Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW

Director, DMHDDSUS

Hot Topics | April 22, 2025

Hope4NC Provides Resources After Hurricane Helene

Collectively DMHDDSUS, Vaya Health, Partners Health Management, Trillium and REAL Crisis Center have provided services through Hope4NC Crisis Counseling Program to over 20,000 people since initial services began in late September. The program assists individuals in communities as they recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene. By fostering these partnerships and sharing vital information, we are committed to empowering community members to navigate their challenges and secure the assistance they need.

Community Resources

Dashboards/Reporting:

• Strategic Plan Dashboard
• 988 Performance Dashboard
• LME/MCO Dashboard

Community Engagement

DSP Survey Report Webinar

In collaboration the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), Relias has released the fourth edition of the DSP Survey Report. The 2025 report includes findings from before and during COVID-19, along with present data.

In this webinar, experts will share:

• How and why the survey was conducted
• Insights and findings, such as the impact of DSP job satisfaction, supervision, recognition, and career advancement 
• Expert answers to the key questions in the survey report 

Date/Time: Thursday, May 1, 2025, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Registration: Register for Webinar

TBI Waiver Expansion Advisory Committee

The TBI Waiver Expansion Advisory Committee makes recommendations and provides support and guidance on the statewide expansion of the current TBI Waiver. The focus of this quarter's meeting will be a review of the TBI Concept Paper.

Date/Time: Thursday, May 1, 2025, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Join Link: Join the meeting

Meeting ID: 250 538 538 901

Passcode: dWHtWP

Inclusion Works Strategic Plan

Inclusion Works is rolling out the five-year plan to promote Competitive Integrated Employment for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Join us for a review of the new plan.

Date/Time: Friday, May 2, 2025, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Registration: Register for the webinar

Side by Side with DMHDDSUS

Join us to learn about policies and programs that affect the MH/IDD/SU/TBI community. Side by side, we will work together to better understand and improve our system. We will listen closely to one another, and we will share ideas for public policy that will improve lives in NC. 

Date/Time: Monday, May 5, 2025, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Registration: Register for the webinar

English Flyer: Download flyer

Spanish Flyer: Download flyer

Closed-Captioning & American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters will be provided.

NAMIWalks

This yearly event brings together mental health advocates, peers, professionals, and family members to bring awareness, pledge to eradicate stigma in communities, and raise funds to support NAMI programs and services. Come together to celebrate recovery, advocate for increased access to resources, and contribute to improving the lives of those who live with mental illness and their families. Show your support for mental health in North Carolina and DMH/DD/SUS's community partner, NAMI, by attending.

Date/Time: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8:00- 1:30 a.m.

Location: Perimeter Park 3015 Carrington Mill Blvd, Morrisville, NC

Registration: Register for the walk

More Information: Visit the website

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