Inclusion Connects

Inclusion Connects is an NCDHHS initiative to connect people with I/DD to more choices and more access to services and supports. The initiative is a collaboration among NCDHHS divisions, including the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services and Medicaid, to provide resources for connecting individuals with I/DD to services and supports available to live, work and play in their chosen communities. 

To enhance the I/DD connection to their community, Inclusion Connects focuses on: 

• Improving access and enhancing the housing array for individuals with I/DD. 
• Promoting access to services for all individuals in need of services, including those on the Innovations Waiver Waitlist. 
• Addressing the Direct Support Professional (DSP) Workforce Shortage, including connecting DSPs with providers and individuals with I/DD.

Take the first step: Contact your Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization (LME/MCO) to understand what services are available to you. 

Inclusion Connects is not complete. NCDHHS is actively working with experts and stakeholders to develop a more comprehensive, all-inclusive resource. For feedback or questions, please do not hesitate to contact NCDHHS via email at dmhiddcontact@dhhs.nc.gov.

Engage with Inclusion Connects to learn more about our pillars and how you can benefit from or contribute to our mission. Together, we're building a more inclusive future for individuals with I/DD and their families.