NCDHHS

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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COVID-19 Vaccinations: Your best shot at stopping COVID 19.

A free COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all who want it. Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov to find vaccine locations.

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Help Slow the Spread

Protect yourself, your loved ones and your community - simply by using your phone.

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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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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

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Food and Nutrition Services Recipients to Receive Temporary 15% Increase in Benefits.

NCDHHS announced that Food and Nutrition Services recipients will see a temporary increase in the amount of benefits they receive. This increase is part of the federal Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020. "We know that COVID has created additional hardships and increased food insecurity for children and families,” said David Locklear, Deputy Director for Economic and Family Services. “We want to do everything possible to support North Carolinians who need help buying food and increasing benefits for hundreds of thousands of families will be instrumental in meeting that need." The maximum benefit amount for households receiving FNS will increase by 15% until June 30, 2021. This increase will end on June 30, 2021, when benefit amounts will return to their current levels.

Get a Flu Vaccine to Protect Yourself and Those Around You

The CDC recommends flu vaccination every year for everyone 6 months and older. Vaccination is the best way to prevent infection with the flu. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever before to get your flu shot. Recent data have shown it is possible for a person to be co-infected with both COVID-19 and influenza, making vaccination critical as people prepare for flu season during the ongoing pandemic. The flu vaccine is available in nearly every pharmacy, doctor’s office, and even curbside. Plus, you can often get it at little to no cost. Don’t wait. Get your flu vaccine. Got it? Good. To find a flu vaccine near you, visit VaccineFinder.org.

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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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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

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