Onslow Carteret Behavioral Healthcare Services (OCBHS) is the area mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse authority for Onslow and Carteret counties.  OCBHS, as a Local Management Entity (LME), is responsible for overseeing and managing a system of care for consumers and their families. OCBHS contracts with many public and private, outcome based, providers throughout the area to deliver care to those who need it.

Much has changed in recent years with the system of mental health developmental disabilities and substance abuse care. Legislation and rules at the state level have dramatically changed who, where and what services are available to consumers. One of OCBHS's objectives is to assist the community with those changes and advocate for other needed changes.