Health & Human Services

The Hartford Health & Human Services Department (HHS) is responsible for promoting and protecting the health and well-being of individuals and communities through various programs, services, and initiatives in Hartford, Connecticut.


Looking for information about the upcoming HUSKY D changes? Click here to learn more about what’s changing and access helpful resources.

¿Busca información sobre los próximos cambios en HUSKY D? Haga clic aquí para saber más sobre los cambios y acceder a recursos útiles.

Department Head

Ebony Jackson-Shaheed Department Photo

Ebony Jackson-Shaheed, MPH

Ebony Jackson-Shaheed is Hartford’s Director of Health and Human Services, a public health executive and neuro-epidemiologist with over 10 years of experience. A former municipal health director, adjunct professor at the University of Bridgeport, and Yale-trained neurology fellow, she is committed to advancing urban population health through leadership, education, and community engagement.