North Carolina had the 10th-highest infant mortality rate among states in 2023, according to the North Carolina Child ...

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has discontinued its specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth, eliminating the "Press 3" option, following the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' decision to ...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services this week celebrates three years of the 988 Suicide and Crisis ...

The NC DHHS says anyone can access 988 for free mental health resources through call, text or online chat anytime for any need.

The “Press 3 option” at the lifeline is gone, but NC public health leaders have trained call takers to work with LGBTQ+ people in crisis.

A public health crisis is brewing as the number of registered organ donors falls and transplant waitlists grow.

North Carolina's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline sees dramatic increase in calls, chats, and texts. Learn about the crisis services available.

The North Carolina State Health Department is removing a resource for LGBTQ+ youth due to a Trump administration rule, ...

The Trump administration canceled a FEMA program in April that would have funded upgrades to protect the town from flooding.

Alternative crisis response programs, which send mental health specialists to people suffering from mental health distress and substance use disorders instead of law enforcement, are also offering ...