GREENVILLE — On Dec. 18, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Kody H. Kinsley approved the consolidation agreement between Trillium Health Resources and Eastpointe Human Services, which provide managed care services to North Carolina’s Medicaid population.… read more »
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NCDHHS Approves Consolidation of Trillium, Eastpointe, and Sandhills Center
Eastpointe and Sandhills Center Reach Agreement to Consolidate
BEULAVILLE – Eastpointe and Sandhills Center have reached an agreement to consolidate and become North Carolina’s second-largest Local Management Entity–Managed Care Organization (LME-MCO) based on population.
The combined organization will manage public behavioral health benefits for over 100,000 members in 21 counties. It will have a budget of approximately $1.4 billion and employ almost 900 people. … read more »
CALM Collaborates to Help Homeless Reduce Overdoses
The Wayne County Coalition for Addiction and Life Management (CALM) led a collaborative effort to help the homeless reduce overdoses. In May 2023, CALM assisted the Tommy’s Foundation with receiving 200 Backpacks from WAGES stocked with drinkable water, hygiene kits, collapsible water container, radio, batteries, PPE, hand sanitizer, and flashlights for the purpose of distribution…… read more »
Eastpointe Helps Train Wayne County First Responders to Better Serve Citizens With Behavioral Health Challenges
On July 21, Eastpointe and its community partners completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for 22 first responders, including 18 from Wayne County. The training was held at Wayne Community College. Wayne County graduates included representatives from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Goldsboro Police Department, Goldsboro Fire Department, Arrington Volunteer Fire Department, and Rosewood Volunteer…… read more »
Eastpointe Donates To Help Build Playground For Disabled Children
On Tuesday, Eastpointe CEO Sarah Stroud presented a $5,000 donation to Felecia Williams, Liaison to the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities, to help build a Goldsboro playground designed for children with disabilities. “Eastpointe is focused on delivering whole-person care for our members with disabilities. To achieve this goal, we must invest in the communities…… read more »
Eastpointe Provides CIT Training To Wayne County Law Enforcement
On July 22nd, Eastpointe, and its community partners completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for 19 law enforcement officers from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Goldsboro Police Department. The training was held at Wayne Community College. CIT training helps first responders better recognize citizens dealing with a mental health challenge or an intellectual or…… read more »
