FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2025
Steve Smith, Sr. Donates $25,000 to Daymark Recovery Services to Support Medication Access in Western NC
Avery County, NC — Daymark Recovery Services is honored to announce a $25,000 donation from Steve Smith, Sr. to help fund medications for uninsured and underinsured individuals in Western North Carolina. The contribution was presented at a special event on May 14 in Avery County and will directly support Daymark’s ongoing efforts to improve access to behavioral health treatment in Alleghany, Avery, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties. In addition to the gift from Mr. Smith, his foundation, the Steve Smith Foundation, donated hygiene kits and first aid kits.
At Daymark Recovery Services, we believe mental health is the foundation of a healthy, thriving community. As we enter April—recognized as Stress Awareness Month—we are reminded of the growing importance of addressing both stress and mental well-being in our daily lives.
The Hidden Impact of Stress
Stress is often called the "silent killer" because it can slowly wear down both physical and emotional health. From tight deadlines and financial pressures to caregiving responsibilities and health concerns, stress can show up in many forms—and left unchecked, it can contribute to anxiety, depression, heart disease, and burnout.
Read more: April is Stress Awareness Month: Why Mental Health Matters More Than Ever
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Rowan County Behavioral Health Center – Vaya Health and Daymark Recovery Services, in partnership with Rowan County Behavioral Health Advisory Committee and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, will enhance the existing walk-in/open-access clinic located in Salisbury. This enhancement will provide crisis assessments, medication initiation, and disposition for children, adolescents, and adults. Crisis services, including triage, intervention, and stabilization, will be available 24/7, 365 days a year, beginning March 31.
Read more: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Rowan County Behavioral Health Center
As the days grow longer and nature bursts into life, March reminds us of the power of renewal. Just as spring transforms the landscape, this season invites us to leave behind old habits, welcome new growth, and use change as a path to better mental and physical well-being.
Harnett County, NC – A new behavioral health urgent care marks the latest milestone in a collaboration to enhance healthcare in Harnett County by launching expanded mental health services aligned with national models and trends. The partnership between Alliance Health, Daymark Recovery Services, Good Hope Hospital Inc. and Harnett County Government aims to improve on-demand access to behavioral health care, strengthen existing services, and improve the health and well-being of Harnett County citizens.
Read more: New Behavioral Health Urgent Care Now Open in Harnett County