RALEIGH, N.C. — For many residents, finding affordable housing, healthcare or mental health support can feel overwhelming. At CASA NC’s Annual Community Wellness Day on June 12, community organizations came together to make those resources easier to access.
Held at CASA NC’s Sun Hill location in Raleigh, the event connected residents with housing information, health screenings, behavioral health services and community resources all in one place.
“This is our third year of hosting a Community Wellness Fair,” said Joyce Hicklen, who has worked with CASA NC for 22 years. “Not only do we provide supportive housing for individuals who have disabilities, who may have experienced homelessness, who may have been incarcerated, but we also have a program called BHIT, the Behavioral Health Intervention Team.”
Through its Behavioral Health Intervention Team, CASA helps residents navigate challenges that extend beyond housing, including access to healthcare, food assistance and other support services…