N.C. Division of Well being and Human Companies broadcasts funding for scholar substance abuse applications – WSOC TV

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Division of Well being and Human Companies (NCDHHS) introduced that greater than $3 million in funds have been awarded to 9 faculties and universities throughout the state to extend entry to help and restoration providers for college kids battling substance abuse.

In response to a launch from the division, the brand new funding will assist tackle a rising want for behavioral well being care entry for younger adults and follows the division’s plan to enhance behavioral well being and resilience throughout the state.

Collegiate Restoration Applications (CRPs) have been round for over 4 a long time and had been developed in response to the expansion in drug and alcohol abuse amongst youngsters and younger adults. The applications present instructional alternatives and providers in a supportive surroundings that promotes private accountability whereas attending personal or public faculties and universities.

NCDHHS Director of Psychological Well being, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Companies Kelly Crosbie says this system will be capable to help younger adults throughout a important time of their lives.

“Faculty will be very traumatic, particularly for younger adults battling substance use or psychological well being points,” mentioned Crosbie. “These applications present an academic alternative alongside restoration help to make sure college students should not have to sacrifice one for the opposite.”

Campuses will use the funds to construct and combine complete collegiate restoration applications that present college students entry to drug- and alcohol-free secure areas for them to dwell, research, and socialize, in addition to peer mentoring and different help throughout their restoration journey.

In 2015, the NCDHHS named this system a precedence, and funding has been supplied to high schools and universities since. In 2021, $873,760 in program funding was divided to assist serve round 320 college students.

The 9 faculties and universities that can obtain program funding are:

• Appalachian State College (growth programming), Boone: $262,549

• Elizabeth Metropolis State College (growth programming), Elizabeth Metropolis $400,000

• Elon College (new program); Elon: $257,576

• Fayetteville State College (growth programming), Fayetteville $399,090

• Excessive Level College (new program), Excessive Level $797,807

• Mars Hill College (new program), Mars Hill $75,770

• Methodist College (new program), Fayetteville $514,093

• College of North Carolina (growth programming), Chapel Hill $130,700

• College of North Carolina (growth programming), Greensboro $394,727

College students are inspired to succeed in out to their faculty’s counseling middle for extra info.

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