Homepage COVID-19 Response Get the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic and North Carolina’s response. Learn More About NCDHHS' Response Monkeypox Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Testing and vaccines are now available. Learn More NCDHHS Newsletter Stay up-to-date on the latest news from NCDHHS by signing up for our newsletter. Sign Up Moving Forward Together. NCDHHS recently released it’s plan for the current stage of the pandemic based on four principles: empowering individuals, maintaining health system capacity, collaborating with local partners and prioritizing equity. With the change in our trends and the tools now available, we can adapt our response for the current stage of the pandemic, moving from crisis response to disease management. NCDHHS Announces National 9-8-8 Number for People in Mental Health Crisis. Starting July 16, 2022, people in mental health crisis can dial 9-8-8 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and get immediately connected to trained crisis counselors 24/7. The new three digit number provides a faster, easier way to get the help already available at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). “Help is available to those experiencing a mental health crisis,” said NC DHHS Secretary Kody H. Kinsley. “Our goal is to make 9-8-8 a household word that North Carolinians know they can access from wherever they are to get the help they need. This resource will literally save lives.” Find Out More BEACON Department Initiatives DHHS Intranet (NCID required) DHHS Open Window DHHS Policies, Manuals and Forms DSS County Information Grant Opportunities Hotlines Legislative Reports LME-MCO Directory Medicaid Transformation Transparency In Health Care Costs Work for DHHS 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. Learn More About the Department Assistance Child Care Provider Search Children's Services Medical Eye Care Program Vision Loss Independent Living for People with Disabilities Low-Income Services 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 Vision Loss 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 Get Email Alerts Stay up to date with us. Get email alerts on latest news and upcoming events. Email Address:
Homepage COVID-19 Response Get the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic and North Carolina’s response. Learn More About NCDHHS' Response Monkeypox Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Testing and vaccines are now available. Learn More NCDHHS Newsletter Stay up-to-date on the latest news from NCDHHS by signing up for our newsletter. Sign Up Moving Forward Together. NCDHHS recently released it’s plan for the current stage of the pandemic based on four principles: empowering individuals, maintaining health system capacity, collaborating with local partners and prioritizing equity. With the change in our trends and the tools now available, we can adapt our response for the current stage of the pandemic, moving from crisis response to disease management. NCDHHS Announces National 9-8-8 Number for People in Mental Health Crisis. Starting July 16, 2022, people in mental health crisis can dial 9-8-8 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and get immediately connected to trained crisis counselors 24/7. The new three digit number provides a faster, easier way to get the help already available at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). “Help is available to those experiencing a mental health crisis,” said NC DHHS Secretary Kody H. Kinsley. “Our goal is to make 9-8-8 a household word that North Carolinians know they can access from wherever they are to get the help they need. This resource will literally save lives.” Find Out More BEACON Department Initiatives DHHS Intranet (NCID required) DHHS Open Window DHHS Policies, Manuals and Forms DSS County Information Grant Opportunities Hotlines Legislative Reports LME-MCO Directory Medicaid Transformation Transparency In Health Care Costs Work for DHHS 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. Learn More About the Department Assistance Child Care Provider Search Children's Services Medical Eye Care Program Vision Loss Independent Living for People with Disabilities Low-Income Services 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 Vision Loss 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 Get Email Alerts Stay up to date with us. Get email alerts on latest news and upcoming events. Email Address:
