UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health

UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health Promote the recovery of persons with mental illness through treatment, research and education. The clinic is the first office door on the left.

The UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health provides psychiatric, community-based treatment and rehabilitative services to over 1,200 persons with serious mental illness in several sites in Orange, Chatham and Wake counties. In addition, the Center is provides multi-disciplinary training opportunities, as well as technical assistance for provides across the state. The Center’s efforts

are funded by clinical receipts, as well as contracts and grants from managed care organizations, state agencies, as well as non-profits. List of Services: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/cecmh/services/

Career Opportunities: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/cecmh/about-us/career-opportunities/

Locations:

Carr Mill Mall | Second Floor
200 N. Greensboro St., Suite C-6, Carrboro, NC 27510
919-962-4919
– When you arrive at Carr Mill Mall: Take the elevator or stairs located near the middle of the mall to the second floor. VIlcom Center | Third Floor
7 Vilcom Center Suite 300, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919-974-5217
– if you are traveling to Vilcom by bus,, take Route T at Chapel Hill Transit. Wake County | Raleigh
401 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC. 27608
919-445-0350

*Wake STEP Regional Offices:

Southern Regional Center – Fuquay Varina | Directions
130 Judd Parkway NE | Mondays 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Northern Regional Center – Wake Forest | Directions
350 East Holding Ave. | 2nd and 4th Thursday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Regional Center – Zebulon | Directions
1002 Dogwood Dr. | Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The UNC Farm at Penny Lane Campus | Chatham County
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
919-869-3419

Dr. Antoine Bailliard is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy. He earned an M.S. in Occupational Therapy and a...
04/22/2026

Dr. Antoine Bailliard is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy. He earned an M.S. in Occupational Therapy and a PhD in Occupational Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on exploring how sensory processing patterns affect community integration and participation in meaningful occupations. His community-engaged scholarship focuses on improving the delivery of community-based services for adults with serious mental illness. His theoretical work focuses on expanding understandings of occupational justice to enhance inclusion and understandings of how sensory processing patterns affect meaningful participation.... You can read more about him and other Institute staff here: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/cecmh/unc-institute-for-best-practices/staff/

Lorna Moser, Director of the Institute for Best Practices, started things off at the 2026 NC ACT/ IPS Conference in down...
04/09/2026

Lorna Moser, Director of the Institute for Best Practices, started things off at the 2026 NC ACT/ IPS Conference in downtown Winston-Salem, NC, this morning. After everyone was welcomed, our keynote speaker, Justin Volpe, spoke on his recovery experience. Stay tuned for more pictures of the annual event in the near future.

ACT consultant and trainer with the Institute. Emily received her bachelor’s degree and MSW from UNC-CH and began her ca...
03/19/2026

ACT consultant and trainer with the Institute. Emily received her bachelor’s degree and MSW from UNC-CH and began her career in community mental health 15 years ago on an ACT Team right here in Chapel Hill. Emily began as an ACT Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist and has a particular interest in best practices for individuals with both mental health and substance use treatment needs. Emily believes that connection and relationships are essential for recovery and provide the foundation for the work that we do.... You can read more about her and other Institute staff here: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/cecmh/unc-institute-for-best-practices/staff/

The Institute for Best Practices recently had the chance to ask another recipient of the Melissa Wilkinson DeHaven Confe...
03/13/2026

The Institute for Best Practices recently had the chance to ask another recipient of the Melissa Wilkinson DeHaven Conference Scholarship a few questions. See what Rebecca Snyder (pictured right) had to say about her experience below and learn more about the scholarship here: https://go.unc.edu/dehaven.

What does it mean to be able to receive the scholarship to attend the Conference?

It means I have been given financial support that allows me to participate in an event that I could not afford on my own. It provides me with the opportunity to learn from experts, engage in meaningful discussions, and connect with the other Peers. It is both an opportunity and a responsibility to make the most of the experience and apply the knowledge and connections gained in the future.

What did you learn by attending the Conference that you include in your own work now?

This Conference taught me to be mindful about the influence I can have in my position. Learning to meet people where they are so I can walk a long side them.

Our ACT/IPS Conference is less than a month away! We are bringing back a few favorite presenters from last year and intr...
03/11/2026

Our ACT/IPS Conference is less than a month away!

We are bringing back a few favorite presenters from last year and introducing you to some new ones, including several UNC CECMH presenters, as well!



- Justin Volpe is kicking things off sharing his own personal story of recovery and co-facilitating a discussion about peers' intersection and working with the justice system. Justin has been highlighted in several documentaries, including Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness and Definition of Insanity (Miami-Dade Criminal Health Project).

- Carrie Brown, former ACT psychiatrist and current Chief Medical Officer at DHHS, is shedding some light on the state of things in NC.

- Jenny Kemper and Anna Payton are leading a workshop focused on substances of use and abuse - what they are, intoxication and withdrawal symptoms, and some treatment pearls.

- Jordan Gully will bring her expertise on how to help people get and keep homes.

- Natalie Sprague will be discussing safety for all.

- Marissa Holsten will be teaching practical strategies on using DBT



- Antoine Bailliard will be teaching us how to move beyond "I don't know" responses to dig deeper to understand their interests.

- Candice Cartner will be teaching us how to draw upon CBT to address a variety of "stuck" moments.

- Steve Smith is returning to talk about how teams can reasonably support what they may view as "risks" in an effort to help people change and grow.

- Karon Johnson is back to talk about creating a sense of community and spiritual practice.

- Bodi Bodenham will be sharing their peer perspective as it relates to understanding su***de and psychosis.

- Lorna Moser will be leading a workshop on making that ACT daily team meeting work for you.

- Hillary Faulk Vaughan is sharing wisdom about building a culture within the team and agency that prioritizes helping people get and keep employment as a core part of recovery.

- Stacy Smith will close the conference sharing 40ish lessons from working in the human service field for 40ish years.

And - We will host three panels:
- Jacob Schonberg is facilitating a panel on avoiding Peer Specialist Drift;
- Erin Galloway is facilitating a panel on Team Leadership; and
- Penny Liles is facilitating a panel of Employment Specialists discussing Job Development and Job Search Tips

Rebecca Snyder, recipient of the Melissa Wilkinson DeHaven Conference Scholarship, is pictured here with the Institute's...
03/06/2026

Rebecca Snyder, recipient of the Melissa Wilkinson DeHaven Conference Scholarship, is pictured here with the Institute's Penny Liles and Marti and Donna, two EPMs from Easterseals PORT Health in Wilmington. They attended the NC One Community in Recovery Conference in Greensboro, NC this week, where our own Jacob Schonberg presented on Psychiatric Advanced Directives.

02/25/2026

Registration is filling up! Full agenda and brochure to be released this week!

The Institute for Best Practices recently had the chance to ask the 2025 recipient of the Melissa Wilkinson DeHaven Conf...
02/24/2026

The Institute for Best Practices recently had the chance to ask the 2025 recipient of the Melissa Wilkinson DeHaven Conference Scholarship a few questions. See what Patrick Williams has to say about his experience below and learn more about the scholarship here: https://go.unc.edu/dehaven.

What does it mean to be able to receive the scholarship to attend the 2025 International IPS Learning Community Annual Meeting?

“Receiving the scholarship meant a lot to me, but for more reasons than just attending the conference. I had the pleasure of meeting Melissa once, and this scholarship feels like she is still investing in me and the importance of the work we all do.”

What did you learn by attending the Conference that you include in your own work now?

“One of the most meaningful things I learned from attending the conference was the realization that the challenges I face in my work are not unique to me. I had the opportunity to meet IPS teams from across the United States, including large cities, as well as individuals from other countries. Despite differences in geography and culture, we shared many of the same struggles. That experience was validating, and I returned to my work with greater confidence and do my best to stay grounded and patient.”

What does it mean to receive the award for Peer Advocate of the Year?

“Receiving the Peer Advocate of the Year award was a huge honor! I see it as recognition of the people who trusted me with their goals and allowed me to walk alongside them in difficult moments. The award is validating that the work we do truly matters and motivates me to continue learning, supporting others, and to keep doing the work with humility and purpose.”

Peer Consultant and Trainer with the Institute for Best Practices. Jacob has been working in the mental health field sin...
02/19/2026

Peer Consultant and Trainer with the Institute for Best Practices. Jacob has been working in the mental health field since 2008, starting in crisis services and then transitioning to peer support within ACT services. Jacob has his own robust recovery journey, including SMI, addiction, and multiple bouts of cancer, and he has felt privileged to spend the last 14 years utilizing that experience with clients on two high fidelity ACT teams.... You can read more about him and other Institute staff here: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/cecmh/unc-institute-for-best-practices/staff/

IPS Consultant and Trainer with the Institute for Best Practices. Danielle has more than twenty years of experience in c...
01/20/2026

IPS Consultant and Trainer with the Institute for Best Practices. Danielle has more than twenty years of experience in community mental health in both NY and NC. She has worked with several different populations including individuals diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and individuals with justice system involvement.... You can read more about her and other Institute staff here: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/cecmh/unc-institute-for-best-practices/staff/

01/05/2026

Mark your Calendars: The Institute for Best Practices will be hosting its annual ACT & IPS Conference on April 9th-10th in Winston Salem, NC. More information, including registration details, will be provided in the near future.

On Monday, Alliance providers had the opportunity to learn about Community Mental Health and Complex Medical Issues from...
12/16/2025

On Monday, Alliance providers had the opportunity to learn about Community Mental Health and Complex Medical Issues from Institute trainer and occupational therapist Dr. Antoine Bailliard. The training was designed to help members of ACT, CST, & PST teams better assess how to support those attempting to live safely in the community.

Address

200 N Greensboro Street, Suite C-6, CB 7162
Carrboro, NC
27510

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19199624919

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