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Local nonprofit Kimberly’s Place Foundation introduces suicide‑prevention services to commissioners
Summary
Founders of Kimberly’s Place Foundation described local suicide‑prevention, case management and family support services during the board’s informal comment period and requested referrals for grant funding; they said the group is currently self funded and provides immediate hands‑on assistance in Union County.
Founders of Kimberly’s Place Foundation spoke during the board’s informal comment period Thursday to introduce the nonprofit’s suicide‑prevention and mental‑health support services to commissioners.
Heather Kloss (introduced as a Union County resident) described the organization as a nonprofit started in memory of a Union County public school teacher who died by suicide in December 2020. “Kimberly's Place Foundation is a local nonprofit for mental health and suicide prevention,” Kloss said. She said the foundation provides case management, connects families with therapeutic services and community partners, and helps people of all ages including veterans.
Laura Givens, vice president of the foundation, said the group partners with local agencies including Turning Point, the VFW of Indian Trail, Atrium Levine Children’s Hospital and Union County Social Services. Givens said services include suicide‑prevention programs, free support groups, educational assistance (IEP and 504 support and tutoring), transitional assistance for students and limited financial aid for therapy and therapeutic services. “The goal for the foundation is to grow our hope program to incorporate mental health services, educational and therapeutic support all in one location,” Givens said.
Both speakers stressed the foundation is currently self‑funded and is pursuing grant funding. Kloss provided a contact line for those seeking help: (704) 200‑6193.
Why it matters: The group provides a locally based complement to statewide crisis lines (including 988) with direct case management, short‑term financial help for therapy and partnerships with county social services and medical providers. The foundation asked commissioners and staff to note the organization and potential funding opportunities.
