PRESS RELEASE: Attorney Blaine Sanders receives two of North Carolina’s top pro bono honors for his work as Alexander Youth Network’s volunteer General Counsel
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – For most of his career, Blaine Sanders litigated multimillion-dollar real estate and NASCAR cases, argued intellectual property disputes, and represented clients in some of Charlotte’s most complex commercial litigation. Today, the Robinson Bradshaw attorney spends his time on a different kind of case entirely: providing the legal and strategic support that allows […]
Guilford County Hosts Fifth Annual Mental Health Resource Fair
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Guilford County, in partnership with Alexander Youth Network, will host a Mental Health Resource Fair on Saturday, May 2, from noon to 4 p.m. at 925 Third St. in Greensboro. Now in its fifth year, the Mental Health Resource Fair focuses on promoting mental wellness, connecting individuals with […]
Statewide Mental Health Bed Registry Connecting People in Crisis to Care
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced major updates to the statewide online mental health bed registry that will reduce wait times and ensure people in crisis receive care as soon as possible. The Behavioral Health Statewide Central Availability Navigator (BH SCAN) is now updated hourly instead of once per day […]
NextGen Healthcare to Support Alexander Youth Network with Modern EHR to Enhance Care and Strengthen Outcomes for Children and Young Adults
NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of cloud‑based healthcare technology solutions, has been selected as the electronic health record (EHR) partner for Alexander Youth Network, one of North Carolina’s largest nonprofit providers of mental and behavioral health services for children and young adults. Founded in 1888, Alexander Youth Network provides outpatient, residential, crisis, and community‑based behavioral health […]
At a Special NC program, Dogs and Kids Heal Together
The scene is unbearably sweet: A little girl, about eight, is training a puppy. Like a pro, she lifts her voice into a confident “Sit” while raising her palm upward, just as she learned. No luck. The girl tries again: “Sit.” This time, success! She does a little celebratory jump, and the dog leaps up […]
At a Special NC program, Dogs and Kids Heal Together
The scene is unbearably sweet: A little girl, about eight, is training a puppy. Like a pro, she lifts her voice into a confident “Sit” while raising her palm upward, just as she learned. No luck. The girl tries again: “Sit.” This time, success! She does a little celebratory jump, and the dog leaps up […]
Full-circle moment: Adoptive father returns to Alexander Youth Network to help other families
“Coming back to Alexander Youth Network was very much like closing the circle,” Shelley said. Shelley and Maddalon first connected with the nonprofit as volunteers. That experience evolved into fostering and eventually adopting their son, Jed, in 2010. WCNC Charlotte first shared their family’s story in 2013, when Maddalon described the conditions Jed endured before entering […]
Teddy Bear Toss Set for Nov. 29
The Checkers’ annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Novant Health, will take place Saturday, Nov. 29, during the 4 p.m. game against the Toronto Marlies. Fans are encouraged to bring new stuffed animals without breakable components to throw onto the ice following the Checkers’ first goal. The Checkers and Novant Health will then donate the […]
Mental health facilities in North Carolina will try a new method to avoid restraining young patients
Psychiatric residential treatment centers in North Carolina will test a new de-escalation method for dealing with youth in crisis, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced last week. Commonly known as PRTFs, these facilities offer inpatient treatment for children with complex behavioral health needs. When one of these patients gets angry or agitated, […]
NCDHHS Launches Two-Year Pilot Program Implementing an Alternative to Restraint for De-escalating Crises at Child Residential Facilities
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of a two-year pilot program in which 22 Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) for youth, operated by seven provider agencies, will begin using an innovative system called Ukeru® to de-escalate crises. Ukeru is a safe and comforting alternative to restraint and seclusion, […]