Today we are highlighting Community Based Organization and Equity+ Network member The Kellin Foundation!
About the Organization
The Kellin Foundation’s mission is to strengthen resilience among children, families, adults and communities through trauma-informed behavioral health services focused on prevention, treatment, and healing.
The Kellin Foundation is a recognized partner of NCTSN (National Child Traumatic Stress Network), one of only two sites in North Carolina….the other being Duke University.
Services Provided
We provide free services that help clients break cycles of trauma that contribute to mental health and substance use challenges. Our team of highly-trained professionals helps people process what has happened to them, to practice new skills that contribute to healing, and to gain confidence that they can chart a different course for themselves and their families. We provide evidence-based, trauma-responsive counseling, peer support, advocacy, and case coordination services. In addition, we provide training and facilitate teams working together to build a stronger Guilford County.
Communities Served
Kellin Foundation serves children, families, and adults of all ages who are uninsured or underinsured. Our work to build community resilience focuses on undoing damage of the past and present, thwarting systemic discrimination in all its forms. To do so, we will ensure inclusion of traditionally marginalized populations – including people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, immigrants, refugees and those who sit at the center of more than one “ism” – in the work, and who otherwise would not have access to mental health care and substance use treatment.
Success Story
Middle school can be tough. Poor grades, fights at school, lashing out at home and not following rules were issues making these critical years even more difficult for Kyle. At a loss for how to help, Kyle’s grandparents reached out to the Kellin Foundation. At Kellin, Kyle was able to safely explore his sadness, anger, and grief towards his biological parents who were unable to provide for him. He learned how to become aware of his feelings and manage and express them in healthy ways. He learned how to communicate effectively, learned skills to engage in healthy conflict resolution and how to challenge unhelpful thoughts to improve his mood and behave in ways he felt proud of. After treatment, Kyle’s relationships at school got better. There were no more fights. His grades improved and he felt proud of himself. He began following the rules at home more. Kyle’s grandparents reported a complete turnaround in his behaviors, celebrated an improved relationship with him, and are very thankful for Kellin’s services that helped their grandson overcome the internal turmoil that was fueling his challenging behaviors.
Counties Served
All NC counties.
Connect
To learn more about the Kellin Foundation visit https://www.kellinfoundation.org/
Or contact McKenzie Stenberg at mckenzie@kellinfoundation.org
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