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NASW-NC Member Hope Rife interviewed about living will vs. health care power of attorney - See more at: http://www.naswnc.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=153#sthash.9u64iSfM.dpuf

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Updates for Members
Monday, December 16, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) NASW-NC Was Here For You in 2024! NASW-NC Impact Report » We are proud of the work we have accomplished in 2024 to support our members and be the strong voice of the soc...
Thursday, December 12, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) NCDHHS Introduces Regional Directors to Strengthen Local DSS Agencies » El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte presenta a los directores regionales para fortalecer la...
Thursday, December 12, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) NASW-NC Member Only - Aetna Update » On Tuesday November 12, 2024, NASW-NC leaders, along with representatives of other North Carolina behavioral health associ...
Thursday, December 12, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) NCDHHS Receives 1115 Medicaid Waiver Approval » In 2018, NCDHHS won approval from the Federal government to try an innovative approach to improving North Carolinian’s hea...
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) NC Medicaid Seeks Medicaid Advisory Committee and Beneficiary Advisory Council Members » In April 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) announced a new rule, " Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services...
Monday, December 9, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) NASW-NC's Hurricane Helene Temporary License Advocacy » On October 17, 2024, at the request of licensed clinical social workers impacted by Hurricane Helene and licensed clinical...
Thursday, November 7, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) 2025 NASW-NC Board of Directors Applications Now Open » NASW-NC seeks engaged and passionate North Carolina members of NASW to serve on the Board of Directors! Volunteeri...
Monday, November 4, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Supplemental Disaster Benefits Issued to People Receiving Food and Nutrition Benefits » Supplemental Disaster Benefits Issued to People Receiving Food and Nutrition Benefits in 23 Counties Impacted by Hurricane...
Monday, November 4, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) WNC Small Business Grants - Deadline to Apply November 27 » Dogwood Health Trust will invest a $10 million lead grant to create the Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative (...
Friday, November 1, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Donate to Social Workers Impacted by Hurricane Helene » NASW Foundation Disaster Assistance Fund Please donate to the NASW Foundation Disaster Fund to help victims...
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) NCDHHS: $5 Million Investment to Expand Access to Behavioral Health Care in Primary Care Offices » The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announces $5 million to help providers build capacity and imple...
Friday, October 25, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) WCPSS secures $14.1 million federal grant to support school-based mental health services » The Wake County Public School System has been awarded a five-year, $14.1 million federal grant to support school-based men...
Friday, October 25, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) NCDHHS Receives Federal Funding to Increase Crisis Counseling for People Impacted by Hurricane » Helping People to Rebuild and Recover...
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Free Mental Health Support for Teens Across North Carolina in Wake of Hurricane Helene » NCDHHS is partnering with Alliance Health and Somethings to providem...
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order Increasing Unemployment Payments in Wake of Hurricane Helene » FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2024 Contact: Jordan Monaghan...
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Residents in Western North Carolina Can Apply for Help Buying Food Following Hurricane Helene » Residents in Western North Carolina Can Apply for Help Buying Food Following Hurricane Helene...
Monday, October 14, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Hurricane Helene Policy Flexibilities to Support Providers and Recipients » The NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services (DMH/DD/SUS) is committed to respo...
Friday, October 11, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Governor Cooper: Executive Order to Support Child Care and Health Care Needs For Helene Recovery » FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2024 Contact: Jordan Monaghan...
Friday, October 11, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Disaster Relief Applications for Professionals Not Currently Enrolled as an NC Medicaid Provider » A Message from NCTracks on Behalf of N.C. Medicaid ...
Friday, October 11, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Governor Cooper Appoints NASW-NC Member Karon Johnson to NC Commission on MH/DD/SAS » Congratulations to NASW-NC member Karon F. Johnson, MACM, MSW, LCSW, CCTP who has been appointed by Governor Ro...
Thursday, October 10, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Behavioral Health Resources Available for People Impacted by Hurricane Helene » Recursos de salud conductual disponibles para las personas afectadas por el huracán Helene...
Thursday, October 10, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) NCDHHS: Financial Support Available for Providers Impacted by Hurricane Helene » ...
Thursday, October 10, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) NC Health News: Mental health needs rising in WNC after Helene. How can providers help? » The immediate and long-term mental health needs of those impacted by the catastrophic flooding after Hurricane Helene in W...
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Governor Cooper: Unprecedented Response to Hurricane Helene Continues » FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2024 Contact: Jordan Monaghan...
Monday, October 7, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Disaster Response Update from NASW-NC Executive Director » I want to take a moment to reiterate our commitment to supporting the members, social workers and communities impacted by...
Monday, October 7, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) From DHHS: Replacement Benefits Available for Food and Nutrition Services Recipients Impacted » Replacement Benefits Available for Food and Nutrition Services Recipients Impacted by Hurricane Helene Beneficios de...
Saturday, October 5, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order to Increase Capacity of Healthcare to Respond to Helene » RALEIGH: A vast array of relief resources continues to flow into Western North Carolina to assist in Hurricane Helene re...
Saturday, October 5, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Hurricane Helene: What You Need to Know About Practicing Across State Lines » Additional information and questions may be answered here: https://www.naswnc.org/page/helenerelief Th...
Friday, October 4, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Mental Health Provider List: Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene » In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we know the need for mental health services will be critical in the weeks, months, a...
Friday, October 4, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) From NCDHHS: Update on NC Medicaid Temporary Flexibilities Due to Hurricane Helene » This bulletin includes an update to the Sept. 26, 2024 bulletin regarding Hurricane Helene . New sections added from...
Friday, October 4, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Press Release from DHHS: North Carolinians Enrolled in Food and Nutrition Services Can Use Benefits » North Carolinians Enrolled in Food and Nutrition Services Can Use Benefits to Buy Hot Food Following Hurricane Helene...
Friday, October 4, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Message from DMHDDSUS Director: Hurricane Helene Resources and Updates » Dear Community Partners, Please see the following press releases with information about the best ways to donate to rel...
Friday, October 4, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) From DHHS-DMHDDSUS: Mental Health Resources »
Friday, October 4, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) From DHHS- DMHDDSUS: New Resources in Response to Hurricane Helene and Disaster Distress Helpline » Support for First Responders and Volunteers DMHDDSUS has launched the Hope4NC Hel...
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) 10/2/2024 President Biden Approves Governor Cooper’s Request for Active-Duty Military Personnel » Also deployed are more than 1,000 North Carolina National Guard on rescue and relief missions R...
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