Easterseals PORT Health

Our Eastern Region residential group homes had a fantastic time at our “Living on a Spare” bowling event! 🎳 We had 35 bowlers, along with 35 friends, family members and team members cheering them on. Everyone enjoyed an abundance of cheese pizza, chicken tenders and french fries, along with some great prizes. To wrap up the day, each resident received a special tumbler decorated with bowling pins, filled with candy. We look forward to more moments like this! #eastersealsPORThealth #bowling #grouphomes #bowlingfun #teambuilding #communityengagement #communitysupport

Earlier this month, NC START hosted its second annual Garden Party, bringing team members together to refresh the therapeutic garden space!🌱 North Carolina Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources and Treatment (NC START) is a statewide community crisis prevention and intervention program. Their garden supports sensory engagement and promotes PERMA, a positive‑psychology framework that strengthens well‑being and resilience. The team prepared beds filled with fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers, including dedicated tea and cooking herb beds and a raised bed where guests choose what to plant. Throughout the season, guests help harvest, cook with the produce and enjoy sensory walks through the garden. Even our gazebo is thoughtfully planted with bee‑deterring greenery to keep the space welcoming for everyone! 🐝 #garden #therap #NCSTART #GardenParty #communitygarden #sensoryengagement #PERMA #NCwellbeing #therapeuticgarden #gardentherapy #communityevent #sustainableliving #eastersealsPORThealth

💬Hello! My name is Monae and I am a Child Placement Coordinator with the Jacksonville, NC team. Foster care is about more than just placement; it’s about healing, support and relationships. These families deserve compassion and understanding. The more awareness we bring, the more we can make a positive impact❤️" Thank you, Monae, and the entire Child Placement team for the amazing work they do. A special shout-out to Monae for her recent graduation and earning her MSW! #fostercaremonth #fostercare #childadvocacy #supportfosterkids #childplacement #eastersealsPORThealth #nonprofit #communityimpact #teammemberspotlight

⭐The People Behind the Purpose!⭐ Jolene is a Co-Occurring Specialist for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Morganton, NC. "My favorite part of my job is meeting all different types of people. I have met the most interesting and unique individuals in my role." 🔗Learn more about our services at https://lnkd.in/e4M9mPZs. #PeopleBehindThePurpose #DisabilityServices #TeamMemberSpotlight #MeetTheTeam #EastersealsPORTHealth #NonprofitLife #CommunityImpact #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealthCare #CareWithCompassion #CommunityImpact #TeamSpotlight

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day and a great opportunity to share why it’s so important! Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is proud to have maintained Level AA accessibility on our website for the past three years, ensuring every visitor can easily navigate and engage with us. Level AA accessibility directly removes barriers that people with disabilities face online. At this level, our website meets a comprehensive set of standards that make digital content operable, understandable and robust for users with visual, auditory, cognitive and motor disabilities. 💻Try it out! When visiting ESPH’s website, visitors can click the blue International Symbol of Access in the bottom left corner to make accessibility adjustments to customize their browsing experience. W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) #globalaccessibilityawarenessday #GAAD #accessibility #websiteaccessibility #eastersealsPORThealth

Foster care is a system filled with complexities. At the heart of this system are children who carry the weight of circumstances beyond their control. ESPH's Child Placement team is committed to understanding all aspects of foster care to ensure that the child's best interests always come first 🧡 Autumn, a Child Placement Supervisor in Jacksonville, NC, shares, "Being in foster care is never the child's fault, yet unfortunately, they are the ones who bear the majority of the burden. They carry the weight of trauma while trying to adapt to new environments and relationships. We must remember their resilience and vulnerability." This month reminds us to show grace and understanding to everyone, as we never know their circumstances. Learn more about our Foster Care services at https://lnkd.in/eJRpJd6g #fostercaremonth #fostercare #fo #childadvocacy #supportfosterkids #childplacement #eastersealsPORThealth #nonprofit #communityimpact #teammemberspotlight

⭐The People Behind the Purpose!⭐ Carmen is an Individual + Community Services (ICS) Supervisor in Winston-Salem, NC. She shares her personal experience of being on the receiving end of our services and is now dedicated to supporting others. “What better way to express my appreciation than by being part of an agency like Easterseals PORT Health, which has given so much support to my family and me in the past!” 🔗Learn more about our services at https://lnkd.in/e4M9mPZs. #PeopleBehindThePurpose #DisabilityServices #TeamMemberSpotlight #MeetTheTeam #EastersealsPORTHealth #NonprofitLife #CommunityImpact #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealthCare #CareWithCompassion #CommunityImpact #TeamSpotlight

“Fostering is not just something I do, it is something I deeply believe in. One of the most rewarding aspects of being a foster parent is witnessing the growth in a child from the moment they enter my home to the moment they leave.” Ida has been fostering since 2015 and officially adopted her child in 2020. We thank Ida, and all our foster parents, who have stepped up and provided the love and support all children need! 🤗 Read Ida's full story at eastersealsPORT.com/fc2026 #eastersealsPORThealth #fostercare #adoption #foster #fostercareawareness #fosterfamily #fosterparents #fosterlove #family #fostercarejourney

🌟Join Our Team. Make a Difference!🌟 This month we’re spotlighting job opportunities across North Carolina for roles in HR, nursing and professionals who support mental health, substance use services and developmental disabilities. Help us create a positive impact in the lives of others 💙 🔗Apply now at https://lnkd.in/essqr4em #JobOpportunities #MakeADifference #MentalHealth #NorthCarolina #eastersealsPORThealth #nonprofit #hiringNC #DisabilityServices

We ❤️ our Foster Parents! In honor of Foster Care Month, we are highlighting some of our amazing foster parents like Courtney. We cannot do the work we do without them! "The best part about fostering is seeing the children thrive! It’s rewarding to watch them transform from feeling fear and anxiety to gaining confidence and assurance," says Courtney. Read Courtney's full story are eastersealsPORT.com/fc2026 #eastersealsPORThealth #fostercare #adoption #foster #fostercareawareness #fosterfamily #fosterparents #fosterlove #family #fostercarejourney