News & Announcements
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Age Is Just a Number: Mecklenburg County Celebrates Seniors on Ageism Awareness Day
Mecklenburg County is home to more than 150,000 residents over the age of 60. It’s the fastest growing age group in the county.
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Needed Now: Foster and Adoptive Parents: Residents Invited to Apply for Pre-Service Training
The final training session of the year for prospective foster and adoptive parents begins Sept. 25, and interested families are invited to submit their applications now.
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Extreme Heat: Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related Illness
With extreme high temperatures and heat indices forecast Aug. 1 and Aug. 2, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents.
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Veterans Benefits Live: Three-Day Open House to Offer In-Person Support to Vets
Mecklenburg County Veterans Services and other partners are sponsoring Veterans Benefits Live: VA in My Town: Mecklenburg County. Aug. 22-24, the single-stop open house will help veterans and their families or caregivers navigate the many services available to them. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other partners will help attendees one-on-one with their benefits, claims, appeals and other concerns.
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Keeping Cool: Resources Available July 16 and 17 During Period of Extreme Heat
On Tuesday, July 16, and Wednesday, July 17, additional resources will be available in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to help vulnerable residents cope with the extreme heat.
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Keeping Cool: Additional Resources Available July 5 and 6 for Mecklenburg County Residents
On Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, additional resources will be available in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to help vulnerable residents beat the heat. Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO), and homeless service providers continue to work together to monitor the weather, support the needs of the community, and address needs that may arise due to the extreme heat.
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Keeping Cool: Facilities and Resources Available to Mecklenburg County Residents
As summer temperatures continue to rise, Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO), and homeless service providers are working together to support the needs of the community.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Walk to Build Support for Elders
Mecklenburg County residents are invited to join their neighbors from across the community to support our elders and those who care for them on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Age-Friendly Mecklenburg, AARP Charlotte, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of N.C. are co-hosting a walk and wearing purple to raise awareness of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons. The walk will be held June 4, 2024 at Freedom Park beginning at 9 a.m.
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Behavioral Health Strategy: Residents Can Comment on Plan to Address Mental Health and Substance Use
Mecklenburg County has completed a draft of a behavioral health strategic plan and invites residents to review and offer comments, especially people with lived experience, family members, and service providers. Behavioral health generally refers to mental health and substance use disorders, life stressors and crises, and stress-related physical symptoms. In recent years, Mecklenburg County has identified behavioral health as a priority for improving the well-being of residents.
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Teacher Appreciation Week: Celebrating Our MECK Pre-K Educators
The week of May 6, 2024 is a time to show your appreciation for teachers across our community and in all of our schools—the teachers who shape young minds, from toddlers to high school seniors. Mecklenburg County salutes its teachers in MECK Pre-K, the County’s innovative program to offer high-quality education for all 4-year-old children residing in Mecklenburg County at no cost to their families.