by Melinda Sampson | Jul 26, 2023 | Advocacy, Legislation and Policy, Prevention, Resources
Every year, on July 30, human trafficking is acknowledged and discussed across the globe for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. In 2013, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution declaring a global day of awareness about human trafficking. The resolution...
by Melinda Sampson | May 4, 2023 | Advocacy, Mental Health, Prevention, Resources, Substance Use Disorders
This month we are recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month with our guests, Keith Letchworth, vice president of the Pitt County chapter of NAMI, and Derick Fields, secretary of the Pitt County Chapter of NAMI and certified NAMI Peer Support Facilitator. Join...
by Melinda Sampson | May 4, 2023 | Advocacy, Mental Health, Prevention, Resources
In April, we welcomed representatives from the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office, Venus Curry, community programs coordinator, and Sgt. Lee Darnell, public information officer, to discuss the amazing work the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office is doing to build...
by Melinda Sampson | Mar 6, 2023 | Advocacy, Mental Health
This month we welcome Morgan Tedder, executive director of Rocking Horse Ranch. Rocking Horse Ranch offers equine therapy for those experiencing the effects of trauma and other disabilities. Its mission is to improve each participant’s quality of life so that...
by Melinda Sampson | Feb 8, 2023 | Advocacy, Prevention
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and we know that teens are vulnerable to intimate partner violence and bullying outside of the home. Learn more about teen dating violence and the resources that are available with our guest Maddy Day, child counselor,...
by Melinda Sampson | Oct 10, 2022 | Advocacy, Resources
Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. This celebration began in 1988 and marks the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua in Latin America. We must recognize the impact of Hispanic culture in...
