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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Scotland County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Mental Health Awareness and Education
A presentation from Lindsey Haywood, LCSW, on mental health awareness and education in Scotland County. Mental health access is a persistent concern in rural counties.
Integrated HHS Strategic Plan
The county's merged Health and Human Services department has a new strategic plan covering both social services and public health. It sets priorities and accountability measures, and its approval helps with accreditation. A board member wants a progress report on the integration at the December meeting.
Family Promise funding request
Family Promise needs $100,000 to keep serving homeless families; the board pointed it to the spring opioid-fund collaborative cycle.
NHANES Health Survey in Scotland County
Scotland County will host the CDC's national health survey as a regional site. Randomly selected residents get free comprehensive health exams and are compensated, at no cost to the county.