Newsletter Articles

The Community Engagement and Empowerment team, a group within DHHS’ Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, works to connect communities with policymakers and help people advocate for themselves or for a family member. 

Dorothea Dix Park will host several events this summer and fall.

Hope 4 NC helped provide behavioral health resources to areas impacted by Hurricane Matthew.

With grant funding helping to facilitate connections, the TBI team hopes to make the process of recovery a little bit smoother. 

DHHS marks the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Marathon runner Charlie Engle ran through the Dorothea Dix Campus for 26 hours to raise awareness about recovery from addiction.

Too many children will return to the classroom without the basic supplies they need to succeed. To help students and teachers, Governor Roy Cooper has kicked off his annual School Supply Drive and is encouraging state employees and North Carolina residents to donate. 

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services has honored Durham business owner David Tedrow with a 2018 Small Business of the Year award.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services has honored Dee's Power Up Cleaning Services founder Darlene Lane with a 2018 Small Business of the Year award.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services has honored Morehead City attorney Patrick Newman with a 2018 Small Business of the Year award.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services has honored Black Mountain business owner Charles Nembhard with a 2018 Small Business of the Year award.
The Dix Café held its grand opening Friday to an enthusiastic crowd that sampled cinnamon buns, cake and drinks and admired the renovated space at 100 Cafeteria Road.
The DHHS softball team has had a great season rolling into the playoffs. With a 14-2 record in the State Government Softball League, the team sits in first place as the playoffs began this week.
This year's State Employees Combined Campaign is launching with an event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, at downtown Raleigh's Bicentennial Mall to educate employees about their power of giving.
The Division of Social Services' Economic and Family Services section collected 292 pounds of food for the Inter-Faith Food Ministry, which supports programs that help feed low-income families through efforts like the Backpack Buddies.