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Sen. Tamara Barringer speaks to the Governor's Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Abuse on Tuesday, while TKTK Beale from the NC Board of County Commissioners looks on. Photo credit: Rose Hoban
Posted inChildren's Health, Featured, Healthcare Workers, Medicaid, Mental Health, Substance Use

Group Works Up Suggestions to Strengthen Mental Health, Drug Treatment System

by Editor January 20, 2016July 23, 2019
Moore Place resident Justin Markel has been able to use the facility as a place to start over. Photo shows a well-groomed Justin sitting on a park bench.
Posted inMental Health

From Living on the Margins to Having a Home

by Editor August 3, 2015April 19, 2021
Carlotta Mauney was homeless for years and using drugs. Landing at Moore Place gave her a chance to start again. “It’s good to know that people who are more fortunate than you are don’t mind giving a helping hand to somebody who’s down on their luck,” she said.
Posted inMental Health

Can You Give Homes to the Homeless?

by Editor July 28, 2015April 22, 2021
Posted inChronic Disease, Featured, Mental Health, Prescription Drugs

A Place for Recovery

by Taylor Sisk July 6, 2015May 14, 2018
A person with an ignition interlock device installed in their car must receive training for the proper technique, to prevent them from having someone else blow into the breathalyzer device or using compressed air.
Posted inMental Health, NC Health Briefs, Public Health

Advocates Urge Measures to Prevent Drunk Driving

by Editor July 1, 2015July 1, 2015
Posted inMental Health, NC Health Briefs, Public Health

Federal Grant Will Help Thousands Recover from Substance Abuse

by Editor June 30, 2015January 28, 2018

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