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Should we declare an "Opioid State of Emergency"?
Richmond County Opioid Crisis Podcast
State DHHS Leaders Visit Place of Grace Campus
The Richmond Observer recently covered a visit from senior leaders at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Their tour of the Place of Grace Campus highlighted the innovative work happening in Richmond County and the growing recognition of community‑driven solutions to homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges.
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The Front Lines of Mental Illness in Our Community
The Richmond County Daily Journal recently featured a powerful column on the growing mental health crisis in our community. The piece sheds light on how severe mental illness is increasingly landing on the shoulders of frontline nonprofits like ours—organizations never intended to replace psychiatric care, yet doing everything possible to support those in crisis.
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The rescue mission at the heart of NC’s opioid crisis — and the money it can’t reach
NC Health News recently published an in-depth story about our work at the heart of North Carolina’s opioid crisis. The article highlights both the challenges we face and the impact our mission is making in the community.
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East Rockingham Deserves Its Fair Share
The Richmond Observer published an opinion piece highlighting how East Rockingham residents contribute equally to the county’s tax base but often receive fewer investments in youth programs, community facilities, and cultural initiatives. The article calls for fair treatment and targeted support so the community can thrive.
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Rescue mission in hardest-hit area keeps helping without needed funding.
Legal Reader has reported on the ongoing struggle Richmond County Rescue Mission faces in securing opioid settlement funds. Despite our critical role in recovery efforts, the article sheds light on how we’ve been repeatedly overlooked.
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