DHHS has created an interactive tool showing social determinants of health indicators in North Carolina, including the economic, social and neighborhood, and housing and transportation status of residents.

Organizations can seek one-time, state-funded grants of up to $150,000 to support community activities that improve access to treatment and recovery supports.

The report for 2018, released by the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, highlights areas of progress and areas for continued improvement for a healthier North Carolina.

DHHS submitted an informed vision for North Carolina’s behavioral health system to the General Assembly. It offers solutions to challenges facing our behavioral health system and aligns with the transformation of the state’s Medicaid program.

DHHS is seeking public input by April 27 on its proposed vision for LTSS under managed care, and for a set of statewide social determinants of health screening questions developed by DHHS and experts across the state.

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.