SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant for SouthLight Renovation
We are excited to announce that SouthLight Healthcare has received a $500,000 capital grant from the State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Foundation to support the renovation of our outpatient treatment center in southeast Raleigh. This project is vital to SouthLight’s mission of delivering life-saving care to individuals and families facing substance use and mental health challenges.
SouthLight’s Hub: Providing Daily Support for People in Recovery
Each day, SouthLight’s community “hub” serves over 600 individuals, providing critical treatment services that foster healing and recovery. The SECU Foundation’s generous support will allow SouthLight to increase access to care for an additional 1,500 individuals each year, while also providing 3,500 clients with access to an on-site pharmacy.
“We are incredibly grateful to SECU Foundation for their commitment to enhancing our facility and, by extension, the well-being of the communities we serve. This renovation is a crucial step in building a supportive community where people can find recovery and healing. The foundation’s contribution will make a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of our neighbors.”
—SouthLight’s CEO Adam Hartzell
The newly renovated outpatient treatment center will reflect the high-quality care SouthLight provided for more than 50 years. The updated facility will help ensure that individuals seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders will receive compassionate, accessible care in a safe and welcoming environment.
SouthLight currently serves over 8,000 people annually across Cumberland, Durham, Harnett, Johnston, and Wake counties. The renovation of the outpatient treatment center will further SouthLight’s reach, addressing the critical need for accessible services, especially for underserved and uninsured populations.
“The Foundation’s grant to SouthLight Healthcare represents our commitment to improving the well-being of North Carolina communities and ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need. The renovation project to increase capacity and access to services highlights the importance of this treatment facility as a vital resource for individuals and families in need of mental health and substance use treatment services and support.”
—SECU Foundation Board Member Mark Fleming
Read more about SouthLight’s renovation project and capital campaign.
About SouthLight Healthcare
SouthLight Healthcare is one of the area’s largest nonprofit providers of outpatient and community services for mental health and substance use treatment. SouthLight serves over 8,000 individuals annually, empowering the journey to recovery through prevention, education, and innovative treatment solutions delivered with compassion and dignity.
About SECU Foundation
The SECU Foundation promotes local and community development by primarily funding high-impact projects in the areas of education, health care, human services, and housing. Through its generous support, SECU Foundation has positively impacted the well-being of North Carolinians since its inception.
