Due to the amount of resources already being put towards addressing this problem in New Hanover County, the stakeholder group felt it would be best to narrow down the scope of work to address a specific aspect of mental health. The group associated barriers to seeking mental health service with the stigma many experience when asking for help. In addition, barriers to accessing mental health care were frequently brough up throughout stakeholder meetings. After discussion, the group felt it would be most beneficial to work on reducing barriers to seeking and accessing mental health care by increasing education on protective factors and positive coping skills, as well as normalizing mental health and the provision of mental health support in the areas we already live, work, and play.