DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen speaking at the 2017 opioid summit

Changing the Trajectory of the NC Opioid Crisis

DHHS and its partners aim to reduce opioid overdose deaths by 20 percent over four years by focusing on policies and practices that prevent opioid misuse, addiction and overdose.

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New! Medicaid SFY 2016 Annual Report

The Medicaid Annual Report is a comprehensive look at financial results and activities from July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016.

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Zika Virus

Stay informed with up-to-date, essential information about the emerging Zika virus.

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Meet Dr. Mandy Cohen

Since being appointed as Secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services in January, Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, and her team have worked tirelessly to improve the health safety and well-being of North Carolinians. Among her top priorities are combating the opioid crisis, building a strong, efficient Medicaid program, and improving early childhood education.

Secretary of the NC Department of Health and Human Services Mandy Cohen with NC Governor Roy Cooper

DHHS Receives $31M to Address Opioid Crisis

The NC Department of Health and Human Services has received a $31 million federal grant to combat the opioid crisis. The funding will be used for increasing access to prevention, treatment and recovery supports, reducing unmet treatment need, and reducing opioid-related overdoses and deaths. “This grant is an important piece of our comprehensive approach to support individuals with opioid use disorders in their treatment and recovery efforts,” said DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen.

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What We Do

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.

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Every county in North Carolina has its own local social services agency. If you have questions, they have answers. We're here to help you find contact information for your local county office.

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North Carolina Assistive Technology Program

The North Carolina Assistive Technology Program provides access to devices that can increase, improve and help maintain functional capabilities.

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#2LoveNC is a campaign celebrating North Carolina’s Smoke-Free Restaurants and Bars Law, which went into effect in 2010. In seven years, smoke-free restaurants and bars have become part of our state’s culture and just one more reason #2LoveNC!

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