Alex O'Neil | North Carolina Governor's Working Group [NCGWG]

Retiring from the Service? Get to Know Your TRICARE Options

by Alex O'Neil | Oct 6, 2021 | News & Updates

If you’re getting ready to retire from active duty or reserve service, your goal is likely to make a smooth transition to civilian life. TRICARE can help you do that. When you retire from active duty or retire from the National Guard or Reserve, you’ll experience a...

Join us on Zoom! October NCGWG Meeting

by Alex O'Neil | Oct 5, 2021 | NCGWG Meetings

NEW!In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness month, on September 23rd we began a five-part series on the Social Determinants of Veteran Suicide. This series will run from September 2021 – January 2022 – a deep dive into one of the most critical issues facing Veterans...

Tips to Prevent Opioid Misuse and Overdose

by Alex O'Neil | Oct 5, 2021 | News & Updates

Opioids can be a useful part of your healing process when used correctly. But, it’s far too easy to misuse and overdose on opioids if you don’t follow certain safety tips. Learn how you can safely use and dispose of opioid medications and how to help someone in need....

Support Available for Veterans with Substance Use Disorders

by Alex O'Neil | Sep 29, 2021 | News & Updates

A new national report shows substance use disorder (SUD) is a key factor in Veteran suicide. The 2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report shows Veterans Health Administration (VHA) users diagnosed with substance use disorders (SUD) had higher rates of...

Governor’s Institute Awarded Two SAMHSA Grants Focused on Mental Health and Combating the Nation’s Overdose Epidemic

by Alex O'Neil | Sep 27, 2021 | News & Updates

The Governor’s Institute (GI) has gotten a shot in the arm for two of its primary initiatives: training the next generation of health care providers on substance use disorder treatments and training people who interact with military connected individuals experiencing...