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February 2026
Community Newsletter
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Trillium member Brittany discovers independence and dives into creativity with support from Tailored Care Management. Read More.
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Greene County friends and family have a blast at the opening of their new inclusive playground in Snow Hill. Watch the recap from WITN.
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Your Health Matters to host Eating Disorder Awareness Symposium in Elizabeth City on February 27. Register Today.
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Meet Brittany!
When Brittany has the right supports, her creativity knows no bounds. Through Tailored Care Management, she’s building independence, staying safe at home, and connecting with her community like never before.
Discover how Trillium services help open doors to what’s possible.
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Share Your Trillium Story
We love to see members reaching their fullest potential. If you know someone with a positive story to share (and their permission to do so), please let us know! You can send any pictures and stories to Info@TrilliumNC.org.
| | | Virtual Your Health Matters event highlights human trafficking prevention in our communities | | |
Human trafficking can happen anywhere. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 580 victims were identified in North Carolina in 2024.
The first Your Health Matters symposium of 2026 focused on recognizing the signs, support survivors, and protect ourselves and others. Our thanks to our speakers from Trillium, NC Department of Justice, academic institutions, and partner organizations for sharing knowledge and prevention tools.
| | Celebrating Greene County's new inclusive playground | | Big fun, built for everyone. Greene County celebrated the opening of a new inclusive playground at the Greene County Recreation Complex. Kids of all abilities can now play side by side in Snow Hill. With Trillium’s support, projects like this help create welcoming spaces that strengthen families and communities. | | Trillium and community partners receive 2026 i2i Innovation Awards | | | | Trillium Health Resources received three 2026 Innovation Awards at the i2i Center for Integrative Health Winter Conference. The awards recognized collaborative work that strengthens communities across North Carolina. Trillium leaders were proud to stand alongside our partners at Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services, ADLA, Inc., and Community Care of the Lower Cape Fear. Our work together made incredible impacts supporting reentry, families, and access to essential food and housing resources. | | |
Your Health Matters in 2026! Trillium to host Eating Disorder Awareness Symposium in February
Eating disorders affect about 30 million Americans over their lifetimes. When left untreated, they have devastating physical and mental health consequences. Trillium’s Eating Disorder Awareness Symposium will not only address these impacts but provide the prevention and engagement tools to help individuals facing these challenges.
Join the discussion with Trillium and various speakers on February 27 in Elizabeth City. This event is free and open to the public, with ASL and Spanish-language interpreters available on site.
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Mark Your Calendar for upcoming Your Health Matters events
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Victory Junction Spring Family Weekends are just around the corner!
Help us spread the word! Families can now apply to participate in the Spring 2026 Trillium Family Weekends at Victory Junction. Upcoming dates include March 27-29 and April 24-26. Trillium is honored to bring these exciting, memorable camp experiences to our families, at no cost to them! Fill out the 2026 Spring Interest Form to start your very own adventure!
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Expression Tunnel Exhibit highlights Black youth mental health
Voices of Our Community, an expression tunnel art exhibit, opened on January 21. The opening took place at the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences in Rocky Mount.
September’s Stronger Together conference participants created the artwork on individual 12″x12″ boards that make up the expression tunnel. It highlights Black youth mental health, from prevention to healing and community connection. Stronger Together NC and the UNC Suicide Prevention Institute hosted the event in partnership with Trillium Health Resources.
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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 Simulations
Trillium kicked off the New Year by hosting three Reentry Simulation events in January. Residents in Lee, Beaufort, and Pasquotank Counties participated in these powerful, hands-on experiences. The simulations walked participants through the real-world challenges people face after incarceration. Our thanks to the Life Springs Dream Center in Lee County and at the Boyette Center on the Beaufort Community College campus for their partnership in these events.
Attendees heard firsthand perspectives from individuals with lived experience, peer support professionals, corrections leadership, and judicial representatives from across eastern North Carolina. Together, the events fostered deeper understanding, meaningful dialogue, and community-based conversations around reentry, recovery, and support for justice-involved individuals returning home.
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Justice Robert Trivette shares insights on connecting the justice system to substance use treatment and care
Trillium was honored to host a Reentry Simulation on the campus of Elizabeth City State University on January 29. We were pleased to welcome the Honorable Robert Trivette, Chief District Court Judge for North Carolina’s 1st Judicial District, as our guest speaker.
Judge Trivette spoke about his goal of establishing drug courts in every community within the district. He has already launched a drug court in Currituck County. Judge Trivette emphasized that treatment courts play a critical role in helping individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders break the cycle of repeated involvement in the justice system by connecting them to the treatment and support they need.
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Mark your calendar for upcoming Simulations that are free and open to the public. | | | |
Future Simulation Event Dates—Register to Join Us!
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Supporting Children Early Simulations
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Congratulations to new CIT officers and Mental Health First Aiders across Trillium’s region
Over the past month, Trillium trained more than 55 first responders and community partners across North Carolina, strengthening community response to mental health needs and crisis situations.
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Crisis Intervention Team
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training continued in Pitt County, where 13 law enforcement officers completed the 40-hour course. Participants represented police departments from Greenville, Arden, New Bern, Havelock, and Elizabeth City.
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Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training reached both Fire/EMS personnel and county staff. In Moore County, 13 Fire and EMS professionals from Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Whispering Pines, Pinebluff, and Southern Pines completed Adult MHFA, building shared skills across departments. In Wayne County, seven county government employees also participated in Adult MHFA training focused on recognizing and responding to mental health challenges.
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De-escalation for Community Providers
De-escalation skills were also a focus in Carteret County, where 23 community partners in Morehead City participated in training designed to support safer, more effective interactions during high-stress situations.
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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.
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What is GrowSmart EPSDT?
Trillium’s System of Care and Pediatric Care Management teams developed this initiative to help children and families who receive Medicaid benefits through Trillium.
Read the EPSDT's Blog Post
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Strengthening Quality Care & Health for All
Two of Trillium’s Council for Health Disparities members share their perspectives on helping our communities address health gaps for all. With their guidance and deep community roots, the Council is working to improve access, quality, and outcomes of care for all. Learn how this personal mission is taking steps for better health this February.
Coming to the Blog Page February 17
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