NCDHHS

Hurricane Preparations

NC is preparing for Hurricane Isaias. Find out how to prepare for a hurricane during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

NCDHHS, in coordination with federal, state and local partners, is responding to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.

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Know Your Ws: Wear, Wait, Wash

The NC Department of Health and Human Services is asking people to remember these three things as we stay strong and continue to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Call 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162 for COVID-19 questions.

Call 2-1-1 if you have COVID-19 questions

Dial 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162 if you have COVID-19 questions. You can sign up for updates by texting COVIDNC to 898211.

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Secretary Mandy Cohen highlighted the state’s progress in addressing the opioid epidemic

Opioid Action Plan 2.0

While North Carolina has made progress in addressing the opioid epidemic, Governor Roy Cooper and DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen launched the updated Opioid Action Plan 2.0 to continue to continue to combat the epidemic.

NC Early Childhood Action Plan

The plan provides 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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NCDHHS Newsletter

Stay up-to-date on the latest news from NCDHHS by signing up for our newsletter.

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North Carolina Creates Nation’s First Statewide Infrastructure Connecting Healthcare and Human Services

Through a public-private partnership, North Carolina has created the nation’s first statewide technology platform, NCCARE360, to coordinate whole-person care uniting traditional healthcare settings and organizations that address non-medical drivers of health, such as food, housing, transportation, employment and interpersonal safety. NCCARE360 is now available in all 100 counties.

Health Insurance Options

If you have recently lost or can no longer afford your health insurance, or even if you are trying to purchase health insurance for the first time, you have options to make sure that you and your family have access to care.

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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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Assistance

Children's Services

Deaf-Blind Services

Disability Services

Hearing Loss

Low-Income Services

Medicaid

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Pregnancy Services

Refugee Services

Aging and Adult Services

Guardianship

Veteran's Services

Vital Records

Local Social Services Office

Each county in North Carolina has a local social services agency available to answer questions. They should also be your first call if you suspect a child is being abused or neglected. We're here to help you find contact information for your local county office.

Local County Offices

COVID-19

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