N.C. Dept. of Health & Human Services holds listening session on behavioral health July 20 in Sylva

From the N.C. Dept. of Health & Human Services:

Behavioral Health Listening Session to be Held Thursday in Sylva

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a listening session on mental health, developmental disabilities and substance use disorder services Thursday, July 20, in Sylva. Feedback will be used in developing a Behavioral Health Strategic Plan for the community- and facility-based service system.

The department will accept public input on any relevant area and is particularly interested in feedback on:

  • Access to providers and services
  • Affordability of providers and services
  • Special populations & conditions (veterans, traumatic brain injuries, autism, etc.)
  • Navigating the system
  • Improving quality of care
  • Integration of physical and behavioral health

Session Time: 2–4 p.m.

Location: Jackson County Department of Social Services
15 Griffin St.
Sylva, NC 28779

Questions or written comments can be sent to: BehavioralHealth@dhhs.nc.gov

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