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Posted inMental Health

Warm line: a mental health support, answered by people who can relate

by Taylor Knopf July 29, 2021March 28, 2022

By Taylor Knopf When Aiden feels lonely or is struggling with sobriety, he calls the number to the warm line. He can relate to the person on the other end of the phone because they also have experienced personal mental health or substance use issues. “Sometimes it keeps me from drinking, other times it’s just […]

a person sits with their head in their hands behind bars, backlit by blue lights
Posted inMental Health

State lawmakers seek non-police, community interventions to mental health crises

by Taylor Knopf May 18, 2021October 19, 2021
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Posted inMental Health

NC’s growing peer support ecosystem creates opportunities, challenges

by Liora Engel-Smith November 8, 2019November 7, 2019
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Posted inState Health Policy

2019 Health & Human Services Budget – House & Senate

by Rose Hoban June 24, 2019April 13, 2021
Posted inPrison Health

Pitt County jail aims to reduce recidivism and substance use relapse

by Taylor Knopf June 20, 2019April 13, 2021
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Posted inMental Health

New Push to Help Mental Health Patients Determine Their Treatment in Emergencies

by Rose Hoban November 14, 2018April 14, 2021

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