Peer Support at Work
Our Peer Support Division (LRPI)
The Legacy of Resilience Peer Initiative (LRPI) is a trauma-informed peer support program designed to serve underserved children, families, and individuals across North Carolina who are impacted by poverty, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), system involvement, and social inequities.
Peer Support Partnership
The program aims to extend our partnership with local schools, Pitt Community College, Departments of Social Services (DSS), behavioral health providers, juvenile justice stakeholders, and other community-based organizations to create sustainable pathways of support.
Target Population
- Underserved Males and Females ages 21–50
- Families at risk of system involvement or reunification challenges
- Individuals experiencing behavioral health barriers
- Households impacted by generational poverty and trauma
- Communities facing limited access to coordinated care
Community Resources
Port Health Service
To help people with disabilities, mental health and/or substance use challenges, their families, and our employees embrace their potential, access opportunities, build resilience and thrive
Pitt County Veterans Services
Helps veterans and their dependents apply for and coordinate benefits they are eligible to receive. These benefits include burial assistance, compensation, education, home improvements and loans, life and health insurance, medical benefits, pensions, rehabilitation, and more
Food Banks
We believe that every family should have access to food. Nutrition is key to becoming more productive through out the day and supports environments for healthy learners. Click the link below for a list of food resources in your area
Center for Family Violence Prevention
Provides services to victims of domestic abuse. Their mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence while enhancing individual self-sufficiency and promoting healthy family relationships. Programs include emergency Shelter; Victim Advocacy; Legal Services, Parenting classes, Adult & Children's Counseling. Click to ling below for more information
Parent Resources
Triple P Positive Parenting Program
Helpful tips on how to parent your child confidently, by helping managing challenges and supportive learning
Pitt County Schools
Pitt County Schools is a dynamic, thriving public school system, insistent on continued growth that results in tangible, real-world success for our students, the youth of our community.
Supportive Learning Tools
These are helpful links to support a thriving learning environment
Mindfulness Resources
Healthy bodies and healthy minds go hand in hand for you little ones—and for you. Being a mindful parent begins with taking care of your own physical and mental health, and mindfulness is one way to help reduce the stress of parenting and caretaking so that you can stay present and engaged with your children
Theses are helpful links to mindfulness:
Upcoming Community Events
Meet local mental health providers and learn about area community support programs - May 5th at 5:00
Mental health matters—every single day. Taking time to care for your mind is just as important as caring for your body. It’s okay to rest, to ask for help, and to grow at your own pace. 🌱