Suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals ages 20-39 in Craven County. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, people with mental illness are more likely to experience a substance use disorder than those not affected by a mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Health also reports that 1 in 5 people report that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant negative impact on their mental health. Mental illness individually or as a co-occurring disorder can make it difficult for individuals to work, go to school, keep a routine, socialize, or even have healthy relationships. It can also negatively impact the workforce in Craven County through lost productivity, workplace accidents and injuries, employee absenteeism, and increased illness.