Description
NC InCK’s July 2025 Integrated Care Rounds discuss how legal remedies can support families facing housing instability, benefit denials, and discrimination. This session shares practical resources and insights on how to connect families to Legal Aid of North Carolina’s services.
Video
Click this link for the July 2025 Legal Aid Integrated Care Rounds slide deck.
Key Takeaways
- Accessing Legal Aid Is free, confidential, and accessible – Clients can apply via the helpline, online, or be referred by health and community partners. Legal Aid provides multi-language support and an online self-help library for clients who prefer to or need to self-navigate.
- Legal Aid offers broad legal support for low-income individuals – Services span public benefits (e.g., Medicaid, SSI, FNS), housing, employment, education, and domestic violence. Legal Aid of North Carolina serves all 100 counties in North Carolina and served more than 69,000 North Carolinians in 2024.
- Legal Aid of NC is a critical partner in addressing Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) – Up to 80% of health outcomes are influenced by social and economic conditions. Legal Aid helps individuals address civil legal problems (like housing, benefits, and discrimination) that directly impact health outcomes. Their services can be a powerful intervention when integrated into health care settings.
Resources
- Legal Aid of NC Website – Comprehensive hub for legal resources, self-help tools, and application access
- Self-Help Library – Free digital resource with guides, forms, and videos on legal issues like housing, benefits, and family law
- Statewide Helpline – Individuals can apply for legal assistance by phone. Particularly helpful for those without internet access or who need direct conversation
- NC Medicaid Ombudsman – Independent resource for Medicaid beneficiaries who need help resolving coverage or care disputes