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Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Taskforce

The Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) outlines how individuals with mental health and substance use disorders interact with and navigate the criminal justice system. This framework assists communities in identifying resources and service gaps at each intercept, enabling the development of local strategic action plans. Learn more about SIM here.

The purpose of the SIM Taskforce is to unite partners across each intercept of the SIM to collaboratively identify strategies that divert individuals with mental health and substance use disorders away from the justice system and into treatment and supportive services.

Join us! The SIM Taskforce meetings the 2nd Monday of each month at 3:00 PM-4:30PM, virtually. For more information contact the SIM Taskforce Coordinator Charlton Robeson at email envelope

In January 2025, over 50 partners came together for a SIM Mapping Workshop. The workshop aimed to update the adult SIM map initially created in 2019 and to develop a youth SIM map. The preliminary adult and youth SIM maps are available here. The final SIM report will be released in Spring 2025.

Partners can utilize the SIM map and report to:
  • Identify and enhance local behavioral health and supportive services to facilitate diversion from the justice system.
  • Encourage collaboration among partners by enhancing the coordination of services.
  • Make data-driven decisions to promote better outcomes.
  • To assist with applications for local, state, and federal funding.

The SIM Taskforce and Alliance Health’s Cumberland County Crisis Collaborative have commenced meetings, effective April 2025. SIM Taskforce meetings will be held monthly, while Crisis Collaborative meetings will occur every other month on the 2nd Monday. The SIM Taskforce will convene immediately following the Crisis Collaborative meetings.

2020
 Agendas  Minutes
April 14, 2025April 14, 2025
May 12, 2025May 12, 2025
June 9, 2025June 9, 2025
July 14, 2025July 14, 2025
August 11, 2025August 11, 2025
September 8, 2025September 8, 2025
October 13, 2025October 13, 2025
November 10, 2025November 10, 2025
December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

The SIM Taskforce receives funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) grant. Partner organizations can make referrals using the following link: SIM Taskforce Referral.

 

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    Phone: 910-433-3600
    Department of Public Health:

    1235 Ramsey Street
    Fayetteville, NC 28301

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    TTY Phone: 910-223-9386
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    Director: Dr. Jennifer Green

    Contact Us

    Phone: 910-433-3600
    Fax: 910-433-3659
    TTY Phone: 910-223-9386
    Email:
    email_envelope
    Director: Dr. Jennifer Green
    Department of Public Health:

    1235 Ramsey Street
    Fayetteville, NC 28301

    DPH Accreditation Seal 2023-2027 150