North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

The state government recommends private well owners and people who use septic systems get them both tested for structural integrity and potential contamination.

As fall temperatures begin to cool off the region, state officials are recommending safety precautions for heating homes, particularly for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. 

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' new initiative looks to help shape policies on supportive homes over the next five years.

In those two years, crisis counselors in North Carolina have responded to nearly 190,000 calls, texts, and chats.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging residents to enjoy time spent at lakes and beaches safely and be aware of possible health risks, including algal blooms.

The state is ramping up efforts to recruit and retain direct support professionals, who provide in-home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

North Carolina will receive a federal grant totaling over $1 million to further lead testing initiatives in schools and daycare centers.

North Carolina has initiated a bilingual awareness campaign in advance of this summer’s launch of tailored plans for eligible Medicaid beneficiaries. 

A state social services program called Healthy Opportunities Pilots (HOP) is celebrating its two-year anniversary.  The program offers assistance in food, housing, transportation, and domestic violence services, primarily in rural counties.