Piedmont United Family Services, LLC

04/23/2026

🌟 Training. Education. Empowerment. 🌟

At Piedmont United Family Services (PUFS), we don’t just provide services; we equip individuals, families, and professionals with the tools needed to thrive.

📚 Our Trainings & Workshops Include:

✔️ Preventing Burnout
✔️ Compassion Fatigue
✔️ Trauma-Informed Care for Educators & Professionals
✔️ Safe Spaces & Calming Centers
✔️ Health Literacy Trainings: helping individuals and communities better understand, navigate, and advocate within healthcare systems

💡 Whether you’re a school, organization, agency, or community group, our trainings are designed to:

✨ Build resilience
✨ Strengthen mental health awareness
✨ Improve communication and understanding
✨ Support those who serve others every day

We believe that knowledge is power! And when people are informed, they are empowered to make healthier decisions for themselves and their families.

📍 Available in Martinsville-Henry County and surrounding areas
💻 Virtual options available

📞 276-790-3042
📩 info@piedmontfamilyservices.com

Interested in scheduling a training or learning more? Contact us today!

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Day!

Today, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the heart behind the operations at Piedmont United Family Services: our incredible Business Office Manager.

In a role that often works behind the scenes, Bianca’s impact is felt in every corner of our organization. From ensuring compliance and organization to keeping our systems running smoothly, her attention to detail and commitment to excellence does not go unnoticed. Bianca is the backbone that supports our staff, our programs, and ultimately the individuals and families we serve.

Bianca’s ability to manage multiple responsibilities with professionalism, patience, and precision speaks volumes about your dedication. Whether it’s navigating administrative processes, supporting staff, engaging with the families or ensuring that everything aligns with our mission, she consistently goes above and beyond.

Because of her, our team is stronger, our operations are more efficient, and our ability to serve our community is enhanced.

Thank you Bianca for your hard work, your leadership, and the integrity you bring to PUFS every single day. We appreciate you more than words can express!

04/22/2026

Navigating School Stress

🌱 From the desk of the Program Director: Stress is real, but so is support. Let’s build resilience from the inside out.

School can be a positive and enriching environment, but it can also create stress for students due to academic expectations, social pressures, and extracurricular demands.

Families can help students manage school stress by:

• Encouraging open conversations about school experiences
• Creating structured homework and study routines
• Promoting healthy sleep habits
• Celebrating effort, not just academic outcomes
• Seeking additional support when needed

Programs like Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) help students strengthen emotional regulation, communication skills, and classroom engagement.

At Piedmont United Family Services, we partner with families and schools to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed academically and emotionally.

Resilient students grow in environments where support and understanding are present.

04/20/2026

Autism Acceptance Month

Topic: Celebrating Neurodiversity

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate neurodiversity and promote understanding and inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects how individuals communicate, interact socially, and experience the world around them. Every individual with autism has unique strengths, talents, and perspectives.

Ways we can promote acceptance:

✔ Practice patience and understanding
✔ Encourage inclusive environments in schools and communities
✔ Celebrate individual strengths and abilities
✔ Support families and caregivers

At Piedmont United Family Services, we are committed to supporting children and families through behavioral health services that promote growth, development, and emotional well-being.

Inclusion begins with awareness;and grows through acceptance.

04/20/2026

PUFS SUMMER TDT PROGRAM ☀️📚🧠

Families: registration and referrals are open for our Summer Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) Program!

Summer TDT is a structured, clinical mental health service designed for students who need support with emotional regulation, behavior, coping skills, and social functioning in a school-like setting.

What Summer TDT includes:

• Daily routines, structure, and expectations
• Skill-building groups (coping skills, communication, problem-solving)
• Individualized goal support
• Positive behavior supports and coaching
• Family communication and transition planning for back-to-school

📩 Referrals: Schools and families may submit a referral: please indicate “Summer TDT”

📞 Questions or want to see if your child qualifies?
Call us at 276-790-3042

Note: This is NOT a summer camp and NOT a daycare.

04/15/2026

🚨 Internship Opportunity Alert! 🚨

Are you a college student looking for an exciting opportunity to gain experience in the mental health field? Piedmont United Family Services is looking for motivated interns who are ready to learn and make an impact!

As an intern, you may have the opportunity to:
🌱 Assist with case management
☀️ Help with summer program planning
🗂️ Support administrative duties
👥 Shadow a licensed social worker
💙 Gain valuable exposure to the mental health field

This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in social work, psychology, human services, counseling, or related fields.

If you are eager to learn, grow professionally, and be part of meaningful work in the community, we want to hear from you!

📩 Message us today for more details!
✉️ info@piedmontfamilyservices.com
☎️ 276-790-3042

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04/15/2026

How Parents Can Self-Regulate

🌱 From the desk of the Program Director: Stress is real, but so is support. Let’s build resilience from the inside out.

Children often learn how to respond to stress by watching the adults around them. When parents regulate their emotions, they model healthy coping skills for their children.

Helpful strategies for parents include:

• Pause and take slow, deep breaths before reacting
• Step away briefly to calm down when emotions are high
• Practice mindfulness or short moments of reflection
• Maintain routines that support emotional stability
• Give yourself grace! Parenting is not about perfection

When parents take care of their own emotional health, they strengthen the entire family system.

Self-regulation is not just self-care, it is family care.

04/13/2026

Alcohol Awareness Month

Topic: Understanding Alcohol Use and Its Impact

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which focuses on increasing understanding about alcohol misuse and encouraging individuals to seek support when needed.

Alcohol use can affect physical health, mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. For youth and adolescents, early exposure to alcohol can increase the risk of long-term substance use challenges.

Warning signs may include:

• Changes in mood or behavior
• Decline in school performance
• Isolation from family or friends
• Increased risk-taking behaviors

Early education, prevention, and support can make a significant difference.

Piedmont United Family Services works with families, youth, and community partners to promote healthy decision-making and provide behavioral health services that support long-term wellness.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available and recovery is possible.

04/09/2026

We ensure that individuals who receive services with Piedmont United Family Services are provided with person-centered, quality treatment.

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

Contact us today if you or your loved one may need housing assistance or mental health support.
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04/08/2026

Trauma-Informed Care

🌱 From the desk of the Program Director: Stress is real, but so is support. Let’s build resilience from the inside out.

Not all struggles are visible. Trauma can impact how children, teens, and adults think, feel, and respond to the world around them.

Trauma-informed care focuses on understanding that behaviors may be a response to difficult experiences rather than simply “acting out.”

Key principles of trauma-informed care include:

• Creating safe and supportive environments
• Understanding triggers and emotional responses
• Building trust and empowerment
• Responding with compassion rather than judgment

At Piedmont United Family Services, our approach centers on meeting individuals where they are and helping them develop tools to heal, grow, and thrive.

Healing happens when people feel safe, supported, and understood.