Press Releases
A Note From Secretary Brajer: Much Has Been Accomplished at DHHS
Wednesday, December 21, 2016As Governor Pat McCrory’s administration winds down, I would like to call to mind some of the significant accomplishments achieved during the past four years through the Department of Health and Human Services under the Governor’s leadership and with his support.
DHHS Secretary Rick Brajer Receives Award for Work in Mental Health
Monday, December 19, 2016North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Rick Brajer has been presented the John Baggett Advocate Award from the North Carolina chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Habitat for Humanity Dedicates North Carolina House
Friday, December 16, 2016A ceremony was held Dec. 15 to dedicate the North Carolina House to its new owners, Anayo Offia and Chinyere Okafor, originally from Nigeria. The couple assisted in the construction of their new home.
Bridging Local Systems: Strategies for Behavioral Health and Social Services Collaboration
Thursday, December 1, 2016The North Carolina Institute of Medicine and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are partnering to convene Regional Leadership Summits involving Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations (LME/MCO) and Departments of Social Services (DSS) with the goal to foster better collaboration and coordination of care for children, families and adults served by DSS who have behavioral health needs.
Applications for Heating Bill Assistance Open Dec. 1
Monday, November 28, 2016The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the state's Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) beginning Dec. 1, 2016.
Pilot Programs to Improve Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
Friday, November 18, 2016The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking applicants to develop recommendations of Governor Pat McCrory’s Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use, including employing case management and other targeted strategies to help those with mental health and substance use issues across the state.
Governor McCrory Secures Extended Hot Food Waiver for All 100 Counties
Tuesday, November 8, 2016Governor Pat McCrory’s request was approved today to extend the statewide hot food waiver until November 30. This measure will help meet the needs of individuals and families still affected by Hurricane Matthew.
Disaster Food and Nutrition Services Benefits Approved for Eight Additional North Carolina Counties
Monday, November 7, 2016Governor Pat McCrory’s request for Disaster Food and Nutrition Services benefits for North Carolina households impacted by Hurricane Matthew was approved today for eight additional counties.
Disaster Food and Nutrition Services Benefits Approved for 6 Additional N.C. Counties
Wednesday, November 2, 2016Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved his request for citizens in six more counties inundated in October by flooding from Hurricane Matthew to be eligible to receive Disaster Food and Nutrition Service benefits.
Disaster Food and Nutrition Services Benefits Approved for 13 Additional N.C. Counties
Tuesday, October 25, 2016Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved his request for citizens in an additional 13 counties slammed earlier this month by Hurricane Matthew to be eligible to receive Disaster Food and Nutrition Service benefits.
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