Public Health
(336) 703-3100
Social Services
(336) 703-3800
Behavioral Health
(336) 703-2600
Bridges to Hope
(336) 776-3255

Mobile Integrated Health

MIH team standing in front of county vehicle

Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) supports individuals who are facing substance use or mental health crises by providing specialized care and connecting them to appropriate resources. We focus on improving community health through advanced, trauma-informed care. Services include follow-up support after overdoses and help with finding treatment options like medication-assisted therapy. We also connect people in crisis with mental health resources to meet their needs and improve their quality of life.

Our team is made up of paramedics and peer support specialists who guide individuals through the recovery process and help them find the resources they need. Our team also includes social workers, who are able to help individuals with housing benefits, social security disability benefits, food stamps and other benefits to reduce the barriers standing in the way of them entering treatment for both behavioral health and substance use related issues.

The MIH Team has three specialty areas of work that include:

  1. Engage with individuals relying on the 911 system to meet behavioral health needs to build and implement proactive plans.
  2. Respond to behavioral health crises in the community.
  3. Respond to overdose calls including, as appropriate, calls initiating MOUD and providing bridge dosing.

We’re here to support anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or challenges related to substance use. Referrals can be made directly by phone or email. Phone 336-703-2273 or Email MIH@forsyth.cc

Behavioral Health

Behavioral health refers to mental/emotional well-being and/or actions that affect wellness. Behavioral health problems include substance use disorders; alcohol and drug addiction; and serious psychological distress, suicide, and mental disorders.

Mental Health

Mental disorders can take many forms that interfere with a person's thinking, behavior or mood. Some mental disorders are more severe than others and can interfere with daily life such as hallucinations and delusions. A formal diagnosis often depends on a reduction in a person's ability to function as a result of the disorder.

Substance Use

- Substance use disorders (SUDs) are defined as mild, moderate, or severe to indicate the level of severity. Substance use disorders occur when the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs causes significant clinical and functional impairment, such as health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home. A SUD diagnosis is based on evidence of impaired control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological criteria.

Mental Health/Substance Use: Where to Start

Mobile Crisis/Mobile Engagement Team

For a behavioral health crisis 24/7/365 they will come to you -1-866-275-9552

RHA Facility Based Crisis

Evaluation/detox 24/7/365 & possible short term inpatient stay - 336-270-5575

Vaya Partners Help Line

Available 24/7/365 - connect with a "first responder" to set up services and appointments - 1-888-

Behavioral Health Urgent Care

Evaluation 24/7/365 - can connect to treatment - 336-955-8430

If a person receives an Enhanced Service (ACT, CST, IIH, MST,etc.), contact their assigned crisis team

Public Health

799 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3100
Fax: 336-748-3292

Social Services

741 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3800
Fax: 336-727-2842
After Hours Emergency Line for DSS:
336-703-2287

Bridges to Hope

725 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-776-3255

Behavioral Health Services

650 Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-2600

Communicable Disease

After Hours Emergency CD Line for Providers
336-409-0357

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