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Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW
Director, DMH/DD/SUS
| | Hot Topics | January 27, 2026 | | |
DMH/DD/SUS Director Kelly Crosbie Visits
Richmond County Rescue Mission
| | On January 20, 2026, Director Kelly Crosbie and members of the DMH/DD/SUS team toured the Richmond County Rescue Mission at the Place of Grace Campus in Rockingham, NC. Director Crosbie was joined by DeDe Severino, Assistant Director of the SUPTRS Section, and Fiorella Horna, Program Manager. | | | |
During the visit, the team met with mission leaders Matthew Davis, Director; Pastor Gary Richardson; and Jorge Flores to discuss local substance use challenges, learn more about the mission’s model, and explore ways the Division can support community-based efforts.
The Richmond County Rescue Mission serves individuals facing housing instability, substance use challenges, and other barriers to stability, including some who are re-entering the community after incarceration. Through case management, peer support, counseling, and recovery-focused services, the mission provides a supportive, structured environment that helps people rebuild their lives and move toward long-term stability.
“I want to thank Matthew, Pastor Gary, Jorge, and the entire Richmond County Rescue Mission team for the work they do every day,” said Director Crosbie. “Their leadership, compassion, and commitment to meeting people where they are is truly inspiring. The Place of Grace reflects what’s possible when a community centers dignity, hope, and opportunity.”
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Substance Use Disorder Treatment Awareness Month
Week 4: Treatment-Friendly Centers
| | Recovery flourishes in supportive, treatment-friendly communities that replace stigma and judgment with understanding, making care accessible and empowering individuals on their unique paths. DMH/DD/SUS invests in campaigns, programs, and partnerships that build these environments and ensure real, accessible support. They include: | | | |
Our public education campaign, Unshame NC, works to reduce the stigma of seeking treatment as well as providing resources. Some suggestions for joining that mission:
Let’s work together to build communities where everyone is supported in their recovery journey.
| | Learn More About What's Happening in Your Community | | | State to Local Consumer and Family Advisory Committee Meeting | | |
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. All meetings are open to the public.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Registration: Register for the meeting
More Information: Download the meeting agenda
| | Inclusion Connects Advisory Committee Meeting | | |
The Inclusion Connects Advisory Committee provides valuable feedback and guidance on how Inclusion Connects supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). The committee’s role includes reviewing opportunities to enhance existing services and exploring ideas for new programs that better serve this community. Members will also receive updates from the Inclusion Connects team on current initiatives, upcoming activities, and key performance metrics related to Housing, Services, and the Direct Support Professional (DSP) Workforce.
Date/Time: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the meeting
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Mental Health 101
A Webinar for North Carolina’s AAPI Community
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Join Tarang for an informational webinar on Asian American and Pacific Islander mental health. The session will cover general information about mental health and common conditions, how to identify and engage with someone who may be struggling, and resources available to North Carolina’s AAPI community.
This webinar is tailored to the AAPI community in North Carolina but is open to anyone interested in learning more. If you already know this information, consider sharing the event with family, friends, and community groups—especially those who may not be familiar with mental health topics. Together, we can help break stigma and spread awareness.
Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the meeting
More Information: Download event flyer
| | Mental Health Block Grant Planning and Advisory Council Meeting | | |
Join the Mental Health Block Grant Planning and Advisory Council for an important meeting focused on priorities, funding strategies, and ways to strengthen mental health services across North Carolina. This is an opportunity to hear updates, share your perspective, and help shape the future of mental health care in the state. Everyone is welcome—consumers, families, providers, and community advocates. Your voice matters. Together, we can make a difference.
Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, 10:00-3:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the meeting
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Side by Side with DMH/DD/SUS
Supporting Mental Health Services in Primary Care Settings:
The Collaborative Care Model
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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 Collaborative Care Model (CoCM). As part of the $835M for mental health and substance use disorder system investments, the general assembly set aside $5M to support adoption of the CoCM by primary care practices.
DMH/DD/SUS has contracted with Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) to distribute and these funds to over 100 primary care practice sites across NC. These dollars build upon previous investments made by NC Medicaid, and ongoing jointly with DMH/DD/SUS, to support CoCM-related technical assistance (TA) and practice support by NC Area Health Education Centers (AHEC). CCNC and AHEC will join us to give an overview of the CoCM model, the current CoCM capacity building funding program, and the CoCM-related TA available to NC primacy care practices.
Date/Time: Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the webinar
Closed-Captioning & American Sign Language Interpreters will be provided.
| | Addiction Medicine Conference - Registration Now Open | | |
This three-day conference brings together professionals from across the addiction medicine continuum for evidence-based education, practical learning, and professional connection, with nearly 20 CME hours pending. The conference begins with an in-person pre-conference on April 9, featuring focused, hands-on sessions in Motivational Interviewing and Perinatal Substance Use Disorders. The main conference is available in person or virtually, making it easy to participate from anywhere.
Date/Time: April 10-11, 2026
Registration: Register for the conference
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