Veterans in Transition: Suicide Prevention & Reduction, Session 1April 25, 2019

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Welcome & Introductory Remarks

Dr. Becky Lane – RTI International

Secretary Larry HallNorth Carolina Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Vice Chair Updates

Martin FallsChief Deputy

Retired Colonel, U.S. Army National GuardNC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Terry WestbrookDeputy Director

NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

GWG Updates for 4/25/19

April 25th-27th – Veterans Experience Action Center, Wilmington, NC

April 27th – Town Hall for Aging Veterans, AB Tech College, Asheville, NC

April 30th – Month of the Military Child Day, NC Museum of History, Raleigh, NC

May 3rd – Veterans Outreach Day, Hope Mills, NC

May 3rd-4th – Veteran Outreach Fair, Washington, NC

May 10th – Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Contemporary Art Museum, Raleigh, NC

May 23rd-24th - National Veterans Legal Service Project Training, Goodwill Industries, Winston Salem, NC

May 30th – Veterans Support Specialist Training (West), Statesville, NC

June 7th – Veterans Support Specialist Training (East), Fayetteville, NC

Kody KinsleyDeputy Secretary for Behavioral Health & Intellectual and

Developmental DisabilitiesNC DHHS Division of MH, DD, and SAS

NC DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH ANDHUMAN SERVICESDivision of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services

North Carolinians will have access to integrated behavioral, developmental, and physical health services across their lifespan. And we will constantly improve the quality and

capacity of services and supports in partnership with providers, clients, family members, and communities to promote hope and resilience and achieve wellness and

recovery.

NC DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH ANDHUMAN SERVICESDivision of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services

Governor Cooper Announces $12.2 Million Grant for Crisis Counseling for Hurricane Florence Survivors

The grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides direct support to North Carolinians in Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Greene, Harnett, Hoke, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Moore, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Wayne and Wilson counties.

Those in need of assistance can call the Hope 4 NC Crisis Counseling Services Hotline at 1-855-587-3463 (FIND). Operators are available 24/7, to link survivors with crisis counseling staff who can visit in person or facilitate access to more intensive services as needed in their communities. For additional information about behavioral health after a hurricane, please visit:https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/hurricane-florence/behavioral-health-after-hurricane-florence

NC DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH ANDHUMAN SERVICESDivision of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services

NC DHHS DMH/DD/SAS announces support for the four NCSERVES networks for ‘19-’20. DMH supports 40% of network capacity in 64 counties.

Brian WardVeterans Benefits AdministrationWinston-Salem Regional Office

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Upcoming VBA Outreach Events and Info

• Wilmington VEAC• April 25th – 26th 9am to3pm Elks Lodge Wilmington

April 27th 9am to 2pm 5102 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403

• Faith-based Workshop Goodwill• May 31st 8:30am to 1pm 2701 University Parkway Winston-Salem, NC

27105

For More Information About Upcoming Events, Please Visit: https://www.benefits.va.gov/ROWINSTONSALEM/index.asp

Dr. Daniel DuckerDeputy Director

Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)

VISN 6 UpdateDan Ducker, Acting Deputy Network Director, VISN 6

MISSION ACT June 6, 2019

Care in the Community Network Market Assessment AnalysesHigh Reliability Organization Pilot Modernization

NewsSanford Health Partnership New Hospice Facility at Durham

Mark EdmondsChief Operating Officer - Workforce Solutions

North Carolina Department of Commerce

NC Department of Commerce Division of Workforce Solutions

ØVETS Triennial Federal Audit

ØUpcoming NC4ME (North Carolina for Military Employment) Hiring Events- April 30-May 3: MilSpouse (Virtual)- May 14-15: Fort Bragg- June 4-5: Jacksonville- July 9-10: Wilmington- August 13-14 Havelock- September 10-11: Charlotte (Veterans Bridge Home)- Oct 16-17: Fort Bragg- November 2: Salisbury

Ø Special Focus Events- Lumbee Tribe Veterans Stand Down: Huge Success!

Jeff SmithMilitary and Veterans Program Liaison

Division of MH/DD/SASNorth Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

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Where to find us online -• https:// facebook.com/GovInst• https:// twitter.com/GovInst• https:// youtube.com/user/GovernorsInstitute• ncgwg.org• helpncvets.org• Our Email Newsletter

HelpNCVets.org

Suicide Prevention

www.NCGWG.org

https://strive.ncgwg.org

HELP WANTED:State Homeless Veterans Coordinator

By-Name-List Coordinator

VISN Homeless Veterans Coordinator

https://strive.ncgwg.org

Recap from the Mini-PIC Meeting

Dr. Jess Morgan & Dr. Joel Cartwright – RTI InternationalJanene McGee – Mecklenburg County Veterans Services

Dr. Nicole French – Veterans Bridge HomeLaura McCarthy – US Dept of Veteran Affairs

Suicide Prevention Initiatives

Ann Gasperini, NC National Guard

Suicide Prevention Campaign Updates

Jeff Smith, NC DHHS & Jeff Doyle, VISN 6

HelpNCVets.org Suicide Prevention Campaign

Jon Camp, CampSight Strategies

NCServes

NCSERVES INSIGHTS

NCServes - Network Locations

NCServes - Network Summaries

Service Requests by Type

Network Name Coordination Center Launch Date

StateNorth Carolina

No. of Requests

Service Episodes Over Time

No. of Clients

8,892Clients*

21,167Requests

4Networks

72% - Resolved15% - Unable to Contact Client13% - Unresolved

No. of Providers

324Providers

Service Requests by Source

NCServes-Metrolina Veterans Bridge Home August 2015NCServes-Central Carolina USO of North Carolina June 2016NCServes-Coastal Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency, Inc. November 2016NCServes-Western Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry August 2017

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NETWORK INSIGHTS

Network Service Areas

Service Requests by Type Service Request by Source

Network Indicators

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Network NameNCServes-Central Carolina

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Provider Referrals

Network NameNCServes-Central Carolina

Provider Total Referrals Made

11% Providers MakingReferrals

26% Providers ReceivingReferrals

Goodwill of Northwest North Carolina - Central Carolina

Volunteers of America of the Carolinas

NC Hope For The Warriors

The Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN)

Wake County Veterans Services Office 777

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Original NetworkNCServes - Central Carolina

Referred To Network NameNCServes - Central Carolina

Introductions and Updates

Next Meeting: May 23, 2019

Joint Force HeadquartersRaleigh, NC

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