Jeronica began her career as a Resident Technician five years ago and received her certification to be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in September of 2020. She is a peer support specialist that has lived experiences that will allow her to assist others in their recovery efforts and reclaim independence through community support.

Matt Ballard, MSW, MDiv Program Manager, Farm at Penny Lane, which houses the Center’s innovative mental health recovery programs such as Horticulture Therapy, Brushes with Life Arts program, UNC PAWS and wellness programs.   Many of us who work with psychiatric patients or clients with serious mental illness (SMI) are familiar with overall health outcomes … Read more

Dr. Nate Thomas, UNC School of Medicine Vice Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and a faculty member of the Department of Psychiatry, has been selected as a recipient of the 2022 Unsung Hero Award for his commitment to DEI. This is a great honor and represents the important contributions that Dr. Thomas has made … Read more