Mental Health America of Central Carolinas

Peer Support: Parent Voice - Family support Specialists work closely with families who are navigating the education, child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice systems. They provide one-on-one support by preparing and acccompanying parents to meetings with schools, service providers, and child and family teams. Compeer - Matches adults living with a mental health diagnosis with compassionate community volunteers who provide one-on-one supportive friendship and mentoring relationships to offset the social isolation and loneliness that can accompany mental illness.

Education: Mental health and suicide prevention education and training programs for students, teachers, first responders, faith leaders and other professionals and community members. Programs include; "Mental Health First Aid" an interactive course to understand signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders; "QPR" Question, Persuade and Refer course designed to train participants suicide prevention techniques.

Counseling: MHA offers counseling services for individuals ages 8 and older, families, groups, and couples in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus Counties, through a network of service providers and our on-site counseling center.