The Empowerment Center

The Empowerment Center A therapeutic vibe that creates Eclectic spaces for individuals to find & develop their best selves. Magellan Medicaid Accepted

11/16/2025

Empowerment Center Learning Post: The Power of Showing Up

At The Empowerment Center, we believe healing doesn’t happen in isolation it happens in community, in connection, in the spaces where people feel safe enough to grow.

Socializing is more than conversation.
It is therapy in motion.
It is belonging in real time.
It is the village doing what the village was designed to do.

✨ 1. Socializing nourishes the mind.

Every laugh, every conversation, every shared moment helps regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and remind the brain:
“I am not alone.”

✨ 2. It builds communication and confidence.

Here at TEC, social moments become practice moments learning to speak up, use your voice, listen with intention, and engage without fear.

✨ 3. It creates a sense of belonging.

The Empowerment Center is a social prescription:
a place where you walk in feeling disconnected and walk out feeling seen, valued, and part of something bigger.

✨ 4. It breaks isolation and restores hope.

Isolation feeds symptoms.
Community interrupts them.
This is why our doors stay open, and our groups stay active because connection keeps people alive, stable, and rising.

✨ 5. It teaches emotional balance.

Through real interactionmusic, drumming, groups, shared meals iindividuals learn boundaries, patience, empathy, and the emotional rhythm of community life.

✨ 6. It gives purpose, routine, and momentum.

When people come in, engage, and participate…
motivation rises, confidence wakes up, and hope has room to breathe.

🌟 The Empowerment Center Lesson:

Community is medicine. Connection is treatment. Belonging is healing.
And every time someone steps into this space, they step into a village that believes in their ability to grow.

We don’t just socialize
we empower, we connect, and we rise together.

11/16/2025

Some things in life can’t be healed by medicine alone.
People need community.
They need structure.
They need connection, support, and a safe place to grow.
That’s what we provide every single day.
At TEC, individuals receive:
✔ Housing + employment support
✔ DMV + benefits assistance
✔ Daily structure and routine
✔ Cultural healing through drumming, movement & art
✔ Peer mentorship and real-life problem solving
✔ A village that SEES them and supports their journey
This isn’t just a program…
This is the prescription.
The social prescription for stability, healing, and transformation.
If you’ve been looking for a place that understands people from the inside out—
welcome home.
✨ The Empowerment Center — Empower Your Normal ✨

As long as our Individual are happy so are we. We love our individuals and don’t take it lightly the responsibility give...
11/01/2025

As long as our Individual are happy so are we. We love our individuals and don’t take it lightly the responsibility given to us.

11/01/2025

Proper Advocacy for a Disabled Child
What It REALLY Looks Like

Advocacy is not just being present. Advocacy is being prepared. Too many parents are told “wait and see,” “give it time,” or “maybe they’ll catch up.” But when a child has a disability, every delay is costly. The sooner support starts, the better the child’s outcomes

Taking care of adult disabled childreis hard and the stress of bot knowing who and what will happen when you leave this earth is scary.

Advocacy Means Documentation
Keep everything. Evaluations. Diagnoses. Report cards. Teacher notes. Emails. Paper trails protect children.
Advocacy Means Putting Requests in Writing
Services should be requested in writing, not verbally. When a parent puts a request in writing, timelines legally begin. Use clear statements like: “I am formally requesting an evaluation for special education services under IDEA.”

Advocacy Means Knowing the Law
Parents do not need to be lawyers, but they must know the basics. Disabled children have protections under IDEA, Section 504, and ADA. These laws guarantee access, inclusion, and accommodations.

Advocacy Means Presence
Real advocacy is showing up at the table when decisions are being made. IEP meetings. Care meetings. Medical appointments. Transition planning. Your presence is power.

Advocacy Means Protecting Dignity
Disabled children must never feel like they are a burden. They must feel seen, understood, and supported for who they are. Not reduced to their diagnosis.

Final Message
Advocacy is love, paperwork, and persistence working together to secure what a child needs.
Resource Included

Parent Education Advocacy Request Template is attached so parents can use this document to request services or an evaluation.

Advocacy also
Includes making sure the provider you and your child choosreally care about their welfare and building a rapport with their care team.
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11/01/2025

Don’t ignore symptoms out of fear ignoring doesn’t prevent the outcome, but early action can change it.
Cancer Sucks…

11/01/2025

Cancer what is Cancer?

Cancer happens when the cells in the body begin to grow out of control instead of dying off like they’re supposed to. It can start anywhere breast, lung, colon, blood, skin and it doesn’t just affect one person. It impacts ALL of us.

When cancer shows up, it affects us all.
Emotionally. Mentally. Financially. Spiritually.
Families shift. Roles change. Fear creeps in. Strength gets tested.

This is why awareness matters.
This is why education matters.
This is why screenings matter.

Early detection saves lives.
Knowledge protects futures.

Let’s normalize these conversations, especially with our young adults, because cancer doesn’t wait until someone is “old.”

Your health is your responsibility.
Your body is speaking don’t ignore it.

10/29/2025

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Training Provided
📍 Portsmouth, VA | Full-Time or Part-Time
🕓 Flexible Hours |

About The Empowerment Center
At The Empowerment Center, our mission is to help individuals “Empower Your Normal.”

We provide community-based mental health and wellness programs that restore stability, teach life skills, and promote personal growth. Our services include Community Stablization, PSR, ACT, CPST, Peer Support, and Recovery programs all grounded in compassion, cultural competence, and trauma-informed care.

Now Accepting Applicants for Our BHT Training Program!

No prior behavioral health experience? No problem.
We believe in growing our own professionals through a structured Behavioral Health Technician Training Program designed and supervised by Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LMHPs).

Trainees will receive hands-on education in:
Core competencies

Upon successful completion, you’ll be certified internally as a Behavioral Health Technician and eligible for employment with The Empowerment Center.

Role Overview
As a BHT, you’ll work directly with individuals experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges helping them learn life skills, manage symptoms, and connect with their communities.

You’ll assist our clinical team in implementing individualized treatment plans, documenting progress, and providing compassionate, person-centered support.

Ideal Candidate
Passionate about helping others
Reliable, teachable, and open to supervision
Calm under pressure and professional in all interactions
Interested in building a career in mental health or human services
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Must be 18 years or older
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Able to pass background and TB screening
Prior experience is a plus, but training is provided

Why Join Us?
✅ Paid hands-on training and certification
✅ Supportive, team-based culture
✅ Advancement pathways to QMHP, CSAC, or Peer Support Specialist
✅ Flexible scheduling and community-based engagement
✅ Meaningful work that changes lives every day

Apply Today!
📩 Send your resume or a short message describing your interest to:
empowermentcenterva@gmail.com
Subject: BHT Training Program Application
🌱 “We don’t just hire staff we grow leaders.”

10/28/2025

Depression Doesn’t Just Affect the Mind It Affects the Body Too.** 💭💔

Depression is more than sadness; it’s a whole-body experience. When the mind is in distress, the body feels it too.

🧠 Changes in brain chemistry can affect sleep, appetite, and energy.

💤 Fatigue or insomnia can make even small tasks feel impossible.

❤️ The heart works harder under stress, raising the risk of heart issues.
🍽️ Appetite and digestion often shift, eating too little or too much.

💪 Physical pain, headaches, or muscle tension can show up without cause.

🦠 The immune system weakens, leaving you more vulnerable to illness.

✨ Remember, you are not weak for feeling this way. Depression is real, and healing takes time, support, and understanding.

If you or someone you love is struggling, don’t face it alone. Reach out.

📍 *The Empowerment Center… Where Healing Meets Hope.*
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🌞 Step Out, Connect, and Empower Your Normal! 🌞At The Empowerment Center, we believe healing happens through connection....
10/08/2025

🌞 Step Out, Connect, and Empower Your Normal! 🌞

At The Empowerment Center, we believe healing happens through connection. 💬✨
Whether it’s sharing laughter over morning coffee, teaming up for group games, dancing to the beat of the drums, or just having real conversations socializing is therapy too.

Every interaction reminds us that we’re not alone. 🤝
We grow stronger, braver, and more confident when we allow ourselves to show up and connect.

🪷 Join us this week for:
Group activities that spark joy 🎨
Conversations that inspire growth 💭
Laughter that heals 💚
Let’s build healthy relationships, strengthen our social skills, and remind ourselves that community is medicine.

📍 Location: The Empowerment Center
💬 Theme: “Socializing for the Soul”
🌿 Because connection is where healing begins.

📢 We're Hiring! Join The Empowerment Center Team!The Empowerment Center is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, de...
09/21/2025

📢 We're Hiring! Join The Empowerment Center Team!

The Empowerment Center is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our mission of supporting individuals on their journey to recovery and independence. If you're committed to making a difference in your community, we want to hear from you!

Now Hiring:

Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP)

Peer Support Specialists

Direct Support Professionals (DSP)

Why Join Us?

✅ Supportive and mission-driven team
✅ Opportunities for training and professional development
✅ Flexible scheduling (some roles)
✅ Meaningful work with individuals who truly benefit from your care

Requirements vary by position – experience in mental health, recovery support, or direct care is a plus!

📍 Serving Hampton Rds, and surrounding areas

📩 To apply or learn more, please email your resume to: [insert email address]

Let’s make an impact—together.

09/19/2025

Public announcement

Caregiver, parents of disabled adults remember you will not always be here so, allow them to get the help they need to be successful.

Self-sufficiency starts with you letting go and teach accountability.

Stop being selfish by putting your feelings first of their longterm needs.

Address

218 Williamson Road
Portsmouth, VA
23320

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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