Topics Related to Individuals and Families
There is no right or wrong way to feel in a disaster. It is essential that you have the resources you need, when and where you need them. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services can help people impacted by Helene find someone to talk with. Call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or the Disability and Disaster Hotline at 800-626-4959. Find and share these and other resources like 988, access to counseling, access to opioid treatment, and emergency access to medication.
Hurricane Helene recovery resources for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind are offered by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Get help replacing a lost or damaged hearing aid or cochlear implant and find other recovery-related guidance and resources, including videos in ASL with captions.
The Tech Finder Tool is available to help people use the internet, locate public computers and Wi-Fi, and access digital classes across North Carolina. This tool is offered by the NC Department of Information Technology.
The Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program is a centralized housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement program that will prioritize low- to moderate-income families with seniors aged 62 and older, children, and/or disabled household members impacted by Hurricane Helene in one of 29 listed counties. This program is funded by a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant.