Wake County is working with community partners to strengthen local behavioral health services and make care easier to find. The county’s initiatives include:
- Wake Network of Care – an online directory of every behavioral health provider in the county.
- Drug Overdose Prevention Coalition – quarterly meetings focused on education, Naloxone access, and recovery support.
- Mental Health First Aid – training for residents to recognize and respond to mental health or substance use issues.
- Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) – a 40‑hour course for first responders to better handle behavioral health emergencies.
Wake County has also invested $30.6……