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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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
We were proud to be a sponsor of the 2025 Mental Health Matters Fair, hosted by the @sola.amari Endowment this past Saturday in Raleigh, NC! 💚
It was a meaningful day filled with community and connection. Our Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) team enjoyed sharing information about our services and the positive impact they have on individuals and families. Our sensory-friendly play space was also a huge hit with attendees of all ages! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to support mental health awareness and advocacy.
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthawareness #eastersealsporthealth
Residents at our Commonwealth group home in Charlotte, NC created a heartfelt Mother’s Day chain for their Holiday Tree, a special tree they decorate for each holiday throughout the year! 💗
Using pastel-colored paper, they wrote words that reflect the love, strength and beauty of mothers everywhere. With support from staff, the paper links were joined together to form a touching display now featured on the tree. We love celebrating the creativity and community our residents bring to every project!
#eastersealsporthealth #mothersday #create #community #crafts
Easterseals PORT Health was proud to participate as a Gold Sponsor at the 4th Annual Southeastern Summit for Behavioral Health! 🌟
This interprofessional conference brought together clinicians and providers from across North Carolina to explore the latest in trauma-informed care, addiction treatment, mental health and much more. Our team was proud to share information about our services and ESPH`s commitment to providing person-centered, evidence-based behavioral health care.
Learn more about our Behavioral and Mental Health services at eastersealsport.com/services
#eastersealsporthealth #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
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