Behavioral Health Summit

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, more than 250 attendees came together at the 2024 Behavioral Health Summit to help tackle behavioral health challenges in Wake County Through collaboration and workgroup discussions, they assessed needs, identified strategies for improvement and prioritized next steps to build a healthier, stronger community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in making a difference! This is just the beginning of our work. Be sure to check back for more details on future events and next steps. 

Download the 2024 Summit Agenda

2024 Summit Agenda

8:30 a.m. – Registration Opens

9:15 a.m. – Welcome remarks, objectives and overview

Lorrin Freeman, Wake County District Attorney

Denise Foreman, Wake County Assistant County Manager

9:30 a.m. – Focus Area: Access, Navigation and Coordination

10:30 a.m. – Break

11 a.m. – Focus Area: Justice Services

Noon – Lunch | Workforce Appreciation and Support

Shinica Thomas, Chair, Wake County Board of Commissioners

Dr. Micah Krempasky, Chief Medical Officer, Mental Health at WakeMed Health and Hospitals

1:30 p.m. – Focus Area: Youth and Families

2:30 p.m. – Break

2:45 p.m. – Focus Area: Community Support Services

3:35 p.m. – Closing Remarks

Denise Foreman, Wake County Assistant County Manager

4 p.m. – Munch and Mingle

*Quiet Room Available: Room 301 will be open throughout the conference for anyone in need of a quiet space for rest, reflection or personal time.

*Spanish Interpreter Available: A Spanish interpreter will be available throughout the conference. If you need interpreting services, please visit the registration desk or ask a staff member for assistance.

2024 Summit Speakers

Speakers for the 2024 Behavioral Health Summit include: 

  • Andre Anthony, Chief Executive Officer, Dorcas Ministries
  • Kelly Crosbie, Director of Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
  • Denise Foreman, Wake County Assistant County Manager
  • Lorrin Freeman, Wake County District Attorney
  • Dr. Micah Krempasky, Chief Medical Officer, Mental Health at WakeMed Health and Hospitals
  • Myron Richard, Wake County Assistant District Attorney
  • Shinica Thomas, Chair, Wake County Board of Commissioners
  • Leah Wright, Founder/Executive Director, Wake Monarch Academy
     

2024 Attendee Packet

You can now download the full participant packet from the event. 

2021 Behavioral Health Summit

2021 Summit Recording

The 2021 event took place virtually over three days, March 24–26. The UNC School of Government partnered with Wake County to serve as the digital host.

Watch a recording of the Summit here.

We've broken up the videos by topic, making it easier for you to find what you're looking for.

Agenda and Packet