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Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW
Director, DMH/DD/SUS
| | Hot Topics | December 18, 2025 | | |
Earlier this month NCDHHS announced the launch of the Licensed Workforce Loan Repayment Program, a $20 million initiative to recruit and retain licensed professionals who provide mental health, substance use, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI) services in rural and underserved communities.
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The loan repayment program is designed for licensed, masters-level professionals—including counselors, social workers, psychologists and therapists—who are essential to delivering services but often face financial barriers to working in high-need areas.
Highlights of the program include an up to $50,000 loan repayment and a three-year service commitment in a rural or underserved county. Non-medical, licensed professionals, such as clinical social workers, clinical mental health counselors, clinical addictions specialists, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists, should apply.
Applications opened on Dec. 1, 2025. Applicants must hold a valid North Carolina license in good standing, work at least 32 hours per week, provide services in mental health, substance use, IDD, or TBI, be employed at an approved agency serving at least 40% Medicaid, uninsured, or underinsured individuals, and serve in a designated rural or underserved area.
NCDHHS has launched several initiatives to heighten awareness of human services careers and to support those already working in the field. Information on these workforce initiatives can be found on the NCDHHS website.
| | The Brain Injury Advisory Council (BIAC) is seeking committed individuals to serve on one or more of our subcommittees. This is an opportunity to help shape policy, guide service delivery, and elevate the voices of individuals with brain injuries across the state. We welcome people with lived experience, providers, and community members to participate. You don't have to be a BIAC member to serve on a subcommittee. If you are interested in becoming a member of a BIAC subcommittee, please complete a brief interest form. | | Learn More About What's Happening in Your Community | | | |
Side by Side with DMH/DD/SUS
Year-in-Review: DMH/DD/SUS Strategic Plan
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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 North Carolina. This month's webinar will focus on the DMH/DD/SUS Strategic Plan. Learn about progress to date and how we’re continuing to work to build systems, services, and supports that improve the well-being of all North Carolinians, with a focus on MH, SU, I/DD, and TBI.
Date/Time: Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the webinar
English Flyer: Download flyer
Spanish Flyer: Download flyer
Closed-Captioning & American Sign Language Interpreters will be provided.
| | Brain Injury Advisory Council Meeting | | |
The purpose of the Brain Injury Advisory Council (BIAC) is to review the nature and cause of traumatic and other acquired brain injuries in North Carolina. The Council also makes recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the planning, development, funding, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide service delivery system to address the needs of brain injury survivors. There are virtual and in-person attendance options. All BIAC meetings are open to the public.
Date/Time: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the meeting
Public Comment: Sign-up for public comment
| | Inclusion Works Community Advisory Committee Meeting | | |
Join Inclusion Works for an update on the progress of Inclusion Works' programs and initiatives. The first meeting of the new year will feature updates on the Inclusion Works Strategic Plan, employment assessments, and provider innovation grants. Presenters will also share information on upcoming provider training opportunities and provide a data overview.
Date/Time: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the meeting
Closed-Captioning & American Sign Language Interpreters will be provided.
| | State Consumer and Family Advisory Committee | | |
The State Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (SCFAC) advises NCDHHS and the General Assembly on the planning and management of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services (DMH/DD/SUS).
The monthly meeting brings together individuals with lived experience of mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use, and traumatic brain injury (MH/DD/SU/TBI), as well as family members and advocates, to provide input and guidance in shaping policy and identifying service gaps. Meetings include updates from state agencies, discussions on current issues impacting MH/DD/SU/TBI services, and opportunities for public comment. All SCFAC meetings are open to the public.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, 9:00-3:00 p.m.
Registration Link: Register for the meeting
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