Press Releases

DHHS Piloting Behavioral Health Crisis Program

Director Courtney Cantrell, PhD, of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, announced that four Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations (LME/MCO) were selected to pilot Critical Time Intervention, a program that assists adults with mental illness who are going through a transition phase in their recovery process.

North Carolina receives $7.8 million grant to aid people with substance use disorders

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will soon be able to help more than 4,000 people with substance use disorders access recovery support services.

DHHS Secretary Wos Releases Statement on HB 372

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Secretary Aldona Wos, M.D. released a statement regarding House Bill 372.

ICYMI: New Gaston Program for People Facing Crisis

More than 450 people attended a community celebration to kick-off the Gaston County Critical Time Intervention (CTI) program.

Video: Mental Health Policy in the Carolinas

Carolina Business Review takes a look at mental health policies in the Carolinas.

N.C.'s Breastfeeding-Friendly Designations Go To Three Child Care Centers

The NC Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) announced its second North Carolina Breastfeeding-Friendly Child Care Designations this week, awarding the distinction to three child care facilities in the state.

ICYMI: CMS, NCTracks Gearing Up for ICD-10 — And Want You To Join Them

The date for ICD-10 implementation is October 1, 2015, which is just around the corner.

NC DHHS' Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Achieves National Accreditation

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) Toxicology Laboratory for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) announced today that it has achieved national accreditation from the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT).

ICYMI: Governor signs 'Burt's Law'

Gov. Pat McCrory on Tuesday signed a law increasing penalties for abusing residents of group homes or for failing to report abuse.

Secretary Wos Announces Key Leadership Changes at DHHS

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, MD, announced today that Robin Gary Cummings, MD, Deputy Secretary for Health Services and Medicaid Director, will step down from his position to accept the role of Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.