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2019 Opioid Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit
Be part of the solution to address opioid misuse, addiction and overdose. The 2019 summit will be held in Raleigh on June 11-12 and is supported by the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
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$12M Grant to Expand Crisis Counseling
North Carolina will receive a $12.2 million grant to expand crisis counseling services to Hurricane Florence survivors in 28 counties.
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NC Museums Offering Reduced or Free Admission for Low-Income Families
Eight museums in North Carolina have been added to the list of attractions offering free or reduced admission to families that receive Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits.
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Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Increase Employment Opportunities
Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 92, Employment First for North Carolinians with Disabilities, to increase opportunities for fair wages, employment and careers for individuals with disabilities.
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NC Early Childhood Action Plan Released
Governor Roy Cooper released the plan, providing 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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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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