What's Helping?

• Dare County is a "can do" community, that works hard to solve its own problems.
• We have a variety of educated, dedicated, and hard working mental health professionals in our community.
• Prevelence of telehealth/remote mental health supports during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for law enforcement and first responders.
• National 988# for crisis support.
• Mental health screening being offered in primary care provider offices.

What's Hurting?

• Stigma.
• Limited openings in mental health providers schedules.
• High cost of living paired with lack of affordable housing which impacts mental health.
• Costs for mental health services.