May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Each May, communities across the country recognize Mental Health Awareness Month—a time dedicated to promoting mental wellness, reducing stigma, and connecting individuals with helpful resources. Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and interact with others. It can also affect sleep, productivity, relationships, and daily life.
If you are looking for support or resources, Human Resources is here to help guide you to the services available.
How We’re Supporting Mental Wellness
- TeleDoc Health – Headway Program
TeleDoc Health provides convenient and reliable mental health support through its Headway program. In partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield, this service offers affordable behavioral health care through a nationwide network of licensed therapists. Employees can benefit from personalized provider matching, flexible in-person or virtual appointments, clear pricing, and quick access to care. Often within 48 hours. Services are also available for children and adolescents. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Sentara
The county’s Employee Assistance Program, provided by Sentara, offers confidential, short-term counseling for you and your household members. Licensed professionals are available through virtual, phone, or in-person sessions to support a variety of personal and family needs.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988, or dial 911 in an emergency.
You are not alone—support is always within reach.
- Teledoc Health offers accessible and credible mental health support through its virtual mental health program called Headway. This program collaborates with Blue Cross Blue Shield to deliver affordable, accessible behavioral health solutions through a national network of insurance-accepting therapists. It offers personalized provider matching, in-person or virtual care options, transparent pricing, and quick access to providers within 48 hours, including services for children and adolescents.
- The county also offers an Employee Assistance Program through Sentara. This benefit offers confidential, short-term counseling from licensed mental health professionals via virtual, telephonic, or in-person sessions for any member of your household.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988, or dial 911 in an emergency.
You are not alone—support is always within reach.
American Red Cross Blood Drive – Donating Blood Is As Easy As Pie
Join your fellow Currituck employees and citizens to “Help Save Lives” by donating blood at one of our upcoming blood drives.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Currituck County Government Complex
Courtroom C
2801 Caratoke Highway
Currituck North Carolina 27929
For the best donation experience, it is recommend that you schedule an appointment, with the Red Cross and enter in the Sponsor Code field: CCGOVT in the “Find a Drive” search or zip code search; and it will go to the event. Register Now to help us achieve our goal to collect 18 “lifesaving” units of blood.
To streamline your donation experience and save you about 15 minutes visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to read the pre-donation material and complete your health history questions. The questionnaire can only be completed on the day of your donation appointment.
Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B – or A – donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.
The American Red Cross is giving an exclusive beach towel to all who donate, and Human Resources is yet again doing a singular $25 Amazon gift card raffle for employees who donate! Currituck County employees stay on the clock for donating!
Book Across the U.S.A. Reading Challenge
Currituck County Public Libraries Book Across the U.S.A. Reading Challenge. January – December 2026 with chances to win prizes quarterly.
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and challenge yourself to embark on a journey across the USA through books. Challenge yourself to read one book from every state or region.
The more books you read, the greater your chances to win each quarter!
The Currituck Walking Club is taking a winter break!
With colder weather setting in, our weekly walks are suspended until spring. We look forward to seeing you in 2026 for the return of Walking Wednesdays!
When we resume, we’ll meet every Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. in the Extension parking lot for a fun, brisk evening walk under the lights (weather permitting).
No sign-up required—just bring your sneakers, a smile, and a friend if you’d like. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. It’s a great way to stay active, connect with fellow employees, and enjoy time outdoors!
For more information, contact Stacey Smith at 252-232-6027 or by email.
