Category: Resources

Eight Myths and Truths about Food & Nutrition Services

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February 17, 2022 7:23 pm

You need help getting affordable food on the table but you don’t know where to start. Food & Nutrition Services helps low-income families get the healthy food they need. That’s the program that used to be known as food stamps. It helps reduce hunger, boost nutrition, and decrease poverty. Food & Nutrition Services helps millions of people across the United States every day. But there are still many myths that make people who need help reluctant to ask for it. Here are eight of those myths and the truths that prove them wrong.

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How to Talk to Your Teen About Dating and Abuse

Alex Burnett

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February 8, 2022 4:09 pm

Written by Betsy Abraham, Community Support Services

Have you had “the talk” with your teen yet? You know, the one about dating and relationships? We get it—talking to your teen about their love life can get awkward. But having conversations about what’s healthy in a romantic relationship is critical, especially as teenagers start navigating romance for the first time.

Early education is a big part of Mecklenburg County’s strategy to prevent domestic violence. That’s why we visit schools and communities year-round to help teens learn about healthy relationships. But as a parent, guardian or community leader, your role is valuable.

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Six Ways to Make Your Move Headache Free

Jameil Weldon

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November 23, 2021 3:21 pm

Moving is a headache and a half! But there’s no shortage of expertise when it comes to things you need to consider before and after you pack the truck. We’ve got you covered when it comes to moving here!

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How to Watch.MeckNC.Gov Your Tax Dollars at Work

Jameil Weldon

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November 19, 2021 4:45 pm

Written by Public Information Manager Bill Carroll

Have you ever been to a public meeting? If your answer is “no,” you are missing your opportunity to literally see your elected public officials hard at work on your behalf.

So what’s stopping you from attending a Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners meeting?

A lot, possibly. We know that. And we can help.

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Domestic Violence Support for You

Nicole Nolen

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October 6, 2021 1:18 pm

Written by Betsy Abraham, Community Support Services

Domestic violence is a lot more common than you might realize. It can affect people close to us without us even knowing about it. Victims of domestic violence could be our neighbors, coworkers, family, friends, customers, teammates, church members, or students. That’s why it’s so important to understand what domestic violence looks like and how we can support someone we love if they’re affected.

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We’re Up All Night!

Jameil Weldon

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September 29, 2021 2:02 pm

When you think of the County, your first thought is probably 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. But some of our departments are working some unusual hours.

We’ll go ahead and get this out of the way: You can use our website any time you want. That’s our number one, super-secret (OK, not at all secret) tip. But there are other County services and staff at work during unusual hours — some even in the middle of the night. This list isn’t all-inclusive (that would get boring fast!), but we’ll walk you through a few that might matter most to you.

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Health and Human Services Resources

How Abuse May Look Different for People who are Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard-of-Hearing

Nicole Nolen

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September 21, 2021 7:09 pm

Written by Betsy Abraham, Community Support Services

Escaping a domestic violence relationship is never easy. But, it’s even harder when you can’t communicate with police officers or have to rely on your abuser to translate for you. This is the challenge many Deaf, Deafblind, and hard-of-hearing people face.

There aren’t many studies on domestic violence in the Deaf, Deafblind, and heard-of-hearing community. But one report shows they were 1.5 times more likely to be victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, psychological abuse, and physical abuse. The Justice for Deaf Victims National Coalition says over 60% of Deaf individuals have experienced, or will experience, abuse by a partner in their lifetime. That’s a pretty astounding percentage.

So how does this abuse look different than in the hearing community? How can we help? Let’s dive in.

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Health and Human Services Resources

Teamwork to Transform Crisis Interventions

Jameil Weldon

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May 13, 2021 3:05 pm

The eyes of the world are on police interactions with communities across the United States. So what’s Mecklenburg County doing about it? Since 2008, the County has been a part of the Crisis Intervention Team program, or CIT. The program better prepares officers to respond to people in crisis with a serious mental illness.

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