New Mental Health Support Center Opens in North Carolina
北卡羅來納州成立全新心理健康支援中心
North Carolina is significantly transforming its approach to mental health care as of March 25, 2026.
北卡羅來納州（ㄅㄟˇㄎㄚˇㄌㄨㄛˊㄌㄞˊㄋㄚˋㄓㄡ）正於2026年3月25日大幅轉型其心理健康照護模式。
A milestone in this shift is the opening of a new peer-run respite center in Cabarrus County, operated by the Promise Resource Network (PRN).
此轉變的一個里程碑，是位於卡巴勒斯縣（ㄎㄚˇㄅㄚㄌㄜˋㄙㄒㄧㄢˋ）一處由「承諾資源網絡」（Promise Resource Network, PRN）營運、全新同儕運作的休憩中心之啟用。
Funded by nearly $1 million from the NCDHHS, this facility offers a non-clinical, peaceful environment where individuals can regain balance with support from those with lived experience.
該設施由北卡羅來納州衛生與公眾服務部（NCDHHS）資助近100萬美元，提供一個非臨床、平靜的環境，讓個人能在擁有相似生命經驗者的支持下，重拾心境平衡。
Beyond this single center, the state is addressing a critical behavioral health workforce shortage through programs like the Public Service Leadership Program and generous loan repayment incentives for rural professionals.
除了該中心，本州正透過「公共服務領導計畫」及對鄉村專業人員慷慨的貸款償還激勵措施，解決嚴峻的行為健康人力短缺問題。
Furthermore, Governor Josh Stein’s administration is actively improving crisis response through Executive Order 33 and expanding Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) programs to favor treatment over incarceration.
此外，州長喬許·斯坦（Josh Stein）的行政部門正透過第33號行政命令（Executive Order 33）積極改善危機處理，並擴大「執法協助轉向」（LEAD）計畫，以治療取代監禁。
With additional facilities like the Stephen M.
隨著未來亦將有如史蒂芬·M·莫里斯行為健康中心（Stephen M.
Morris Behavioral Health Center on the horizon, North Carolina is building a robust, peer-first infrastructure designed to provide compassionate and holistic support for all residents.
Morris Behavioral Health Center）等設施落成，北卡羅來納州正打造一個強健且以同儕優先的基礎設施，旨在為所有居民提供具同理心且全面性的支持。
