Assistance with Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Substance Use and Traumatic Brain Injury
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Services and support for children and adults to live, work and play in their chosen communities.
Traumatic Brain Injury
People with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may need support and services to live the life of their choosing.
Mental Health
You can find help if you or someone you care for is experiencing mental health challenges.
Substance Use
Services to help people with substance use disorders get help and live a life in recovery.
Coverage with Medicaid
NC Medicaid now covers more people ages 19 through 64 years. You may be able to get health care coverage through Medicaid, even if you did not qualify before. NC Medicaid pays for doctor visits, yearly check-ups, emergency care, dental care, mental health and more.
Plus, NC Medicaid now offers “Tailored Plans.” These are for people who need extra help with mental health, substance use, traumatic brain injuries or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Learn more about Tailored Plans or how to apply for Medicaid.
Find your county's LME/MCO
Each county has an organization that arranges services related to mental health, substance use, traumatic brain injury or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
These groups are called Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organizations, or LME/MCOs. They serve people with Medicaid Tailored Plans (and certain other kinds of Medicaid), people without insurance, and people whose insurance doesn’t cover everything they need.
Specialized care and support
Care and support can be tailored to people's lived experience. Learn about these kinds of services and find information you can share with others.