The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. 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.
Event participants include:
- Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW, Director, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services, NCDHHS
- Cherene Caraco, CEO & Chief Global Strategist, Promise Resource Network
- Joy Brunson-Nsubuga, MA, MBA, LMFT, LCAS, CCS, Chief Operating Officer, Recovery Innovations Inc.
Nearly 1 in 4 adults in North Carolina have reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. 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.
The fireside chat will stream live from the NCDHHS Facebook and YouTube accounts, where viewers can submit questions. The event also includes a tele-town hall, which invites people by phone to listen in and submit questions. People can dial into the event by calling 855-756-7520 Ext. 119232#. Fireside chat and tele-town hall panelists will discuss:
- Ways to support and improve mental well-being
- When to get help for yourself or a loved one
- What NC crisis services are and how to access them
- Where to find mental health information and resources
NCDHHS recently launched a new Crisis Services page available in English and Spanish to describe and connect people to services, includes a searchable map to find community crisis centers, and has 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
- Have help come to you — trained mobile crisis teams will meet you in a safe place at low or no cost
- Visit a community crisis center for fast, in-person help from licensed clinicians