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) 

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) 

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 

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)

Seasonal Depression: Everyone is Having a Hard Time

R.A BrockCopy Editor/Staff Writer It is approaching the time of year as a college student where things tend to be the most stressful. Finals season is upon us and our fellow peers are working their hardest to get the grade. Let’s be honest, it’s hard to be a college student. It comes easy to many but for those with mental health issues, it can be … Continue reading Seasonal Depression: Everyone is Having a Hard Time