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Transforming Trauma Into Healing
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Invest in a organization restoring hope, strengthening families & making healing accessible for all.
Bridging the Gap. Breaking Barriers. Building Healed & Healthy Communities. We use Healing Through Art to prevent and address sexual assault and domestic violence through outreach, counseling, resilience coaching, and mentoring. Our holistic approach supports survivors—especially children and families—through Integrative Art Intervention and direct advocacy services
Through creating art and reflecting on the art products and processes, people can increase awareness of self worth while learning creative methods to manage symptom-related stress in conjunction with traumatic experiences.
At SUSO, our programs are centered
in the belief of valuable affirmations and the importance of speaking things into existence as a model of confidence and self assurance.
Starting Real Conversations About Teen Relationships
In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, SUSO is launching interactive social media posts designed to spark honest conversations about healthy relationships. Through relatable scenarios and practical tools, we’re helping teens (and the adults who care about them) recognize red flags, understand digital boundaries, and build relationships rooted in respect not control.
Our “Pop or Not?” series invites you to weigh in on real-life dating situations and decide: Is it healthy… or is it time to pop the balloon? 🎈
We encourage parents, educators, youth, and community members to engage, comment, and share. These conversations matter and awareness is prevention.
Join the discussion at
@SUSONC
#WeAreSUSONC
StandUp SpeakOut NC is hosting a Virtual Board Member Open House to connect with passionate, community-minded leaders interested in serving on our Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term.
This open house is an opportunity to learn more about our mission, meet current leadership, and explore how your skills, voice, and lived experience can help advance equity, youth empowerment, and stronger communities across North Carolina. Whether you are new to board service or a seasoned leader, we welcome individuals who are committed to meaningful impact and collective change.
Date: February 26th, 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
A powerful new youth-led podcast from SUSO-NC’s Creating Youth Voices initiative. Powered by Breathe Life Podcast, this debut season amplifies the honest, bold, and healing conversations that today’s young people are already having — conversations that too often go unheard. Watch Episode 1 on YouTube and hear youth voices leading the way. This first series would not have been possible without the support of:
- InvolvHER
- POOF Center
- Carolina Sports Entertainment
- New Level Basketball
A special thank you to our funded partners: United Way of Greater Triangle, Bull City Future Fund, City of Durham, and Triangle Community Foundation.

Breathe. Pause. Reflect. Connect.
You're invited to gather in a supportive virtual space. Together we pause for a 30-minute guided meditation — breathing, reflecting, and honoring the resilience of all touched by violence. These sessions are an opportunity to recharge, find stillness, and strengthen our collective healing. Whether you join as a survivor, a supporter, or simply someone who cares, your presence matters. Each Wednesday, we will honor survivors and their families.
We Are SUSO-NC.
SUSO-NC's Grand Opening (March, 25, 2024)
StandUp-SpeakOut, signature program, Creating Youth Voices for Change for middle and high school students. Registration begins March 1, 2024.

In the pursuit of healing and growth, collaboration is paramount.
At StandUp SpeakOut's Home for Healing, we come together with organizations, businesses, individuals, and youth to actively shape a brighter future for all. With an atmosphere that radiates hope and optimism, our home stands as a sanctuary of possibility. Committed to spreading healing and empowerment, StandUp SpeakOut invites you to join us in amplifying our collective impact.
Together, let's infuse our energy into this transformative space, igniting positive change for the greater good. Our vision for the Home for Healing is to be a safe haven for survivors, youth, and families—a place where like-minded partners collaborate to work for the greater good of community impact and healing. Join us in creating a space where healing is fostered, and resilience thrives. Utilize our space for your next group meeting, staff retreat, or let us lead your next meditation session or incorporate art into your staff meeting.
Your contribution can make an immediate impact in providing the resources and support needed to ensure that children and families in our community have access to safe, nurturing environments where they can thrive and grow.
How can you help?
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