DHHR-West Virginia

.04.2012
W. Matthew Harris Sr.
P.O. Box 1135
Ranson, WV 25438
304-885-0188
Refer: DHHR-All Citizens are entitled to be respected by all State and Federal Agencies

   Although I am not a huge fan of Human Services and feel strong that changes need to be made; I understand we are all required to pay taxes to support our State Agencies, however, our own tax paid State Employees have been proven to show a serious lack of respect to most in search of assistance by our tax paid State Agencies.
   Recently, I was assisting an individual with his difficulties with receiving benefits he has earned over the years. In his day (respectively), retirement was not as common as it is today. The working class has the unlimited ability to choose how and where their retirement funds go. We are far more educated in today’s society as compared to the baby boomers.
   I contacted Human Services of Charles Town. My first call was answered with an impatient individual, who said quickly, “Thanks for calling Department of Human Service, what do you need?” I stated back in a demanding tone, “First issue is, how about some respect.” The following conversation received direction to a Supervisor.
   Regardless of the reason we call or stop by, respect is warranted; services are requested and possibly deserved. West Virginia tax payers well deserve a tremendous amount of respect other than what is being provided. Individuals and families are already in a position of depression or stress due to their economic situation. Senior and the Disabled have already contributed their time in society. Senior and the Disabled have not earned the dis-respect being provided. Our seniors and our Disabled might not have the ability to understand the system as it is today, however, we still deserve to be treated fairly. State Employees should not answer with disrespectful comments. We need to start now to make changes.
  Help me make a change by contact West Virginia Legislation and making your voice heard. Yes, it will take time; however, we cannot get it started if we don’t act now.