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Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW
Director, DMH/DD/SUS
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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed September 7-13 as Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Recognition Week to honor the dedicated individuals who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The proclamation recognizes that DSPs make a profound impact every day to help people with I/DD live with greater independence, dignity, and inclusion. Through their compassion and commitment, they create safer, more supportive communities where people with I/DD can learn, grow, and thrive.
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has naloxone and wound care supplies available for organizations and community groups. If your organization is in need of free naloxone to distribute to your community, please fill out a request survey by September 12. To learn more, visit the NC Harm Reduction Coalition website.
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We are looking for volunteers who are interested in addressing mental health, substance use disorder and suicide prevention in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Tarang aims to improve mental health outcomes in the AAPI community through community development grounded in cultural relevance, equity, and empowerment. We are seeking highly motivated, passionate individuals to be thought leaders on developing effective ways to bring awareness, support, and education into their community. You must live in North Carolina and be a member of the AAPI community. The deadline to apply is September 13.
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing free, printed 988 educational materials for local health departments, medical providers, community organizations, and schools across the state to distribute in their communities. Sign up today for these fresh, newly designed toolkit materials. Your order will include posters, flyers, rack cards, wallet cards and stickers available in English and Spanish.
Order your materials by September 22, 2025, to receive them in early October to distribute in your community. To order your materials, please fill out this print materials order form.
| | Learn More About What's Happening in Your Community | | | Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities Hosts Webinar About North Carolina's Disabilities Benefits 101 | |
Join Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) for a webinar on North Carolina’s Disabilities Benefits 101. This comprehensive and user-friendly online resource is designed to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed employment decisions while receiving benefits.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Registration: Register for the webinar
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NCDHHS Innovations Supported Living Levels 2 & 3
Stakeholder Meeting
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Anyone utilizing Innovations Supported Living Levels 2 or 3, their providers, or families are invited to participate in the quarterly meetings regarding Innovations Supported Living Levels 2 and 3, hosted by UNC Cares. The topics for this meeting include Inclusion Connects Overview and Work Plan, Medicaid Policy and Practice update, and Money Follows the Person updates. To receive more information on the meetings and be added to the listserv, please contact Melissa.Black@unc.edu.
Date/Time: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Registration: Register for the webinar
Attend by Phone: 646-931-3860, Meeting ID: 947 0136 5316
More Information: View meeting agenda
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Vietnam Veterans of America – North Carolina State Council
Caregiving for the Aging Veteran Town Hall
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Veterans, their spouses, caregivers, and family members are encouraged to attend this informative event. Information/education tables from the VA and community organizations will be onsite.
Topics include:
- An overview of caregiving concepts, the importance of self-care, and the caregiver’s role in supporting their loved ones.
- A summary of VA services, including the Caregiver Support Program, the Program of General Caregiver Support Services, and the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.
- Presentation on skillset for caregivers
- Caregivers panel discussion
Date: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, 8:30-1:00 p.m.
Location: Asheville-Buncombe Community College, 19 Tech Drive, Asheville, NC
More Information: Email Questions
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Stronger Together Conference
Changing Rhythms, New Movements
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This one-day interactive event supports the mental health and wellness of Black youth and young adults through cultural connection, creative expression, and community care. The day includes wellness booths, keynote speaker Rafiah Maxie, youth-led performances, and access to support resources. The event will bring together youth, young adults, and advocates for a day of learning, healing, and community building. Made possible in part by NCDHHS.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, 9:30-5:00 p.m.
Location: Rocky Mount Event Center, 285 NE Main Street, Rocky Mount, NC
More Information: Visit the website
Volunteer: Call for Volunteers
Flyer: Download the flyer
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SERNRA / NAMRC / NCRA Training Conference
Reconnecting: Rising Strong in Rehabilitation
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The Southeast Region of the National Rehabilitation Association (SERNRA), the National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC), and the North Carolina Rehabilitation Association (NCRA), is hosting a joint conference.
This is an opportunity for training, education, and credentialing of our diverse membership that believes excellence and outcomes are achieved by upholding the utmost importance of continuous learning, professional development, and personal enrichment.
The conference also provides networking to reconnect with partners and people across a large spectrum of rehabilitation professionals. During the two-day conference, concurrent sessions will be offered that focus on topics that intersect disability specific topics, ethics, special populations, and create a momentum to rise strongly in rehabilitation.
Date/Time: Sept. 22-24, 2025
Location: Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons, 3121 West Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC
Register: Register for the conference
More Information: Download conference flyer
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