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Words That Rise

Words That Rise

by Crystal Emerick | Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorized

Words That Rise: Poetry and Writing with Brooke Lehmann at Pauline’s Tea-Bar Apothecary Join Brave...
Peer Leader Training Dec. 6, 2025

Peer Leader Training Dec. 6, 2025

by Crystal Emerick | Oct 24, 2025 | Uncategorized

Peer Leader Training During Brave Step’s Peer Leader Training, we will explore together what it...
Insight from Dr. Lisa Littlejohn Hill

Insight from Dr. Lisa Littlejohn Hill

by Crystal Emerick | Oct 1, 2025 | Brave Step Resources, Uncategorized

Insight from Dr. Lisa Littlejohn Hill The Impact of advocacy An advocate is a supporter, an...
Navigating Anger

Navigating Anger

by Crystal Emerick | Sep 15, 2025 | Brave Step Resources, Uncategorized

Navigating Anger: A Path to Empowerment Register Below Date: Jan. 15, 2026 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m....
“Loved Ones” featured on WBTV

“Loved Ones” featured on WBTV

by Crystal Emerick | Sep 6, 2025 | Uncategorized

New Interview! WBTV Katie Overcash, LCSW and a facilitator for the Loved Ones program, joined WBTV...
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✨ Voices of Change | Welcome, Ericka Ellis-Stewa ✨ Voices of Change | Welcome, Ericka Ellis-Stewart ✨ We are thrilled to welcome Ericka Ellis-Stewart to the Brave Step community as our Spring 2026 MSW Practicum Clinical Intern! Ericka is a Master of Social Work student at @unccharlotte and brings a powerful blend of lived experience and professional expertise in mental health advocacy, suicide prevention, community engagement and program development. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed, survivor-centered care and a deep belief in safety, empowerment and recovery for all survivors. A graduate of @queensuniv, Ericka is also a Level I & II Reiki Practitioner, YTT/YRT Yoga Instructor, and a Suicide Prevention Master Trainer with the QPR Institute, reflecting her holistic and compassionate approach to healing. As a practicum intern, Ericka is eager to deepen her clinical skills while contributing meaningfully to Brave Step’s mission. Her voice, heart and commitment to this work already make her a powerful force for change. Please join us in welcoming Ericka to the Brave Step family 💙
Education doesn’t happen in isolation. It happen Education doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in partnership. This February, we’re recognizing the Color It Blue partners who make education and awareness possible — not just through visibility, but through belief in prevention, recovery and community responsibility. What’s often not talked about: Education-focused partnerships consistently reach people before they ever identify as survivors, loved ones or supporters. Many first encounters with trauma-informed language happen in classrooms, workplaces and community spaces, long before someone ever reaches out for help. Because of our Color It Blue partners: • conversations about consent and boundaries happen earlier • stigma is disrupted in everyday spaces • survivors learn they are not alone, sometimes without ever saying a word Awareness isn’t just about campaigns. It’s about creating conditions where silence is interrupted and support becomes visible. As we move closer to April’s Color It Blue campaign, we’re grateful for the partners who understand that education is action and that courage often starts with learning. 💙 Thank you, @uwharriebank, @republic_services, @bootsetc, Complete Dentistry, @ameliesfrenchbakery, @roperconstructioncompany and @roperpt, for standing with allies, loved ones and survivors. #ColorItBlue #changebeginswithblue #partnersinprevention
Silence is never neutral. Support can be life-chan Silence is never neutral. Support can be life-changing. This February, we’re naming the impact silence has on survivors and reminding our community that showing up matters. 💙 #VoicesOfChange #BreakTheSilence #SupportSurvivors #OneBraveThing #TraumaInformed #ItStartsWithUs
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