True North

07/05/2025

True North recently began our 13TH COHORT! Wow. Just Wow. This treatment program has been blessed in a MIGHTY WAY and I am inordinately THANKFUL!! Our partners in Cumberland County are so faithful in continuing to make True North for Early Intervention treatment possible for youth ages 13-17 years old. So in case I have not said this publicly before, Thank You!! Thank you to: TICA (Trauma Informed Community Alliance), our parent organization C5 Christian Counseling, Cumberland Fellowship Church, Juvenile Court personnel of Cumberland County, Youth Service Officers of Cumberland County, Tennessee Department of Children's Services and many others who continue to make this program happen. Happy 4th everyone. And thank you - for your service to our youth.

01/22/2025

SO MANY SNOW DAYS!!!! If you're freezing like I am and it seems the rest of the world is too, you have my prayers! We are HOPING DILIGENTLY to begin Cohort #12 tomorrow, THURSDAY, 1/23, at 5:00 P.M. We will continue to follow in the footsteps of Cumberland County Schools. I know it may seem ridiculous but we, at times, have had kids who live 15+ miles from town. We want you safe! We meet in one of The Attic buildings of Cumberland Fellowship Church (1640 West Avenue, Crossville).

Our new class seems to be growing by numbers weekly so it's going to be a great one! If you have not signed up and would like to, please come. We can still take new students up until the 3rd session. Parents must come to the first class for intake paperwork. We HOPE to see you there!!

12/13/2024

12/09/2024

12 cycles beginning in January '25! Wow! I am in awe and inspired by the longevity provided for the work of True North. I can't get enough of the wisdom, good humor and perceptive awareness of these kids! We make assumptions of the word 'teen'. We are often incorrect. They have more empathy, understanding, awareness and ability to see truth than many adults I've met in my lifetime. They also speak truth. That, in and of itself, is perhaps the reason I personally continue with passion and never-ending curiosity to seek understanding of this population. They overcome, daily, obstacles you and I cannot begin to perceive and they refuse to quit; sometimes in the most formidable of circumstances. Thank you for your continued support! Our next cohort will commence January 8, 2025. If you have a teen within your circle struggling with addiction (of ANY kind) we welcome them! Due to the continued support and backing of our parent agency C5 Christian Counseling and TICA (the Trauma Informed Community Alliance), our program is free. The only thing we ask of you is your commitment. Beginning in January we will offer TWO classes, one for middle school and one for high school. In addition, we will provide counseling for parents and guardians. It's a true Win - Win!! See you soon!!