The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHSS) and CHESS Health Diamond Mind, LLC, provide specialized resources and services for veterans and mental health providers through the Connections app. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here NCDHHS said the Connections Recovery Support App provides 24/7 access to trained peers, online communities, daily check-ins, and coping tools to support recovery. Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.”We are committed to building a mental health system that serves all North Carolinians, including the many veterans that call our state home,” said NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai. “Veterans face a distinct set of challenges when transitioning to civilian life, and these often increase the risk of substance use and mental health issues. We must remain committed in our service to them just as they committed to serving our nation.” Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, North Carolina had 209 veteran deaths by suicide in 2022, which is the most recent year for which data is available. The state’s veteran suicide rate of 30.4 deaths per 100,000 is lower than the national rate (34.7), but that is still higher than the rate of non-veterans. Subscribe to WXII’s free YouTube channel hereKelly Cross, the Director of NCDHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services, said “Veterans deserve mental health and recovery services that honor their unique experiences and treat them with dignity and respect.”She added that “This initiative strengthens our statewide commitment to veteran-centered, accessible care and underscores the vital role communities play in supporting those who have served.”NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHSS) and CHESS Health Diamond Mind, LLC, provide specialized resources and services for veterans and mental health providers through the Connections app.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here
NCDHHS said the Connections Recovery Support App provides 24/7 access to trained peers, online communities, daily check-ins, and coping tools to support recovery.
Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.
“We are committed to building a mental health system that serves all North Carolinians, including the many veterans that call our state home,” said NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai. “Veterans face a distinct set of challenges when transitioning to civilian life, and these often increase the risk of substance use and mental health issues. We must remain committed in our service to them just as they committed to serving our nation.”
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, North Carolina had 209 veteran deaths by suicide in 2022, which is the most recent year for which data is available. The state’s veteran suicide rate of 30.4 deaths per 100,000 is lower than the national rate (34.7), but that is still higher than the rate of non-veterans.
Subscribe to WXII’s free YouTube channel here
Kelly Cross, the Director of NCDHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services, said “Veterans deserve mental health and recovery services that honor their unique experiences and treat them with dignity and respect.”
She added that “This initiative strengthens our statewide commitment to veteran-centered, accessible care and underscores the vital role communities play in supporting those who have served.”
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