Residential Facilities Archives

Learn about your right to refuse medication in prison and the procedures for emergency and non-emergency situations.

Posted in Feb 2022

An explanation of your right to refuse treatment or medication if you live in an intermediate care facility for individuals…

Posted in Feb 2022

A message from DRNC’s CEO This season of gratitude has us thinking about the meaning of home. What does home mean for…

Posted in Nov 2021

Information and resources for caregivers on psychotropic medication and children and youth, including those in foster care.

Posted in Sep 2021

An information packet describing the programs available in NC to help people live in the community instead of institutions.

Posted in Apr 2021

People with mental health disabilities languish in institutions as state tries to meet the requirements of 2012 settlement…

Posted in Apr 2021

Learn about children’s rights in residential treatment centers (RTCs), including PRTFs, about the P&A system and how to…

Posted in Apr 2021

What are my rights in a 24-hour facility? You have certain rights if you live in a 24-hour mental health, developmental…

Posted in Mar 2021

Be a Voice: Attend a Session During the month of August, the State will be holding listening sessions to see how the…

Posted in Aug 2020

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