Current News
06/03/08
ELKIN, NC—Three local law enforcement officers completed a 40-hour training course that involves law enforcement working in partnership with the mental health system, consumers and families with the goal of diverting mental health consumers from the correctional system into appropriate treatment. On May 9, 2008 Deputy Kelly Wilson with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Department and Sgt. Gale Hobrook and Sgt. Jamie Goad with Surry County Sheriff’s Department received their certification in Crisis Intervention.
05/30/08
Subject:BUDGET MESSAGE Fiscal Year 2008-09
The Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 is the culmination of four months of work by the Area Board, Finance Committee of the Area Board, the finance staff, county managers and county commissioners to build a budget plan that focuses on local behavioral healthcare needs in Iredell, Surry and Yadkin counties and meets the needs of increased population and demands. The Crossroads Area Board reviewed the proposed budget for $31,660,787 on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, and has approved for it to be advertised and for public comment.
05/30/08
05/09/08
Communication Bulletin #92 Regarding Central Regional Hospital has been posted to the DMH/DD/SAS
Website .
Please forward this information to anyone in your organization who may be interested.
05/08/08
ELKIN, NC – Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare, the local manager for mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services for citizens of Iredell, Surry and Yadkin counties is urging everyone to “Get Connected.” May is National Mental Health Month. “Established more than 50 years ago to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness for all, Mental Health Month seeks to help our citizens focus on ways to improve their mental health,” said Crossroads CEO David Swann. This year we are focusing on a very simple, but essential component of maintaining and protecting mental health and wellness: social connectedness,” according to Swann.
“Get Connected” encourages people to reach out and develop the supports needed to promote good mental health. There are many ways of creating connections that support mental health:
04/04/08
4-4-2008 -- DHHS Secretary Dempsey Benton released the report from Mercer Government Human Services Consulting, an independent consultant hired by the state to review all Local Management Entities.
Mercer assessed Crossroads as a top performing LME in all three performance groupings: financial and business management operations; information technology and claims management; and clinical operations and governance. All LMEs were rated and assigned into one of three tiers. Tier One represents the highest performing LMEs, and Crossroads earned Tier One ratings in all three performance categories. There was only one other LME which earned Tier One ratings in all three performance categories, Mecklenburg County Area MH DD & SA Authority. For more information, download the full report.
03/18/08
Contract Amended for New River to Provide Substance Abuse Services at Mount Airy and Statesville Centers and Comprehensive Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services at Yadkinville and Mooresville Centers
ELKIN, NC – Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare announced today that a contract amendment has been signed with New River Behavioral HealthCare to deliver substance abuse services at the Mount Airy and Statesville centers and comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services at the Yadkinville and Mooresville centers effective March 29, 2008. “We are pleased that New River has agreed to expand their delivery of services in the Crossroads area. This contract amendment allows for our consumers to continue receiving services without any disruption in care,” said David Swann, area director and CEO for Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare on announcing the agreement.
03/07/08
March 6, 2008 DHHS Implementation #41: Resvised Community Support Serivce Definitions for Children and Adults, CAP-MR/DD Waivers, DMA Enrollment Packets, Denial Letters, Reminder of Scheduling Appeals
03/07/08
Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare (CBHC) is soliciting applications to operate an Adult Developmental Vocational Program (ADVP) located in Boonville, North Carolina. Services to be provided include Long-Term Vocational Support Services; Personal Assistance; CAP services, including Personal Care; Supported Employment and Day Supports. The facility is owned by the Yadkin County Board of Education.
03/05/08
The Business Journal for the Greater Triad Area recognized Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare Area Board Chairman K. Scott Whitaker as one of the top 40 young leaders in the Triad area. According to the president and publisher of the Triad Business Journal, “The goal of this effort, as always, was to find and recognize the best and brightest leaders this region has to offer who are yet to reach their 40th birthday,” said Douglas W. Copeland, Jr....
02/29/08
Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare has redesigned and launched a new website specifically with Consumer's and Provider's need in mind
02/01/08
CBHC's Clinical Services New Authorization Process went into effect February 1st 2008.
Emotional difficulties, family conflict, stress, developmental disability or substance abuse will touch each one of us during our lives. Once, many of these problems went undiagnosed, untreated and even ignored or hidden. As with any illness, those suffering want to return to well-being, but do not know which way to turn for help. They find themselves at a crossroad. There are caring professionals close to home who can help. Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare provides professional guidance available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. One toll-free call to 1-888-235-4673 can guide you to the road for help.
