Healthy Communities Program

Helping local health departments reduce chronic disease and injury

The Healthy Communities Program works with local health departments to reduce the burden of chronic disease and injury in our state. The program is administered through the NCDHHS Division of Public Health Chronic Disease and Injury Section using Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant funding.

This funding helps local health departments implement community-based strategies that address poor nutrition, physical inactivity, tobacco use, violence and unintentional injury.

Find your program consultant by county

Strategies and Resources

Suicide Prevention

Strategy A

Strategic Planning - Substance Use and Overdose Prevention

Strategy B

Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation

Strategy C

Healthy Food Access in Community Venues and Small Food Stores

Strategy D

Access to Physical Activity

Strategy E

Communities that Support Social Connectedness

Strategy F

Smoke-free and Tobacco-free Policies

Strategy G

Quitline Referral Sites

Strategy H

Youth Tobacco Prevention and Cessation

Strategy I

More Resources

Food Pantry Assessment Tool

**Food Pantry Assessment** (print/download)

Find Your Program Consultant by County

For local health departments: Get help with your questions and needs.