The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, April 10, 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:
- Lisa DeCiantis, MA, LCMHC, Chief Clinical Officer for Mental Health Wellness, Treatment and Recovery, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services, NCDHHS
- Sandy Feutz, LCSW, Chief Operating Officer, RHA Health Services
- Holly Provance Doggett, MS, Executive Director, NAMI North Carolina
Nearly 1 in 4 adults in North Carolina have reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. Support is available when you need it most. 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. People of all ages can 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. 120794#. Fireside chat and tele-town hall panelists will discuss:
- Where to find mental health information and resources
- What crisis services are and how to access them
- When to get help for yourself or a loved one
NCDHHS recently launched a Crisis Services page available in English and Spanish to describe and connect people to services. This page 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