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DateTopicMeeting Information
Feb. 3, 2025Updates on Crisis to Care, Inclusion Connects, and Inclusion Works
Jan. 6, 20252024 Year in Review

DateTopicMeeting Information
Dec. 9, 2024Child Behavioral Health Investments
Nov. 4, 20242024-2029 Strategic Plan
Oct. 7, 2024Ongoing DHHS Hurricane Helene Response
Sept. 9, 2024DSP Provider Grant, National Recovery Month, Perceptions of Care Survey and NC Mental Health Bock Grant FY25
Aug. 5, 2024Behavioral Health Workforce
July 1, 2024 North Carolina's Transition to Tailored Plans
June 3, 2024Justice System Investments
May 6, 2024Supporting Choice and Inclusion
April 1, 2024Tailored Plans
March 4, 2024Investments in Child & Family Behavioral Health
Feb. 5, 2024Peer Support Professionals
Jan. 8, 2025Direct Support Professionals

Behavioral Health Roadmap Advisory Committees

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Date Topic(s)Meeting Information
Nov. 15, 2024
  • Hurricane Helen Impact Updates
  • Landscape Assessment
  • Environment of Care Investments
July 19, 2024
  • Landscape Assessment of Residential Intervention Services
  • Caregiver Respite
May 17, 2024
  • Evidence-based Community Practices
  • Emergency Placement Fund
April 19, 2024
  • Overview of Investments
  • Child Behavioral Health Residential Overview
  • Family Peers
March 15, 2024
  • Child Behavioral Health Background
  • Child Behavioral Health Funding

DateTopic(s)Meeting Information
Jan. 8, 2025
  • Crisis System Updates and Announcements
  • Suicide Prevention
Nov. 6, 2024
  • Crisis System Updates and Announcements
  • Crisis Technology
  • Mobile Crisis Dispatch
Aug. 7, 2024
  • Crisis System Updates and Announcements
  • Mobile Outreach, Response, Engagement, and Stabilization (MORES)
July 3, 2024
  • Crisis System Investment Update
  • Mobile Crisis Improvements
May 1, 2024
  • Community Collaboration Model
  • Crisis System Investments
Feb. 7, 2024
  • Community Collaboration Model
  • Non-Law Enforcement Transportation (NLET) Program Design
  • Mobile Outreach, Response, Engagement, and Stabilization (MORES)
Jan. 8, 2024
  • Community Collaboration Model
  • Mobile Crisis Management (MCM)
Dec. 14, 2023
  • Community Collaboration Model
  • Mobile Crisis Management (MCM)
Nov. 20, 2023
  • Community Collaboration Model
  • Current State of our Crisis System
  • Crisis Funding for SFY24-25 Budget
  • Areas of Focus for Investments
Nov. 17, 2023
  • Crisis System Advisory Committee Introductions and Expectations

DateTopic(s)Meeting Information
Nov. 18, 2024
  • Direct Support Professional Recruitment and Retention Grants
  • Direct Support Professional Engagement
Aug. 19, 2024
  • Direct Support Professional Training Pilot
  • Update on Recruitment and Retention Grants
  • Direct Support Professional Recruitment and Directory Platform
June 17, 2024
  • DMH/DD/SUS Strategic Plan Update
  • Direct Support Professional Recruitment and Retention Grants
May 20, 2024
  • DMH/DD/SUS Community Collaboration Model
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
  • Direct Support Professional Survey Findings
  • Direct Support Professional Focus Groups
  • Direct Support Professional Workplan Q&A
April 15, 2024
  • Direct Support Professional Survey Update
  • Direct Support Professional Initiatives Design 
    • Recruitment and Training Pilot
    • Wraparound Services
    • Longevity Bonus
March 18, 2024
  • Key Takeaways
  • Updates to Design Initiatives Strategy
  • Recruitment and Training Pilot
  • Survey Questions and Dissemination Strategy
Feb. 26, 2024
  • Key Takeaways
  • Updates to Design Initiatives Strategy
  • Outreach and Engagement Plan
Jan. 17, 2024
  • Defining Direct Support Professionals
  • Current Status of Direct Support Professionals in North Carolina
  • Expanding High-Quality Direct Support Professionals
Dec. 6, 2023
  • Defining Direct Support Professionals
  • Current Status of Direct Support Professionals in North Carolina
  • Expanding High-Quality Direct Support Professionals
Nov. 17, 2023
  • Direct Support Workforce Advisory Committee Introductions and Expectations

DateTopic(s)Meeting Information
Jan. 21, 2025
  • Advisory Committee Purpose
  • Inclusion Works Overview
  • What's Next for Inclusion Works

DateTopic(s)Meeting Information
July 9, 2024
  • DMH/DD/SUS Community Collaboration Model
  • Justice Investments Implementation Updates
  • Justice RFA and Webinar
June 11, 2024
  • DMH/DD/SUS Strategic Plan
  • Services and Initiatives for Youth
May 14, 2024
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
  • Summary of Investments
  • Long-term Investment Strategy Approach
Feb. 13, 2024
  • Justice-Involved Advisory Committee
Jan. 9, 2024
  • Juvenile Justice and Behavioral Health Subcommittee 
  • Overview of Justice-Related SFY23-24 Budget Investments
  • System Mapping Intercept - Law Enforcement 
Dec. 18, 2023
  • Funding Opportunities
    • Capacity Restoration
    • Re-Entry Programs
  • Current State Assessment Overview
Nov. 21, 2023
  • Advisory Committee Charter Review
  • Justice Funding for SFY24-25 Budget
  • Current State of Services
  • Areas of Focus for Investments
Nov. 17, 2023
  • Justice-Involved Advisory Committee Introductions and Expectations

DateTopic(s)Meeting Information
Nov. 14, 2024
  • Peer Support Providers
  • Upcoming Workforce Developments
Sept. 12, 2024
  • Introduction to I/DD and TBI Peer Mentors
  • Peer Mentor Models in Tennessee and Michigan
Aug. 22, 2024
  • Peer Support Scholarship Program
  • Peer-to-Peer Mentoring App
  • DMH/DD/SUS Peer Support Webpage
  • Future Work for Peer Supports
June 13, 2024
  • DMH/DD/SUS Strategic Plan
  • Creating a Standardized Peer Support Certification Curriculum
May 9, 2024
  • Peer Support Scholarship Program
  • Certification and Oversight Board
  • Establishing a Peer Support Center of Excellence
Feb. 8, 2024
  • Community Partner Feedback on Expanding High-Quality Peer Supports
Jan. 9, 2024
  • Community Partner Feedback on Expanding High-Quality Peer Supports
Dec. 19, 2023
  • Introductions and Expectations
  • Community Partner Feedback on Expanding High-Quality Peer Supports
Nov. 29, 2023
  • Defining Peer Supports
  • Peer Supports in North Carolina
  • Expanding High-Quality Peer Supports in North Carolina
Nov. 17, 2023
  • Peer Support Workforce Advisory Committee Introductions and Expectations

Hot Topics

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DateTopic(s)Publication Link
Feb. 20, 2025
  • DMHDDSUS Celebrates Partnership with UCA WAVES Expanding Access to Mental Health Care for AAPI Communities
  • Join North Carolina Black Youth Wellness Community of Practice and Education
Weekly Hot Topics
Feb. 18, 2025
  • Inclusion Works Lunch & Learn: Employment Models
  • Connections App: Supporting Peers and Providers
Special Edition Hot Topics
Feb. 18, 2025
  • NCDHHS Investment to Strengthen the Direct Support Professionals Workforce
Special Edition Hot Topics
Feb. 18, 2025
  • Request For Proposals New Non-Law Enforcement Transportation Program
  • NC Medicaid Policy Posted for Public Comment: Clinically Managed Population Specific High-Intensity Residential Program
Weekly Hot Topics
Feb. 18, 2025
  • Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) Conference Mapping the Future of CIT in North Carolina
Special Edition Hot Topics
Feb. 17, 2025
  • DMHDDSUS Partners with the Governor's Working Group To Host Inaugural SMVF Network Summit
Special Edition Hot Topics
Feb. 14, 2025
  • New Justice RFA Released for Western NC Counties Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Special Edition Hot Topics
Feb. 11, 2025
  • State Consumer and Family Advisory Committee Meeting Aligning Priorities Through Managed Care Innovation
  • Black History Month Toolkit
Weekly Hot Topics
Feb. 7, 2025
  • DMHDDSUS Director Kelly Crosbie  Named Social Worker of the Year
Special Edition Hot Topics
Feb. 7, 2025
  • NCDHHS Celebrates New Adolescent Mental Health Facility
Special Edition Hot Topics
Feb. 6, 2025
  • DMH/DD/SUS Announces Investments to Expand Services for Justice-Involved Individuals 
Special Edition Hot Topics
Feb. 5, 2025
  • DMHDDSUS Visits SouthLight Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
  • NCDHHS Livestream Spanish-Language Cafecito and Tele-Town Hall NC Crisis Services - Get Help 24/7
Weekly Hot Topics
Feb. 4, 2025
  • Federal Grants Update
Special Edition Hot Topics
Feb. 3, 2025
  • February Side by Side with DMHDDSUS Webinar
Special Edition Hot Topics
Jan. 30, 2025
  • NCDHHS Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall NC Crisis Services - Get Help 24/7
  • Request For Proposals New Non-Law Enforcement Transportation Program
Weekly Hot Topics
Jan. 29, 2025
  • Federal Grant Pause Rescinded
Special Edition Hot Topics
Jan. 29, 2025
  • DMHDDSUS Celebrates Two Year Anniversary of Behavioral Health Statewide Central Availability Navigator (BH SCAN) 
Special Edition Hot Topics
Jan. 28, 2025
  • Federal Grant Pause Update
Special Edition Hot Topics
Jan. 28, 2025
  • NCDHHS Livestream Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall NC Crisis Services - Get Help 24/7
  • Order Free 988 Print Materials for Your Barbershop or Hair Salon 
Weekly Hot Topics
Jan. 27, 2025
  • NCDHHS Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall NC Crisis Services: Get Help 24/7
Special Edition Hot Topics
Jan. 27, 2025
  • NCDHHS and Trillium Health Announce More Than $13 Million for New Crisis Centers
Special Edition Hot Topics
Jan. 23, 2025
  • Secretary Dev Sangvai Travels to Western North Carolina
  • Inclusion Works Lunch & Learn: Employment Models
  • State Consumer and Family Advisory Committee Meeting Through Managed Care
  • Standard Plan Contract Extension
  • Join the North Carolina Black Youth Wellness Advisory Board
Weekly Hot Topics
Jan. 21, 2025
  • Inclusion Connects Releases Quarterly Report Enhancing I/DD Services
  • NC Suicide Prevention Action Plan Evaluation Survey
  • January Tailored Care Management Provider Manual Updates
Weekly Hot Topics
Jan. 16, 2025
  • Non-Law Transportation Program - Request for Proposals
  • Crisis Intervention Team Conference
  • NC Suicide Prevention Action Plan Evaluation Survey
  • NC Medicaid Health Disparities Report
Weekly Hot Topics
Jan. 15, 2025
  • Resources to Support Employee Wellness
Weekly Hot Topics
Jan. 14, 2025
  • Dr. Devdutta Sangvai is Sworn in as Secretary
  • Expanding Access, Lowering Costs and Investing
  • Free 988 Printed Materials
Weekly Hot Topics
Jan. 13, 2025
  • Children and Family Specialty Plan to Launch in 2025
Special Edition Hot Topics
Jan. 13, 2025
  • DMH/DD/SUS Launches Crisis Services Webpage
Special Edition Hot Topics
Jan. 9, 2025
  • DMH/DD/SUS Receives $1 Million SAMHSA Grant
Weekly Hot Topics
Jan. 8, 2025
  • DMHDDSUS Launches Strategic Plan Dashboard to Track Progress
  • Order Free 988 Printed Materials
  • Emergency Energy Assistance Available to 25 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Helene
  • NC Medicaid Releases State Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report
  • January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month
Weekly Hot Topics
Jan. 7, 2025
  • DMH/DD/SUS Launches Strategic Plan Dashboard to Track Progress 
Weekly Hot Topics
Jan. 2, 2025
  • UNC Health Pardee Announces Plans for a $30 Million Investment 
Special Edition Hot Topics

 

Webinars and Training

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DateTopicMeeting Information
Feb. 20, 2025The Connections App: Supporting Peers and Providers for the Community

DateTopicMeeting Information
Dec. 11, 2024Innovations Waiver Waitlist Dashboard
Nov. 19, 2024American Indian Heritage Awareness Month - 50 Years of Tribal Unity
Sept. 25, 2024Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Recognizing the Red Flags 
Sept. 10, 2024Suicide Prevention Week Lunch & Learn
Aug. 29, 2024Justice RFA Webinar - Capacity Building for Diversion and Reentry
July 23, 2024Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Webinar - Transgenerational Trauma
July 8, 2024Accessing Community-Based Services Through 1915(i)
June 6, 2024The Arc of North Carolina "Around the Table" Podcast featuring DMH/DD/SUS Director Kelly Crosbie
May 10, 2024Joint Samantha R Webinar - DMHDDSUS and DRNC
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