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November 2025
Community Newsletter
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Meet Coretta
When a tropical storm destroyed Coretta’s home, she and her children lost everything overnight. Yet with faith, determination, and support from Trillium’s Back@Home program, Coretta found the strength to rebuild her life, one step at a time. Today, her family has a safe place to call home, and her family is thriving beyond measure.
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Share Your Trillium Story
We love to see members reaching their fullest potential. If you have someone who has a positive story to share (and their permission to do so) or have a Trillium staff member who has gone above and beyond, please let us know! You can send any pictures and stories to Info@TrilliumNC.org.
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Trillium Provides $3.8 Million for Adult and Child Behavioral Health Urgent Care Facility in Greenville
A new Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) facility is opening in Greenville, offering adults and children a safe, welcoming place to turn during a mental health crisis. Integrated Family Services will operate the center. The center is funded through North Carolina’s historic investment in behavioral health and supported by Trillium Health Resources. It will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week because moments of crisis don’t wait for business hours.
The BHUC will provide immediate help and compassionate care for people experiencing any diagnoses, including mental health, substance use disorder, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or traumatic brain injury, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. This investment ensures that individuals and families have access to the right support at the right time. It is a place where healing begins and hope grows.
New Initiative Strengthens Mental Health Care Across North Carolina
Trillium Health Resources has joined the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and national consulting firm Open Minds to launch AdvaNCe Health Together, a statewide learning community designed to strengthen mental health and substance use care. This initiative will help community-based clinics expand access, improve quality, and better integrate physical and behavioral health care. The platform will officially launch in November.
AdvaNCe Health Together ensures clinics are equipped to offer 24/7 crisis response, outpatient care, and whole-person support. The platform provides a space for providers to come together for training, collaboration, and shared learning. The initiative marks a major step forward in building a stronger, more connected system of care across North Carolina.
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Attend Behavior App Supports Families to Thrive in Everyday Life
Attend Behavior is designed to bring out the best behaviors in kids. The app provides personalized support to set up children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) for success. It helps you build routines, set reminders for consistency, and learn parenting techniques that work. Fill out the Attend interest form to get started with Attend for free.
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Free Mental Health Support for Teens is Here with Talkspace
North Carolina teens ages 13–17 can connect with a licensed therapist for free with Talkspace. This online therapy platform is private, safe, and easy to use. You can message your therapist anytime or schedule live video sessions right from your phone or computer. Support is available when you need it most, whether you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or just need someone to listen. Visit Talkspace.com/NCYouth to get started.
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Trillium’s Simulation Events Enrich our Communities
Simulation events hosted by the Trillium Learning & Development department and our community partners are can’t-miss events! Check out the recent highlights and mark your calendar for upcoming Simulations. Please share with others so they can take advantage of some great learning opportunities!
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Reentry Simulation Recap
Trillium hosted a Reentry Simulation in Edgecombe County on October 30. The intent of this role-playing exercise was for participants to gain a deeper understanding of the obstacles that impact successful reentry following incarceration, such as seeking employment, securing housing and transportation, and gaining access to care. Participants left with fresh ideas to better support individuals as they work to rebuild their lives.
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Future Dates for Reentry Simulations—Register to Join Us!
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Supporting Children Early Simulations
Supporting Children Early can give kids with disabilities the tools they need for lifelong success. Kids and families often experience challenges when seeking help. During the Supporting Children Early Simulation, you will walk in the shoes of families and kids as they navigate their communities.
Future Dates for Supporting Children Early Simulations—Time to Sign Up!
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Post-Disaster Simulations Held in Brunswick and Onslow Counties
Participants in the Brunswick County Post-Disaster Simulation, hosted by Trillium, experienced the importance of preparedness firsthand! Participants stepped into realistic emergency scenarios, gaining valuable experience and seeing how readiness truly saves lives! Trillium hosted a large crowd, including many nursing students from Brunswick Community College. Special thanks to our guest speakers: Diana Hillis from Brunswick County Health Services, Leslie Stanley from Brunswick County Emergency Management, and Commissioner Marty Cooke. Local news station WWAY also covered the event!
The next preparedness event was held on October 21 in Onslow County. A big thank-you to everyone who joined us, and to our speakers: Allison Romano from the Onslow County Health Department, as well as Stacie Mills and Zachary McGee from Onslow County Emergency Services.
Be on the lookout for future Post-Disaster Simulation opportunities on the Events and Trainings page.
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Trillium Staff Treat our Communities to Wellness and Connection in October
Throughout October, Trillium teams across all five regions hit the road to connect with communities in creative and meaningful ways. From baby showers and recovery conferences to National Night Out celebrations and cultural festivals, our staff showed up to share resources, celebrate wellness, and strengthen local partnerships. Whether in schools, senior centers, or town squares, Trillium continues meeting people where they are and making every stop count.
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Northern
The Northern Region strengthened community ties through school and neighborhood events across Hertford, Bertie, and Perquimans counties. Trillium hosted exhibitor tables at large-scale gatherings like Hertford County’s National Night Out, which drew about 350 residents, and Bertie Middle School’s Parent Night. The region also celebrated the soft launch of Strive in Ahoskie, a new organization promoting inclusion and recreation for individuals with autism. The launch is an inspiring step toward greater community connection and accessibility.
North Central
Community outreach this month focused on families, prevention, and youth engagement. In Edgecombe County, Trillium shared information and resources at the Community Baby Shower and Biker Girls Fun & Fit Day, supporting expecting parents and promoting family health. Staff also connected with more than 200 residents during National Night Out in Tarboro, highlighting the Safe Schools Healthy Kids campaign.
South Central
The South Central Region spotlighted recovery, collaboration, and community resilience. Trillium participated in events like the Hope Mission Fall Symposium in Carteret County and the Recovery Together ENC Conference in Lenoir, where statewide leaders discussed trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and recovery-focused services. The region also helped mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month by cosponsoring the Purple with Purpose 5K and Block Party in Wilson.
Southern
In the Southern Region, Trillium joined partners and residents to promote mental health awareness and senior engagement. The organization participated in NAMI Wilmington’s Walk for Awareness, joining hundreds nationwide during the NAMIWalks United Day of Hope to support mental health for all. Staff also met with seniors at the Home Instead Senior Trunk-or-Treat in Southport, providing resources in a fun, social setting. The region capped the month by sponsoring the Southeastern Community Health Symposium in Wrightsville Beach, where community health leaders collaborated to strengthen care access across eastern North Carolina.
Mid-State
The Mid-State Region highlighted education, reentry, and community inclusion. Trillium delivered school supplies to Anson County Schools as part of the Safe Schools Healthy Kids campaign and engaged with students and educators during the Richmond Community College Comprehensive Resource Fair. Staff also joined families at the NC Fragile X Foundation Family and Friends Picnic in Burlington, supporting connection and awareness for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Building Stronger, More Informed Communities
Over the past month, more than 250 individuals across North Carolina completed Trillium-led trainings, equipping community members and professionals with tools to respond effectively to mental health needs and crisis situations.
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Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training remains a cornerstone of Trillium’s outreach. Participants represented Guilford, Richmond, Halifax, Pitt, and New Hanover counties. They included police, EMS, sheriff’s deputies, and correctional officers. These 40-hour trainings blend classroom learning and hands-on scenarios to strengthen collaboration between law enforcement and behavioral health providers. Congratulations to the new CIT officers who are now equipped for safer, more compassionate crisis response.
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QPR suicide prevention and Community Crisis Intervention (CCI) sessions further strengthened local safety nets. County health departments and social services agencies, like Sampson and Duplin, completed specialized workshops that build confidence in recognizing warning signs and de-escalating crises.
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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) made an impact on more than 100 participants trained in Adult and Youth trainings. Staff and volunteers from organizations like Robeson Health Care Corporation, Project Point Five, A Caring Heart, and multiple Department of Adult Correction facilities learned how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. Currituck County Schools also joined the effort, training educators and administrators in Youth MHFA to support students’ well-being.
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Trillium also partnered with community organizations and academic institutions to foster systems-level collaboration. Highlights included a Sequential Intercept Mapping (SIM) workshop in Currituck County to plan for a new Recovery Court, and de-escalation training for Family Advantage Residential Facilities in Northampton County.
These efforts highlight a shared commitment: Equipping the people who serve our communities with the tools to keep them safer, healthier, and more resilient. Find upcoming trainings such as Mental Health First Aid on the Events and Trainings calendar.
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Explore the Trillium Blog for Community Health Insights
Did you know Trillium regularly shares blog posts designed to support the health and well-being of our communities? You can find them on our website under News Releases and Blog Posts.
The holidays are right around the corner. A time of joy and celebration, but also stress, pressure, and exhaustion. It’s easy to get caught up in doing for others and forget to care for yourself. Our latest blog, "Taking Care of Yourself during the Holidays," shares simple, meaningful ways to protect your peace and recharge during the busiest time of year. Because the best gift you can give yourself—and those you love—is a healthy, balanced you.
Check out some of our other latest blog topics around the impact of Peer Support and "What Training Does Trillium Offer to Build Health, Well-Being, and Resilience?"
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