Governor Stein Signs Executive Order Strengthening Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Systems in North Carolina

Raleigh -- February 6, 2026: Press Release North Carolina Governor Josh Stein's Office: Today Governor Stein signed an executive order to improve behavioral health care and public safety in North Carolina. Executive Order 33 directs several cabinet agencies to take action strengthening how the state’s behavioral health and criminal justice systems coordinate and serve the public. The Governor was joined by Kelly Crosbie, NCDHHS’ Director of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabiliti