Creating a Safer Meck starts with understanding that everyone wants to feel safe and keep their loved ones safe. Many individuals live with stress, uncertainty, or past experiences that shape how they think about safety and protection. At Mecklenburg County Public Health, we believe prevention is key and we can all play a part in making our communities safer. We can do this by taking small, practical steps. By creating safer community, we can help protect children, increase feelings of safety, support those going through difficult times, and strengthen the well-being of our entire community. This website provides resources for our community so that together, we can create a Safer Meck.

A Safer Meck means we all work to create a safer community where we can live, work, play, and thrive.

Visit our Safe Storage Resources page to learn more about:

• Storing a gun safely
• How you can get a free lockbox while supplies last

Mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health.

Visit our Mental Health Resources page to learn more about:

• How to help yourself or someone you care about

• Mental health and suicide resources
• Warning signs you may notice in yourself or others
• Resources for before, during and after mental health emergencies

Mental health and violence prevention training.

Visit our Community Learning page to learn more about:

• Free and low-cost workshops and trainings

• Mental health and community safety education
• Classes available for community members or professionals

Making sure guns are secured in the places kids visit is an important part of keeping your family safe.

Visit our Resources for Parents page to learn more about:

• The SMART framework for helping to keep kids safe around guns
• How to talk to your kids about gun safety.
• Community and partner resources for you and your kids

Email: OVP@MeckNC.Gov