Realizing Potential: A Vision for Behavioral Healthcare in Cabarrus

As head of Monarch, Dr. Peggy Terhune is one of many helping to realize the vision for the Stephen M. Morris Behavioral Health Center. As the center takes shape, we sat down with Terhune to learn about her organization, which touts a vision of "a world where all people can achieve their unique potential."

We’ll also hear from Cabarrus County Behavioral Health Director Dr. Kamilah McKissick about the County's communitywide collaborative efforts and visit a recent NAMIWalks event, where even a powerful rainstorm didn’t stop the show of solidarity for awareness, support and advocacy for behavioral health.

HELP IS AVAILABLE

If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health crisis, free, confidential help is available 24/7. Trained crisis counselors can be reached at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or 1-800-273-8255. 

Other resources:

Mental Health America of Central Carolinas: https://mhaofcc.org/

NAMI Cabarrus: https://namicabarrus.org/

Partners' 24/7 Help Line: 888-235-4673

Atrium Health 24/7 Behavioral Health Hotline: 704-444-2400

Daymark 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 877-492-2785

HOST

Dominique Clark 

GUESTS

Dr. Peggy Terhune

Dr. Kamilah McKissick