Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW

Director, DMHDDSUS

Hot Topics | Feb. 18, 2025

Request For Proposals

New Non-Law Enforcement Transportation Program

NCDHHS is investing $20 million in non-law enforcement transportation, a promising practice of providing trauma-informed transportation for people in mental health crises who need to be transported from emergency rooms to residential treatment. The new transportation program will initially operate in two regions of the state, which will be identified through a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process. The RFP is now open and eligible transportation vendors can access and apply for the RFP on the NCDHHS website through February 28, 2025.

NC Medicaid Policy Posted for Public Comment: Clinically Managed Population Specific High-Intensity Residential Program

NC Medicaid posted clinical coverage policy 8D-4, Clinically Managed Population Specific High-Intensity Residential Program on Feb. 10 for a 15-day public comment period. This service is for beneficiaries with both substance use disorder (SUD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). This is an American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria, Third Edition, Level 3.3 service that provides a 24-hour structured recovery environment in combination with high-intensity clinical services. Submit comments by Feb. 24, 2025 to medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov.

Community Resources

Dashboards/Reporting:

• Strategic Plan Dashboard
• 988 Performance Dashboard
• LME/MCO Dashboard

Hurricane Helene Resources

Community Engagement

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

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