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 a 501(c)(3).
We are 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.
As a proud member of the Collaborative Health Network (CHN), we’re committed to delivering high-quality, value-based care through strong partnerships, shared learning and a focus on health equity.
Easterseals PORT Health’s Opioid Treatment Programs are CARF-accredited which signifies a commitment to quality, safety and patient-centered, measurable outcomes.
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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Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to recognize the incredible individuals within the disability community and to commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990.
We are excited to highlight Jacob, who is part of our Individual + Community Services (ICS) program in Salisbury, NC. Jacob volunteers to help clean the facility and we are proud to acknowledge his hard work and dedication 💙
#disabilitypridemonth #disabilitypride #disabilityservices #eastersealsPORThealth
🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Easterseals PORT Health has been nominated for the 2026 Best Nonprofit Organization and Best Mental Health Services by the Raleigh @newsobserver! 🎉
We’d love your support. Vote for us daily using the link below until July 24! Let’s continue making a positive impact in our communities. Thank you for believing in our team`s dedication to whole-person care!💙
🔗Vote here: VoteRaleighsBest.com/ESPH
#raleighnc #raleighsbest #eastersealsPORThealth #nonprofit #disabilityservices #mentalhealthservices #communityimpact
Happy 250th Independence Day from Easterseals PORT Health✨🎆 Wishing everyone a safe and joyful celebration filled with fun!
📸Check out how Camp Easterseals Virginia @campesucp celebrates!
#eastersealsPORThealth #inclusion #disabilityservices #disabilitysummercamp #4thofJuly
Sweet treats, great games and community!🍨
Our Individual + Community Services (ICS) program in Morehead City, NC had a great time at their Ice Cream and Board Game Social. These meaningful moments support community inclusion, social engagement and independence for individuals with disabilities.
#disabilityservices #moreheadcity #communityinclusion #eastersealsPORThealth
Summer Tie-Dye Success!🌞👕 The Autism + ABA team in Raleigh, NC, kicked off the summer with a Tie-Dye event for the team and the families they support. This event celebrated the intentional connections the team has built and continues to nurture with the families through fun and colorful creativity. Everyone showcased their unique designs and together they made nearly 25 shirts!
Learn more about our Autism + ABA services at eastersealsPORT.com/autism-and-aba-services.
#autismawareness #raleighnc #eastersealsPORThealth
Today is Juneteenth!🧡 This federal holiday commemorates the day enslaved individuals in Galveston, Texas finally received word of their freedom, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
Autistic Pride Day is celebrated on June 18 every year to honor autism and autistic identity.
Easterseals PORT Health is recognized as a leader in providing Autism/ABA services in the communities we support and for our strong commitment to providing quality care over meeting quotas. We recognize people as the wonderful individuals they are with different skills, learning capacity and behaviors.
🔗Learn more about how ESPH supports autistic individuals through ABA therapy at eastersealsPORT.com/autisticpride2026
#eastersealsPORThealth #autisiticprideday #autism #autismawareness #abatherapy #NCabatherapy
It was an exciting day for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team as they visited the @nczoo for person-centered planning training🦓🌿
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is full spectrum, long-term, community-based treatment for adults with severe and persistent mental health needs.
🔗 Learn more at eastersealsPORT.com/assertive-community-treatment.
#NCzoo #act #community #eastersealsporthealth #mentalhealthservices #mentalhealth #assertivecommunitytreatment #teamwork #teambuilding
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