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Resources

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Legal Resources

Resource Referrals

Medicaid

To apply for Medicaid, people have three options:

  • You may apply online at epass.nc.gov.
  • You may mail applications to: Wake County Human Services,
    P.O. Box 46833, Raleigh, N.C. 27620.
  • You may apply by calling (919) 212-7000.

Medicaid questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Mental Health Care

Food Assistance

Food and Nutrition Services

To apply for food and nutrition services, people may:

  • Apply online at epass.nc.gov.
  • Mail applications to: Wake County Human Services, P.O. Box 46833, Raleigh, N.C. 27620

Questions related to Food and Nutrition Services can be emailed to [email protected]. If you need to speak to your caseworker, call (919) 212-7000. Or Text FOODNC to 877-877 to receive updates or visit: No Kid Hungry

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Financial Assistance

Housing Resources

Energy Assistance

Most utility providers are not currently disconnecting service during the COVID-19 outbreak. However, you can obtain an application for energy assistance by calling (919) 212-7000 or downloading an application here.

Childcare Subsidy

To apply for assistance with childcare costs, email [email protected]. Questions about childcare subsidies can be answered by calling (919) 212-7000.

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Safety Planning

Personalized Safety Plan

Resources for Elder Victims

Signs of Physical Abuse

  • Broken bones, bruises, and welts
  • Untreated bed sores
  • Torn, stained, or bloody underclothing
  • Sexually transmitted diseases without clear explanations
  • Dirtiness, poor nutrition, or dehydration
  • Poor living conditions
  • Lack of medical aids [glasses, walker, teeth, hearing aid, or medications]
  • Over/under medicated

Signs of Emotional & Behavioral Abuse

  • Unusual changes in behavior or sleep
  • Fear or anxiety
  • Isolation from friends or family
  • Withdrawal from normal activities
  • Sadness

Signs of Financial abuse

  • Unusual changes in a bank account or money management services
  • Unusual or sudden changes in a will or other financial documents
  • Fraudulent signatures on financial documents
  • Unpaid bills

Reporting Adult/Elder Abuse

Report suspected abuse in the community to the local Adult Protective Services agency, and report suspected abuse in a nursing home or long-term care facility to the local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. For serious and immediate emergencies, call 9-1-1.

For reporting numbers outside your area:

If the elder lives in another state, call the protective services agency where the elder lives. To connect to a local or state reporting number, contact the Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov or at 1 (800) 677-1116 M-F 9 AM –8 PM ET

Are You Or Someone You Know Experiencing Abuse?

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What Does Domestic Violence Look Like?

Understanding domestic violence is key to recognizing if you or someone you know is a victim. It involves one person exerting power and control over another in a relationship, often through physical, emotional, financial, immigration-related, or sexual abuse. This imbalance of power may stem from factors like financial resources, gender roles, or cultural expectations.

Forms of Abuse

Physical Abuse