The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services in collaboration with Trillium Health Resources, has partnered with Attend Behavior for an initiative to bring immediate, virtual access to evidence-based family guidance and parent training for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder across 46 counties.
The initiative also addresses Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
“We are especially excited to make this announcement during Autism Acceptance Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the unique abilities of those with Autism,” Trillium said. “Backed by Trillium’s investment in improving access to care, this partnership represents a strategic effort to address the critical shortage of direct support professionals in North Carolina while ensuring children and their caregivers receive timely, high-quality intervention.”
Trillium currently serves 38,502 children across the state who are diagnosed with behavioral health conditions, Autism, and/or I/DD.
Through Attend Behavior, eligible families will have access to:
A library of guided caregiver lessons and tools rooted in best practices from Applied Behavior Analysis and other behavioral science frameworks
Support from trained support specialists
Real-time progress tracking, check-ins, and coaching to support consistent learning and skill development at home
A private online community of caregivers facing similar challenges
The Attend platform ensures that families can begin receiving support immediately — whether they are waiting for a diagnosis, formal services, or navigating day-to-day behavioral challenges.
“Services like Attend’s virtual family guidance are critical to improving access to care across North Carolina,” said Cindy Ehlers, chief strategy and innovation officer at Trillium. “We know families often face long wait times for diagnosis and treatment. Attend meets families where they are, providing practical tools, therapeutic guidance, and a pathway to hope and progress. We’re excited to expand this support to families across our network.”
Alan Fullbright, Attend chief product officer said, "At Attend Behavior, we believe that empowering caregivers is the most powerful way to create meaningful, lasting change for children with behavioral challenges. We are proud to partner with Trillium and DMHDDSUS to bring accessible, evidence-based support directly into homes—transforming waiting time into learning time, and uncertainty into action.” stated Alan Fullbright Chief Product Officer, Attend Behavior.
Kelly Crosby, director of the division of mental health said, “What an exciting opportunity for parents and caregivers to have access to professional support at any time, anywhere, especially while they are waiting for critical services. The Attend Behavior App helps transform the way families and clinicians work together and provides needed support in areas where there may not be immediate access to those services.”
Those who are interested in using the Attend platform for their child can complete the form at this link
