behavioral health

Hannah Phillips, a substance use educator for Forsyth County, is tracking youth overdoses and educating that demographic on the risks of drug use.

Novant Health broke ground on a Wellness and Education Facility dedicated to filling health care gaps Davidson County.

Novant Health broke ground on a Wellness and Education Facility dedicated to filling health care gaps Davidson County.

Novant Health broke ground on a Wellness and Education Facility dedicated to filling health care gaps Davidson County.

Novant Health broke ground on a Wellness and Education Facility dedicated to filling health care gaps Davidson County.

Novant Health broke ground on a wellness and education facility dedicated to filling health care gaps in Davidson County.

The team started in 2021 to better respond to mental health crises in the city of Greensboro. Now, members are scheduling one-on-one sessions to meet with the community.

The online tool includes information on things like the percentage of children across the state diagnosed with depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, and substance use disorder. Metrics also include emergency department numbers.

North Carolina is preparing a new initiative aimed at improving youth behavioral health. The Children and Families Specialty Plan is expected to launch later this year.

The Guilford County Behavioral Health Center opened in Greensboro in 2021 to provide services for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a mental health crisis. One of the goals is for it to be a more suitable location for those who might otherwise end up in an emergency room.