NCDHHS Livestream Spanish-language Cafecito and Tele-Town Hall:  NC Crisis Services — Support for All Ages

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Thursday, March 13, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how people can support their mental well-being, find resources for youth and adults in North Carolina and get help for themselves or someone else experiencing a mental health crisis.

Event participants include:

  • Kelly Crosbie, Director of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services, NCDHHS;
  • Carolina Siliceo Perez, MLAS, Acting Director for Latinx/Hispanic Policy and Strategy, NCDHHS;
  • Martha Thompson, Community Health Worker, Strong Minds, Strong Communities, UNC Greensboro;
  • Dr. Cesiah Hernandez, Psy.D., LCMHC, Mental Health Clinician, Lucy Daniels Center

Anyone can face mental health challenges. People of all ages and stages of life can be impacted themselves or through caring for a loved one who is struggling. Everyone in North Carolina needs access to mental health support and services:

  • More than 1 in 3 high school students in North Carolina have reported feeling sad or hopeless, along with almost 1 in 3 middle school students.
  • Nearly 1 in 4 adults in North Carolina have reported symptoms of anxiety or depression.
  • Nationally, more than 1 in 3 Hispanic adults have reported these symptoms.

Help is available. Mental health crisis services offer non-judgmental, confidential and compassionate care to connect North Carolinians with resources and support — available at little or no cost — to get help with social or family situations, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, substance use or if they just need someone to talk to.

The Cafecito will stream live from the NCDHHS Facebook and YouTube accounts, where viewers can submit questions. The event also includes a tele-town hall, which invites people by phone to listen in and submit questions. People can dial into the event by calling 855-756-7520 Ext. 119684#. Cafecito and tele-town hall panelists will discuss:

  • Ways to support and improve mental well-being within the Hispanic/Latinx community
  • Mental health resources for youth and adults in North Carolina
  • What NC crisis services are, how to access them and how to request support in Spanish
  • Where to find mental health information and resources in Spanish

The NCDHHS Crisis Services page, available in English and Spanish, gives North Carolinians someone to call, someone to respond and somewhere to go when they need support. The page includes a searchable map to find community crisis centers, as well as a zip code search to find a mobile crisis team. If you or someone you love feels overwhelmed, NC crisis services are here to help.