Training is an investment, not a checkbox. Yet many agencies treat it as a one-time event—staff attend, certificates get filed, and the culture remains unchanged. For training to truly make a difference, it must become part of how your business operates every day. Training Without Integration = Wasted Effort When training is disconnected [...]
In April 2025, Alamance County launched an innovative mental health crisis hub offering immediate, no-cost support to individuals facing behavioral health emergencies. Located in central North Carolina, this facility includes walk-in urgent care, a peer-led “living room” space, and a 16-bed inpatient unit — all designed to divert individuals from jails and emergency rooms. [...]
In February 2025, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced an $11 million investment to strengthen mental health and substance use services for individuals involved in the justice system. This funding supports community-based diversion programs and reentry services that serve as alternatives to incarceration—an approach designed to reduce recidivism and promote [...]