Services and Information: Social Programs
Housing Assistance for Veterans
Through partnerships with Federal, State and Local providers, NC4VETS is your one-stop-shop to ensure that all veterans and their families are aware of the many options available to fulfill all of their emergency or home ownership needs.
Website: http://www.nc4vets.com/housing
Independent Living Services for People with Disabilities
Website: http://ncdhhs.gov/assistance/disability-services/independent-living-for-people-with-disabilities
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Books and magazines especially made for people with a visual or physical disability
Website: http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/lbph/
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Online Catalog
Search the catalog
Website: https://webopac.klas.com/nc1aopac/
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Advocates for Residents of Nursing Homes and Adult Care Homes. The ombudsmen can:
Website: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/providers/provider-info/health-care/long-term-care-ombudsman-program
Medicaid
About Medicaid, who is eligible, how to apply
Missing Persons
The N.C. Center for Missing Persons serves as the clearinghouse for information regarding missing children and adults and is charged with issuing AMBER Alerts, Silver Alerts and Blue Alerts.
Website: http://www.ncdps.gov/Our-Organization/Law-Enforcement/State-Highway-Patrol/Amber-Alert
NC Kids Adoption and Foster Care Network
Meet the available children
Website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/nc-kids-adoption-and-foster-care-network
NC SNAP
SNAP delivers food assistance to elderly individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Website: http://ncdhhs.gov/dph/wch/families/
Opioids
Learn how North Carolina communities are addressing the Opioid Epidemic. Find helpful resources for fighting the crisis.
Website: https://opioidresources.ncdoj.gov/