The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $3.2 million to nine colleges and universities across the state to increase access to recovery services and supports on campuses for students with substance use disorders. These awards address a growing need for behavioral health care among young adults and the Department’s top priority to improve Behavioral health and resilience in North Carolina.| www.ncdhhs.gov
Eight organizations across the state will now be able to increase their recovery services, supports and accessibility for individuals with substance use disorders.| www.ncdhhs.gov
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. The new three-digit number provides a faster, easier way to get the help already available at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).| www.ncdhhs.gov
North Carolina state, regional and county-level data for partners to understand the impacts of the overdose epidemic in their communities.| www.dph.ncdhhs.gov
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its…| 988 Lifeline