On April 1, 2012, new data was released by the state on the number of persons in need of mental health services. The state estimates that there are 1.37 million North Carolinians in need of services, or 14% of the state population. Of those, 609,087 need mental health services; 122,813 need services for developmental disabilities; and 639,512 need substance abuse services. Across disabilities, there are 313,910 children in need of services. Here is a link to the report:
