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

Website: https://dma.ncdhhs.gov/medicaid/get-started

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 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/

Programs and Services for American Indians

Website: http://ncadmin.nc.gov/citizens/american-indians/american-indian-programs-services

Protect Kids on the Internet

Set rules. Know what your kids are doing. Talk to them about the dangers.

Website: http://www.ncdoj.gov/Top-Issues/Internet-Safety/Protect-Kids-on-the-Internet.aspx

Report Human Trafficking

Learn about Human Trafficking and report suspected cases.

Website: https://www.projectnorest.org/