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Get Your Flu Vaccination
DHHS officials are encouraging residents to protect themselves, their families and other people around them by getting vaccinated against the flu.
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What You Should Know After Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence caused wide-ranging effects on North Carolina and the people that DHHS serves.
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Donate to Florence Recovery
The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is accepting contributions for Hurricane Florence damage.
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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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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.
Learn More about North Carolina's Opioid Action Plan
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.
Local Social Services Office
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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