ONLINE RESOURCES
GENERAL HEALTH
Produced by the National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand.
Is the AAFP’s award-winning consumer website, featuring physician-reviewed patient education materials, that includes care for the physical, mental, and emotional health of the whole family from newborns to older adults.
Information you can trust about kids and teens that's free of "doctor speak."
LOCAL RESOURCES
Better Health works to address the unmet healthcare needs in Cumberland County through education, referral and direct assistance.
The CARE Clinic provides free quality health care to eligible uninsured, low income adults who live in Cumberland County and surrounding areas.
CCMAP: the Cumberland County Medication Access Program
The Cumberland County Medication Access Program's mission is to assist eligible, low-income Cumberland County residents in obtaining lifesaving medications in order to enhance compliance and effective management of chronic long-term diseases.
Cumberland County Department of Social Services
DSS stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. They collaborate with community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.
FAST, Fayetteville Area System of Transit Fayetteville Area System of Transit
(FAST) improves quality of life by connecting people and places with safe, efficient, reliable, courteous and innovative transportation.
NC 2-1-1 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Accessible via an easy-to-remember, three-digit number, families and individuals can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services and resources within their community.
LOCAL PARKS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Fayetteville Cumberland Parks & Recreation
ASTHMA
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
The AAFA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergic diseases through education, advocacy and research.
Know How to Use Your Asthma Inhaler
You may watch a video to follow along with the correct way to use your metered dose inhaler and print the step-by-step instructions and keep them with your Asthma Action Plan.
DEPRESSION
Links to resources to help with depression
National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, offers basic information on mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research.
Families for Depression Awareness
Families for Depression Awareness helps families recognize and cope with depression and bipolar disorder to get people well and prevent suicides.
DIABETES
The mission of the American Diabetic Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Find out your current risk for diabetes and prediabetes.
DRUG COST ASSISTANCE
GoodRx gathers current prices and discounts to help you find the lowest cost pharmacy for your prescriptions.
NeedyMeds is a national non-profit organization that maintains a website of free information on programs that help people who can't afford medications and healthcare costs.
CCMAP: the Cumberland County Medication Access Program
The Cumberland County Medication Access Program's mission is to assist eligible, low-income Cumberland County residents in obtaining lifesaving medications in order to enhance compliance and effective management of chronic long-term diseases.
EATING, NUTRITION, AND DIET
My Plate offers ideas and tips to help you create a healthier eating style that meets your individual needs and improves your health.
HEART DISEASE AND HEART FAILURE
CardioSmart is the patient education and empowerment initiative brought to you by the American College of Cardiology. Their mission is to help individuals prevent, treat and manage cardiovascular disease.
LAB TESTS
Explains why lab tests are ordered, how the test is done, and what the results mean.
MOUTH AND TEETH
Information for patients from the American Dental Association.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
National Institute on Drug Abuse
NIDA’s mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.