Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW

Director, DMHDDSUS

Hot Topics | Feb. 11, 2025

State Consumer and Family Advisory Committee Meeting

Aligning Priorities Through Managed Care Innovation

Join SCFAC for a panel discussion with LME/MCO leadership. Moderated by SCFAC Chair Bandon Wilson, the panel will talk about innovative approaches to managed care, identifying and prioritizing community needs, collaboration across LME/MCOs and community stakeholders, and ensuring accountability and consumer-centered care.

Meeting Date/Time: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, 9:00-3:00 p.m.

Panel Discussion: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Location: The Frontier at RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Durham, NC

Attend In-Person: Register for the meeting

Attend Virtually: Register for the virtual meeting

Meeting Agenda: Download agenda

Event Flyer: Download flyer

Black History Month Toolkit

DHHS joins the NC African American Heritage Commission in celebrating Black History Month in February. The commission has put together a toolkit that includes a calendar of events, program updates, Black North Carolinians' impact on Environmental Justice, a reading list, art features and much more. 

Community Resources

Grant Opportunities
DMHDDSUS Bulletins
Press Releases

Crisis Services:

Dashboards/Reporting:

Hurricane Helene Resources

Weathering the Storm Website
Hurricane Recovery Toolkit

Community Engagement

Learn More About What's Happening in Your Community

Community Events

Inclusion Works Lunch & Learn: Employment Models

This webinar will cover different kinds of employment models available through Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD). Join Inclusion Works for a discussion on Self-Employment, On the Job Training, Customized Employment, Supported Employment, and Project SEARCH®.


Date/Time: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Registration Link: Register for the webinar


Closed-Captioning & American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters will be provided.

Connections App: Supporting Peers and Providers

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with CHESS Health and Trillium Health Resources to provide critically needed support for North Carolinians working toward recovery from substance use disorders. Join DMH/DD/SUS for a webinar to learn about the resources available through the Connections App, a free digital tool that provides peer support and care management tools for individuals during treatment and recovery.


Date/Time: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Registration Link: Register for the webinar


Closed-Captioning & American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters will be provided.

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Conference

Mapping the Future of CIT in North Carolina

Join DMH/DD/SUS and NAMI North Carolina as we explore the intersections of Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and Sequential Intercept Model (SIM). The CIT Conference is designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing mental health crises. From understanding the intersection points of SIM to celebrating CIT achievements at our awards luncheon, this event is not to be missed. Register today!


Date/Time: Feb. 20-21, 2025

Location: Greensboro-High Point Marriot Airport, One Marriot Drive, Greensboro, NC

Registration: Register for the Conference

More Information: Visit the Conference Website

Wake County Consumer & Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) Moving America's Soul on Suicide

Join the Wake County Consumer and Family Advisory Committee for a screen of the film, "Moving America's Soul on Suicide. In-person and virtual attendance options are available. A panel discussion and Q&A session will follow the film.


Panelists include:

  • Kelly Crosbie: Director, DMHDDSUS
  • Sean Schreiber: Alliance Health, Chief Operating Officer
  • Chris Anderson: Speaker with lived experience.


Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, 10:30-1:00 p.m.

Location: Brooks Avenue Church of Christ, 700 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC

Attend in Person: Register for event

Attend Virtually: Livestream the event

More Information: Download the event flyer

NC One Community in Recovery Conference

Registration Now Open

All individuals involved in any aspect of recovery and resiliency around mental health and substance use disorders are invited to attend the 2025 NC One Community in Recovery conference. Several topics will be covered to include Mental Health, Substance Use, Traumatic Brain Injury, and more. There will also be events like morning meditation and yoga, an ice cream social, and a dinner for all to attend and meet the new Recovery Award Recipients. 

Date: March 5-7, 2025

Location: Embassy Suites Greensboro Airport, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro, NC

Registration: Register for the conference

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