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Division of Aging and Adult Services Brings Attention to Elder Abuse

The N.C. Department of Health and Health Services' Division of Aging and Adult Services and its partners recently collaborated on efforts to raise awareness about protecting elders across the state.

New Contracts Focus on Improved Behavioral Health Outcomes

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently announced strengthened contracts with Local Management Care Entities/Managed Care Organizations (LME/MCOs) seeking improved outcomes for mental health, developmental disabilities and substance use disorder services.

Governor Cooper, Secretary Cohen announce Opioid Action Plan for N.C.

Governor Roy Cooper and DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D., unveiled North Carolina's Opioid Action Plan this week at the Opioid Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit.

How Data are Used to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic

Several data sources are being used by organizations, partners and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services to help paint a clear picture of the opioid epidemic, combat the crisis and save lives.

Increased Use of Naloxone Helps to Save Lives in N.C.

Nearly 7,000 drug overdoses have been reversed in North Carolina since August 2013, thanks to an antidote for opioid overdoses called naloxone.

Opioid Summit ‘Productive,’ ‘Impressive,’ ‘Terrific’

Governor Roy Cooper and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D., kicked off the Opioid Misuse & Overdose Prevention Summit Tuesday morning and announced North Carolina's Opioid Action Plan. The plan is a living document that will be updated as progress is made on the opioid epidemic, and new issues and solutions arise.

Stories of Recovery: Speaker Among Those Giving Back

Attendees at the Opioid Misuse & Overdose Prevention Summit heard messages Tuesday and Wednesday of redemption, of lives turned around and gratitude from people who are continuing in recovery after suffering from addiction. 

Two Hospitals Selected to Increase Rural Psychiatric, Substance Use Treatment

N.C. DHHS selected two hospitals to increase the number and availability of inpatient psychiatric and substance use treatment beds in rural hospitals.

DHHS Employees Honor Military Who Died in Action, Veterans

N.C. DHHS employees honored military personnel killed in action and deceased veterans prior to Memorial Day.