About Easterseals PORT Health
We are trustworthy, compassionate partners providing exceptional disability, mental health and substance use services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600 member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is also one of 55 affiliates of the national United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) organization, one of the largest health nonprofits in the country dedicated to individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Learn more about the United Cerebral Palsy organization.
Easterseals PORT Health is accredited by CQL (The Council on Quality and Leadership). CQL believes in a world of dignity, opportunity and community for all people.
Impact in North Carolina and Virginia
2,600
Team members
11K
Home, facility + community locations
40.2K
Individuals + families served each year
10.2M
Annual hours of meaningful support
A message from our CEO, Luanne Welch
The people of Easterseals PORT Health ARE Easterseals PORT Health.
Three words come to mind when describing the people & organization I love & serve: Courage, Compassion & Care.
We demonstrate courage every time we change, grow & do more. As the needs of those we support change, WE change. We don’t always get it right the first time, but we grow together by asking thoughtful questions, listening with humility & respect, and moving forward from our mistakes.
We lead & serve with compassion. Fostering empathy & resilience within our team, our clients & communities. We meet people where they are & move forward together.
We care about the people we support & each other – the whole person. We care all the time – 24/7 – not just during the workday. We face challenges head-on & find solutions – together. We will continue to find ways to show up for the people who count on us every day.
Our courage, compassion & care fuel our commitment to be better & do better. We are dedicated to the IDEAL principles of Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self and Learning & Growing.
At the heart of ESPH is a resilient, sustainable, healthy, purpose-driven organization that is & will be here – day now & forward.
That’s who we are. That’s what we do. I invite you to join us!
Insights + News
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May is Early Intervention Awareness Month in Virginia! 💙 It’s a time dedicated to recognizing the impact early support has on the development of infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
Easterseals PORT Health’s Early Intervention (EI) services help families navigate challenges, access resources and build the skills and confidence needed to support their child’s growth. Our EI team makes a difference in the lives of the children and families they support each day! Learn more about our Early Intervention services on our website!
#eastersealsporthealth #earlyintervention #earlyinterventionmonth #disabilityservices #earlyinterventionawarenessmonth
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and a great time to celebrate the cultures, contributions and stories of AAPI communities ✨
We are excited to share experiences from two Easterseals PORT Health team members. Thank you Loralin and Tamula for sharing your stories and perspectives. Your experiences highlight the importance of cultural celebration and connection, values that continually strengthen our community!
Read their full story on our website under Insights + News!
#aapimonth #aapi #eastersealsporthealth #differentvoices #authenticity #celebrate
Our Virginia Regional Education Assessment Crisis Services Habilitation (REACH) program is partnering with Scotts Miracle-Gro and Lowe’s Heroes to create a therapeutic outdoor space for individuals who are experiencing emotional and behavioral crises🌿
Both companies generously donated soil, mulch, plants, a water fountain, and tools to the Youth Crisis Therapeutic Home (YCTH), and even showed up in the pouring rain to help unload! 🌧️ Both teams plan to return soon to amend the soil and plant over 100 plants. Stephanie, the REACH Clinical Director, shared, “These teams warmed our hearts and gave us an enhanced motivation to create healing spaces for and with those we support. It is partnerships like these that renew our perspective for what’s possible!”
A big thank you to @scottsmiraclegro and @loweshomeimprovement for your time, effort and generosity! This partnership was made possible through the long-standing relationship and support of Scotts Miracle-Gro. Special thanks to Steve Dicks for generously connecting our program with Matthew Stevenson, Scotts Miracle-Gro Virginia District Manager!
#reachvirginia #mentalhealth #communitypartnership #healinggardens #behavioralhealth #thankyou #therapeuticspaces #lowes #scottsmiraclegro
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting team members from our High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) program in Greensboro, NC 💚 HFW is an evidence-based model of individual and family support. Our HFW team collaborates with children and their families to create personalized “family plans” to help them achieve their goals while overcoming challenges!
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Read the full story on our website under Insights + News!
#mentalhealthawareness #highfidelitywraparound #familyfocused #communitysupport #mentalhealth #teamhighlight #behavioralhealth #mentalhealthmatters
Shoutout to our amazing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Individual Placement and Support (IPS) teams at the 2025 University of North Carolina Institute of Best Practices ACT/IPS Conference!
🏆 Jamar, Employment Specialist on our Mt. Airy, NC ACT team, was honored as Employment Specialist of the Year for ACT!
🥇 Mark, Benefits Counselor on our IPS team in the East Region of North Carolina, was named Benefits Counselor of the Year and also led two breakout sessions on benefits counseling, including “Benefits Counseling 101” and a deep dive into ABLE accounts and PASS Plans. Mark recently celebrated 25 years at ESPH. Congratulations, Mark!
🎉 Marti, Employment Peer Mentor on our Wilmington, NC IPS team, was named IPS Employment Peer Mentor of the Year! Her whole team came out to the conference to cheer her on!
🌟 Noah, Employment Specialist on our Raleigh, NC Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment (IDDT) team, presented “Employment and Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI): Lessons Learned and Tips Given From Working with ACT and IPS Individuals.”
We’re so proud of the incredible work our team members do and the impact they’re making every day!
#eastersealsporthealth #congratulations #team #ourimpact
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! 💻 GAAD is about raising awareness and starting conversations around digital access and inclusion. Website accessibility means designing and developing websites that everyone, especially people with disabilities, can use effectively. This involves ensuring all users can perceive, understand, navigate and interact with digital content.
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We’re proud to share that since our website’s relaunch in December 2023, we’ve met the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA standards. This aligns with most global accessibility regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to ensure our site is usable, understandable and accessible for all!
#GAAD #GAAD2025 #globalaccessibilityday #globalaccessibilityday2025 #inclusion #accessibility #eastersealsporthealth
Easterseals PORT Health`s 2024 Annual Impact Report is now available! ⭐
We’re highlighting the Power of Connection and the meaningful ways our program teams continue supporting individuals and families. With key stats and stories, it highlights the impact we made together in 2024. Take a look and see how connection drives our mission forward at bit.ly/2024ESPHAnnualReport
#eastersealsporthealth #impact #annualreport #ourimpact
Prevention in Action! ⭐ National Prevention Week 2025 takes place May 11–17 and highlights the importance of substance use prevention.
We’re spotlighting a few members of our incredible Substance Use Prevention Team who support individuals, families and communities in building healthier futures. We’re grateful for their dedication and the meaningful impact they’re making in our communities!
- Read the full story at eastersealsport.com/preventionweek2025
- Learn more at eastersealsport.com/prevention
#eastersealsporthealth #prevention #preventionweek #preventionweek2025
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