TWC | Great Place To Start

Who Are We?

Trauma Wellness Center (TWC) Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to fostering a healthy, empowered, and supported community both within our organization and beyond. Our mission is to bridge critical gaps in services by providing a comprehensive, one-stop resource that enhances accessibility and addresses the diverse needs of our community.

What Do We Do?

We are dedicated to challenging the stigma surrounding mental health by offering trauma-informed care, education, advocacy, and healing throughout the wellness journey.

The mission of Trauma Wellness Center is to deliver compassionate, specialized, trauma-informed services that address the unique and complex needs of individuals in our community and surrounding areas. We strive to build resilience, promote healing, and empower individuals, all while advocating for self-sufficiency and enhancing the overall well-being of our community.

But What Is Trauma-Informed Care?

Trauma-informed care is an approach to treatment and support that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma on individuals and integrates this understanding into every aspect of service delivery. It emphasizes safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment, ensuring that people who have experienced trauma feel respected, valued, and supported throughout their recovery.

What Services Do We Offer?

BASE (Building a Stable Environment) Program - For parents whose children are in the foster care system

Nurturing Fathers

Peer support for biological children of foster parents

Re-Lative Professionals (Foster Parents) Training

Consultation

Journey To Launch

May 23, 2025

January 21, 2025

October 14, 2024

TWC's official launch date, which is also the "birth" date of our sister for-profit organization, Great Place to Start Behavioral Health Services. We are looking forward to joining others in impacting our community.

The phenomenal TWC Board was established and held its first board meeting. Working with great people in the community is an incredibly rewarding experience. It fosters a sense of connection, collaboration, and shared purpose that is essential for creating positive change. Each individual brings unique perspectives, strengths, and insights, making the collective effort more impactful. It’s through these meaningful partnerships that we can build stronger, more resilient communities, where everyone is empowered to thrive and contribute to the greater good.

Trauma Wellness Center was incorporated. The idea for the center grew over the many years of helping people in our community heal from diverse traumatic experiences. Healing from trauma allows for the release of emotional burdens, empowering individuals to regain control over their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. As trauma is healed, relationships improve through better communication, understanding, and emotional regulation. Moreover, healing promotes physical well-being by reducing stress-related conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain. Ultimately, healing from trauma not only restores a sense of peace and security but also opens the door to living a more fulfilling, authentic life. This is our vision for all who come through our doors.

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Meet the Board

Our dedicated Board of Directors at TWC is committed to providing compassionate care and support to help you on your journey to mental wellness. Focusing on evidence-based practices, our team of professionals is here to guide you every step of the way.

Porsche Spruell

As a wellness advocate, I believe the Trauma Wellness Center is capable of providing a valued introspection as we begin to provide healing needs for our communities in which we will serve.

Kimberly Ennis

Kimberly is an LCSW and currently employed at Behavioral Health as a therapist. She is a US Army Combat Veteran (Desert Storm). She has experience working at CPS and enjoys working with families.

Tonya Swindell

Tonya Sinclair Swindell is an author, poet, columnist, and occupational therapist serving military veterans at Hampton VA Medical Center. She sits on the boards of Hesed Place and United To Serve Outreach, supporting trauma recovery and community outreach. Tonya lives in Virginia with her husband of 32 years and their four teenagers.

LaQuita Courman

Laquita is passionate about empowering people through evidence-based models that promote growth and lasting change. She founded Great Place to Start Behavioral Health Services, a culturally diverse agency dedicated to advocacy and mental wellness. Her philosophy is simple: no matter where you are in life, it's a great place to start.

Keda Pullins

My name is Keda Pullins and I am a certified mental health and suicide prevention coach. I am alumni of UNC-CH and Park University where I received my MBA. I am a Sr Lead Portfolio Manager for a Fortune 500 company, where I’ve been employed the last 23 years. I also serve as COO at Refreshing Lives Church.

Anthony Courman

Anthony Courman holds degrees in Human Service Management, Criminal Justice, and a Master’s in Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University. My background includes work in the Criminal Justice system, co-owning group homes for at-risk youth, mentoring juvenile males, and providing intensive family treatment.

Ethel Wolford

Retired Child Trauma Specialist with extensive experience in Child Protective Services. Certifications include Trauma-Focused CBT, Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS), SPARCS Skills Training, SPARCS Individual, Resource Parent Curriculum, and Grief and Trauma Intervention with Children.

Tawana Lewis

Hi, I’m Tawana Lewis—a middle school EC teacher, assistant coach, and football first responder. I hope to travel someday, and my retirement goal is to become a community health worker supporting low-income and single-parent families by helping them meet basic needs and set meaningful goals.

Nicole Campbell

Nicole Campbell, is a Certified Grief Counselor with over 20 years of experience in Hospice, private practice, and social services. She holds an MSW from East Carolina University and currently serves as a supervisor with Wake County Health and Human Services. She believes in using one’s purpose to support others along life’s path.