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Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW
Director, DMH/DD/SUS
| | Hot Topics | September 18, 2025 | | North Carolina’s Second Mobile OTP Unveiled in Greensboro | | |
DMH/DD/SUS Director Kelly Crosbie and State Opioid Treatment Authority (SOTA) Administrator Anna Stanley celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the second mobile Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in North Carolina. The New Season Treatment Center in Greensboro unveiled the mobile OTP on September 10, following the first mobile OTP launch in August.
Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) are state and federally licensed programs that provide Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) along with other supports for treatment and recovery, including counseling, case management and peer support services. MOUD is the gold standard of care for the treatment of opioid use disorder, and OTPs are the only level of care where all FDA-approved medications for Opioid Use Disorder can be provided.
Mobile units are extensions of brick-and-mortar OTPs. As many as six more mobile OTPs may be in service by early next year. They will be supported by Hurricane Helene relief funds provided to Vaya Health through NCDHHS, as part of our five-year strategic plan to increase access to health care and prevent substance misuse and overdose.
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DMH/DD/SUS Fireside Chat with Kelly Crosbie
How Inclusion Connects is Making a Difference
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Join NCDHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services for a special conversation about the great work Inclusion Connects has been doing! We’ll talk about the progress we’ve made and what’s coming next.
Speakers include:
• Kelly Crosbie, Division Director, DMHDDSUS
• Ginger Yarbrough, Chief Clinical Officer - IDD, TBI, & Olmstead
• Tina Barrett, Assistant Director - IDD
We will share stories, updates, and exciting news. This is a great chance to learn more and be part of the conversation. To submit your questions, please fill out a survey form.
Date/Time: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the Fireside Chat
| | Suicide Prevention Month: Week Three Focuses on State Work | | Strong state infrastructure is the backbone of effective #SuicidePrevention. Our September 3 Special Edition Hot Topic shares facts about suicide in North Carolina as well as resources, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. A recent survey found that 1 in 3 North Carolinians say 988 saved their life or the life of someone they know. | | | National Recovery Month: Week Three Focuses on Community | | Order Free 988 Print Materials Through Sept. 22 | | |
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing free, printed 988 educational materials for local health departments, medical providers, community organizations, and schools across the state to distribute in their communities. Sign up today for these fresh, newly designed toolkit materials. Your order will include posters, flyers, rack cards, wallet cards and stickers available in English and Spanish.
Order your materials by September 22, 2025, to receive them in early October to distribute in your community. To order your materials, please fill out this print materials order form.
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Stronger Together Conference
Changing Rhythms, New Movements
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This one-day interactive event supports the mental health and wellness of Black youth and young adults through cultural connection, creative expression, and community care. The day includes wellness booths, keynote speaker Rafiah Maxie, youth-led performances, and access to support resources. Open to ages 18–24. Made possible by NCDHHS.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, 9:30-5:00 p.m.
Location: Rocky Mount Event Center, 285 NE Main Street, Rocky Mount, NC
Registration: Register for the conference
More Information: Visit the website
Flyer: Download the flyer
| | NCDHHS OPDAAC Meeting: Prevention, Early Intervention, Treatment and Recovery for Youth and Adolescents | |
Join the NCDHHS Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee (OPDAAC) for its September meeting, focused on supporting youth and adolescents across the continuum of care, from prevention and early intervention to treatment and recovery.
Date/Time: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, 9:30-12:00 p.m.
Register: Register for the meeting
More Information: Download meeting agenda
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 6
Hosts Virtual Mental Health Summit
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Join the Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 (VISN 6) for the Rooted in Resilience: Strengths-Based Paths to Recovery Summit. VISN 6 aims to honor the lived experiences of Veterans, support access to care and resources, reduce stigma, and enhance Veteran mental health and resilience. Health care providers, community partners, Veterans and their families are invited to attend this free virtual event.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, 10:00-12:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the summit
More Information: Download summit flyer
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FASD Awareness Month - Parents Speak:
Lived Experience with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
| | Join DMH/DD/SUS and NCFASD Informed for a webinar in recognition of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness month. FASD affects 1 in 20 individuals in the US. Although this is a public health care crisis, whose prevalence has undoubtedly risen since the pandemic, this lifetime developmental disability continues to be unrecognized, misdiagnosed, and misunderstood. | | | |
Only 10% of individuals who have FASD are correctly diagnosed. Awareness of FASD in the community is important to provide services and supports that address the diverse needs of individuals with FASD. This event will give an overview of FASD, followed by a panel discussion with family members who will share their experiences of living with a person with an FASD.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Registration Link: Register for the webinar
More Information: Download the event flyer
Closed-Captioning & American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters will be provided.
| | State to Local Consumer and Family Advisory Committee | | |
DMH/DD/SUS invites you to attend the State to Local Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) meeting focused on elevating the voices of individuals and families who receive mental health, substance use, intellectual/developmental disability, and traumatic brain injury services. This meeting is an opportunity to strengthen communication between Local CFACs and the State CFAC, share updates, and identify priorities that shape services and supports in our communities.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Registration Link: Register for the webinar
More Information: Download meeting agenda
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
A Conversation on Culture, Identity, and Mental Health
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Join DMH/DD/SUS for a special webinar celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month as we explore the powerful connection between culture, identity, and mental health within Hispanic and Latino communities. This webinar will address how cultural values and experiences shape mental well-being, the impact of stigma on seeking support, and the importance of embracing community strengths.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Registration Link: Register for the webinar
Download the Event Flyers: English and Spanish
Closed-Captioning & American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters will be provided.
| | Side by Side with DMH/DD/SUS | | |
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, Oct. 6, 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.
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