Topics Related to Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services

NCDHHS Program Links People With Behavioral Health Needs With Those In Recovery

In response to rising mental health needs, another resource is available to behavioral health patients at emergency departments across the state.

NCDHHS Announces New National 9-8-8 Number for People in Mental Health Crisis

Starting Saturday, people in mental health crisis can dial 9-8-8 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and get immediately connected to trained crisis counselors 24/7.

NCDHHS Invests in Growing and Training NC’s Substance Use Workforce to Better Treat Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorders

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released two funding opportunities to award a total of $6,000,000 for tuition scholarships to improve behavioral health outcomes and substance use disorder treatment across the state. 

NCDHHS Announces Additional Funding Available for Collegiate Recovery Programs

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released a new funding opportunity to create collegiate recovery programs that increase access to healthy and supportive environments in colleges and universities for those who are in addiction recovery.

NCDHHS Announces Two Funding Opportunities to Address Behavioral Health in the Criminal Justice System

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released two funding opportunities to award a total of $6,755,000 to community-based mental health providers. These programs will help individuals with serious mental illness involved with the criminal justice system, and they reflect the department’s vision to advance innovate solutions that foster independence, improve health and promote well-being for all North Carolinians.