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The North Carolina Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Partnerships (NC JJBH) 

Elio Andreoli, Tyler Adderley, Sean Skinkle  For many young folks, involvement in the Juvenile Justice System is not just about facing consequences, but also about navigating trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use in a system that may not see the full scope of their needs. Did you know that over 50% of youth in contact with the juvenile justice system have some type of … Continue reading The North Carolina Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Partnerships (NC JJBH) 

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NC Youth & Family Voices Amplified (NCVA) 

Cohan Council, Jalen Drayton, MacKenzie Wofford  For those who have experienced mental health challenges, NC Youth & Family Voices Amplified (NCVA) offers a chance to lead others to healing. NCVA prepares individuals to become compassionate and effective Family Peer Support Specialists.   Family Peer Support Specialists work closely alongside families, guiding them through their mental health journeys and providing personalized support. Unlike traditional therapists, they rely … Continue reading NC Youth & Family Voices Amplified (NCVA) 

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More Than a Service: The Misson Behind NC High Fidelity Wraparound 

Enzo Dovlo, Zania Johnson, Amya Smith   In North Carolina, children and families experiencing serious mental and behavioral health challenges often struggle to find support that truly addresses their individual needs. The NC High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) was created to change that. It offers care that is family driven, strength based and rooted in collaboration. It all started when Judge George F. Bason saw a young … Continue reading More Than a Service: The Misson Behind NC High Fidelity Wraparound 

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Mobile Outreach, Response, Engagement and Stabilization (MORES)

Miller Brown & Diamond Martin  Do you know how to contact a local, specialized crisis response team if a family member or friend needed help? Mobile Outreach, Response, Engagement and Stabilization (MORES) is a crisis lifeline system and part of Mobile Crisis. MORES “is a team-based crisis response intervention for children and adolescents ages 3-21 years experiencing escalating emotional and/or behavioral needs (NCDHHS- MORES brochure).” … Continue reading Mobile Outreach, Response, Engagement and Stabilization (MORES)

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UNCG Bringing Out the Best 

Anginette Vazquez-Burgos, Maria Zuniga-Alonso, Sereniti Simpson  Bringing Out the Best (BOTB) is an organization at UNCG’s Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships. Over the past 21 years BOTB has helped Guildford County children under five years old overcome behavioral, social, and emotional challenges. Due to their impressive success rate, there is now a waitlist to join and dedicated behavioral specialists are excited to work … Continue reading UNCG Bringing Out the Best 

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The Importance of Understanding Anxiety

Ailey O’Toole   Staff Writer As school is getting back into full swing, it is important to keep an eye on your stress and anxiety levels, especially for those of you who are freshmen and are experiencing so many changes. Some levels of stress are normal for any day-to-day routine, but if that stress starts to manifest itself as anxiety and begins interfering with your … Continue reading The Importance of Understanding Anxiety

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