OUTREACH

Chrysalis Center is proud to be an active part of the Wilmington, NC community, working to increase access to mental health education and reduce stigma around eating disorders and
related concerns. Through our outreach efforts, we aim to spark meaningful conversations,
promote early intervention, and connect individuals with effective support.

In addition to offering specialized workshops and informational events, we collaborate with local organizations, schools, and healthcare providers to ensure that accurate, compassionate resources are available to those who need them. Outreach is one way we extend our mission beyond the
therapy room and into the community we care so deeply about.

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

The team at Chrysalis Center is passionate about promoting mental health education through community events, professional trainings, and conference presentations. Our clinicians and dietitians frequently speak on topics such as eating disorders, body image, nutrition, bariatric care, trauma, and substance use.

We tailor our presentations to meet the needs of medical professionals, educators, students, and community organizations, with a focus on delivering evidence-based, engaging content that increases awareness and encourages early intervention.

If you’re interested in booking a speaker or learning more about our educational workshops, please contact us!

Smiling woman with glasses wearing a beige checkered top and white jacket, standing in front of a colorful digital display or screen in an indoor setting.

Executive Director, Kelly Broadwater, speaks regularly at the regional and national level. She
shares her expertise regarding Eating Disorders in Higher Weight Patients and Eating Disorders
in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patients, hoping to increase awareness and competency
amongst medical professionals and integrated health providers.

A woman stands at a podium giving a presentation in a room with large windows. A slide about exposure-based therapy is projected on a screen behind her.

Clinical Director, Lauren Francis, presented on Exposure Meal Group at NC iaedp's first annual
training day. Lauren started Exposure Meal Group as an alternative to typical meal support
that allows client's to challenge fear foods and incorporate different ways of addressing
thoughts and emotions during mealtimes.

CHRYSALIS GIVES BACK

At Chrysalis Center, we believe in giving back to the Wilmington community and beyond. As part of our commitment to community service and social responsibility, our team participates in semi-annual service projects that support local organizations and causes aligned with our mission. We encourage both staff and client involvement in these outreach initiatives, fostering a shared spirit of compassion, connection, and contribution. From food drives to mental health advocacy events, we’re proud to support the organizations that make a meaningful impact in our region.

If you’d like to donate or learn more about the charitable organizations we support, please explore the information below.

Nourish NC provides hungry children with healthy food, empowering them to succeed in the classroom and in their community.
A Safe Place is an empowerment organization for young women and girls focused on prevention, advocacy, and restoration to assist victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic sex trafficking.
Open Gate is a 24-hour center working toward the elimination of domestic violence by providing emergency and support services for survivors.
Adopt an Angel partners with area shelters to reduce the number of animal euthanizations in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties through adoption and spay/neuter programs.
Operation Pretty Things is dedicated to loving and empowering victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing an on-call lifeline to victims of abuse by meeting their immediate needs as well as offering life-impacting gifts, services and support.
The NEDA Walk brings together over 25,000 people of all ages and backgrounds to raise money to fund eating disorder education, prevention, and support, as well as advocacy and research initiatives.
Since 1999, the Cape Fear Heart Ball has been driving change and raising funds supporting research and education in the fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke.