Meeting the challenges of community-based care.
North Carolina is responding to multiple and interrelated challenges associated with the housing and support services for individuals with mental health needs, particularly those currently living in Adult Care Homes. Addressing the concerns raised by federal agencies provides an opportunity to reshape community mental health services.
NC Department of Health and Human Services, 2001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2001, USA. beth.melcher@dhhs.nc.gov
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