What You Should Know After Hurricane Florence

Hurricane Florence has caused wide-ranging effects on North Carolina and the people that DHHS serves.

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For Shelter and Other Resources

Dial 2-1-1 to reach a trained specialist 24/7 who can help you find food, meal sites, water and other recovery and rebuilding resources after Hurricane Florence.

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Donate to Florence Recovery

The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is currently accepting contributions for Hurricane Florence damage.

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DHHS Provides More Ways to Avoid Disruption of Medicaid Services

Additional flexibilities will help people in Medicaid and NC Health Choice receive care without disruption and give health care providers leeway to deliver services with fewer limits after Hurricane Florence.

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Tick and Mosquito Awareness

State health officials are advising North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick and mosquito bites.

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DHHS Creating Early Childhood Action Plan

The plan will be devoted to the health, safety, and developmental and academic readiness of young children across the state.

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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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NC Payers Council Releases Approach to Help Address Opioid Crisis

The council, a group of public and private health care payers formed as part of Gov. Roy Cooper’s 2017 North Carolina Opioid Action Plan to identify, align and implement policies to combat the opioid crisis, has released a report that identifies a five-pronged approach to address the epidemic. The Payers Council worked to identify tangible approaches that payers can undertake to prevent opioid use disorders, move people toward needed treatment and reduce deaths.

Volunteer to Help NC

North Carolina will continue to experience impacts from Hurricane Florence in the days and weeks to come. If you are interested in volunteering, there are many ways you can help. Whether you're a nurse, physician, behavioral health professional or a member of the public, North Carolina needs you. “The outpouring of support from people across our state has been incredible and we want to make it as easy as possible for people to find opportunities to volunteer,” said DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D.

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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.

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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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What You Should Know After Hurricane Florence

For Shelter and Other Resources

Donate to Florence Recovery

DHHS Provides More Ways to Avoid Disruption of Medicaid Services

Tick and Mosquito Awareness

DHHS Creating Early Childhood Action Plan

Changing the Trajectory of the NC Opioid Crisis

Find Out More