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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
NCDHHS, in coordination with federal, state and local partners, is responding to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations: Your best shot at stopping COVID 19.
A free COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all who want it. Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov to find vaccine locations.
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Help Slow the Spread
Protect yourself, your loved ones and your community - simply by using your phone.
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Know Your Ws: Wear, Wait, Wash
The NC Department of Health and Human Services is asking people to remember these three things as we stay strong and continue to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Opioid Action Plan 2.0
While North Carolina has made progress in addressing the opioid epidemic, Governor Roy Cooper and DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen launched the updated Opioid Action Plan 2.0 to continue to continue to combat the epidemic.
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NC Early Childhood Action Plan
The plan provides a framework to galvanize coordinated public-private action to achieve 10 measurable goals for young children that address health, safety, family resilience and learning outcomes.
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The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen.
Local Social Services Office
Each county in North Carolina has a local social services agency available to answer questions. They should also be your first call if you suspect a child is being abused or neglected. We're here to help you find contact information for your local county office.
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