Mental health meets set
ByEast Carolina Behavioral Health (ECBH) contracted with the Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program of the Jordan Institute for Children in the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work to conduct a gaps analysis of the 10-county Albemarle Mental health service area.
The purpose of the gaps analysis was to determine the service gaps and county service needs to assist ECBH in developing a plan focused on creating a diverse, culturally-appropriate and quality-driven network that ensures access and availability to resources and services.
The gaps analysis identified many areas which need to improve in order to begin effectively serving the needs of adults and children with mental health issues, developmental disabilities and substance abuse issues.
ECBH will be holding town hall meetings in June to cover the gaps and needs analysis and upcoming development opportunities for stakeholders and providers in the former AMHC area. This analysis was completed by the Behavioral Health Research Program from the School of Social Work at UNC-Chapel Hill. The analysis is online, beginning on page 32 for Currituck County and page 37 information on Dare County.
A meeting on this topic will be held June 22 (6-8) at The Dare County Center in front ot the county administration building and justice center at 950 Marshall C. Collins Drive in Manteo Another meeting will be held June 15 at Edgewood Boardroom in Elizabeth City.