Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Child Welfare Resources
Take a look at how communities are strengthening relationships between child welfare, mental health services, substance use treatment, and the court systems to improve outcomes for both children and their families. Follow this link to view or download the video!
Look At How Your County Is Doing!
The Economic Snapshot provides a look at how NC Counties are faring with across indicators of economic well-being. Levels of Poverty, Living Income Standard, and Life Expectancy are some of the things you can view following this Economic Snapshot!
Resources for Coping with the Ohio School Tragedy
Coping with trauma is difficult for everyone. Even if you were not directly affected by this tragedy, it may make it harder for you to deal with traumatic events and stress of your own that you have experienced. At this time, SAMHSA would like to offer support to everyone affected in any way. If you or someone you know may need resources for dealing with trauma, please pass along the following information from the SAMHSA website:
If you or someone you are close to are experiencing distress and need someone to talk to immediately, please call the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) via phone 1-800-985-5990 or text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746.The helpline is dedicated to providing disaster/trauma crisis counseling, operates 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week and is free and confidential.
If you or someone you are close to are having a difficult time or want to know how to help someone that you care about, visit the following links for information that might be helpful www.samhsa.gov/trauma. Resources include tips for emergency responders, students, schools, adults, and families.
Counties Named Defendants in Suit Against New River
In the lawsuit against New River HealthCare, five counties have been named as defendants. NC counties had previously "entered into a 160A interlocal agreement to provide mental health services for High Country citizens". After not receiving services, a suit was filed to collect $447,252 for breach of contract and leases that were not paid. Responsibility for payment is being directed towards the counties that were in agreement for services because New River HealthCare does not have the "surplus funds to pay for the services and leases". Do you live in one of the counties listed? Find out by reading more here!
New 90-bed Mental Health Hospital in High Point Awaiting Contract From the State
A local company has been approved to build a new, 90-bed mental health hospital in High Point, NC. The location, formerly Evergreen nursing home, would be transformed into a facility housing criminal defendants who cannot be tried due to ruling of being mentally incompetent or were found not guilty by reason of insanity. For more information on this developing story, follow this link from the High Point Enterprise.
The Coalition's Town Hall Meetings
The Coalition is hosting a series of Town Hall Meetings around North Carolina. Please read and redistribute the information below to all who may be interested:
COME JOIN US & HAVE YOUR SAY!!!
You are invited to a
Town Hall Meeting
on
Mental Health, Developmental Disability, and Substance Abuse Services
Sponsored by The Coalition
The Coalition, 40 organizations advocating together to meet the needs of North Carolinians living with the developmental disabilities, the disease of addiction, & mental illness, will host a series of town hall meetings on MH, DD, & SA services across the state. These listening sessions will:
· Provide a briefing on the current budget outlook
· Offer an opportunity to share your opinions about MHDDSA services and supports; in person, in writing
· Update you on how to make a difference on these issues through advocacy
TIME: All meetings are 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Doors will open at 6:00 pm/program begins at 6:30 pm.
DATES & LOCATIONS:
March 15 – Winston-Salem
Knollwood Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
330 Knollwood Street
March 19 - Cary
Page-Walker House
119 Ambassador Loop
on the Cary Town Hall campus
March 22 – Salisbury
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Fellowship Center
1908 Statesville Road, Salisbury
March 28 - Fayetteville
Southern Regional AHEC
1601 Owen Drive, Fayetteville
March 28 - Asheville
Mountain Area Heath Education Center (MAHEC)
501 Biltmore Ave
March 28 – Wilmington
Hampton Inn Medical Park
2320 South 17th Street, Wilmington
March 29 – Greenville/Winterville
Pitt Community College
Leslie Building - Room 143
1986 Pitt Tech Road Winterville
March 29 - Greensboro
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
2715 Horse Pen Creek Road
April 30 – Charlotte
Hope Haven Center
3815 North Tryon Street
Searching For a Treatment Program? Know What to Ask!
When selecting a treatment program for a family, friend, loved one, or client, it is important to know what to look for and what questions to ask. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has created a new publication. This guide highlights what to ask and what research suggests about the most effective treatments. Check it out by following this link!
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