What is ReCAST II Mecklenburg?

Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) is a federally funded grant program through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). ReCAST II is housed within Mecklenburg County Public Health, and is in the second cycle of the grant, which runs from December 2022 through September 2026. ReCAST II works closely with Mecklenburg County's Office of Violence Prevention to accomplish three overarching goals: build/support resiliency at the individual and community levels, increase access to high-quality mental health care, and reduce rates of community violence.

To learn more about ReCAST II Mecklenburg, visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/recast. 

What is the Office of Violence Prevention?

The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) aims to reduce violence in Mecklenburg County by collaborating with County, City, partners, and community to increase opportunity and build healthier, more resilient communities. Housed within Mecklenburg County Public Health, the OVP approaches violence as a public health issue, and is guided by its 5-year strategic plan, The Way Forward.

To learn more about the Office of Violence Prevention, visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/population-health/ovp.