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Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW

Director, DMHDDSUS

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NCDHHS Hosts Spanish-language Cafecito and

Tele-Town Hall on Crisis Services in NC

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services hosted a live Spanish-language Cafecito and Tele-town Hall on Thursday, Feb. 6 to discuss how people can support their mental well-being, find resources and get help for themselves or someone else experiencing a mental health crisis. More than 15,000 people attended virtually. Panelists answered questions from participants on ways to get mental health support, where to find resources, and more.

Event panelists included:

 

  • Carolina Siliceo Perez, MLAS, Acting Director for Latinx/Hispanic Policy and Strategy, NCDHHS 
  • Mary Jones, Director of Client Care and Engagement, El Futuro
  • Amanda Huber Lopera, MSW, LCSW, Psychotherapist and Executive Director, Sunrise-Amanecer Inc.


Nearly 1 in 4 adults in North Carolina have reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. Nationally, more than 1 in 3 Hispanic adults have reported these symptoms as well. Help is available. Mental health crisis services offer non-judgmental, confidential and compassionate care to connect North Carolinians with resources and support — available at little or no cost — to get help with social or family situations, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, substance use or if they just need someone to talk to.


Resources shared during the Cafecito included:


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