HB 562 Expands Mental Health Roles | Winston–Salem News

Senator Steve Jarvis backed a landmark mental health bill in North Carolina, HB 562, that could unlock new career paths for human services professionals with associate degrees — turning them into certified mental health and substance abuse prevention experts. With a 34-3 Senate vote, the Healthcare Investment Act pushes the state’s mental health commission to update licensing rules, creating temporary but vital roles until permanent regulations are drafted. As the bill heads to final approval, Jarvis — a UNC Chapel Hill graduate and newly elected senator — helped steer this major step toward expanding access to care across the state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1896ecd88824e9f4