Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services Mental Health Awareness Series. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Division of MH/DD/SAS is pleased to announce its Mental Health Awareness Month series. This series will provide information on existing resources, promote mental health and wellbeing and share best practices in care. Learn more. Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plan North Carolina will launch the Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Tailored Plan December 1, 2022. Learn More NC Medicaid Managed Care Find out more about the state's move to managed care. Learn More COVID-19 and Behavioral Health COVID-19 and Behavioral Health Information Crisis Services Any person may receive crisis and emergency services in North Carolina for mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual and or developmental disabilities issues. Learn More Contracts Focus on Improved Outcomes DHHS has developed new contracts in an effort to improve mental health, developmental disability outcomes and substance use disorder outcomes. Learn More Rural Psychiatric, Substance Use Treatment Two hospitals selected to increase availability of inpatient psychiatric and substance use treatment beds in rural hospitals. Learn More Hope4NC and Hope4Healers Helping North Carolinians cope and build resilience during times of crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More What We Do Providing quality support to achieve self-determination for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and quality services to promote treatment and recovery for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.Director: Deepa AvulaInterim Deputy Secretary for Health: Helen WolstenholmeChief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health & IDD: Carrie Brown Submit Behavioral Health or Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Questions or Comments DHHS’ Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services is pleased to provide a way to collect questions and comments from stakeholders of our behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities system. Crisis Crisis solutions Disaster Preparedness Disaster Preparedness Joint Communication Bulletins Formal communications from MH/DD/SAS used to inform the public of new developments MH/DD/SAS Grants MH/DD/SAS Grants Information For LME/MCOs Documents and information for LME/MCOs The Commission for MH/DD/SAS Updates and Information for The Commission for MH/DD/SAS Policies and Procedures MH/DD/SAS policies and regulations Reports MH/DD/SAS reports Councils and Committees MH/DD/SAS councils and committees Customer Service and Community Rights Customer Service and Community Rights Team Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services Assistance Adult Mental Health Services Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Chief Medical Office for Behavioral Health and IDD Child and Family Mental Health Services Crisis Services Customer Service and Community Rights Consumer Empowerment and Community Engagement Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services Down Syndrome Discounted Medications Driving While Impaired Frequently Used Acronyms Gambling Grant Opportunities Hope4NC and Hope4Healers Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Involuntary Commitments Jail Diversion North Carolina Drug Control Unit NC START Potential Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Referral Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD) forms State Operated Healthcare Facilities Substance Use Disorders Supported Housing Traumatic Brain Injury Contact Us Telephone: 984-236-5000Email: contactdmh@dhhs.nc.gov Customer Services and Community Rights Please contact the Customer Services and Community Rights team for all non-crisis questions, customer service and public comments regarding programs for the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services.Phone: 984-236-5300Toll Free: 855-262-1946Spanish: 800-662-7030Email: dmh.advocacy@dhhs.nc.go For Crisis and Immediate Assistance: please contact your Local Management Entity-Managed Care Organization. Problem Gambling Hotline: 877-718-5543Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255NC4Vets: 844-NC4-VETS or 844-624-8387 Hope4NC Helpline: 1-855-587-3463 Hope4Healers Helpline: 919-226-2002 Website Questions: For questions about the website please email us at dmh.webteam@dhhs.nc.gov
Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services Mental Health Awareness Series. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Division of MH/DD/SAS is pleased to announce its Mental Health Awareness Month series. This series will provide information on existing resources, promote mental health and wellbeing and share best practices in care. Learn more. Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plan North Carolina will launch the Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Tailored Plan December 1, 2022. Learn More NC Medicaid Managed Care Find out more about the state's move to managed care. Learn More COVID-19 and Behavioral Health COVID-19 and Behavioral Health Information Crisis Services Any person may receive crisis and emergency services in North Carolina for mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual and or developmental disabilities issues. Learn More Contracts Focus on Improved Outcomes DHHS has developed new contracts in an effort to improve mental health, developmental disability outcomes and substance use disorder outcomes. Learn More Rural Psychiatric, Substance Use Treatment Two hospitals selected to increase availability of inpatient psychiatric and substance use treatment beds in rural hospitals. Learn More Hope4NC and Hope4Healers Helping North Carolinians cope and build resilience during times of crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More What We Do Providing quality support to achieve self-determination for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and quality services to promote treatment and recovery for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.Director: Deepa AvulaInterim Deputy Secretary for Health: Helen WolstenholmeChief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health & IDD: Carrie Brown Submit Behavioral Health or Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Questions or Comments DHHS’ Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services is pleased to provide a way to collect questions and comments from stakeholders of our behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities system. Crisis Crisis solutions Disaster Preparedness Disaster Preparedness Joint Communication Bulletins Formal communications from MH/DD/SAS used to inform the public of new developments MH/DD/SAS Grants MH/DD/SAS Grants Information For LME/MCOs Documents and information for LME/MCOs The Commission for MH/DD/SAS Updates and Information for The Commission for MH/DD/SAS Policies and Procedures MH/DD/SAS policies and regulations Reports MH/DD/SAS reports Councils and Committees MH/DD/SAS councils and committees Customer Service and Community Rights Customer Service and Community Rights Team Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services Assistance Adult Mental Health Services Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Chief Medical Office for Behavioral Health and IDD Child and Family Mental Health Services Crisis Services Customer Service and Community Rights Consumer Empowerment and Community Engagement Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services Down Syndrome Discounted Medications Driving While Impaired Frequently Used Acronyms Gambling Grant Opportunities Hope4NC and Hope4Healers Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Involuntary Commitments Jail Diversion North Carolina Drug Control Unit NC START Potential Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Referral Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD) forms State Operated Healthcare Facilities Substance Use Disorders Supported Housing Traumatic Brain Injury Contact Us Telephone: 984-236-5000Email: contactdmh@dhhs.nc.gov Customer Services and Community Rights Please contact the Customer Services and Community Rights team for all non-crisis questions, customer service and public comments regarding programs for the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services.Phone: 984-236-5300Toll Free: 855-262-1946Spanish: 800-662-7030Email: dmh.advocacy@dhhs.nc.go For Crisis and Immediate Assistance: please contact your Local Management Entity-Managed Care Organization. Problem Gambling Hotline: 877-718-5543Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255NC4Vets: 844-NC4-VETS or 844-624-8387 Hope4NC Helpline: 1-855-587-3463 Hope4Healers Helpline: 919-226-2002 Website Questions: For questions about the website please email us at dmh.webteam@dhhs.nc.gov
