Partner Agencies
Orange County
ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION COALITION OF NORTH CAROLINA
3708 Mayfair St. Suite 310
Durham, NC 27707
226-1880
226-1884 (Fax)
Teen pregnancy is the single largest factor that contributes to female and child poverty. APPCNC provides a variety of services in Durham, Orange and Wake counties including:
-APPCNC encourages “Parents to talk to their kids about sex – everybody else is!” APPCNC has resources for parents to start this important and ongoing conversation.
-APPCNC also provides training, guidance and resources for professionals, healthcare providers and volunteers who work with youth to ensure that they are implementing effective programs and providing accurate information. A teen becomes pregnant every 28 minutes in North Carolina so there is no time to waste on programs that don't work.
-APPCNC also advocates for state and local policies that facilitate teen pregnancy prevention initiatives.
ALCOHOL/DRUG COUNCIL OF NORTH CAROLINA
3500 Westgate Dr. Suite 204
Durham, NC 27707
493-0003
493-0723 (Fax)
The Alcohol/Drug Council of North Carolina is a statewide agency that serves to educate the general public and elected officials about the treatable, preventable and chronic nature of addiction disease. ADCNC advocates on behalf of alcoholics and drug addicts, their families and the public with elected officials and policymakers. The Council also provides information and referral services through a toll-free number, 1-800-688-4232, for people seeking help for alcohol and/or drug addiction for them or someone else.
ALLIANCE OF AIDS SERVICES-CAROLINA
324 S. Harrington, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27605
834-2437
834-3404
The Alliance provides services in three counties - Wake, Durham and Orange. Included in these services are financial, practical and emotional support to people living with HIV/AIDS; training, support and recognition in all program areas for volunteers; transportation to medical appointments and two food pantries (in Durham and Wake counties) for clients; advocacy and referrals to other services for clients; HIV/STD prevention and outreach programs for vulnerable populations; two Family Care homes for low-income people living with HIV/AIDS; and Faith Ministries programs such as Care Teams serving individual clients, Pastoral Care and faith-based Congregational Education around HIV and AIDS issues.
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER, CHAPEL HILL
101 Ephesus Church Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
942-4862
942-2466 (Fax)
Provides blood collection, first aid/CPR instruction, disaster relief and other emergency support needs.
THE Arc OF ORANGE COUNTY, INC.
1777 Fordham Blvd., Ste. 201
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
942-5119
942-2119 (Fax)
The Arc or Orange County provides programs, services, and advocacy to people with developmental disabilities and their families from birth through their senior years.
CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO MEALS ON WHEELS, INC.
1712 Willow Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
942-2948
942-2903 (Fax)
Provides daily meals to the homebound, elderly or disabled.
CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO YMCA
980 Airport Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
942-5156
942-0256 (Fax)
Provides camp/membership scholarships, youth activities and team building exercises.
CHILD CARE SERVICES ASSOCIATION, INC.
1829 E. Franklin Street, Bldg. 1000
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
967-3272
967-7683 (Fax)
Provides childcare scholarships for low/moderate income families, information to help families find appropriate child care, and services to help improve the quality of child care in Durham, Orange and Wake counties.
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT CENTER, INC.
302 Weaver Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
929-8800
942-6931 (Fax)
Assists individuals and groups resolve conflict by providing mediation, facilitation, and training services. Neutral mediators can help with interpersonal conflicts involving neighbors, friends, business associates, or those arising from divorce or child custody disputes. Through publicly-offered training and by contract, training is provided in healthy conflict resolution, anger management, and mediations skills to adults and youth.
EL CENTRO LATINO, INC.
110 West Main Street, Suite 2F
Carrboro, NC 27510
932-4652
929-7632 (Fax)
Improves the quality of life for Latinos in North Carolina through educational, social, cultural and other resources and services.
THE FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
3808 Tarheel Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
875-0707
875-0801 (Fax)
Solicits, collects, stores and distributes surplus food and non-food essentials to nonprofit agencies such as soup kitchens, shelters, day care centers and elderly care programs that serve those in need. Provides food to more than 880 community-based emergency feeding programs in 34 counties of central and eastern North Carolina. Does not distribute food directly to individuals.
FREEDOM HOUSE RECOVERY CENTER, INC.
104 New Stateside Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
942-2803
942-2126 (Fax)
Freedom House Recovery Center provides a full range of recovery based services and supports for individuals with an array of needs. Our services include detox and facility based crisis services, short and long-term residential rehabilitation, intensive outpatient and diagnostic assessments and community support.
FRIENDS OF THE ROBERT AND PERAL SEYMOUR CENTER, INC.
2551 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
968-2073
968-2093 (Fax)
The Wellness Program offers equitable access to health services, health education and exercise through screenings, informational seminars, individual services, support groups and fitness classes to senior adults in Orange County.
GIRL SCOUTS-NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL PINES, INC.
6901 Pinecrest Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
782-3021
783-2083 (Fax)
Girl Scouts from all socio-economic levels of the Triangle area are receiving training in literacy, substance abuse, the environment, and many other of today's issues that help prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow.
INTER-FAITH COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, INC.
110 West Main Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
929-6380
933-3353 (Fax)
Feeds the hungry, shelters the homeless and provides financial assistance and support for low-income and homeless individuals and families in our community.
JOINT ORANGE-CHATHAM COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.
35 Chatham Street W.
Pittsboro, NC 27312
542-4781
542-0563 (Fax)
Provides a broad array of comprehensive support services to low income families/individuals to help them attain economic self-sufficiency, to improve their life quality, and to help youth offenders develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. Programs offered include housing, nutrition, employment and job training, SYEP, and self-sufficiency.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN ORANGE COUNTY
302 -FW. Weaver Street
Carrboro, NC 27515
942-8083
942-8083(Fax)
Promotes positive mental health among the Citizens of Orange County through advocacy, education, collaboration, and service. To support activities to improve services for citizens who have a mental illness or emotional disturbance.
ORANGE AND CHATHAM ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING, INC.
100 N. Churton St., Ste. 205
Hillsborough, NC 27278
644-7160
644-2238 (Fax)
Develops and provides written community-based punishment proposals for adults charged with felonies as referred.
ORANGE CONGREGATIONS IN MISSION
300 Millstone Drive
Hillsborough, NC 27278
732-6194
644-1126 (Fax)
Provides food, clothing, shelter and medical needs for the disadvantaged.
ORANGE COUNTY 4-H
306 E. Revere St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
732-8181
644-3067 (Fax)
Provides learning by doing activities for youths and families.
ORANGE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL, INC.
503 W. Franklin St.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
933-2151
969-3038 (Fax)
Provides tuition free instruction to adults, ranging from non-readers to adult learners working on their GED who want to improve their skills in reading, writing, basic math and/or computer-based literacy. Trained volunteers provide individual tutoring or lead small groups classes in order to help adult learners achieve their employment, community, family, and life goals.
ORANGE COUNTY RAPE CRISIS CENTER
825 A Estes Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27515-4722
968-4647
968-4677 (Fax)
Provides support and crisis services to survivors of sexual violence including crisis intervention, mental health referrals, support groups, and court, legal, and hospital advocacy. Offers community education and outreach programs.
OE ENTERPRISES, INC.
348 Elizabeth Brady Rd.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
732-8124
732-4027 (Fax)
Operates vocational training/sheltered employment programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
TRIANGLE FAMILY SERVICES, INC.
118 St. Mary's Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
839-2286
839-2264 (Fax)
Provides child, adult, marital and family therapy; budget counseling, financial literacy seminars, and a debt repayment program through consumer credit counseling, emergency housing assistance for families who are at risk of becoming homeless, a rehabilitation program for individuals who have abused their wives or partners (DOSE program); supervised visitation and monitored exchange services for children from families impacted by domestic violence which provides a safe and caring visiting location for these children.
TRIANGLE RADIO READING SERVICE
211 E. Six Forks Rd. Suite 103
Raleigh, NC 27609-7743
832-5138
832-5194 (Fax)
Volunteer readers provide 24-hour-a-day news and information services to visually impaired and print impaired residents of Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties, via Time Warner Cable of Raleigh, Community Access TV of Cary/Apex and subchannel receivers that are loaned free of charge.
VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUTH, INC.
205 Lloyd Street, Suite 103
Carrboro, NC 27510
967-4511
967-4540 (Fax)
Assists at-risk youth through adult mentoring programs, a community services program, and counseling for families and children in transition.
THE WOMEN'S CENTER, INC.
210 Henderson St.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
968-4610
932-3125 (Fax)
The Women's Center provides a broad array of supportive services to women and families. These include career counseling, financial counseling, support groups, educational workshops, information & referral, adolescent programs, and legal information services.
