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Care Management for At-Risk Children
The Medicaid program currently offers a set of care management services for at-risk children ages zero-to-five. The program coordinates services…
Apex selected as home for new NC Children’s Health Campus
With the goal of creating a brighter future for our children, North Carolina Children’s Health (NC Children’s) has chosen a…
Beaufort County Schools is Offering Free Breakfast and Lunch with Their Summer Meals Program
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Beaufort County Schools is offering free breakfast and lunch with their summer meals program. The…

Civic Engagement

Tuesday, March 3, is Election Day for the 2026 Primary Election
216 polling places open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. [Editor’s Note: The Wake County Elections team has created this…
Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for March Primary
North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day — March 3 — must register…
Charitable Giving
Nonprofits and charitable organizations are always looking for donations to help fund their work. As a donor, it can be…

Cybercrime

United Way of NC Represents NC 211 at Bitcoin ATM Scam Awareness Event
Cary, NC — On Tuesday, July 15 in Wilmington, NC, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall held…

Disaster

Measurable snow is expected in the Triangle this weekend. Latest forecast
Confidence continues to increase that the Triangle will get snow this weekend. Still days away from the potential event, meteorologists…
Winter Storm Preparation Tips from ReadyNC
The following is directly from ReadyNC.Gov. Be sure to read and figure out how to best prepare for a winter…
What to know to prepare for this weekend’s winter storm
Meteorologists say central North Carolina could see a potential major winter storm this weekend. An arctic cold front is expected…

Employment & Income

Governor Stein Delivers NC Strong Update, Announces Plans to Keep Costs Down and Expand Economic Opportunity
February 10, 2026 Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to highlight ways he is reducing energy…
Furloughed Federal Employee Resources
FURLOUGHED FEDERAL EMPLOYEE RESOURCES (As of 11/3/25) NC 211 has compiled a list of helpful resources furloughed employees can utilize…
Family Assistance Program
North Carolina’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, called Work First (WF), is based on the premise that parents…

Food

What You Need to Know About the New SNAP Work Rules
Starting March 1, 2026, new rules will apply to some people who get SNAP benefits (food stamps). These rules are…
Mapping What’s at Stake: The Impact of SNAP on North Carolina’s Families and Local Economies
Every county in North Carolina benefits from federal food assistance. Each month, SNAP (aka food stamps) dollars flow into every…
Beaufort County Schools is Offering Free Breakfast and Lunch with Their Summer Meals Program
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Beaufort County Schools is offering free breakfast and lunch with their summer meals program. The…

Healthcare & Mental Health

New Mobile Crisis Dispatch Program to Improve Response for People Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis
March 5, 2026 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a new pilot program to improve…
Mission Health lifts flu-related visitor Restriction
Asheville, N.C. — Mission Health has lifted all flu-related visitor restrictions across its hospitals and affiliated facilities in Western North Carolina,…
‘Our system needs to work better’: Stein issues mental health, public safety executive order
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced a new executive order Thursday, aimed at creating new strategies for better coordination between…

Household Items

How to Safely Dispose of Batteries
Batteries may seem harmless but throwing them away can be dangerous. Lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes, phones, laptops, and toothbrushes often…

Housing

Inclusion Connects
Inclusion Connects is an NCDHHS initiative to connect people with I/DD to more choices and more access to services and supports….
Shelters: Hurricane Helene
Please see below the following shelters that are open as of November 5. Subject to change at any time. Dial…
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income North Carolinians save energy, reduce their utility bills, and stay safe in their homes….

Interpersonal Violence

Mental Health
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or suicide risk, dial 9-8-8. Taking care of…
Shelters
There are many different kinds of shelters, depending on a person’s situation and needs. What kinds of shelters are available? …
Interpersonal Violence Hotlines
Interpersonal violence crisis hotlines are available to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. What hotlines are…

Scam Prevention

Caught on Camera: Crypto Scam Costing Americans Millions of Dollars
“AARP estimates there are more than 45,000 Bitcoin ATMs across the country and they’re increasingly becoming a tool of a…
Did Someone Send You to a Crypto ATM? It’s Likely a Scam
Cryptocurrency scams happen when scammers direct their targets to use cryptocurrency ATMs (Crypto ATMs) to transfer cash or money from…

Substance Use Disorder

Certified Peer Support Specialists
Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) are highly trained individuals with lived experience who can help you with your mental health…
Connections App
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today its partnership with CHESS Health and Trillium Health Resources…
Mental Health
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or suicide risk, dial 9-8-8. Taking care of…

Utilities

Thousands in NC call for independent audit of Duke Energy after high bills
March 17, 2026 Thousands of residents across the Carolinas are calling for an independent audit of Duke Energy, saying unexplained…
Governor Stein Delivers NC Strong Update, Announces Plans to Keep Costs Down and Expand Economic Opportunity
February 10, 2026 Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to highlight ways he is reducing energy…
Measurable snow is expected in the Triangle this weekend. Latest forecast
Confidence continues to increase that the Triangle will get snow this weekend. Still days away from the potential event, meteorologists…