UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health

UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health Promote the recovery of persons with mental illness through treatment, research and education. The clinic is the first office door on the left.

The UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health provides psychiatric, community-based treatment and rehabilitative services to over 1,200 persons with serious mental illness in several sites in Orange, Chatham and Wake counties. In addition, the Center is provides multi-disciplinary training opportunities, as well as technical assistance for provides across the state. The Center’s efforts are funded by clinical receipts, as well as contracts and grants from managed care organizations, state agencies, as well as non-profits. List of Services: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/cecmh/services/

Career Opportunities: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/cecmh/about-us/career-opportunities/

Locations:

Carr Mill Mall | Second Floor
200 N. Greensboro St., Suite C-6, Carrboro, NC 27510
919-962-4919
– When you arrive at Carr Mill Mall: Take the elevator or stairs located near the middle of the mall to the second floor. VIlcom Center | Third Floor
7 Vilcom Center Suite 300, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919-974-5217
– if you are traveling to Vilcom by bus,, take Route T at Chapel Hill Transit. Wake County | Raleigh
401 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC. 27608
919-445-0350

*Wake STEP Regional Offices:

Southern Regional Center – Fuquay Varina | Directions
130 Judd Parkway NE | Mondays 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Northern Regional Center – Wake Forest | Directions
350 East Holding Ave. | 2nd and 4th Thursday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Regional Center – Zebulon | Directions
1002 Dogwood Dr. | Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The UNC Farm at Penny Lane Campus | Chatham County
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
919-869-3419

02/25/2026

Registration is filling up! Full agenda and brochure to be released this week!

The Institute for Best Practices recently had the chance to ask the 2025 recipient of the Melissa Wilkinson DeHaven Conf...
02/24/2026

The Institute for Best Practices recently had the chance to ask the 2025 recipient of the Melissa Wilkinson DeHaven Conference Scholarship a few questions. See what Patrick Williams has to say about his experience below and learn more about the scholarship here: https://go.unc.edu/dehaven.

What does it mean to be able to receive the scholarship to attend the 2025 International IPS Learning Community Annual Meeting?

“Receiving the scholarship meant a lot to me, but for more reasons than just attending the conference. I had the pleasure of meeting Melissa once, and this scholarship feels like she is still investing in me and the importance of the work we all do.”

What did you learn by attending the Conference that you include in your own work now?

“One of the most meaningful things I learned from attending the conference was the realization that the challenges I face in my work are not unique to me. I had the opportunity to meet IPS teams from across the United States, including large cities, as well as individuals from other countries. Despite differences in geography and culture, we shared many of the same struggles. That experience was validating, and I returned to my work with greater confidence and do my best to stay grounded and patient.”

What does it mean to receive the award for Peer Advocate of the Year?

“Receiving the Peer Advocate of the Year award was a huge honor! I see it as recognition of the people who trusted me with their goals and allowed me to walk alongside them in difficult moments. The award is validating that the work we do truly matters and motivates me to continue learning, supporting others, and to keep doing the work with humility and purpose.”

Peer Consultant and Trainer with the Institute for Best Practices. Jacob has been working in the mental health field sin...
02/19/2026

Peer Consultant and Trainer with the Institute for Best Practices. Jacob has been working in the mental health field since 2008, starting in crisis services and then transitioning to peer support within ACT services. Jacob has his own robust recovery journey, including SMI, addiction, and multiple bouts of cancer, and he has felt privileged to spend the last 14 years utilizing that experience with clients on two high fidelity ACT teams.... You can read more about his and other Institute staff here: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/cecmh/unc-institute-for-best-practices/staff/

IPS Consultant and Trainer with the Institute for Best Practices. Danielle has more than twenty years of experience in c...
01/20/2026

IPS Consultant and Trainer with the Institute for Best Practices. Danielle has more than twenty years of experience in community mental health in both NY and NC. She has worked with several different populations including individuals diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and individuals with justice system involvement.... You can read more about her and other Institute staff here: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/cecmh/unc-institute-for-best-practices/staff/

01/05/2026

Mark your Calendars: The Institute for Best Practices will be hosting its annual ACT & IPS Conference on April 9th-10th in Winston Salem, NC. More information, including registration details, will be provided in the near future.

On Monday, Alliance providers had the opportunity to learn about Community Mental Health and Complex Medical Issues from...
12/16/2025

On Monday, Alliance providers had the opportunity to learn about Community Mental Health and Complex Medical Issues from Institute trainer and occupational therapist Dr. Antoine Bailliard. The training was designed to help members of ACT, CST, & PST teams better assess how to support those attempting to live safely in the community.

Ms. Lukasiewicz (Luke-a-shev-its) is a licensed clinical social worker with a certificate in substance abuse studies and...
12/09/2025

Ms. Lukasiewicz (Luke-a-shev-its) is a licensed clinical social worker with a certificate in substance abuse studies and has additional training in providing clinical supervision. She received an undergraduate degree in rehabilitation psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a master’s degree in social work from UNC-Chapel Hill. She joined the Center in March of 2011 when XDS Inc. merged its community- based services with the outpatient clinic.... You can read more about her and other Institute staff here: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/cecmh/unc-institute-for-best-practices/staff/

We are making progress. We need 16 more donors to reach the Health Foundation Challenge!
12/02/2025

We are making progress. We need 16 more donors to reach the Health Foundation Challenge!

Address

200 N Greensboro Street, Suite C-6, CB 7162
Carrboro, NC
27510

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19199624919

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