Wednesday, Nov. 6 | 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Raleigh Convention Center | 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh
Are you a professional in behavioral health, housing and social services, healthcare, law enforcement, education or criminal justice – or someone with lived experience and their family? We need your input and perspective!
The Summit will include discussions on key areas for improvement in our behavioral health system, networking opportunities, a resource fair and self-care sessions. Lunch provided.
The 2024 Behavioral Health Summit is SOLD OUT. If you'd like to join our waitlist, please email bhsummit@wake.gov.
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.
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