2024 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE FOR NORTH CAROLINA

It is our pleasure to publish the 1st edition of the 2024 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE FOR NORTH CAROLINA. This Resource Guide was a collaboration of many caring souls, long hours, and years of dedication. The authors, Dr. Daniels and Edwards, Esq., hope that this book will be useful, and also serve as a beacon of light to individuals and their loved ones who need support and services.

Lunar Edwards has worked as a public servant her entire life. She worked as a County Attorney in Illinois. She served as an Epidemiology Consultant with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. She worked as a Registered Nurse for a Psychiatric Hospital. She realizes the importance of identification of community resources for Mental Health. Dr. Carolyn Daniels is a native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She is a retired educator. She earned her Doctorate of Ministry degree in 2021. She currently serves as an associate pastor at her church and is an active member of the community. She became increasingly interested in mental health, especially during COVID. She realized that church members and the community had additional needs beyond their spiritual development. Their mental health was critical to their well-being. She hopes this book will be a valuable tool and resource for those dealing with mental health issues. Mr. Pratt is a retired educator. He earned his undergraduate degree at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. He earned his Masters degree at North Carolina State University. Most of his career was dedicated to working with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.