North Carolina Governor’s Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Final Report

On May 1, 2016, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued this report recommending improvements to the state’s mental health and substance abuse system.

The report identified five priority areas for going forward: case management for children, adolescents and adults; more access to treatment of opioid use disorders; implementation of the North Carolina prescription drug abuse strategic plan; diversion from criminal justice for those with mental illness and substance use disorders; and appropriate, affordable, and supportive housing . . .