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Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW
Director, DMHDDSUS
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Hot Topics | Jan. 7, 2025 | |
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The DMH/DD/SUS Strategic Plan for 2024-2029, available in English and Spanish, describes our mission to build systems, services, and supports that improve the well-being of all North Carolinians affected by Mental Health (MH) and Substance Use (SU) challenges,
Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The plan was released in September 2024.
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The new dashboard contains the measures that allow DMH/DD/SUS to track progress on the goals and priorities outlined in its Strategic Plan. Where possible, the measures are stratified to show different outcomes for different populations, including by geography, race and ethnicity, age group and more.
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing free, printed 988 educational materials for students, professors, and student organizations to distribute on campus. Sign up today for these fresh, newly designed posters, flyers, stickers, window clings, and rack cards. Order materials by January 17, 2025, to receive them by the end of January to share throughout the Spring semester. | |
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) began accepting applications from the general public for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) on Jan. 2, 2025. For the 25 counties that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene, additional Disaster Energy Assistance funding has been appropriated by the NC General Assembly to assist households with heating costs and repairs during the colder winter months. Eligible households will receive assistance based on household circumstances and need. To learn more, read the press release. | |
During state fiscal year 2024, NC Medicaid expanded the variety of services, and the number of people served through state, federal and other funding, providing health coverage to more North Carolinians in the history of the program. Total expenditures were $27.8 billion, a $6.3 billion increase when compared to state fiscal year 2023. Expenditures remained under budget for the eleventh consecutive year, with financials closing out at $4 million under budget. To learn more, review the NC Medicaid State Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report. | |
The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will kick off the first national Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month in January. This is a time to raise awareness of the benefits and availability of evidence-based treatments for people with a substance use disorder and to highlight resources that connect people to the support, treatment and care they deserve. | |
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SAMHSA Substance Use Disorder 101 | |
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This webinar will provide foundational knowledge about substance use disorders (SUDs), what they are, their risk factors, and how they develop. The session will also lay the foundation for why treatments, including medications and other services, are effective and important in helping people manage and support recovery from SUDs.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
Join Link: Register for webinar
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NC Summit on Reducing Overdose
Early Bird Pricing Extended to Jan. 10
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The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) invites you to register for the NC Summit on Reducing Overdose. Take advantage of extended early-bird pricing and register by January 10, 2025. Don’t miss out on this important opportunity to be part of these critical conversations.
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The summit will bring together local government leaders, subject matter experts, service providers, community partners, and individuals with lived experience, all working to combat the opioid overdose epidemic. Attend the summit to share ideas, discuss strategies, and learn about planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting on initiatives to reduce opioid overdose.
Early Bird Pricing: Through Jan. 10, 2025
Register: Register for summit
Date/Time: March 18-20, 2025
Location: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC
More Information: Visit summit website
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Money Follows the Person Lunch & Learn
Tailored Plans and Tailored Care Management
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This webinar will provide an overview of Tailored Plans and Tailored Care Management. The discussion will be led by Gwen Sherrod, Tailored Care Management Program Manager for NC Medicaid, Quality, Population Health and Evaluation.
Date/Time: Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Join Link: Register for meeting
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Bringing it Home - Ending Homelessness in NC Conference
Call for Presentation Proposals
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Bringing It Home: Ending Homelessness in NC is a statewide annual conference dedicated to ensuring that homelessness in North Carolina is rare, brief, and one time only. The two-day conference will include more than a dozen presentations, panels, and workshops covering a broad range of topics related to homelessness.
As preparations begin for the 2025 Bringing It Home Conference on Ending Homelessness in North Carolina on May 15-16, 2025, the NC Department of Health and Human Services ESG Office, the NC Coalition to End Homelessness, and the NC Housing Coalition are calling for presentation proposals.
Submissions Due Monday, Jan. 13, 2025
Learn More and Submit a Proposal
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Ensuring Equitable Access to Care for People with
Bleeding Disorders in North Carolina
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People with bleeding disorders have a difficult time accessing necessary inpatient and residential mental health and substance use treatment in North Carolina. Join DHHS staff and members of the North Carolina Bleeding Disorders Substance Use and Mental Health Access Coalition to learn more about this problem and how your facility might be able to be part of the solution.
Date/Time: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Join Link: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 861 9958 0798
Passcode: 915491
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47th Legislative Breakfast on Mental Health | |
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Learn, laugh, and engage in critical conversations regarding mental health in North Carolina at the 47th Legislative Breakfast on Mental Health, "Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Resilient Strategies for Mental Health in Housing, Substance Use Programs, and Tailored Plan."
Hear from legislators, connect with stakeholders, earn 3 CE credits, and stay up to date about NC policies. The breakfast is comprised of two pillars: (1) Transitional Housing and (2) Substance Use Programs. Each pillar will also include information regarding the tailored plan and panel discussions to offer insight and solutions to the challenges in our community mental health systems and discuss how we are working together to strengthen and support the needs of North Carolina residents. Tickets are $25.
Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: The Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC
Registration: Register for the Breakfast
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