Fun Calming Activities for Kids

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Helping children deal with mental health issues can be stressful, especially if you don’t have the means to afford professional guidance. Luckily, there are a lot of ways to help kids to stay calm and become more centered at home – and many of these activities don’t cost a penny! Here are 10 fantastic calm-down […]

Strengthening Communities One Story at a Time

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In communities across the Carolinas and into Florida, Thompson delivers critical human services programs to at-risk children and their families. Crucial for building strong communities, these services help our most vulnerable neighbors break the cycle of poverty, neglect, and trauma. By helping adolescents rewrite their stories, we are building a brighter future for them, their […]

Show Your Love: Refer a Child in Need

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Making the decision to refer a child in need for clinical or preventative services can be difficult, but having the courage to be their voice can make all the difference in the world. Children won’t always ask for help, or they may be unaware that help is available, or that they need it. Thompson makes […]

Thompson Unveils Fresh Logo and Updated Branding

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 17, 2024 New brand story presented at a special event at Charlotte FC Atrium Health Performance Park CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Thompson, a leading provider of critical early childhood, family stability, and mental health services, announced the launch of their new logo and reimagined branding vision during a celebration at Charlotte […]

First High Potential Program a success

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Potential is a great word, suggesting energy, the promise of impact and results yet discovered.  Match potential up with opportunity and you have the genesis for a new program at Thompson. In January 2024, Thompson leaders identified eight individuals who had “High Potential” (Hi-Po) for leadership and were matched up with a mentor. Over nine […]

Welcome Dr. Malti Mehta, MD – Medical Director

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Dr.Malti Mehta (a.k.a. Dr. M & M) is a board certified psychiatrist. A little bit about Dr. M & M, she was born in the small town of Dabhoi in Gujarat, India. She has led a life marked by resilience, determination, and a commitment to community service. After a series of relocations in her early […]