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Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW
Director, DMHDDSUS
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Hot Topics | Feb. 5, 2025 | |
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DMHDDSUS Visits SouthLight
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
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The DMHDDSUS team visited SouthLight Healthcare last week. Director Kelly Crosbie, Saraah Waleed, and Alex Scharer joined SouthLight CEO Adam Hartzell and his team for a tour. SouthLight Healthcare provides comprehensive community-based mental health and substance use services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). It is the first accredited CCBHC in North Carolina.
Expanding recovery and community-based services is a priority of the DMH/DD/SUS 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. CCBHCs provide comprehensive mental health and substance use care for children and adults – regardless of a person’s ability to pay, their insurance status, or where they live. These community-based clinics also provide outpatient primary care screening and monitoring to support the health of the whole person. Other key services include:
- 24/7 Crisis Care
- Veterans’ Community-Based Mental Health Care
- Peer & Family Support Services
- Case Management
- Other Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Services
To find community crisis centers near you, visit the DMHDDSUS Crisis Services webpage.
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Join the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Thursday, February 6 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. We will discuss how people can support their mental well-being, find resources, and get help for themselves or someone else experiencing a mental health crisis.
The Cafecito will stream live from the NCDHHS Facebook and YouTube accounts, where viewers can submit questions. The event also includes a tele-town hall, which invites people by phone to listen in and submit questions. You can dial into the event by calling 855-756-7520, Ext. 119233#.
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Hurricane Helene Resources | |
Learn More About What's Happening in Your Community | |
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NCDHHS HBCU/MSI Internship Program Informational Sessions | |
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The NCDHHS Historically Black College/University and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MSI) Internship Program will host informational sessions for students, university advisors/faculty and other partners to learn more about the 2025 DHHS HBCU/MSI Summer Internship program that includes in-person, hybrid, and remote positions.
The internship program provides more equitable opportunities for internship access within NCDHHS, which supports building a strong and inclusive workforce, one of NCDHHS' strategic priorities. The program also allows interns to learn about what public health professionals, public administrators, social workers, and policymakers do at NCDHHS.
Date/Time: Feb. 6 and Feb. 13, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the Informational Session
Session Flyer: Download flyer
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Mental Health Block Grant
Planning and Advisory Council Meeting
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Money Follows the Person Lunch and Learn
Dental Care for Individuals with Disabilities
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Join MFP for an introduction to Access Dental, recipient of the 2023 Helen C. "Holly" Riddle Distinguished Service Award for innovative work in improving the quality of life by providing dental care for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. This session will also discuss dental care for individuals with a range of disabilities.
Date/Time: Monday, Feb.10, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Registration Link: Register for the webinar
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NAMICon 2025 - Call for Proposals Through Feb. 10 | |
At NAMICon 2025, we're meeting you where you are - whether at home, at work, or on your unique mental health journey. Held virtually from June 11-13, this year's conference is your chance to connect, inspire, and drive meaningful change. You are invited to share your story, experiences, and transformative ideas to inspire and empower a diverse audience. Whether through personal insights or innovative research, your voice has the power to challenge perspectives and drive change in mental health. | |
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Promoting the Development and Use of Natural Supports | |
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The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion is pleased to offer the "Foundational Training on Community Inclusion" training series with funding from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and invites you to attend the next webinar in the series. This training will focus on how to support people in developing natural support systems (i.e., people who are not paid to help out, like friends and family members) and engage in activities with them in the community.
Date/Time: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the webinar
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