Mental Health Association In Forsyth County

08/19/2025

Put together a team, play golf on a crisp autumn morning and help us raise much needed funds to continue as the community connector, educator and resource navigator for mental health care and services …… See QR code below or call us at 336-768-3880 for details …..

08/18/2025

Great tips to request a CIT trained officer in the event of a mental health crisis, courtesy of NAMI - NC ….

08/08/2025

The 17 counties, including Forsyth and Guilford, were determined to have the highest rates of Black youth su***des based on population statistics and/or the highest call volume to the 988

08/04/2025

Join us!!!

Residents are invited to a Town Hall Meeting on Local Mental Health Crisis Services at the Health and Human Services Annex 1 Auditorium, 725 N. Highland Avenue, on Wednesday, August 7, from 6-7:30 p.m.

The town hall is being held by Forsyth County Behavioral Health Services to raise awareness about the behavioral health crisis resources available in the area and to foster open dialogue between community members and local service providers. Local providers of supports and services will be onsite to share information about their resources and to answer questions.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from experts in the field, ask questions, and learn more about how to access support during times of mental health crisis.

Panelists will include:

- Ashley Golds – Daymark Recovery Services

- Brent Motsinger – Forsyth County Mobile Integrated Health (MIH)

- Kristin Ryan – Winston-Salem Behavioral Evaluation and Response (BEAR) Team

- Marti Webb – RHA Health Services

“We want every resident to know what resources are available, how to access them, and that they are never alone in a time of crisis,” said Michael Duncan, Behavioral Health Services Director for Forsyth County.

All residents, service providers, and community stakeholders are encouraged to attend. No registration is required.

07/31/2025

Residents are invited to a Town Hall Meeting on Local Mental Health Crisis Services at the Health and Human Services Annex 1 Auditorium, 725 N. Highland Avenue, on Wednesday, August 7, from 6-7:30 p.m.

The town hall is being held by Forsyth County Behavioral Health Services to raise awareness about the behavioral health crisis resources available in the area and to foster open dialogue between community members and local service providers. Local providers of supports and services will be onsite to share information about their resources and to answer questions.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from experts in the field, ask questions, and learn more about how to access support during times of mental health crisis.

Panelists will include:

- Ashley Golds – Daymark Recovery Services

- Brent Motsinger – Forsyth County Mobile Integrated Health (MIH)

- Kristin Ryan – Winston-Salem Behavioral Evaluation and Response (BEAR) Team

- Marti Webb – RHA Health Services

“We want every resident to know what resources are available, how to access them, and that they are never alone in a time of crisis,” said Michael Duncan, Behavioral Health Services Director for Forsyth County.

All residents, service providers, and community stakeholders are encouraged to attend. No registration is required.

07/18/2025

Forsyth Behavioral Health Services and Salem College are partnering to collect data on mental health and su***de stigma in Forsyth County. As a community member of Forsyth County, your participation will help the researchers better understand the perception people living in the community have about mental health issues and stigma surrounding su***de. The survey consists of 25 questions pertaining to community needs and attitudes regarding su***de and behavioral health in Forsyth County. The data gathered from the survey will help determine if any strategies are needed to address su***de and mental health in our community. The results of the survey will be reported to the public.

You can take the survey at https://salemacademycollege.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DkGVtCYkYDQOi2

12/24/2024

New appointment of the Director of the NC Department of Health & Human Resources by Governor-elect Josh Stein …..

NC Governor-elect Josh Stein announced that NCAFP member Devdutta Sangvai, MD, JD, MBA will become the new secretary of the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services.
Dr. Sangvai is a professor of Family Medicine, pediatrics, and psychiatry at the Duke University School of Medicine. He serves as president of the NC Medical Board and has previously served as president at Duke Regional Hospital, vice president for Population Health Management at Duke University Health System, and president of the NC Medical Society in 2013. He has also been an NCAFP member since 2001.
“We are thrilled that Dr. Sangvai has been named Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services,” said Greg Griggs, NCAFP EVP and CEO. “He brings the unique perspective of a family physician to the role, able to examine the health care issues of today from an individual patient level and from a population health perspective. Dr. Sangvai truly brings a unique set of experiences and expertise to the position.”

12/24/2024

The Mental Health Association in Forsyth County
will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 & 25 in observance of Christmas.
We will reopen on Thursday, December 26.
Happy Holidays!

11/01/2024

10/19/2024

https://www.mhaforsyth.org/post/coping-with-disaster

A message from Andy Hagler, Executive DirectorWestern North Carolina has been hit extremely hard by the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. It is heartwarming to see all of the outpouring of help and hope from friends –near and afar – during this time. The stories of rescue, the providing basic needs...