WHAT: Gov. Josh Stein’s Executive Order 33 directs the Department of Adult Corrections to convene a working group to recommend strategies for improving or expanding services and supports to people with mental health conditions who are leaving NCDAC custody or are under NCDAC supervision. The North Carolina Joint Reentry Council formed a subcommittee to serve as that working group. The subcommittee's second meeting will be virtual.
WHEN: Monday, Nov. 16, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual. Livestreaming on the NCDAC YouTube channel
WHO: Members of the JRC EO33 Subcommittee:
• Shawn Baker, Community Health Worker, Certified Peer Support Specialist, formerly Incarcerated Transition Program (NC FIT)
• Ashlee Barnes, Behavioral Health Administrator, NCDAC Division of Community Supervision
• Dr. Robert Cochrane, Statewide Director of Forensic Services, NCDHHS Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities
• Michael Gray, Vice President of Justice Services, Insight Human Services
• Sarah Gregosky, Assistant Secretary and Deputy Medicaid Director, NCDHHS Division of Health Benefits
• Mary Grillo, Director of Social Work Services, NCDAC Division of Rehabilitation and Reentry
• Carlyle Johnson, Director of Provider Network Strategy and Initiatives, Alliance Health
• Erin Kinsel, Director of Support Transition and Reentry, Trillium Health Resources
• Steven Mange, NCDAC External Affairs Deputy Secretary
• Karla Mensah, Vice President of Member and Recipient Services, Vaya Health
• Dr. Lewis Peiper, Chief of Behavioral Health, NCDAC Division of Comprehensive Health Services
• Dr. Thomas Sneed, Chief of Integrated Mental Health Services, NCDAC Division of Comprehensive Health Services
• Melinda Thompson-King, Justice Services Assistant Director, Coastal Horizons
• Ashley Wurth, Lead, Services for Justice Involved Individuals, NCDHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services
• Dr. Ted Zarzar, Psychiatrist, NC FIT