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Making a Difference Together

Connecting Families with Community
We're on a mission to connect families with community partners, offering a matchmaking service for behavioral and mental health challenges—because every family deserves a reliable guide by their side!

Strengthening Our Communities
We’re here to showcase the strengths and needs of incredible kids and their families, educating and guiding service providers—because who doesn’t love a good success story?

Step by Step, Hand in Hand
We’re all about advocating for policies that put kids and families first, like a fun dance-off for their best interests! By working alongside state and local officials, we’re championing the values of the System of Care—because together, we can create something extraordinary!

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What's been happening...

We invite you to explore and discover NCFamU's most recent events, engaging blog posts, and wonderful highlights that showcase the incredible happenings within our community! There's so much to see and enjoy!

November Is Homelessnes Awareness Month

Homelessness Awareness Month, observed each November, is a time dedicated to raising awareness about homelessness, its causes, and the challenges faced by unhoused individuals. The month also encourages advocacy, support for homeless services, and engagement with efforts to reduce homelessness through policy, prevention programs, and community support.

November Is Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month in the United States. This month celebrates the rich history, diverse cultures, and important contributions of Native American communities. It’s a time to recognize and honor the heritage, traditions, and resilience of Native peoples and to raise awareness about their histories, cultures, and ongoing contributions to society. Read more in the full article.

Exciting News from NCDHHS

NCDHHS just announced an exciting $15 million investment to launch nine new behavioral health urgent care centers across North Carolina! This two-year plan will boost the state's capacity by nearly 50%, bringing faster, specialized care to more people in need. These centers will help address mental health and substance use challenges, reducing pressure on emergency rooms and offering a crucial lifeline to individuals across the state.

November Is Homelessnes Awareness Month

Homelessness Awareness Month, observed each November, is a time dedicated to raising awareness about homelessness, its causes, and the challenges faced by unhoused individuals. The month also encourages advocacy, support for homeless services, and engagement with efforts to reduce homelessness through policy, prevention programs, and community support.

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Vision

Children/Youth with serious emotional, behavioral and/or mental health challenges and their families will have a family driven, child focused System of Care to ensure their independence, safety, happiness and success in their homes, schools, and their communities.

Mission

NC Families United supports and unites the voices of children, youth, and families with mental health concerns to educate, support and advocate for improved services and lives.

North Carolina Families United