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Faith Communities Step Up for Mental Health | Raleigh News
In North Carolina, a bold new initiative called Faith in Mental Health is turning churches into frontline support hubs for mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Born from stalled legislative efforts but fueled by urgent community need, this program—backed by state health officials and UNC-Chapel Hill—has already engaged over 60 churches and 100 individuals. Inspired by Pastor Frank Sossamon’s firsthand experience with system failures, it trains congregants to offer compassionate, non-clinical guidance through three free certification levels, starting Sept. 21. Think of it…
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