

Each Division of the Department of Health & Human Services has a purpose & through the delivery of programs & services will ensure the mission of the Department is achieved.

The Department is comprised of ten (10) divisions:

Joel Ramirez Director

• Office of Planning & Program Analysis - "Social Services"
• Office of Rent Leveling
• Mercantile Licensing
• Ryan White Grants Office
• Division of Health
• Division of Senior Services
• Youth Services Bureau
• Silk City School Based Youth Services Program
• Municipal Alliance Prevention Program

• Paterson-Passaic County-Bergen County HIV Health Services Planning Council
• Paterson Council on Aging
• Paterson Council on Disabled
• Youth Services Bureau Parent Council
• School Based Youth Services Program Advisory Council
• School Based Youth Services Program Student Advisory Council