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Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW
Director, DMHDDSUS
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Hot Topics | Feb. 27, 2025 | |
Ribbon Cutting for New Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center | |
DMH/DD/SUS Highlighted In North Carolina Health News | |
DMH/DD/SUS was recently highlighted in an article from North Carolina Health News discussing the expansion of mental health crisis services statewide, making essential services accessible, and ensuring people can get the help they need, when they need it. From 24/7 behavioral health urgent care to new community crisis centers, the progress made reflects the division's commitment to building a system that works for everyone. | |
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The article also featured the recent Fireside Chat & Tele-Town Hall, where panelists discussed how North Carolinians can access North Carolina's Crisis Services and get connected to support. | |
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CIT Conference 2025 Highlights | |
DMH/DD/SUS Director Kelly Crosbie opened as the keynote speaker at the Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Conference last week. She highlighted crisis, justice, and community-based services improvement initiatives across North Carolina. She also spoke about the division's commitment to expanding Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) programs and transitional programs for individuals re-entering their communities after leaving carceral settings. | |
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The event included inspiring discussions on crisis intervention, breakout sessions, opportunities to network with other professionals, and the annual CIT awards luncheon. Nine outstanding CIT officers, volunteers, and advocates received recognition for their amazing work providing CIT services in their communities. | |
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing free, printed 988 educational materials for barbershops and hair salons. Sign up today for these new window clings and wallet cards. Order materials by March 17, 2025, to share with your community. | |
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Side by Side with DMH/DD/SUS
Substance Use Services and Programming
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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 NC. This month's topic is Substance Use Services and Programming.
Date/Time: Monday, March 3, 2025, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for webinar
English Flyer: Download flyer
Spanish Flyer: Download flyer
Closed-Captioning & American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters will be provided.
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NC APSE 2025 Spring Conference
Tides of Progress...Building Bridges, not Barriers
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Attend the 2025 Spring Conference hosted by the North Carolina Association of People Supporting Employment First (NC APSE). Featured sessions include presentations by DMH/DD/SUS, Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD), IPS Fidelity, and NC Medicaid.
Pre-Conference: March 12-14, 2025
Location: Courtyard by Marriott, 100 Charlotte Ave, Carolina Beach, NC
Registration: Register for Conference
More Information: Visit the Conference Website
Conference Schedule: Download Agenda
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Recovery Alliance Initiative 2025 Symposium
Health Recovery Communities
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Join recovery professionals, advocates, and community members for two days of networking, discussions, and workshops focused on strengthening recovery efforts across North Carolina. The symposium is free of charge.
Date: March 13-14, 2025
Location: Riverfront Convention Center, 203 South Front Street, New Bern, NC
Registration: Register for the symposium
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Temple University Collaborative
Identifying the Functional in Fun
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Recreation and leisure are important domains of community participation, yet most states’ Medicaid regulations prohibit coverage of recreation and leisure activities. At the same time, recreation and leisure activity are important components of recovery, social connection, and quality of life.
This session will identify how providers can support consumer engagement in this domain to facilitate social connection and support the development of multiple functional outcomes that are valued and covered by Medicaid regulations.
Date/Time: March 18, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for webinar
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NC Summit on Reducing Overdose | |
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The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) invites to to attend the NC Summit on Reducing Overdose. 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. Register by Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Date: March 18-20, 2025
Location: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC
Registration: Register for the conference
More Information: Download event flyer
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NC College Student Gambling Summit
Save the Date!
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The Gambling Research & Policy Initiative (GRPI), in collaboration with the NCDHHS Problem Gambling Program, ECU Campus Recreation & Wellness, and Telus Health, invite you to the upcoming NC College Student Gambling Summit at East Carolina University. This important event aims to provide valuable education and resources to campuses across North Carolina.
Obtain knowledge about the gambling education, outreach, screening, and treatment needed on campuses, including the risk rate associated with college student disordered gambling across the state. Learn about a new curriculum for campuses to offer to students to help them understand gambling and recognize the signs of gambling-related harms. The registration cost is $45 for university staff/faculty and includes continental breakfast, lunch and snacks. Each staff/faculty registration allows two students to attend for free.
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 9:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: East Carolina University Main Student Center, 501 E 10th St., Greenville, NC
Registration: Register for summit
More Information: Download summit flyer
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