PRESS RELEASE — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received three federal grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) totaling almost $7 million to improve the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, enhance Mobile Crisis Teams and provide treatment for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) for pregnant and postpartum women. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and these grants will help NCDHHS continue its efforts to lower suicide deaths and attempts in North Carolina.
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PRESS RELEASE — Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services commemorated 988 Day with the unveiling of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline signage to put in state government parking lots throughout Raleigh. These efforts, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Administration, are bringing awareness to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and support NCDHHS’ broader crisis response efforts.
MEDIA ADVISORY — Credentialed media are invited to attend an event commemorating 988 Day on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Headquarters. NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai and other leadership will unveil new 988 signage that has vital information to help those in mental health crisis.
PRESS RELEASE — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today that the 100th Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) location in North Carolina will soon open, marking a significant milestone in efforts to reduce drug misuse and overdose deaths. The announcement comes as NCDHHS recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 to raise awareness of services and care available for people who need it.
PRESS RELEASE — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety will hold the first meeting of the NC Crisis System of Care Advisory Committee on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Room 240 of the Albemarle Building, 325 N. Salisbury Street in Raleigh. The meeting is open to the public.
PRESS RELEASE — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is partnering with the UNC School of Social Work to expand access to suicide prevention training to UNC system universities and community college campuses across the state in 2026-27.
PRESS RELEASE — While the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services works to strengthen the state’s crisis care system, new survey results show that North Carolinians are satisfied with the mental health and substance use services they receive through the LME/MCOs. NCDHHS conducts a survey each year as a reporting requirement for the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). These promising results come just two years after the NCGA made a historic investment in mental health care in North
PRESS RELEASE — North Carolinians living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) will have better access to services and a stronger support system under a new plan from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
PRESS RELEASE — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced text and chat options are now available on the North Carolina Peer Warmline, a 24/7 crisis response service operated by Promise Resource Network.
PRESS RELEASE — As Governor Josh Stein proclaims May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reaffirms its commitment to increasing access to care and highlights mental health services available across the state.