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Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW
Director, DMH/DD/SUS
| | Hot Topics | October 14, 2025 | | |
DMH/DD/SUS Team Participates in Kermes Cultural Event to
Promote Mental Health Resources
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On September 28, the DMH/DD/SUS team participated in the Kermes cultural event hosted by El Futuro, an organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of the Hispanic/Latino community. The event welcomed over 1,000 attendees and celebrated Hispanic heritage with live music, traditional food, and a vibrant marketplace featuring artisan products and community resources.
As part of our outreach efforts, DMH/DD/SUS team members distributed Peer Warmline bags containing educational materials about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and other crisis services. This direct engagement helped raise awareness of vital mental health resources among community members, many of whom may face barriers to accessing care. The event also provided a valuable opportunity to connect with individuals and families in a culturally affirming environment.
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NCDHHS and the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities are celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October by highlighting the contributions people with disabilities are making in workplaces across North Carolina. Visit the NCDHHS website to read five success stories of people who have overcome their disability-related barriers to find meaningful employment and the VR employees who are committed to building a strong and inclusive workforce.
| | Join a Brain Injury Advisory Council Subcommittee | | The Brain Injury Advisory Council (BIAC) is seeking committed individuals to serve on one or more of our subcommittees. This is a valuable opportunity to help shape policy, guide service delivery, and elevate the voices of individuals with brain injuries across the state. We welcome people with lived experience, providers, and community members to participate. You don't have to be a BIAC member to serve on a subcommittee. If you are interested in becoming a member of a BIAC subcommittee, please complete this brief form. | | Daymark's Mobile Crisis Team Honored Nationally | | |
We’re proud to share that Daymark’s Mobile Crisis Team received the Mobile Crisis Award at this year’s Crisis Con: The National Crisis Continuum Conference. Chosen from 13 nominees nationwide, the team was recognized for excellence in:
- Providing timely, on-site crisis assessment and stabilization
- Using innovative outreach strategies
- Collaborating with law enforcement, hospitals, and community partners
- Reaching underserved populations
- Achieving strong outcomes in crisis de-escalation and care connection
Congratulations to Billy West, Executive Director of Daymark Recovery Services, and the entire team for their dedication to compassionate, community-based crisis response.
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DMH/DD/SUS Fireside Chat with Kelly Crosbie
How Inclusion Connects is Making a Difference
| | Join NCDHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services for a special conversation about the great work Inclusion Connects has been doing! We’ll talk about the progress we’ve made and what’s coming next. We will share stories, updates, and exciting news. | | | |
Inclusion Works Lunch & Learn
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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Join Inclusion Works to as we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This month we will focus on best practices to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury on their path to achieving Competitive Integrated Employment.
This webinar will include a presentation from Brandon Shannon, an entrepreneur and person with lived experience in the employment field. In addition, we will feature an overview of the Empower to Work Program by Abound Health, which supports enhanced clinical services across North Carolina. Ms. Sherrell Gales will review the Empower To Work Inclusive Hiring Resource Database. Partnering with NCDHHS and Work Together NC, Empower to Work offers employment solutions and individualized workplace opportunities.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the Lunch & Learn
Closed-Captioning & American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters will be provided.
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Collaborative Family Healthcare Association Annual Conference
Breaking Boundaries: Redefining Access and
Expansion in Integrated Care
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The Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) is bringing the premiere conference for the integration of behavioral health and medicine to Raleigh, NC in October. With over 100 educational sessions, extended learning opportunities, discussion groups, and 900+ attendees there is something for everyone.
Date: Oct. 17-18, 2025
Location: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC
Registration: Register for the conference
More Information: Download flyer
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Chess Health Webinar: Addressing Unique
Recovery Challenges for North Carolina’s Veterans
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As Veterans Day approaches, Chess Health invites you to join a free NAADAC-approved educational program focused on building effective recovery programs for Veterans. This session will provide practical strategies to help provides across North Carolina address the unique needs of veterans.
Led by Garret Biss, USMC (Ret.), Marine Corps pilot, TEDx speaker, and recovery advocate, this session will provide:
- Actionable tools and exercises to apply immediately with veteran clients
- Insights into building effective recovery programs tailored for veterans
- 1.0 NAADAC-approved CE credit at no cost
Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the webinar
| | 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, Oct. 22, 2025, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Registration: Register for the meeting
More Information: Download the meeting agenda
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