VOACC Contact: Nicholle Granger
ngranger@voaches.org
FEB 12, 2025 | GREENSBORO, NC
Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (VOACC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christal Herbin, LCSW-A, LCAS-A, as the new Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement for the Family Focused Recovery (FFR) Program in North Carolina. With over 19 years of experience in the health and human services field, Christal brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to support, organize, and educate both beneficiaries and community partners.
A partnership between VOACC and the Guilford County Board of Commissioners, the FFR Program provides 28-day residential treatment to pregnant and parenting women facing substance use challenges. At the core of the program is a belief in a holistic, family-centered approach. As Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement, Christal will lead efforts to build meaningful collaborations that promote maternal and perinatal health education, which is central to the FFR model. With a passion for fostering strong relationships, she will also work to connect organizations, stakeholders, and communities to create sustainable and inclusive initiatives.
“I’m excited to join the VOACC family because we have the opportunity to meet people at a pivotal moment in their lives—offering love, compassion, and hope when they need it most.”
Christal G. Herbin, Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement, Family Focused Recovery (FFR) Program
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A), Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS-A), and certified doula, Christal’s career reflects a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families through challenging situations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Greensboro College and a Master of Social Work from Howard University. Christal is also pursuing a Master of Divinity at Gammon Theological Seminary.
To learn more about the Family Focused Recovery (FFR) Program, visit www.voachesapeake.org/nc-ffr.
About Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas
Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (“VOACC”) is a faith-based, nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire self-reliance, dignity, and hope through housing, health and human services.
At VOACC, we have been helping to create Healthy Communities for All for over 128 years by aligning housing, health and human services. We actively pursue health equity by filling the gap in housing and care for underserved populations, including those who are experiencing homelessness, low-income, underinsured or uninsured, justice-involved and veterans. By offering integrated housing and care, we address the social determinants that impact the long-term stability for those in need.
Through a dedicated team of management, staff and volunteers who are guided by our Core Values – Visionary, One Body, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Faith – we are the safety net for thousands of men, women and children each year across Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia and the Carolinas. We operate over 49 programs focused on 8 areas of service: homeless services, affordable housing, mental health, substance use recovery, intellectual/developmental disabilities services, community re-entry, veteran services and workforce development.
VOACC has over 900 staff members and more than 2,000 volunteers. The organization helps over 11,700 individuals and families every year from Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia and the Carolinas. For more information on VOACC, please visit www.voachesapeake.org.