Caldwell County PORT - Formerly Restart

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Caldwell County PORT - Formerly Restart

PORT goes beyond overdose response, receiving referrals from anyone, anytime.

PORT (formally known as RESTART) is a team made up of peer support specialists and paramedics providing post-overdose follow-up, recovery support, and connection to resources.

05/12/2026

We're proud to recognize our Peer Support Specialist, Josh Carden, for successfully completing Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training alongside local law enforcement and community partners.

This training focuses on recognizing and responding to individuals experiencing mental health crisis, substance use challenges, and emotional distress with empathy, communication, and connection to resources.

With Josh's completion, he is now the 4th member of out team to be CIT trained. Having team members with this training helps strengthen the collaborative approach our community is taking to support individuals where they are and connect them to help when they need it most.

Great job, Josh!

05/06/2026

When an overdose occurs, Community Paramedics and Certified Peer Support Specialists may respond alongside EMS.

• Community Paramedics provide clinical care if needed
• Peer Support Specialists provide encouragement and guidance

Together, they help connect individuals with support and recovery resources. https://caldwellcountync.org/418/PORT

04/27/2026

Looking for more information about the Caldwell County PORT (Post-Overdose Response Team) program?
Our website is a great place to learn more about the services we offer, who we help, and how to make a referral.

PORT provides outreach, engagement, and resource navigation for individuals who have experienced an overdose or who are facing substance use challenges. Our team works to connect people with the support and recovery resources they need.

🔗 Visit our website to learn more and get connected. https://caldwellcountync.org/418/PORT

04/21/2026

PORT services are available free of charge to anyone in Caldwell County experiencing substance use challenges.

Anyone can make a referral — including friends, family members, service providers, or community members.

📞 Call 828-426-8542 to refer someone or learn more.

04/16/2026

Caldwell County PORT believes in "meeting people where they are."

Recovery looks different for everyone. Our team works with individuals to help them find the pathway that works best for them.

We provide support, resources, and guidance without judgment.

04/06/2026

What is Caldwell County PORT?

PORT stands for Post-Overdose Response Team. Our team provides outreach, engagement, and resource navigation for individuals who have overdosed or are experiencing substance use challenges.

Our goal is to connect people with the support and resources they need to move toward recovery.

Everyone deserves support.

04/02/2026

Caldwell County PORT will be closed on Friday in observance of the holiday.

We wish for everyone to have a safe and restful weekend.

03/31/2026

📢 RESTART is now Caldwell County PORT

We’re excited to share that the RESTART program has a new name: Caldwell County PORT — Post-Overdose Response Team.

While the name has changed, our mission remains the same. PORT continues to provide outreach, engagement, and resource navigation to individuals who have experienced an overdose or are facing substance use challenges in Caldwell County.

Our team of Community Paramedics and Certified Peer Support Specialists works to meet people where they are, offering support, connecting them to resources, and helping them find the recovery pathway that works best for them.

PORT services remain free of charge, and anyone can make a referral.

📞 To learn more, call 828-426-8542 or submit a referral on our webpage. https://www.caldwellcountync.org/418/PORT

Thank you for continuing to support this important work in our community.

03/09/2026

We appreciate Sheriff Bean and the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office stopping be our Black Balloon Day event and showing their support for this important cause. Addressing substance use and overdose in our community takes collaboration, and we are thankful to work alongside partners who care about prevention, awareness, and recovery. Working together makes a difference!

12/08/2025

🎉Help Us Wish Our Peer Support Specialist, Steve, a Happy Birthday!🎉

Today we are celebrating Steve! He isn't big on recognition, but he absolutely deserves it. He is our definition of "tough love" in all the best ways.

His honesty, grit, and heart for the people we serve make a real impact every single day. Our team, and our community, is stronger because he is in it.

Join us in wishing Steve a happy birthday! We hope today brings him at least half of the good he puts into the world. 💚

Address

2345 Morganton Boulevard SW
Lenoir, NC
28645

Telephone

+18284268542

Website

http://www.caldwellcountync.org/418/PORT

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