Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services

NC’s public Behavioral Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) System is undergoing major changes. DHHS wants to hear from stakeholders about how we can assist in creating a system that improves health outcomes for all.

Any person may receive crisis and emergency services in North Carolina for mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual and or developmental disabilities issues.

DHHS has developed new contracts in an effort to improve mental health, developmental disability outcomes and substance use disorder outcomes.

Two hospitals selected to increase availability of inpatient psychiatric and substance use treatment beds in rural hospitals.

Helping North Carolinians cope and build resilience during times of crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic.