It is our mission that the Wake County Sheriff’s Office serve the citizens and visitors of Wake County by providing professional law enforcement, judicial and detention services that protect and preserve the Constitutional Rights of the people and mandates the fair and impartial enforcement of the law.
The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen.
The Department is divided into 30 divisions and offices. NCDHHS divisions and offices fall under four broad service areas - health, human services, administrative, and support functions.
NCDHHS also oversees 14 facilities: developmental centers, neuro-medical treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers, and two residential programs for children.
Mission:
In collaboration with our partners, DHHS provides essential services to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.
Vision:
Advancing innovative solutions that foster independence, improve health and promote well-being for all North Carolinians.
Values:
People-Focused
Focus on the people we serve, deliver value and make a positive impact on their lives and communities.
Teamwork
We are all one department, one team, working toward one goal: to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.
Proactive Communication
Maintain an open and trusting environment for collaboration and continuous improvement with our team, stakeholders and the people we serve.
Transparency
Share expertise, information and honest feedback within the Department and with stakeholders and the community. Ask for help when needed.
Stewardship
Be good stewards of resources and time to create a positive impact for those we serve.
Joy
Have joy and balance at work so we all bring our A-game when serving the people of North Carolina.
Crisis Text Line is a nonprofit organization that provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention in English and Spanish.
Since its launch in 2013, Crisis Text Line has engaged in more than 7.5 million crisis conversations and trained over 55,000 volunteers to support people in their moments of need. Crisis Text Line is committed to creating an empathetic world where nobody feels alone. Individuals seeking confidential support can connect with us via text. To be connected to a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor, text SHARE or APOYO to 741741 🇺🇲 🇨🇦.
Additional information, including how to become a volunteer or how to support Crisis Text Line through donations or partnerships, is available at www.crisistextline.org.