Article By Catherine Kozak of The Virginian-Pilot.
Mobile team of mental health professionals is now available to assist clients in northeastern North Carolina. The team fills a void left when the state recently removed the Albemarle Mental Health Center.
Designed to be flexible and nimble, the crisis management teams respond to callers 24 hours a day. Their goal is to respond to patients within two hours. Health officials can visit clients in their homes or at public places like schools, and the service is free.