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Candidates have been asked to provide a statement about their plan for North Carolina's mental health system.

Gubernatorial Candidates
Bill Graham
http://graham2008.com

Candidate Statement Not Yet Received.
Pat McCrory
http://www.patmccrory.com

Candidate Statement Not Yet Received.
Richard Moore
http://www.richardmoore.org

As we look forward to 2008 I believe the upcoming elections provide a unique opportunity to shine a real spotlight on our mental health system in North Carolina and draw more folks into the discussion about how we are treating some of our most fragile people. Read more...

This was a column for Mental Health Association’s 12/07 e-news
Bob Orr
http://www.orr2008.com
Bob Orr’s Mental Healthy Policy - March 4, 2008

Mental Health Care in North Carolina is frequently a forgotten health care focus and requires our attention. Our previous attempts at reform have only further strained the availability and quality of services in our local communities. Read more...
Bev Perdue
http://www.bevperdue.com/index.asp

We must get serious about the goal of quality health care for all North Carolinians. As our next Governor, I will take unprecedented steps toward achieving this goal. I am proud that Adam Searing of the North Carolina Health Access Coalition has praised my plans... Read more...
Fred Smith
http://www.fredsmithgovernor2008.com

Over six years ago, North Carolina embarked on the very important mission of reforming our state’s mental health care delivery system. The ideas of reform were founded on two basic principles: In caring for our citizens with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and suffering from substance abuse... Read more...
Lieutenant Governor Candidates
Dan Besse
http://www.danbesse2008.org

Candidate Statement Not Yet Received.
Walter Dalton
http://www.walterdalton.org/

Candidate Statement Not Yet Received.
Hampton Dellinger
http://www.hdforltgov.com

The transition of our mental health system has been far too difficult for too many patients and their families. When the system comes up short, those in need of mental health care all too often end up in jails, general emergency rooms, and senior care facilities, none of which are properly equipped to meet the unique needs of the mentally ill. Read more...
Greg Dority
http://www.gregdorityforltgov.com

Candidate Statement Not Yet Received.
Robert Pittenger
http://www.robertpittenger.com/

Candidate Statement Not Yet Received.
Pat Smathers
http://www.patsmathers2008.com/

North Carolina’s mental health system is in crisis. Too many of our citizens and their family members are suffering from the devastating effects of mental illness and substance abuse, and it is incumbent upon us as leaders to press for immediate and compassionate solutions that treat our citizens with dignity and respect. Read more...


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