NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services Communication Bulletins

Communication   Bulletins are formal communications which the Division of MH/DD/SAS  uses to inform the public as new developments occur. The Communication Bulletins provide critical, strategic communication to legislators, LMEs, providers, consumers and other interested people. Read the Communication Bulletin #127 for important information about upcoming changes with the Prevention portion of the Block Grant.

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North Carolina Organization Receives SAMHSA Integration Grant

SAMHSA Awards 30 New Integration Grants The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded 30 new Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI) program grants. Now, 93 organizations nationwide work within the PBHCI program and receive intensive support from the SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions (CIHS) to improve the whole health of people with behavioral health issues. The new PBHCI grantees include one North Carolina based agency. CONGRATULATIONS to Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. For a complete list of the 93 grantees, go to www.integration.samhsa.gov/about-us/pbhci.

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Laws Against Serving Intoxicated People in Bars Largely Ignored

Laws to Crack Down on Serving Intoxicated People in Bars Largely Ignored From a November 13, 2012 post at The Partnership at Drugfree.org… “Laws prohibiting bars and restaurants from serving intoxicated people can be an effective way to reduce alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes and violence, but the provisions in most states are poorly drafted and rarely enforced, according to two experts on alcohol policy” It goes on to suggest that “…an effective way to reduce Driving Under the Influence (DUI) incidents is to focus on the relatively small percentage of drinking establishments that repeatedly serve intoxicated patrons. Law enforcement often knows…

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