Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW

Director, DMHDDSUS

DMHDDSUS Announces Grant Awards to Increase Access to Mental Health Supports Across North Carolina

The NCDHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services (DMHDDSUS), announces the recipients of funding from its latest Requests for Applications (RFAs) to expand access to mental health in all communities, support families and caregivers, and promote peer-led recovery. The funded initiatives advance the DMHDDSUS Strategic Plan priorities by working to improve mental health, intellectual/developmental disability, and substance use services for underserved communities statewide. 


This year’s awards prioritize organizations with innovative approaches to addressing unmet needs, increasing access to care, valuing lived experience, and fostering culturally responsive support systems for historically underserved populations. Grant recipients represent diverse regions across North Carolina, encompassing both rural and urban areas, and include community-based nonprofits and healthcare providers. 


The funded programs will deliver critical services such as mental health counseling, peer support, early intervention for intellectual/developmental disabilities, and crisis care. DMHDDSUS will provide technical assistance and establish metrics to evaluate the impact of these initiatives. This effort reflects DMHDDSUS' commitment to provide services that promote equity, inclusivity, and accessibility for all North Carolinians. 


For details on awarded programs, see below. For future funding opportunities, visit the DMHDDSUS Grant Opportunities website.

Grant Award Recipients

 

Expanding Access Grants


Appalachian State University Expanding mental health services for older adults in rural areas. (Western NC)


Charlotte Trans Health

Enhancing mental health care for transgender individuals and training providers in affirming care. (Statewide)


Coastal Horizons

Expanding the Clinical Latina program for Hispanic and Latinx communities. 

(Southeast NC)


Community Care Clinic of Dare Providing mental health crisis and telehealth services for underserved populations. (Northeast NC)


El Futuro

Seeking to enhance behavioral health services for Latino individuals with an emphasis on LGBTQ+ communities. (Statewide)


Kellin Foundation

Offering clinical services and peer support for older adults and training in mental health first aid. (Statewide)


Monarch NC

Supporting LGBTQ+ youth through specialized programs. (Western NC)


NC Council of Churches

Training faith leaders to reduce mental health stigma and establish wellness hubs in churches. (Statewide)


Quality Comprehensive Health Center

Developing culturally sensitive crisis services for LGBTQ+, POC, and faith-based communities. (Mecklenburg County)


Southwestern Commission

Improving early intervention services for seniors. (Western NC)


Expanding Access Grants


United Chinese Americans

Addressing mental health challenges for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and LGBTQ+ communities through peer support and education. (Wake, Durham, and Cumberland Counties)


Peer Respite and

Recovery Hubs Grants


Hope Mission

Creating peer-led recovery hubs addressing social determinants of health. (Eastern NC)


Love and Respect

Expanding peer respite facilities to offer safe alternatives to emergency rooms. (Western NC) 


Promise Resource Network Establishing peer-run respite centers and trauma-informed crisis support. (Central NC)


Family and Caregiver Support Initiatives Grants


FirstWNC

Empowering families with advocacy skills and creating social networks for youth in transition. (Western NC)


First in Families NC

Expanding peer support connections through community outreach programs. (Statewide)


Montagnard Dega Association Establishing a culturally competent wellness center for refugee families. 

(Triad Area)


Tammy Lynn Center

Offering training and resources for families of children with disabilities through town halls and digital tools. (Central NC)

 

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