Posted: Monday, August 22, 2016 12:15 am

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Local behavioral health services were rated from slightly above to slightly below average in a survey of clients and providers conducted by two research groups.

Read more: Report Rates Local Behavioral Health Services

Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 12:15 am

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A North Wilkesboro behavioral health center is adding a 16-bed crisis stabilization unit that will serve five Northwest N.C. counties.

Read more: Wilkes Gains 16-Bed Behavioral Crisis Center Expansion

Smoky Mountain Center MCO announced more details of plans for a 16-bed crisis stabilization unit for mental health, alcohol/drug use or developmental disability needs as an addition to a Wilkes County government-owned building occupied by Daymark Recovery Services at WestPark in North Wilkesboro.

Read more: More Details Given on (Wilkesboro) Crisis Center

Jule Huabbard / Wilkes Journal-Patriot
Updated: Wed Jul 6, 2016

Preliminary plans for a facility in North Wilkesboro to improve access to crisis care and divert people needing this care from hospital emergency departments were discussed during a Wilkes County commissioners meeting Tuesday morning.

Read more: Crisis Center Planned Here (Wilkesboro)