A bill introduced by House Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, is meant to help improve crisis intervention and services for veterans suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues.
Published: Saturday, March 27th, 2021 @ 8:28 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The bill is also sponsored by Speaker of the House Tim Moore (R-Cleveland), Rep. George Cleveland (R-Onslow) and Rep. Charlie Miller (R-Brunswick).
Published: Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 @ 3:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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These qualified, impressive, and dedicated individuals reflect the diversity and strength of America and will play critical roles advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to tackling the crises we face and building back our country better.
Published: Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 @ 6:40 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services has been awarded the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s 988 State Planning Grant through Vibrant Emotional Health
Published: Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 @ 12:31 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, I have signed into law H.R. 8247.
Published: Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 @ 10:45 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Press Briefing by Vice President Pence and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force | November 19, 2020Well, good afternoon. We just completed our second meeting this week with members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
Published: Monday, November 23rd, 2020 @ 12:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced it has received $870,000 per year over the next five years for suicide prevention.
Published: Monday, November 16th, 2020 @ 9:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge is getting harder to do...Or is it?
Published: Friday, November 13th, 2020 @ 6:33 pm
By: Alex J. Ortolano
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S. 743, the "Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act," which provides for the award of a Congressional gold medal to the soldiers of the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as "Merrill's Marauders".
Published: Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 @ 3:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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By now most people are aware of Cal Cunningham’s July tryst with Arlene Guzman Todd in the Cunningham home while his family was away.
Published: Thursday, October 15th, 2020 @ 10:05 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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At a time when many Americans are experiencing increased stress, anxiety, and personal loss, we must also ensure that our country can meet the mental health needs of those struggling in this crisis.
Published: Saturday, October 10th, 2020 @ 2:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mrs. Mary Frances Heath Koumaris, age 76, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Wednesday August 5, 2020 at her home.
Published: Thursday, August 6th, 2020 @ 2:05 pm
By: Announcements
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Suicide is a major, yet not often discussed, issue in modern society, and on Tuesday, the Trump administration took a step toward reducing high rates by launching a national campaign called REACH.
Published: Thursday, July 9th, 2020 @ 3:02 am
By: Daily Wire
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to PTSD
Published: Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 @ 10:44 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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A mental health pandemic and economic collapse are assured, even with "fast tracking" of vaccine development.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 @ 10:15 am
By: LifeZette
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On Friday, December 20, 2019, the President signed into law: H.R. 1138 and 6 more
Published: Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 @ 3:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Measure to be introduced in 2020 aims to cut suicides by increasing access to key services to our men and women — and offer unconventional treatments, too, such as yoga and acupuncture
Published: Monday, November 11th, 2019 @ 9:42 am
By: LifeZette
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On Monday, November 4th the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force (Task Force) will examine newly released child death data for 2018 showing a total rate that is a historic low for the state.
Published: Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 @ 4:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced that over 200,000 people impacted by Hurricane Florence have been served through the Hope 4 NC behavioral health crisis counseling program since September 2018.
Published: Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 @ 7:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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UNC Hospitals is one step closer to regaining its clean reputation, but concerns remain.
Published: Friday, September 6th, 2019 @ 6:46 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Cooper on Monday, Aug. 12, signed an Executive Directive aimed at improving gun safety and preventing gun-related suicides in North Carolina.
Published: Thursday, August 15th, 2019 @ 4:35 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper today signed a new gun safety Executive Directive and updated the public on recent action taken to strengthen firearm purchase background checks.
Published: Thursday, August 15th, 2019 @ 11:17 am
By: Governor's Office
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A bill allowing federal funds to continue flowing to North Carolina hasn’t earned Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature yet, but one political analyst said it would be wise for the governor to let it become law.
Published: Thursday, August 1st, 2019 @ 11:40 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Thursday, July 25, 2019, the President signed into law: H.R. 866, the “Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019,” which requires certain public buildings that are open to the public and contain a public restroom to provide a lactation room
Published: Saturday, July 27th, 2019 @ 8:49 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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An appropriations bill approved by the General Assembly ensures federal money can flow into certain programs as the stalemate over the budget continues.
Published: Saturday, July 27th, 2019 @ 3:03 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A move to keep funding state programs that count on federal money is moving through the General Assembly.
Published: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 @ 12:37 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The state House overwhelmingly passed a bill temporarily ending a stalemate over the budget.
Published: Friday, July 12th, 2019 @ 11:17 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to improve coordination of veteran mental health and suicide prevention services and to better measure the effectiveness of these programs in order to reduce the alarming number of veteran suicides.
Published: Friday, June 21st, 2019 @ 12:20 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a resolution designating the month of June as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.
Published: Friday, June 14th, 2019 @ 5:44 am
By: Thom Tillis
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On Monday, March 11, White House Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Russ Vought will release the President's Fiscal Year 2020 Budget of the United States Government.
Published: Saturday, March 16th, 2019 @ 8:43 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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On Monday, March 11, White House Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Russ Vought will release the President's Fiscal Year 2020 Budget of the United States Government.
Published: Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 @ 1:46 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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We will not rest until all of America's great veterans receive the care they've earned through their incredible service and sacrifice to our country.
Published: Thursday, March 7th, 2019 @ 9:15 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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