Moore County Health Department

10/14/2026

National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month is observed every October to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage early screening for mental health conditions. NC AHEC Library Services is committed to equipping North Carolina’s healthcare community with trusted, evidence-based mental health resources.

Check out the materials available to support your practice and patients:
☑ Stress Management for Frontline Caregivers Research Guide: ncahec.libguides.com/AreaL/behavioralhealthforproviders
☑ Behavioral & Mental Health Research Guide: ncahec.libguides.com/behavioral-health
☑ Resident Survival Guide: ncahec.libguides.com/ResidentGuide
☑ Psychiatry Online including DSM-5-TRTM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision): library.ncahec.net

Together, we can expand access to trusted mental health resources and support healthier communities across North Carolina. Learn more at ncahec.net/library-services/what-we-do.

09/30/2026

We LOVE our Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills! Thank you for having us - we had a blast and thoroughly enjoyed the conversations with the kids!

09/25/2026

Happy Fall to ALL

09/24/2026

Join us for Take Back the Night as we come together to remember, honor, and stand with survivors of domestic violence.

We’ll gather for a candlelight vigil to honor those whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence and to remind survivors that they are not alone.

Bring a friend, bring a candle, and join us as we take back the night. 💜

09/24/2026

09/08/2026

08/19/2026

☀️ Keep Young Athletes Safe in the Heat! 🏃‍♀️🏈

School is back in session and so are athletics. This hot weather can make practices and games more challenging—and increase the risk of dehydration and heat-related illness. Help your young athletes stay safe this season with these simple reminders (a lot of which they can do at home!!):

💧 Hydrate often: Encourage athletes to drink water regularly BEFORE, during, and after practice—not just when they feel thirsty. Encourage proper nutrition and a drink with sodium when needed to replenish sodium lost in sweat.

😴 Get enough sleep: your body needs all of the different cycles of sleep to get your body ready for the next day and to better handle the external factors, such as the temperature. Turn the screens off and get some shut eye.

👕 Dress for the heat: Choose lightweight, light-colored, breathable clothing. If clothes become soaked with sweat, change into dry clothes when possible.

⏸️ Take regular breaks: Rest in the shade and allow plenty of time to cool down, especially during hot and humid weather.

👀 Know the warning signs: Headache, dizziness, thirst, dry or sticky mouth, muscle cramps, and unusual fatigue can be signs of dehydration. Tell a coach RIGHT AWAY if you feel sick or unwell. Don't let embarrassment keep an athlete on the field when they aren't feeling well.

🌡️ Coaches: Consider heat and humidity when planning practices, avoid the hottest part of the day when possible, provide frequent water breaks, and give athletes adequate opportunities to rest and cool down.

For more information and resources, visit

People who exercise on hot days are more likely to become dehydrated and get heat-related illness.

08/19/2026

The Sandhills Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is developing the 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), a long-range plan that will help guide future transportation investments across Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Whispering Pines, Pinebluff, Taylortown, Foxfire, and surrounding...

08/19/2026

‼️Stay informed - Stay prepared‼️

When an emergency happens, timely information matters. Moore County has an emergency notification system that takes just a second to sign up for that allows you to be in the know when it comes to severe weather, emergencies, road closures, and other situations that may affect your family and loved ones.

To sign up, please click the link below, or visit Emergency Management for Moore County website and click on the hyperlink that says "Register for Emergency Notifications" under "Quick Links". Then:

1. Sign in or sign up with your own account or as a guest
2. Click on your profile to add how you would like to be contacted via voice (phone call), SMS (text message), or email (email address). Feel free to add your address too so they know which part of the county updates apply to you.

That's it! Now you're in the system and will receive notifications as events occur. Let's get prepared Moore County!

Our mission is to coordinate the operation and planning of the Emergency Managment functions of Moore County by assisting all emergency responders with planning, training, and emergency response.

08/17/2026

Thank you Moore County Sheriff's Office for all you do to keep us safe!

Please be mindful and patient during our back to school season and we wish all of our kiddos and families a fun and safe year!

PSA Traffic Campaign for Start of the School Year

Date: August 17, 2026
Re: Public Service Announcement
Operation Safe Start
The Moore County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol have teamed up with Moore County Schools to launch “Operation Safe Start,” a county-wide traffic safety campaign focused on helping ensure a safe start to the new school year.
As students, parents, school staff, and motorists return to their normal school year routines, motorists can expect an increased law enforcement presence in and around school zones throughout Moore County. Deputies and troopers will be focused on speeding and other unsafe driving violations that can place students, school personnel, and other motorists at risk.
The beginning of the school year brings increased traffic, school buses, additional pedestrian activity, and more student drivers on our roadways. Motorists are reminded to slow down, remain patient and alert, obey posted speed limits in school zones, and allow additional time for their morning and afternoon commutes.
The Moore County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol are committed to working together with Moore County Schools to make “Operation Safe Start” a success and, most importantly, to help ensure a safe start to the school year for everyone traveling on the roadways of Moore County.