This month, Mecklenburg County released its draft of the new Behavioral Health Strategic Plan, and has provided an opportunity for county residents to share their voice through public comment.

There are many strengths in this plan, and we applaud the county's efforts to hold engagement meetings with the community to gather feedback. However, the plan does appear to lack specific language that we believe is critical to behavioral health in the county.

We now ask that you submit public comment to share your concerns with the county to ensure the plan reflects the needs of our community. Read the blog post to learn more and take action!