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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-04-07

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Plain Language Summary

This bill appropriates $100,000 in state funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Agency for Families in Distress, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to support the Mind and Heart Haven Project, which addresses mental health needs in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, and North Carolina. The funds are nonrecurring, meaning they are a one-time allocation rather than an ongoing annual commitment.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill addresses a documented mental health crisis by directing resources to a nonprofit already working in this area.
• •The grant provides immediate funding to expand mental health services and support for families in distress in Winston-Salem and the surrounding region, helping vulnerable populations access needed care and treatment.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that $100,000 is a small amount relative to the scope of the mental health crisis and may question whether one-time, nonrecurring funds are sufficient to create lasting impact.
• •Some may also raise concerns about whether this funding mechanism—a directed grant to a specific nonprofit—represents the most efficient or accountable use of state resources compared to broader mental health system improvements.