SPARC Services & Programs

03/13/2026

The Power of Peer Support 🌟

03/13/2026

We cannot wait for Tuesday to be here and share the passion we all have for Peer Support!

We are honored to be sharing "The Power of Lived Experience: Elevating Care Through Peer Support" on March 17th as part of the NAMI at Noon series.

Come and listen in as Nikkie and Chantiza talk about their roles and the power that comes from lived experience and peer suport!

https://naminc.org/event/nami-at-noon-the-power-of-lived-experience-elevating-care-through-peer-support/

03/13/2026

Steva Burnette, LCSW, Child Services Supervisor, has been a valued member of the SPARC team for nearly five years, reaching this milestone in June. During her time with SPARC, Steva has demonstrated strong leadership, dedication, and a deep commitment to serving children, families, and communities.
Steva currently serves as the Program Supervisor for both the School-Based Mental Health Program and the Southern Piedmont Family-Centered Treatment (FCT) Program, where she oversees five FCT teams across the Charlotte and Rowan areas. Through her leadership, she supports her teams in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the individuals and families we serve.
Known for her supportive and collaborative approach, Steva is deeply invested in the growth and development of her staff. She is passionate about mentoring clinicians and supporting interns throughout their learning experiences, helping to shape the next generation of social workers and behavioral health professionals.
Steva’s expertise and leadership extend beyond SPARC. She has represented the organization on a national stage by presenting at conferences, sharing her knowledge and experience with professionals across the field.
During Social Work Month, we are proud to recognize Steva for her leadership, dedication, and the meaningful impact she continues to make within SPARC and the communities we serve. Her leadership, mentorship, and passion for serving others truly embody the heart of social work.

03/12/2026

Our staff recently had the opportunity to attend the Third Annual Atrium Health Social Work Symposium, joining social workers and behavioral health professionals from across the region for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration.

Events like this highlight the incredible impact social workers make every day in supporting individuals, families, and communities. Our team enjoyed engaging with colleagues, learning about new practices in the field, and bringing back ideas that will continue to strengthen the services we provide.

We’re proud to invest in professional growth and grateful for opportunities like this that celebrate the important work of social workers. 💙

03/12/2026

Monique Tyson, LCSW, FCT Supervisor, is a dedicated and hardworking leader who consistently goes above and beyond to support her staff and our MSW Internship students. During her two years with SPARC, she has demonstrated strong commitment to both her team and the families served by the program. Monique serves at the FCT Supervisor for Teams 3 and 4 in based in Charlotte, NC. Monique is reliable, supportive, and willing to step in whenever needed to ensure her staff feel guided and supported in their roles. Her leadership reflects a genuine investment in the success and growth of her team.

03/11/2026

Recently, as we’ve been working to re-establish and strengthen our team culture, the McDowell and Rutherford FCT teams recognized that serving our community means more than responding to referrals—it means showing up in other ways too.

So we’ve launched a new monthly Community Give Back initiative! Each month, a team member chooses a way we can give back locally.

Today kicked off our very first event: trash pick-up at a local park. 🌳♻️

Caring for families and communities goes beyond the services we provide—it’s also about helping create spaces where our neighbors can live, play, and thrive. We’re excited to keep this tradition going and continue finding new ways to support the communities we serve. 💙

03/11/2026

Investing in staff training is one of the ways SPARC strengthens the support we provide to the individuals and communities we serve.
This week Clinical Director, Caylee Gilham, had the opportunity to facilitate training with our Peer Support teams on WRAP : A Peer Support Approach to Wellness. She focused on person-centered and trauma-informed ways to support our client's recovery through a Wellness Recovery Action Plan.
Peer Support is powerful because it centers lived experience, connection, and HOPE.
Want to learn more about how lived experience strengthens care?
Join SPARC at NAMI at Noon for
The Power of Lived Experience: Elevating Care Through Peer Support.
🗓 March 17
⏰ 12:00 PM
Register here: https://lnkd.in/ejDGXf3rTi

03/11/2026

Burke FCT made "words of hope and affirmation" cards and attached them to roses. We split up in groups and walked downtown Morganton to hand out flowers to hopefully brighten someone's day and remind them they matter!

03/10/2026

Dancia Dozier, LCSW-A, Intake Coordinator, has been with SPARC for a little over six months and has already proven to be a great addition to the team. She is supportive of her peers, eager to assist when needed, and consistently demonstrates a willingness to help wherever she can. Dancia brings a positive attitude to the team and continues to contribute to a collaborative and supportive work environment.

03/10/2026

More FCT Day of Giving from our Arkansas FCT Teams. They spread joy, kindness, compassion, and appreciation by sharing roses 🌹 and affirmations to their community.

03/09/2026

Join this amazing event next week and learn more about current trends in Child Advocacy. You'll get to hear from Beth Bruder Dagenhart, one of our very own FCT Practitioners in our Burke FCT program!

03/09/2026

Arkansas FCT Teams 3, 4, and 5 recently participated in the FCT Day of Giving, spreading kindness and positivity throughout their communities. The teams worked together to print affirmations and words of encouragement, attaching them to colorful rubber ducks and flowers.
After assembling the ducks and roses, team members visited parking lots, local businesses, and community areas to hand them out and brighten people’s day. Their goal was simple: to spread cheer, kindness, and encouragement to others.
This project was a meaningful way for the teams to give back and remind others that even small gestures can make a big difference. 💛