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Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW

Director, DMHDDSUS

Hot Topics | Jan. 30, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services hosted a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday focused on North Carolina's Crisis Services. Panelists featured DMH/DD/SUS Director Kelly Crosbie, Promise Resource Network CEO and Chief Global Strategist Cherene Caraco, and Recovery Innovations Chief Operating Officer Joy Brunson-Nsubuga.

The discussion focused on how people can support their mental well-being, find resources, and get help for themselves or someone else experiencing a mental health crisis. These resources can be found on the new DMH/DD/SUS Crisis Services webpage, which is available in English and Spanish. The page includes a searchable map to find community crisis centers and a zip code search to find a mobile crisis team.

If you or someone you love is feeling overwhelmed, NC Crisis Services are here to help:

Call, text, or chat with 988 for immediate support, 24/7
Talk to someone with lived experience through the Peer Warmline: 855-PEERS-NC
Visit a community crisis center for fast, in-person help from licensed clinicians
Have help come to you - trained mobile crisis teams will meet you in a safe place at low or no cost

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.

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Side by Side with DMH/DD/SUS

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.

Date/Time: Monday, Feb. 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.

State Consumer and Family Advisory Committee Meeting

Aligning Priorities Through Managed Care Innovation

Join SCFAC for a panel discussion with LME/MCO leadership. Moderated by SCFAC Chair Bandon Wilson, the panel will talk about innovative approaches to managed care, identifying and prioritizing community needs, collaboration across LME/MCOs and community stakeholders, and ensuring accountability and consumer-centered care.

Date/Time: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, 12:30-3:00 pm

Location: The Frontier at RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Durham, NC

Attend In-Person: Register for the meeting

Attend Virtually: Register for the virtual meeting

Event Flyer: Download flyer

Inclusion Works Lunch & Learn: Employment Models

There are different types of employment options available to people with I/DD. Join Inclusion Works to discuss how internships, self-employment, and other models can be part of the journey toward Competitive Integrated Employment.

Date/Time: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm

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

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