WUNC

Who gets a bed in NC’s state psychiatric hospitals — and who waits?

More court-ordered patients, fewer staffed beds and longer stays have strained a system struggling to keep up with demand for ...
EducationNC

Meeting workforce needs: NC community colleges launch and expand high-cost health care programs

The $55 million grant program helped North Carolina community colleges launch and expand health care programs to meet local ...

NC mental health overhaul: Coastal Horizons sees high demand as state releases year-one progress report

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said it is working to meet growing demand. Secretary Dev Sangvai said the state has reached a turning point.
JoCo Report

NC Public Schools Awarded More Than $11 Million To Expand School-Based Mental Health Services

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has been awarded more than $11 million in federal funding to strengthen school-based mental health services, following a recent announcement ...
WRAL

Budget, mental health worries and more: What NC lawmakers are expected to prioritize in 2026

A new state budget — and with it funding for Medicaid, Helene recovery, raises for hundreds of thousands of state workers and more — is still months away, as North Carolina continues forging ahead as ...