The Division of Aging works to promote independence and enhance the dignity of North Carolina's older adults, persons with disabilities and their families through a community based system of opportunities, services, benefits and protections. 

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) were established through the Older Americans Act to facilitate and support programs addressing the needs of older adults across the nation. Area Agencies on Aging receive federal Older Americans Act funding through the NCDHHS - Division of Aging. Check out the interactive map to find the AAA covering your county!

Healthy Aging NC (HANC) is North Carolina’s statewide resource center for evidence-based health programs and healthy aging resources. Find resources for meal delivery services, transportation assistance, and evidence-based programs for managing chronic conditions, arthritis, falls prevention, living a healthy life, and more.

Staying connected and engaged in activities is important to the physical and mental well-being of everyone. An easy way to start this is to visit one of North Carolina’s multipurpose senior centers in your area. Senior centers are a great community resource that provides services, education on additional aging resources, and offers a variety of health, fitness, and creative art activity classes.

Community Organizations such as YMCA, AARP, and local recreation centers across North Carolina offer numerous programs for varying interests that promote health and well-being. Several organizations have transitioned these programs from an in-person setting to an online setting. Find your local YMCA or learn more about local programs, discounts and services through local AARP programs here.

The North Carolina public library system offers numerous programs, services and resources. Signing up for a library card is easy and free! Libraries provide access to books, magazines, movies, online resources, and virtual programming to learn a new skill or hobby. Ask about large print materials, access to online resources, delivery of library books, or assistance with getting set up to listen to books online on your devices.

NC Cooperative Extension has a local office in each county in North Carolina. They offer a wide variety of educational classes for a variety of interests and hobbies both in-person and online.

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - the 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. NCDHHS provides numerous suicide prevention resources including action plans, statistics and toolkits for individuals, providers, and the community.

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Find help with services such as meals, home care or transportation, caregiver needs, training, and education, and more. Visit their website or call to speak with an information specialist at: 1-800-677-1116.