PCBRACE2023

August Edition - Back to School with Karen Harrington of Pitt County Schools

This month we are talking about all things back to school with the Pitt County Schools Director of Student Services Karen Harrington. Pitt County Schools has made large strides in implementing trauma-informed practices for students and staff, and Mrs. Harrington is highlighting that in this episode. Pitt County Schools will be hosting open houses across the county Thursday, Aug. 24. K-5 grades are 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 6-8 grades are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 9-12 grades are 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week, PCS has hosted orientation days for rising 6th graders and 9th graders. Immunizations are required for rising kindergarteners, 7th graders and 12th graders within 30 days of the start of school. To learn more about PCS, click here. [https://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/] PCBRACE is here to normalize conversations about trauma and resilience, pull difficult issues out into the light to obliterate shame, blame, and secrecy to build a better community for our children and ourselves. Click here to learn more about TEDI BEAR Child Advocacy Center. [https://tedibear.ecu.edu/] * Sign up for the virtual Stewards of Children [https://tedibear.ecu.edu/stewards-of-children/] Click here to learn more about NC Stop Human Trafficking [https://encstophumantrafficking.org/]. * Check out NC Stop Human Trafficking's learning opportunities [https://encstophumantrafficking.org/learning-opportunities/]. * Attend the documentary screening, "Human Trafficking in North Carolina" [https://encstophumantrafficking.org/events-2/documentary-human-trafficking-in-north-carolina/] * Support NC Stop Human Trafficking's, and grab a ticket to BBQ, Bluegrass & Brew. [https://encstophumantrafficking.org/2023bbb/] Click here to learn more about BRACE (Building Resilience Against Courage to Excel) [https://www.braceinpitt.com/].

June Edition: Lillie Malpass with the Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use

This month we are highlighting the important work of the Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use with a chat with its executive director, Lillie Malpass. PCBRACE is here to normalize conversations about trauma and resilience, pull difficult issues out into the light to obliterate shame, blame, and secrecy to build a better community for our children and ourselves. To learn more about PCCSU, click here [https://www.pccsu.org/]. Click here to learn more about TEDI BEAR Child Advocacy Center. [https://tedibear.ecu.edu/] * Sign up for the virtual Stewards of Children [https://tedibear.ecu.edu/stewards-of-children/] Click here to learn more about NC Stop Human Trafficking [https://encstophumantrafficking.org/]. * Check out NC Stop Human Trafficking's learning opportunities [https://encstophumantrafficking.org/learning-opportunities/]. Click here to learn more about BRACE (Building Resilience Against Courage to Excel) [https://www.braceinpitt.com/]. We are taking a break in July, so we'll see you August. We can't wait to chat.

May Edition: Keith Letchworth & Derick Fields of the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Pitt County

This month we are recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month with our guests, Keith Letchworth, vice president of the Pitt County chapter of NAMI, and Derick Fields, secretary of the Pitt County Chapter of NAMI and certified NAMI Peer Support Facilitator. Join us as we learn about what the National Alliance on Mental Illness has to offer as well as a conversation around destigmatizing mental illness. PCBRACE is here to normalize the conversations about trauma and resilience, pull difficult issues out into the light to obliterate the shame, blame, and secrecy to build a better community for our children and ourselves. NAMI of Pitt County Programs: Family Support Group [https://www.facebook.com/namipitt01] Peer Support Group [https://www.facebook.com/namipitt01] Click here to check out NAMI North Carolina. [https://naminc.org/] Click here to check out NAMI. [https://nami.org/Home] Click here to listen to April's Podcast to learn more about WEAR and SHARPE program from the Pitt County Sheriff's Office. [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vraaG03ypzn8mQVDcvcL6?si=a88cd7b38430476f] Click here to learn more about TEDI BEAR Child Advocacy Center. [https://tedibear.ecu.edu/] * Sign up for the virtual Stewards of Children [https://tedibear.ecu.edu/stewards-of-children/] Click here to learn more about NC Stop Human Trafficking [https://encstophumantrafficking.org/]. * Check out NC Stop Human Trafficking's learning opportunities [https://encstophumantrafficking.org/learning-opportunities/]. Click here to learn more about BRACE (Building Resilience Against Courage to Excel) [https://www.braceinpitt.com/]. Don't forget to follow our pod for updates every month!

April Edition: Pitt County Sheriff's Office's Venus Curry, Community Programs Coordinator & Sgt. Lee Darnell, Public Information Officer

This month we welcome representatives from the Pitt County Sheriff's Office, Venus Curry, community programs coordinator, and Sgt. Lee Darnell, public information officer, to discuss the amazing work the Pitt County Sheriff's Office is doing to build resilience in the community through its community programming and the programs, such as WEAR and SHARP, being offered at the Pitt County Detention Center. PCBRACE is here to normalize the conversations about trauma and resilience, pull difficult issues out into the light to obliterate the shame, blame, and secrecy to build a better community for our children and ourselves. Pitt County Sheriff's Office Programs: Learn more about S.U.M.M.E.R. program [https://www.pittcountysheriff.com/summer-youth-camp] Learn more about S.H.A.R.P. and W.E.A.R. programs [https://www.pittcountysheriff.com/sharp-and-wear] Learn more about the GED program [https://www.pittcountysheriff.com/ged] Learn more about Serving Our Seniors program [https://www.pittcountysheriff.com/services-for-seniors] Click here to learn more about TEDI BEAR Child Advocacy Center. [https://tedibear.ecu.edu/] * Sign up for the virtual Stewards of Children [https://tedibear.ecu.edu/stewards-of-children/] Click here to learn more about NC Stop Human Trafficking [https://encstophumantrafficking.org/]. * Check out NC Stop Human Trafficking's learning opportunities [https://encstophumantrafficking.org/learning-opportunities/]. Click here to learn more about BRACE (Building Resilience Against Courage to Excel) [https://www.braceinpitt.com/].

March Edition: Executive Director of Rocking Horse Ranch Morgan Tedder

This month we welcome Morgan Tedder, executive director of Rocking Horse Ranch. Rocking Horse Ranch offers equine therapy for those experiencing the effects of trauma and other disabilities. Its mission is to improve each participant's quality of life so that they can become more independent, productive, and active members of our community.  PCBRACE is here to normalize the conversations about trauma and resilience, pull difficult issues out into the light to obliterate the shame, blame, and secrecy to build a better community for our children and ourselves. Click here to learn more about the Rocking Horse Ranch Therapeutic Riding Program [https://www.rhrnc.com/]. * Check out the Derby Dash Bash!  [https://www.rhrnc.com/get-involved] * Support Rocking Horse Ranch. [https://www.rhrnc.com/donate] Click here to learn more about TEDI BEAR Child Advocacy Center. [https://tedibear.ecu.edu/] * Sign up for the virtual Stewards of Children [https://tedibear.ecu.edu/stewards-of-children/] Click here to learn more about NC Stop Human Trafficking [https://encstophumantrafficking.org/]. * Check out NC Stop Human Trafficking's learning opportunities [https://encstophumantrafficking.org/learning-opportunities/]. Click here to learn more about BRACE (Building Resilience Against Courage to Excel) [https://www.braceinpitt.com/].