NC Health Secretary Traveling in Western Counties

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary is traveling to western North Carolina to learn about recovery efforts and highlight mental health resources for people impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Secretary will visit a Healthy Opportunities Pilot program, Hope4NC, which is a $12.4 million investment for crisis outreach in 25 counties hit hardest by Helene. Trained crisis counselors have been going door-to-door to provide education, assist in recovery efforts, link people with critical behavioral health services and provide counseling.