Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States
Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Press Contact: Ryan Nugent Director of Communications Phone: (340) 725-4924 ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov For Immediate Release: December 18, 2024 VIDHS Announces Half-Day Closure for St. Thomas/St. John District on Friday, December 20, 2024 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) announces the closure of offices in the St. Thomas/St. John District at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, for a holiday season employee appreciation event. Essential services such as the Meals on Wheels and Home Makers programs will continue to operate without interruption. Additionally, all Virgin Islands Department of Human Services 24-hour facilities will remain fully operational, delivering uninterrupted services to the community. “This holiday season, we will take the opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our staff,” said Commissioner Averil George. …
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Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Press Contact: Ryan Nugent Director of Communications Phone: (340) 725-4924 ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov For Immediate Release: December 18, 2024 VIDHS Announces Half-Day Closure for St. Thomas/St. John District on Friday, December 20, 2024 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) announces the closure of offices in the St. Thomas/St. John District at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, for a holiday season employee appreciation event. Essential services such as the Meals on Wheels and Home Makers programs will continue to operate without interruption. Additionally, all Virgin Islands Department of Human Services 24-hour facilities will remain fully operational, delivering uninterrupted services to the community. “This holiday season, we will take the opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our staff,” said Commissioner Averil George. “While we come together as a team for this special event, we remain fully committed to meeting the needs of the community,” said Commissioner Averil George. “We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we celebrate together.” During the closure, individuals can still utilize the following options for assistance or service requests: St. Thomas/Water Island and St. John: By mail via USPS at:1303 Hospital Ground, St. Thomas, VI 00802 Drop boxes located at: i. 1303 Hospital Ground, St. Thomas, VI 00802 ii. Multipurpose Building, 307 Enighed, Contant, Cruz Bay, VI 00830 For information and/or assistance during the St. Thomas/St. John district closure please call: St. Croix offices (340) 772-7100 (340) 718-2980 The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) exists to provide social services to members in our community with diverse needs. In times of national uncertainty and hardship we act as a safety-net and exist to inspire hope and empower change through non- judgmental, quality delivery of needed services and resources. The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure, and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government, and ensuring that recovery projects are completed as quickly as possible. Visit transparency.vi.gov. ## END## P R E S S R E L E A S E