About us

The Virginia Association of Local Human Services Officials (VALHSO), formed in 1989, is an Association of Managers, Administrators and Officials who oversee and coordinate an array of departments in the Human Services segment of Local Government in the Counties and Cities of Virginia. 

Human Services are defined as a broad array of services that are delivered to the public by local government and which may include but are not limited to Health, Mental Health, Social Services, Parks & Recreation, Libraries, Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, Children's Services, Juvenile Justice and Adult Corrections and other such functions.

 Conferences

Fall 2019 Conference

The 2019 Fall Conference will be held at The Main in Norfolk September 16 and 17.

Winter 2019 Conference

The 2019 VALHSO Winter Conference will be held on February 1st at the Omni Richmond Hotel, located at 100 South 12th Street in Richmond, Virginia. Details >

Fall 2018 Conference

Thank you to those who attended the Fall Conference held on September 20 - 21st at Boar's Head Resort, located at 200 Ednam Drive in Charlottesville, Virginia. Details >