Easterseals PORT Health

We’re excited to spotlight some of our team members as they share their perspectives and experiences for Social Work Month. Meet Paula, LCSW, LCAS, CSI, a Program Supervisor at our Jacksonville, NC outpatient clinic. "It’s essential to recognize and celebrate social workers for their steadfast dedication. Because of social workers, countless individuals have gained access to safe housing, had their basic needs met and found spaces where they feel safe, heard, accepted and empowered to succeed." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dGPt2pGa #socialworkmonth #socialwork #thankyou #eastersealsporthealth #appreciation #socialworkers

We’re excited to spotlight some of our team members as they share their perspectives and experiences for Social Work Month. Meet Jayce, an independent practitioner and Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) facilitator at our Wilmington, NC outpatient clinic. “Social workers give a voice to individuals who may not always have one. To me, being a social worker goes beyond providing therapy—it’s about empowering and advocating for the people I support. This profession has deepened my understanding of the vital role equity plays in our community" Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dGPt2pGa #socialworkmonth #socialwork #thankyou #eastersealsporthealth #appreciation #socialworkers

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! ?? This month, we celebrate the importance of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) so they can thrive. Through our Transition to Employment (TTE) program, Emonti and Amber have gained valuable skills, confidence and access to resources that help them succeed in the workplace. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dmDJiSSf #inclusionmatters #transitiontoemployment #disabilityawareness #supportidd #empowerment #workplacesuccess #equalopportunities #developmentaldisabilitiesawarenessmonth #eastersealsporthealth

We’re excited to spotlight some of our team members as they share their perspectives and experiences for Social Work Month. Meet Amber, LCSWA, a Mental Health Clinician with our Child First program. “Social workers serve our communities through philanthropic efforts and also through advocacy, policy change, research and program implementation. Through these efforts, social workers strive to create an impact by achieving social justice and equity for all." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dGPt2pGa #socialworkmonth #socialwork #thankyou #eastersealsporthealth #appreciation #socialworkers

Happy International Women's Day! Thank you to all the phenomenal women at Easterseals PORT Health who positively impact our organization each and every day. You make history in the lives you support, bringing our purpose to life by helping people with disabilities, mental health and substance use challenges. This month, we are celebrating your contributions and the countless ways you inspire those around you ?? #womensday #internationalwomensday #iwd2025 #easrersealsporthealth

More than 400 people have joined our letter-writing advocacy campaign to Protect Medicaid! March 14 is the deadline for passing the next federal funding bill and Medicaid could be significantly cut to meet the goals. Join us in reminding legislators how vital Medicaid is to vulnerable populations in ensuring people with disabilities, children, seniors and low-income families have access to essential disability, behavioral health and substance use care. Join us in Protecting Medicaid by reaching out to your legislators today. Use the links below to send a letter based on your state. If you live outside NC & VA, you can still participate in this campaign by rewording your letter appropriately. Use your voice to help Protect Medicaid today. Our voices are stronger when we come together! Take action now: ?? North Carolina: https://lnkd.in/eqctYQhN ?? Virginia: https://lnkd.in/e-bFRS4a #eastersealsporthealth #medicaid #protectmedicaid #inclusion #disabilityawareness

We’re excited to spotlight some of our team members as they share their perspectives and experiences for Social Work Month. Meet Allyson, a Program Supervisor at our Outpatient Clinic in Wilmington, NC! “Social workers are invested in helping individuals, the community and society as a whole. We are responsible for promoting change. Social work isn’t limited to one occupation. We have a broad scope and contribute in many settings." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dGPt2pGa #socialworkmonth #socialwork #thankyou #eastersealsporthealth #appreciation #socialworkers

On February 24, Trillium Health Resources presented our Child First team with $600,000 to support their expansion. Earlisha, a Child First Clinical Supervisor in Greenville, NC and our President & CEO, Luanne Welch, accepted the check on behalf of the team. They also expressed their gratitude and excitement for the positive impact Trillium’s funding will have in helping heal children and families who have experienced trauma. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this possible! #eastersealsporthealth #trilliumhealthresources #childfirst #expansion #gratitude #support

March is Social Work Month! We’re grateful for our incredible ESPH social workers and excited to spotlight their experiences. We’re starting off this month by highlighting Marcie, Program Director of Intake & Outpatient Therapy. She supervises the operations of these programs and helps with her team’s administrative and clinical activities. "Social workers are invaluable because of our versatility in both the work we do and the people we support," Marcie shares. "Our work goes beyond helping people meet their basic needs, especially within vulnerable populations. We strive to empower people, enhance their lives and provide support for people who may not be able to advocate for themselves." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dGPt2pGa #socialworkmonth #thankyou #eastersealsporthealth #socialwork #socialworkers #appreciation

Medicaid is a lifeline for many of the people Easterseals PORT Health supports across North Carolina and Virginia because it provides essential coverage for disability, behavioral health and substance use services. In many cases, Medicaid makes the services we deliver possible. Congress could vote to cut Medicaid at any moment—now is the time to take action! Join our advocacy campaign in encouraging your state’s legislators to protect Medicaid with their voice and their vote. Click on one of the links below to write a letter to your legislators today. If you live outside NC & VA, you can still participate by editing your letter appropriately. Our voices are stronger together! Take action now: ?? Virginia: https://lnkd.in/e-bFRS4a ?? North Carolina: https://lnkd.in/eqctYQhN #eastersealsporthealth #medicaid #protectmedicaid #inclusion #disabilityawareness