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Helping People Find Their Way Forward

Illuminate NC connects people with resources, promotes harm reduction through News of Hope, offers the WakeWell community directory, and provides nationwide companion care services.

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Saving Lives Through Harm Reduction

News of Hope provides naloxone training, overdose prevention education, and community outreach across Wake County.

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What We Do

Three Programs, One Mission

News of Hope

Our free community harm reduction initiative — providing naloxone distribution, overdose response training, and outreach across Wake County, NC.

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WakeWell

A free community resource directory connecting Wake County residents with healthcare, housing, food assistance, behavioral health, and recovery support.

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Companion Care Services

Paid nationwide nonmedical companionship and transportation for individuals navigating treatment admissions, travel, discharge, and recovery transitions.

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About Us

Who We Are

Illuminate NC is a mission-driven organization founded in 2020 with a commitment to helping people access care, resources, and support. Our community programs — News of Hope and WakeWell — offer free services to Wake County residents. Our Companion Care Services provide paid, professional support nationwide.

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For Professionals

A Trusted Partner for Referral Professionals

Interventionists, treatment centers, case managers, and discharge planners rely on Illuminate NC for discreet, compassionate companion and transportation support for their clients. We work nationwide.

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Call or email us

919-522-5990 lindsey@illuminatenc.org

Community Partners

Our Partners

We work alongside organizations, healthcare providers, and public health agencies to expand access to harm reduction, resources, and recovery support.