NC $3.5M Youth MH Program Launching in Butner Detention Center
Key Questions
What is the $3.5M Youth Mental Health Program in Butner Detention Center?
The program is a NC state-funded pilot providing on-site crisis care, assessments, and treatment for high-risk detained youth at Butner Juvenile Detention Center. It is supported by partnerships including NCDHHS, NCDPS, Alliance Health, and New Hope.
Who are the key partners in the Butner Youth MH Program?
Partners include NCDHHS, NCDPS, Alliance Health, and New Hope, with additional local funding opportunities from Forsyth County JCPC.
What services does the Butner program offer?
It offers on-site crisis care, mental health assessments, and treatment specifically for high-risk detained youth.
Who is eligible for Forsyth County JCPC funding?
Eligibility is limited to local public agencies, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporations, and local housing authorities.
How does this program relate to juvenile justice prevention?
It fits strongly with JJ prevention and diversion efforts for nonprofits and academics, echoing NC JCPC, SAMHSA CMHI, and OJJDP mental health initiatives amid federal delays.
NC $3.5M MH pilot at Butner JDC for detained youth via partnerships + Forsyth JCPC $52k RFP. Strong prevention/diversion fit; echoes SAMHSA/OJJDP/CA Rising amid fed delays. Monitor recips/outcomes/DLs.