Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW

Director, DMH/DD/SUS

Hot Topics | July 17, 2025

DMH/DD/SUS Accepting Applications For

"Foundations of Peer Support II" Trainers Through August 3

Are you a passionate Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) in North Carolina looking to take the next step in your professional journey? DMH/DD/SUS and the NC Certified Peer Support Specialist Program are now accepting applications for individuals to become trainers for the North Carolina State Standardized Curriculum: Foundations of Peer Support II.

Trainer Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 consecutive years of work experience as a NC CPSS
• Must be free of ethics complaints
• Must be able to provide a minimum of 6 trainings per year in multiple counties near your location

Selected applicants will be required to attend a 3-day, in-person training in early September to learn and prepare to deliver the course material. A total of 18 trainers will be selected. If you meet the criteria and are ready to help shape the next generation of peer support professionals, we encourage you to submit an application by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Hope4NC Update

During the event, staff connected with representatives from Jackson County’s No Wrong Door for Recovery and Support, who shared concerns about clients still struggling with trauma related to Hurricane Helene. In response, Hope4NC Vaya Health teams discussed ways to collaborate and committed to providing resources to help.  

NCDHHS Inclusion Connects Releases Quarterly Report

Expanding Access to Services and Supports for People with I/DD

As part of its commitment to serve persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), Inclusion Connects has published the third detailed quarterly report. The report summary highlights progress in enhancing service access and support for people with I/DD in North Carolina.

2025 State of the Workforce Survey

The 2025 State of the Workforce Survey has been sent to all providers who have been noted as eligible by LME-MCOs. All providers that employ Direct Support Professionals who provide a Medicaid funded service to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities are eligible to participate. Eligible provider agencies received a link to the survey specific to their agency. If an agency needs a link to the online survey or has questions, please reach out to NCISurvey@dhhs.nc.gov. The survey deadline has been extended to July 31, 2025.

Community Resources

Dashboards/Reporting:

• Strategic Plan Dashboard
• 988 Performance Dashboard
• Innovations Waitlist Dashboard

Community Engagement

Learn More About What's Happening in Your Community

Inclusion Connects Advisory Committee Meeting

Join Inclusion Connects for an update on the progress of our programs and initiatives. This meeting is held quarterly on the third Monday of the month and is open to the public. Join us this month for a review of the quarterly report and updates to the Innovations Waiver Waitlist Dashboard.

Date/Time: Monday, July 21, 2025, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Join Link: Join the meeting

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, and intellectual/developmental disability 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. This is a virtual meeting and the public is invited to attend.

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Join Link: Register for the meeting

The Impact of Culturally Relevant Conversations

on Minority Mental Health

Join NC DMH/DD/SUS and NAMI NC for an enlightening panel discussion about the importance of culturally relevant conversations around mental health in minority communities. This webinar will include discussions of NAMI's Sharing Hope program and DHHS' Black Youth Suicide Strategic Action plan.

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Join Link: Register for the meeting

More Information: Download the event flyer

Mental Health Block Grant

Planning and Advisory Council Meeting

The objective of the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) is to support the grantees in carrying out plans for providing comprehensive community mental health services. The MHBG program is authorized by sections 1911-1920 of Title XIX, Part B, Subpart I and III of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act.

The MHBG Planning and Advisory Council includes state representatives, adults, and youth with lived experience. Join us for the next MHBG Planning and Advisory Council Meeting for planning and implementation of the MHBG.

Date/Time: Friday, August 1, 2025, 10:00-2:00 p.m.

Join Link: Register for the meeting

North Carolina Association of County Commissioners

Now Accepting NC Opioid Settlement Academy Applications

The NC Opioid Settlement Academy will bring together teams from North Carolina local governments who are receiving funds from the national opioid settlements.

During the Academy, each team will prepare to implement a new justice system strategy or expand an existing one. Applicants must form an interdisciplinary team of four to six members representing local government and relevant partners who are ready to implement to implement opioid settlement strategies locally.

Applications Due: Aug. 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

More Information: Visit the website

Submit an Application: Apply for the Academy

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