NC First Lady Anna Stein (R) introduces a pilot program to reduce recidivism among people with severe mental illnesses on Nov. 3, 2025. (Photo: Lynn Bonner/NC Newsline)
North Carolina has launched a program for people with severe mental illnesses who have been released from jail or prison that aims to help reduce the chance that they’ll once again face incarceration.
Forensic Assertive Community Treatment teams will operate as pilot projects based in Wake, Durham, Mecklenburg, Pitt, New Hanover, and Buncombe counties. Each team will serve up to 30 clients…