Partner Agencies
Wake 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, Ste. 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.
THE ALLIANCE OF AIDS SERVICES-CAROLINA
324 S. Harrington, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27605
834-2437
834-3404 (Fax)
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, TRIANGLE AREA CHAPTER, RALEIGH
100 N. Peartree Lane
Raleigh, NC 27620
231-1602
231-6314 (Fax)
A humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. This focus is accomplished through Disaster Services, Services to Military Families and Veterans, Blood Services, and Health and Safety Services, which include training in first aid, CPR, water safety, HIV/Aids education and variety of other health and safety courses. Covers Wake, Franklin, Warren and Johnston counties.
THE Arc OF WAKE COUNTY, INC.
1300 St. Mary's St., Ste 200
Raleigh, NC 27605
832-2660
832-5446 (Fax)
Offers support, information, referral, advocacy and other services for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities and their families.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF WAKE COUNTY
701 N. Raleigh Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27610
834-6282 (Administration)
821-2625 (Fax)
The mission of the Boys and Girls Club is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. There are five club locations in Wake County - three in Raleigh, one in Wake Forest and one in Zebulon.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF RALEIGH, INC.
715 Nazareth Street
Raleigh, NC 27606
821-9750
821-9705 (Fax)
Dedicated to empower Hispanic families to become more integrated into the community and to improve the quality of family life by implementing programs of education, health, job training and by providing information and referral and case management to facilitate families' access to existing community services.
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.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, INC.
3522 Haworth Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27609
781-3616
782-1485 (Fax)
Supports the full involvement of people with disabilities or other challenges in education, career and community opportunities, and in meaningful personal relationships. Works in partnership with individuals, their families and others in their lives to design and provide a personalized array of services in the community.
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.
FUQUAY-VARINA YOUTH INITIATIVE, INC.
607 East Academy Street
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
557-5630
Provides middle school aged youth of Fuquay-Varina and the surrounding communities with after school and summer programs focusing on recreational, enrichment, life-skills development, community outreach, and educational activities.
GARNER ROAD YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
2235 Garner Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27610
833-1256
834-7704 (Fax)
This youth and family centered agency offers spiritual, recreational and educational activities focusing on the development of youth skills and talents while gaining personal and mental fitness.
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.
HAVEN HOUSE, INC.
706 Hillsborough St., Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27603
833-3312
833-3512 (Fax)
Provides comprehensive and integrated services to troubled young people and their families. Programs include in-home family counseling and family preservation services; 24-hour crisis counseling by phone or in person; runaway shelter; residential group homes; transitional living program for older homeless youth; SAFE PLACE locations for runaways or in crisis youth; mentoring youth matched with trained adult role models.
HILLTOP HOME
3006 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27610
231-8315
231-8318 (Fax)
Serves children ages birth through 6 years with multiple handicaps, severe/profound mental retardation, or major medical problems in a residential facility.
HOPELINE, INC.
P.O. Box 10490
Raleigh, NC 27605-0490
832-3326 (Business Office)
231-4525 (Crisis Line)
231-3626 (Teen Talkline)
231-3939 (PhoneFriend)
832-3123 (Fax)
Offers help to people experiencing any kind of problem through free confidential services immediately accessible by telephone. Programs include HopeLine (231-7991), the community''s 24-hour-a-day, 365 days a year crisis intervention/suicide prevention service; PhoneFriend (231-3939), an after school assurance line for elementary school children, and Teen TalkLine (231-3626), trained teen volunteers helping teens discuss problems and explore options.
HOSPICE OF WAKE COUNTY, INC.
1300 St. Mary's Street, 4th Floor
Raleigh, NC 27605
828-0890 (office)
828-1998 (Patient Care)
828-0664 (Fax)
Provides professional, compassionate medical, emotional and spiritual care for people with a life-limiting illness and their families. The program serves all ages and all illnesses through an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, social workers, counselors, home health aides, chaplains, volunteers, and appropriate ancillary support services.
INTERACT
612 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
828-7501
828-8304 (Fax)
Provides victims and survivors of domestic violence and rape/sexual assault with safety, support and awareness. With the support of the community and hundreds of volunteers, Interact provides emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, 24-hour crisis lines, hospital and court advocacy, children's and bi-lingual services and community education to over 28,000 people per year.
INTER-FAITH FOOD SHUTTLE
1001 Blair Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27603
250-0043
250-0416 (Fax)
The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle provides perishable food to those in need. The Food Rescue program collects un-sellable perishable product from the NC State Farmers Market, grocery stores, catering companies, corporate cafeterias, restaurants, hospitals and other corporate food donors. The Food Distribution Program then safely delivers that recovered food quickly to nonprofit organizations providing food to the needy. Food Shuttle volunteers also distribute grocery bags of food directly to low income senior citizens and single parent families in subsidized housing. The Job Training Program provides culinary job training to people facing severe life adversities such as homelessness and substance abuse recovery issues. The Food Preparation Program then stabilizes food resources for agencies and individuals by providing cooked meals for underserved populations and volunteer based agencies.
LEARNING TOGETHER, INC.
568 East Lenoir St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
856-5200
856-5772 (Fax)
This certified developmental day program provides center-based developmental day care and preschool/kindergarten for young children ages 18 months to 7 years who have or are at risk for developmental disabilities and children who are developing normally. Community services are provided to children birth to 3 years who have or are at risk for a developmental disability. New in 2002 is a Child Mental Health Initiative for young children ages birth to 5 years with serious social, emotional, behavioral and/or mental health issues and their families that includes individualized support and therapy services to the child and counseling supports to the family. All families served in our program are provided appropriate supports, educational and social opportunities.
LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. (Raleigh Office)
224 S. Dawson St.
Raleigh, NC 27602
828-4647
839-8370 (Fax)
Provides free non-criminal legal services to low-income residents of Wake county. Persons seeking legal advice or assistance should call 866-219-5262.
LIFE EXPERIENCES, INC.
260 Towerview Court
Cary, NC 27513
467-1973
467-1773 (Fax)
Adults with developmental disabilities receive specialized vocational training, education and social skills in a small business environment including a bakery, thrift store, sub-contract department, vending service, and janitorial/delivery service.
LITERACY COUNCIL OF WAKE COUNTY, INC.
916 W. Morgan St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
787-5559
787-7782 (Fax)
Helps adults reach their personal reading, writing, and speaking goals through completely free services, such as one-on-one and small group tutoring services, and an expanding English as a Second Language program for the area's growing Hispanic population.
MEALS ON WHEELS OF WAKE COUNTY, INC.
1001 Blair Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
P.O. Box 37639
Raleigh, NC 27626-7639
833-1749
833-2705 (Fax)
Volunteers deliver one hot nutritional meal daily to elderly, homebound residents of Wake County. Meals are also provided at sites throughout the county for seniors who are able to get out.
PLM FAMILIES TOGETHER, INC.
PO Box 6446
Raleigh, NC 27628
(919) 212-4181
Provides housing and empowering support services to homeless families with children through short term program (3-4 months), a long-term transitional (6 months - 2 years) program, permanent supportive housing, and after care for graduates living in the community to prevent a return to homelessness. Engages volunteers and congregations in direct services and advocacy with and for homeless people. Helping homeless families reach independence since 1980.
RALEIGH NURSERY SCHOOL, INC.
1035 Halifax St.
Raleigh, NC 27604
834-2136
834-1377 (Fax)
Provides a quality year-round day care program that helps each child develop a positive self-image. Provides opportunity for learning through attention, group experiences, units of study and creative play. Children are screened for learning and physical disabilities. A camp for children ages 6-12 for teacher workdays and summer breaks.
RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27609
872-7933
872-6683 (Fax)
Provides home and community-based services so that disabled and senior adults can maximize their independence for as long as possible while remaining in their homes. Funded services include: in-home aide care for personal hygiene, nutrition, and household management; minor household repairs; Senior Centers for well-elderly; and Total Life Centers, allowing disabled older adults to remain part of the community while providing respite for their family care givers.
SOUTHLIGHT, INC.
3125 Popularwood Ct., Suite 203
Raleigh, NC 27604
787-6131
571-2932 (Fax)
Offers a wide range of services for both adults and adolescents experiencing problems with alcohol and other drugs. Services include outpatient counseling, case management, supervised independent living, court intervention services for both adults and adolescents, methadone, after school programs for youth, alternatives for youth who violate school drug policies, and family education. Discounted fees are available for those in need. CARF Accredited.
SUMMIT HOUSE, INC.
1207 US Hwy 70 West Suite 206
Garner, NC 27529
755-0733
329-9216 (Fax)
Residential treatment program strengthens the family by intervening in the lives of non-violent women offenders and their children.
TAMMY LYNN CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
739 Chappell Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
832-3909
832-8475 (Fax)
Provides community-based services to children and adults with developmental delays including residential care, home-based respite care services, home-based early intervention, before/after school child care and summer program, developmental day care, special education,and related therapeutic services.
TRIANGLE FAMILY SERVICES
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, INC.
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, Orange and Durham counties, via Time Warner Cable of Raleigh, Community Access TV of Cary/Apex and subchannel receivers that are loaned free of charge.
THE URBAN MINISTRIES OF WAKE COUNTY, INC.
P.O. Box 26476
Raleigh, NC 27611
836-1642
836-1352 (Fax)
Provides a variety of social services to low-income and homeless people in Wake County. Services include emergency and transitional shelter for women, medical care for both acute and chronic illness, pharmacy services, emergency financial, food, and medication assistance.
WAKE ENTERPRISES, INC.
2421 Timber Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
834-9022
856-1307 (Fax)
Provides vocational and employment services for adults with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities or for those whose abilities may have been significantly limited by communicative or behavioral disorders.
WAKE TEEN MEDICAL SERVICES, INC.
505 Oberlin Road, Suite 204
Raleigh, NC 27605
828-0035
828-0355 (Fax)
The mission of Wake Teen Medical Services is to provide affordable and accessible medical and mental health services to teens and young adults, ages 10 - 23. Many of the youth we serve are uninsured, lack financial resources, and have a difficult time accessing basic, needed medical care. Wake Teen provides services to this population at greatly reduced fees, thereby ensuring that these youth have access to critically needed medical care.
We provide the following services to teens and young adults: preventive health screenings; care for acute illnesses such as sore throats, colds, viruses, etc; care for chronic diseases such as hypertension, asthma, and diabetes; medical assessment and evaluation of Attention Deficit Disorder; education (group and individual) pertaining to adolescent health issues; individual and family counseling for emotional problems; and psychiatric evaluation and medication management.
WHITE PLAINS CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.
313 SE Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
469-2217
469-0377 (Fax)
Provides early childhood education to children with special and typical needs in an inclusive environment. Our home-based program provides services to families of children who have, or are at risk for developmental delays.
WOMEN'S CENTER OF WAKE COUNTY, INC.
128 E. Hargett St. Suite 10
Raleigh, NC 27601
829-3711
829-9960 (Fax)
Provides support and growth, opportunity and equality for women and their families through basic needs, education, counseling, and housing services. The Women''s Center has been serving Wake County for over 20 years.
THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE TRIANGLE AREA, INC.
801 Corporate Center Dr., Ste 200
Raleigh, NC 27607-5073
719-9622
YMCA programs serve to exemplify the YMCA mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE GREATER TRIANGLE, INC.
554 E. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
834-7386
834-3162 (Fax)
Provides services to women and families such as programs for children and youth, school's out programs, camps, wellness (health, aquatics & fitness), adolescent pregnancy prevention, breast cancer awareness/education program, special population programs, activities for seniors, support groups and clubs, women's leadership development, racial justice & study circles, and a women's residence. All programs and activities founded on the YWCA's mission to empower women and girls and eliminate racism.
