CHADBOURN, N.C. — Credentialed media representatives are cordially invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the newly launched Life Changing Behavioral Health Urgent Care Respite Center, a vital resource dedicated to supporting children and families in eastern North Carolina.
A New Beacon of Support for Children and Families
In collaboration with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Life Changing Behavioral Health Services, and Trillium Health Resources, the center aims to address urgent mental health needs with a compassionate, safe environment. The facility, set to open on June 17, 2025, will provide critical short-term respite care for children and adolescents facing mental health challenges.
About the Facility
The respite center features six beds and offers a range of services designed to prevent crisis escalation and hospitalizations. It serves as a temporary refuge for children and families, offering relief and support during difficult times. Key services include:
- Emergency crisis stays
- Hospital prevention strategies
- Early discharge from hospitals
- Homelessness prevention
- Short-term stays tailored to individual needs
A vital resource for the community, the center aims to alleviate the burden on families and ensure children receive timely, quality care in a nurturing environment.
Event Details
What: Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the Life Changing Behavioral Health Urgent Care Respite Center
When: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 115 Collins St., Chadbourn, NC 28431
Scheduled Attendees
- Cecilia Peers, Regional Vice President, Southern Region, Trillium Health Resources
- Debra Farrington, Deputy Secretary for Health, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
- Christie Edwards, Chief Operating Officer, Trillium Health Resources
- Shirley Smith, Director, Life Changing Behavioral Health
- Jerome Chestnut, Town Manager, Fairmont
- Jason Robinson, Town Manager, Chadbourn
- Dr. James Pridgen, Medical Director/Owner, Whiteville Family Practice
- Phyllis Chavis, Consultant/State Licensing Investigator (Retired)
- Mayor Phillip Britt, Chadbourn
Join Us in Celebrating a Step Forward in Child Mental Health Care
This event marks a significant milestone in enhancing mental health support services within the region. Media representatives are encouraged to attend, witness the opening of this crucial facility, and report on its potential impact for the community.
