Carolina Outreach

11/24/2025

Thanksgiving is just days away and the perfect time to practice gratitude. Did you know that giving thanks can actually help those experiencing anxiety or mood disorders? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/its-not-just-in-your-head/202411/the-mental-health-benefits-of-giving-thanks

Did you know that practicing gratitude positively affects your physical and mental health?

11/21/2025

Tomorrow is International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day (also known as Survivor Day). No one should go through the unique grief of su***de loss alone. We encourage survivors to connect with others through shared experiences to find support and healing: https://ow.ly/IQAM50Xu99i
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11/20/2025

We're celebrating this November! Nearly 1 in 4 (63 million) U.S. adults are family caregivers. It can bring joy and purpose, but it can also lead to stress and exhaustion. We encourage caregivers to take a moment to explore the Resource Center from Mental Health America to help you protect your well-being, manage stress, and navigate the challenges of caregiving: https://ow.ly/z1z650Xu6vi

11/18/2025

During the holidays, it's especially important to practice self-care and find ways to reduce stress. Among people living with a mental health condition, 64% reported their condition worsens around the holidays. Here are a few tips and ideas to support your mental well-being:
https://ow.ly/iyXr50XnnPs

Protect your mental health during the holiday season with these 9 self-care tips that include learning to say no and taking the time to write down your feelings.

11/14/2025

This week is , the lead up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20. It's a time to celebrate, uplift, and honor our trans community. By publicly demonstrating support, we can help advance equality and justice. https://ow.ly/5uXH50Xnqsa

11/11/2025

Today, we honor and celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans who fought for freedom. We can show gratitude by sharing stories, supporting local heroes, and flying the stars and stripes. We thank you for your service — you are true heroes!

11/07/2025

As we lead up to the holidays, tensions may rise and panic sets in. Here are some ideas and small activities to help you clear your mind and actually enjoy the holiday season: https://ow.ly/TRIB50XnmPm

Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano shares 10 weeks of activities to help you clear your mind and make better memories this holiday season.

11/05/2025

For new moms, their own mothers often serve as a major support. But new data shows a third of new moms now enter motherhood without their mother by their side. This may raise rates of depression and other perinatal mental health conditions. How to find support to improve the postpartum experience: https://ow.ly/MUNs50XnlOm

New data highlights the mental health impacts of entering parenthood without your mom. Here's how to find support.

11/04/2025

Thank you for covering this event! We're proud to be part of the pilot program and providing much needed services in our community.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services and First Lady Anna Stein unveiled a pilot program focused on helping inmates with severe mental health needs successfully reenter their communities after they’re released from jail or prison.

Read more: https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina-news/nc-dhhs-first-lady-stein-unveil-new-mental-health-support-services-program-for-inmates/

11/03/2025

Carolina Outreach ACT leaders Nathan Brunson and Molly Davis were on hand today for Anna Stein, First Lady of North Carolina's announcement about FACT - a new program to help people with severe mental illness released from detention. With support from NC Department of Health and Human Services' Kelly Crosbie, CO is proud to be part of this pilot program. FACT - Forensic Assertive Community Treatment Team - will deploy teams across the state to provide individualized assistance to people after they are released from jail or prison. This can include mental health care, housing support, vocational/educational support, substance use disorder care, day-to-day living support, and referrals to other professional support services as required. The goal is to create safer communities by reducing the likelihood the recipients will return to jail or prison. Learn more: https://ow.ly/MeJZ50Xm5hq

10/31/2025

It's a night for ghouls, goblins, and lots of treats! Wishing everyone a very safe and fa-boo-lous Halloween!

10/28/2025

An average of 24 people per minute are victims of r**e, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. That's more than 12 million women and men over the course of a single year. Everyone deserves healthy relationships. Join us in raising awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to stop it: https://www.thehotline.org/.