The “Continuum of Care”
Of Chatham County
Compiled by the Agencies of Chatham County for The
Benefit of Families and Caregivers of Persons with
“Different Abilities”.
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Table of Contents
The Early Years
Support Organizations ……………………………………………………………………………….
The ARC of North Carolina
Assistive Technology Program (NCATP)
Autism Society of North Carolina
Beginnings
Brain Injury Association of North Carolina
Cardinal Innovations Health Care Solutions /CAP-IDD
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD)
Chatham County Partnership for Children
Children’s Developmental Services
Community Alternatives Program for Children (CAP/C) Woody’s Mom, Inc
Duke ADHD Program/Duke Child & Family Center
Duke University Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center
Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center
First in Families of North Carolina
GCF Family Support Services
Governor Morehead Preschool for Visually Impaired Children
Guardian ad Litem (GAL) of Chatham and Orange Counties, District
Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County
I Am Unique Special Care & Case Management, Inc
KidSCope
Lion’s Club
Prevent Blindness North Carolina
Project Proud Families, Inc
TelAbility
Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc
UNC Health and Communication Center
University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program
Woody’s Mom, Inc. (CAP/C Case Management) Age 21 Years & Under
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In Home-Care ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Bayada Home Health
Community Home Care & Hospice
First Choice Home Care
Homewatch Care Givers of the Triangle
Keston Care
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Liberty Home Care & Hospice
Parkview In-Home Aide Service
Pelham Home Health
Total Life Care
Woody’s Mom, Inc.
Financial Support for Daily Care ……………………………………………………….…. ……
CAP/MR/I/DD Overseen by Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions
Chatham County Partnership for Children
Child Care Networks
Latino Program
Dept. of Social Services
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Personal Support Services/Counseling ……………………………………………………….
Changing Seasons Counseling Service, LLC
Chatham Counseling Center of Freedom House
Duke Psychology & Neuroscience Clinic
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Support Group
Family & Children’s Services of Durham
Mental Health America of the Triangle
Pastoral & Trained Lay Counselors
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Legal Aide & Advocacy …………………………………………………………………………………
Clerk of Court
Deep River Mediation
Department of Public Instruction
Guardian Ad Litem
Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County
Legal Aid of NC /Advocates for Children’s Services
National Alliance on Mental Health
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Medical Options in Chatham and Surrounding Counties
Cary
Chapel Hill
Durham
Moncure
Pittsboro
Siler City
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Special Services Offered ……………………………………………………………………………
Children’s Flight of Hope / Kids in Flight
Make a Wish Foundation of Eastern NC
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Daily Needs Support (Food, Employment, Shelter)
Alston Chapel United Holy Church
Catholic Social Ministries
CORA (Community OutReach Alliance)
Employment Security Commission
Evergreen United Methodist Church
Food & Nutrition Services
Interfaith Ministries of Chatham County
Salvation Army
West Chatham Food Pantry
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Therapeutic Options that Serve Chatham County …………………………..…………
Beyond Limits Learning
Canine Angels
CAN-TR Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Caroline McLaughlin (Physical Therapy)
Cheryl Ann Solow Speech Pathologist)
Chapel Hill Pediatric Therapy, Inc.
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Duke Homecare and Hospice
Heads Up! Therapeutic Riding Program
Lenox Baker (Physical & Occupational Therapies
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Educational Options …………………………………………………………………………………….
Chatham Child Development Center
Chatham County Head Start Centers
Early Intervention Program (Emotional Difficulties)
Governor Morehead Preschool for the Visually Impaired
Directory of Chatham County Elementary Schools
Miscellaneous Educational Contacts
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Recreational Opportunities ……………………………………………………………………….
Bridge II Sports
Camp Carefree
Chatham Parks & Recreation
YMCA of Pittsboro
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School Years
Support Organizations
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The Arc of North Carolina
Assistive Technology Program
Autism Society of North Carolina
Beginnings
Brain Injury Association of NC
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD)
Cardinal Innovations Health Care Solutions - CAP/IDD
Carolina Living & Learning Center
Chatham Trades
Community Alternatives Program for Children (CAP/C) Woody’s Mom
Duke ADHD Program / Duke Child & Family Learning Center
Duke University Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center
Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center
First in Families
GCF Family Support Services
Guardian ad Litem of Chatham and Orange Counties
Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County
I Am Unique Special Care & Case Management
Lion’s Club
Prevent Blindness North Carolina
Project Proud Families, Inc
Speech-Language Pathology Clinic / Speech & Hearing Sciences
TelAbility
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In Home-Care …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Community Home Care & Hospice
First Choice Home Health
Homewatch Care Givers of the Triangle
Keston Care
Liberty Home Care and Hospice
Parkview In-Home Aide Service
Pelham Home Health
Total Life Care
Woody’s Mom, Inc (CAP/C Case Management) Age 21 Years & Under
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Financial Support for Daily Care …………………………………………………………………
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions (CAP/I/DD)
Dept. of Social Services
Latino Program
Woody’s Mom, Inc. (CAP/C CaseManagement) Age 21 Years & Under
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Personal Support Services/Counseling ………………………………………………………
Auditory-Verbal Therapy, Cued Speech & Hearing Loss
Carolina Outreach
Center for Behavioral Healthcare
Chatham Counseling center of Freedom House
Child and Family Therapy Services
Clark, Dr. Patricia E.
Duke Psychology & Neuroscience Clinic
El Futuro
Family & Children’s Services of Durham
Family Violence & Rape Crisis Services
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Support Group
Fisher, Christian LCSW
Home of Second Chances
Mental Health America of the Triangle
Neville, Catherine
North Carolina Mentor
Rademacher, Dr. David
Redman, Dr. Beverly
Saunders, Suzanne
Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc.
Pastoral & Trained Lay Counseling
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Legal Aide & Advocacy …………………………………………………………………………………
Clerk of Court
Deep River Mediation
Department of Public Instruction
Guardian Ad Litem
Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County
Legal Aid / Advocates for Children’s Services
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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Medical Options in Chatham and Surrounding Counties
Cary
Chapel Hill
Durham
Moncure
Pittsboro
Siler City
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Special Services Offered …………………………………………………………………………….
Children’s Flight of Hope Kids in Flight
Make a Wish Foundation
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Daily Needs Support (Food, Employment, Shelter)
Catholic Social Ministries
Community OutReach Alliance (CORA)
Department of Social Services
Employment Security Commission
Evergreen United Methodist Church
Food & Nutrition Services
Salvation Army
West Chatham Food Pantry
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Therapeutic Options that Serve Chatham County ……………………………………..
Beyond Limits Learning Inc.
Canine Angels
CAN-TR Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Caroline McLaughlin (Physical Therapy)
Chapel Hill Pediatric Therapy, Inc
Cranial Sacral Therapy Visceral Manipulation
Duke Home Care and Hospice
Head’s Up Therapeutic Riding
Lenox Baker
Solow, Cheryl Ann
Speak Easy Rehabilitation
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Educational Options ………………………………………………………………………………….
Chatham Child Development Center
Chatham County Head Start Centers
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Early Intervention Program
Governor Morehead Preschool for the Visually Impaired
Chatham County Schools
Miscellaneous Educational Contacts
Education for Parents
Recreational Opportunities ………………………………………………………………………
Chatham Parks & Recreation
YMCA of Pittsboro
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The Adult Years
Adult Day Care …………………………………………………………………………………… 49
Carolina Living and Learning Center
Charles House Association
Christian Adult Health Care
Club Insight of Therapeutic Alternatives
READD Center
WesCare Adult / Senior Life Center
Education / Vocation
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Alamance Community College
Carolina institute for Developmental Disabilities at UNC-CH
Central Carolina Community College – Basic Skills
Central Carolina Community College – Compensatory Education
Central Carolina Community College - Continuing Education
Central Piedmont Community College
Chatham Trades, Inc.
Job Corps
Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action (JOCCA)
Lee County Industries
OE Enterprises – Orange County
Randolph Community College
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Western Carolina University
Work Source East
Emergency / Crisis Information
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Chatham County Department of Social Services
Free Assistive Devices for Loan
GCF Family Support Services
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Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action (JOCCA)
*** Therapeutic Alternatives / Mobile Crisis Services
Employment & Vocation
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Chatham Trades / Job Placement
Job Corps
Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action (JOCCA)
Lee Industries
Orange Enterprises (OE)
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Work Source East
Financial Assistance ……………………………………………………………………..…… 57
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions
Individual Support – Mental Health for Adults (18 & Older)
Individual Type / Setting
Program Requirements
Entrance Criteria
NC Innovations
Process for NC Innovations Waiver Services (formerly CAP-I/DD)
Community Alternative Program for Persons with Intellectual or
Developmental Disabilities
CAP-DA: Community Alternative Program for Disabled Adults (Age 18 +)
Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action (JOCCA)
Medicaid & Medicaid for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled
Medicare
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Food Pantries
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Chatham County Department of Social Services
CORA (Community Out-Reach Alliance)
East Chatham Senior Center
Emmaus Baptist Church
The Take & Eat Food Pantry
West Chatham Food Pantry
West Chatham Senior Center
Health, Wellness, & Prescription Assistance ………………………………………. 61
In-Home Health Care
Insurance
(See Financial Assistance)
Mental Health Providers
Physicians Offices (by Area)
Pastoral Care / Stephen’s Ministries
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Legal Aid & Advocacy
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ARC of Chatham
Clerk of Court
Legal Aid of NC
Living Wills
Power of Attorney for Health Care
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Primary Caregiver Information …………………………………………………….
Cancer Support Group
Compassionate Friends / Grief Support
Family Support Network
UNC Hospice of Chatham County
Wellness Community
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Recreation & Social Activities
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Bridgell Sports
Camp Royall
CAN-TR Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Central Carolina Community College Compensatory Education
Chatham Parks & Recreation
Chatham Senior Centers
Chatham Trades
Dances
Heads-Up Therapeutic Riding Program
Special Olympics
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Residential / Group Homes
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Respite ……………………………………………………………………………………………
READD Center – Adult Day Care
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Transportation
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Chatham County Dept of Social Services
Chatham County Health Department
Chatham Transit Networks
Council on Aging
Sister to Sister Solutions
T & L Transportation
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The Early Years
You may be embarking on a different journey
than you had anticipated;
however, the community of Chatham County
will be here to support you every step of the
way.
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The Early Years
Support Organizations
The Arc of North Carolina –“Working with & for people with disabilities”
Phone: (800) 662-8706 Fax: 919-782-4632
Website: http://www.arcnc.org
343 East Six Forks Rd Suite 320 Raleigh, NC 27609
Email: info@arcnc.org
Assistive Technology Program (NCATP)
919-233-7075
4900 Waters Edge Dr. Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27606
www.ncatp.org
Email: lynne.deese@dhhs.nc.gov
and
2711 Tramway Road Sanford, NC 27332
919-775-3439
Email: jdutchess@ncatp.org
Provides computer access evaluations, demonstration and tryout of assistive technology
devices. Information & referral on all areas of assistive technology that includes laws,
advocacy, and funding. A funding specialist is available to identify funding resources, develop
funding strategies, & obtain assistive technology. Devices are available for loan.
Autism Society of North Carolina
919-743-0204
Website: www.autismsociety-nc.org
505 Oberlin Rd Suite 230 Raleigh, NC 27605
Supports North Carolinians affected by autism through advocacy, direct-care services,
training and education.
 Parent Advocates for Central Region of NC (includes Chatham County): Nancy LaCross
ext. 1137 and Tali Denton ext. 1136
 Triangle Regional Director: David Ingram 919-865-0681
 Day Program: Creative Living at 6300 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 230, Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: 919-854-6161
 Recreational: Camp Royall, 250 Bill Ash Rd., Moncure, NC 27559 919-542-1033
Beginnings – For parents of children who are deaf or hearing impaired
919-715-4092 or (800) 541-4327 Fax: 919-715-4093
Website: www.ncbegin.org
302 Jefferson St Suite 110 Raleigh, NC 27605
Email: raleigh@ncbegin.org
Offers emotional support, unbiased information, and encourages very early identification of
babies with hearing loss. Serves families of children who have a hearing loss from birth to 21
as well as the professionals who serve them. Provides advocacy, information, and referrals.
Brain Injury Association of NC
Phone: (919) 833-9634 or (800) 377-1464
Website: http://www.bianc.net/
Fax: (919) 833-5415
Email: bianc@bianc.net
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213 Cameron St Suite 242, PO Box 10912, Raleigh, NC 27605
Provides education, outreach, prevention, advocacy, and support services to all persons
affected by brain injuries, their families, and the public.
Cardinal Innovations Health Care Solution/ CAP-IDD
Phone: (919) 913-4000 Fax: (919) 913-4001 Toll Free: 1(800)233-6834
Website: www.cardinalinnovations.org
Address: 100 Europa Drive, Suite 490, Chapel Hill, NC 27517,
Cardinal Innovations serves as the primary community contact for individuals needing to
Obtain mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance use/addiction
(MH/IDD/SA) services.
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD)
Phone: (919) 966-5171
Fax: (919) 966-2230
Website: www.cidd.unc.edu
UNC-Chapel Hill CB # 7255 Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Located at 101 Renee Lynne Court, Carrboro 27510
Provides training for professionals to work with the developmentally handicapped & their
families, outpatient clinical programs for persons with mental handicaps, learning disabilities,
seizure disorders, motor problems, cerebral palsy & muscle diseases.
Chatham County Partnership for Children
919-542-7449
200 Sanford Highway, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Website: www.chathamkids.org
Leads a comprehensive program that benefits young children and their families. Focuses on
child care quality, children’s health, safety and family support. Offers support for Smart Start,
Safe Start, NC Pre-K, Ready Schools and Shape NC programs.
Children’s Developmental Services Agency
Phone: (919) 542-2368, ext. 224
Fax: (919) 542-7451
362 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Website: www.beearly.nc.gov
Email: janet.groce@dhhs.nc.gov - Infant Toddler Program Coordinator for Orange, Person
and Chatham counties
The Children’s Developmental Services Agency is the lead agency for the North Carolina Infant
Toddler Program serving children birth to 3, who have developmental delays or at risk for
delays due to an established condition. The CDSA provides developmental evaluations at no
cost to the family. Services include Early Intervention Service Coordination, specialized
therapies including Speech, Physical and Occupational therapy and transition support for
children exiting the Infant Toddler Program. Services are provided in the child’s natural
environment and are driven by the Individualized Family Service Plan.
Costs for services:
 Evaluations and Targeted Case Management: no cost to families
 Services: based on Sliding Fee Scale
 To make a referral, contact: Durham CDSA Intake Coordinator
Phone: 919-560-5600 Fax: (919) 560-3018
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Community Alternatives Program for Children (CAP/C) Woody’s Mom, Inc.
Phone: (919) 228-2844 Fax: (919) 651-1372
www.woodysmom.org
1135 Kildaire Farm Rd Suite 200, Cary, NC 27511
Email: Julia@woodysmom.org
CAP/C provides home care and other services for medically fragile children (birth to 20) who
would otherwise be eligible for long-term hospital care or nursing facility care. Services
provided at no cost to the family: Case Management, Nurse or Nurse Aide care, Respite Care,
Reusable diapers, Adaptive tricycles, Home Modifications, Vehicle Modifications, Caregiver
Training and Education, Palliative Care Services. Other services available: Therapy Services,
Medical Supplies and Equipment, and Disposable Diapers. Children with the following medical
conditions may be eligible for services (not a complete list): spina bifida, seizure disorders,
cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, brain malformations, spinal
cord or brain injury, trach- or vent-dependent, g-tube dependent, wheelchair- or walkerdependent.
Duke ADHD Program / Duke Child & Family Center
Phone: 888-275-3853
http://www.dukehealth.org/services/attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder/about
Or http://psychiatry.duke.edu/modules/psych_clinical
Offers comprehensive assessments, treatments, and several programs for children,
adolescents, and adults to help clients manage their ADHD. To request an appointment with
the Duke Child & Family Center please call 888-ASK-DUKE. The Center offers other mental
health and psychological assessments and treatment, as well as a medication management
program.
Duke University Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center www.sicklecell.mc.duke.edu
919-684-3401
Fax: 919-681-7950
DMC Box 2916 Durham, NC 27710
Child Clinical Services: Provides comprehensive services including medical care, social
services, psychological support, education & genetic counseling for children & adults with
sickle cell disease.
Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center
www.ecac-parentcenter.org
Parent info line: 1-800-962-681
Phone: (704) 892-1321
907 Barra Row Suites 102/103 Davidson, NC 28036 (main office)
Email: ecac@ecacmail.org
ECAC is a private, non-profit parent organization committed to improving the lives and
education of ALL children through a special emphasis on children with disabilities. ECAC
affirms the right of all individuals, from all backgrounds and cultures, with or without
disabilities, to an appropriate education and other needed services. We seek to make that
right a reality by providing FREE information, education, outreach, and support to and for
families with children across the state of North Carolina.
First in Families of North Carolina
Local Chapter Phone: 919-886-3973
Main Office Phone: 919-251-8368
Website: www.fifnc.org
Email: dtorres@fifnc.org
3109 University Dr (Main office) Durham, NC
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Offers support to people with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injury and their
families based on their needs. Examples of supports include home furnishings or
modifications, childcare or respite, or repairs to vehicles. FIF also supports individual by
connecting them to vocational, social, & educational opportunities in the community.
GCF Family Support Services
919-542-1216
Fax: 919-542-7451
Website: familysupportcentralnc.org
Email: bbland@gcffamilysupportservices.org
Chatham Office: 362 West St Pittsboro, NC 27312
A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, educating, & informing families of children
with special needs. Offers support based on self-defined needs, and matching of parents with
trained support parents in similar situations, support groups, information about disabilities &
helping to connect with resources.
Governor Morehead Preschool for Visually Impaired Children
Phone: (919) 733-0533
Fax: (919) 733-1873
Website: http://www.ncoes.net/gms_preschool.shtml
Email: Kelly.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov
2303 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699
Provides community-based early intervention and preschool services to children birth
through 5 years with diagnosed visual impairments. Services provided in collaboration with a
variety of other agencies to ensure each child's needs across all areas of development are
being addressed. Services include visual efficiency assessment and training, preBraille/Braille instruction, environmental and educational adaptations, compensatory skill
development, orientation and mobility training, developmental assessments, family support
services and IFSP and/or IEP development. Need documentation from pediatric
ophthalmologist of visual impairment and that a child would benefit from services to be
eligible.
Guardian ad Litem (GAL) of Chatham and Orange Counties, District 15B
Phone: (919) 968-2088
Fax (919) 968-2069
Website: http://www.gal15b.org/
Email: quincy.l.ellzey@nccourts.org
501 W. Franklin St Suite 104, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Trained volunteers who will be in court as a team member with an attorney advocate to help
serve the best interest of an abused and neglected child.
Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County
Phone: (919) 742-1448
Fax: (919) 742-1451
Website: http://www.hispanicliaison.org/
105 East Second Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Provides a variety of services to the Latino population. Provides general assistance &
advocacy with housing, financial/consumer issues, driver’s licenses and ID’s; translating &
interpreting services, referrals & information about services available in the community;
emergency assistance such as food, clothes, & financial assistance; newcomer’s assistance; &
educational life skills workshops.
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I Am Unique Special Care & Case Management, Inc.
Phone: 919-981-0790 or (800) 566-8648 Fax: 919-981-0135
Website: www.iamunique.coop
4318 Bland Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Provides home nursing care for clients with serious medical conditions. Provides quality care
and case management that is client and family-centered, focusing on the client’s unique needs.
Contracts providers for CAP (community alternative program).
KidSCope
919-542-9891
Fax: 919-542-0595
Website: http://chtop.org/Programs/KidSCope.html
35 Thompson St Suite 204, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Email: amorris@kidscope.chtop.org
Provides social-emotional health services for young children (birth-5 years), inclusive
childcare for children with special needs, childcare behavior consultation, parent education
classes, and resources for families & providers of young children. Serves children and families
in Orange & Chatham Counties. Most services are available to children with Medicaid, other
insurance, and free-of-charge to uninsured children in many cases.
Lion’s Club
Siler City Phone: (919) 742-4081
383 Eden Hill Rd, Siler City, NC 27344
Pittsboro Phone: (919) 542-4742
147 Acorn Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Serves people with vision/hearing impairments and provides assistance with eye exams,
eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Prevent Blindness North Carolina
919-755-5044 Fax: 919-755-5013
Website: www.preventblindness.org/nc
4011 West Chase Blvd Suite 225, Raleigh, NC 27607
Visits local preschools & daycare centers to conduct vision screening. Delivers direct service
programs designed to preserve sight through screening, publications safety, education,
information & referral.
Project Proud Families, Inc.
919-742-5525
Website: http://projectproud.org
225 Still Waters Dr, Siler City, NC 27344
Contact: Holly Rickman holly@projectproud.org
A Christian non-profit offering services to families with children with “different abilities”.
Such services include “Bridges” support groups in coordination with The Chatham County
school system, information referral, IEP workshops, family support activities, community
education, & FREE medical advocacy.
TelAbility
919-843-0427
Website: www.telability.org
1101 Weaver Dairy Rd Suite 202, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Email: sorourke@med.unc.edu
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Offers an innovative, community-oriented, interdisciplinary program that uses
telecommunications to improve the lives of children with disabilities. Using real time videoconferencing & internet technologies, TelAbility provides comprehensive, coordinated,
family-centered care, education, training, & peer support for caregivers
Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc.
Website: www.MyTAhome.com
E-mail: hope@mytahome.com
Siler City Location: 919-663-2127
1105 E. Cardinal Street, Siler City, NC
Pittsboro Location: 919-542-7575
102 Camp Drive Unit A, Pittsboro, NC
Corporate Office: 336-495-2700
PO Box 814, Randleman, NC 27317
Offers support to children, adolescents and adults in the form of Comprehensive Clinical
Assessments, Targeted Case Management MH/SA, Outpatient Therapy, Medication
Management, Psychiatric Evaluations, Intensive In-Home Services (bilingual services
available), Group Therapy and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Programs. Our Siler City &
Pittsboro clinics serve as Walk-In Crisis Clinics from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday (M, W,
F in Siler City & Tues, Thurs in Pittsboro) and 24/7/365 Crisis Response is provided by their
Mobile Crisis Management Team by calling 1-877-626-1772.
UNC Health and Communication Center
Phone: (919) 966-1007 Fax: (919) 966-0100
321 S. Columbia St UNC-CH Bondurant Hall CB # 7190, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Speech-language pathology evaluations are provided, including child language & phonological
disorders, fluency, voice disorders, dysarthria, teaching autistic children,
adult language disorders (aphasia, closed head injuries, cognitive / linguistic), specific
learning disabilities, hearing-impaired speech & language training, & foreign accent reduction.
Audiology diagnostic & rehabilitation; hearing aid selection, fitting, verification, validation &
rehabilitation workshop.
University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program
Phone: 919-966-2174
FAX: 919-966-4127
email: TEACCH@unc.edu
100 Renee Lynne Court, Carrboro, NC
Supports clinical, training and research needs for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders,
their families, and professionals across NC. Clinical services include referral & consultation;
evaluation; parent support & education; intervention; supported employment; consultation &
training for professionals. Services are offered at a reduced rate or free. Does not accept third
party payment for intervention services.
Woody’s Mom, Inc.
919-228-2844
FAX: 919-651-1372
515 Keisler Drive, Suite 101, Cary, NC 27518
Julia Simmons, CAP/C Director
julia@woodysmom.org
CAP/C Case Management for children with complex medical needs. Serves families in
Chatham, Durham, Lee, & Wake. Pediatric nurse & social worker case managers help families
organize long-term home-based care and services for children enrolled in the CAP /C
program.
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In-Home Care
Bayada Home Health
Phone: (919) 785-2900
Website: www.bayada.com
Services include: personal care, nursing, & individualized care plans
Community Home Care & Hospice
919-663-1244
th
1414 East 11 Street, Siler City, NC 27344
First Choice Home Care
919-663-1188
th
1754 East 11 Street, Siler City, NC 27344
www.communityhch.com
www.firstchoicehomecare.com
Homewatch Care Givers of the Triangle 919-960-6038
www.homewatchcaregivers.com
1004 Mount Carmel Church Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27512
Keston Care
919-967-0507
www.kestoncare.org
11312 US Hwy 15-501 North, Suite 400 Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Liberty Home Care and Hospice
919-742-4843
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401 East 3 Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Parkview In-Home Aide Service
PO Box 4057, Sanford, NC 27330
919-775-1475
Pelham Home Health
919-718-0388
201 Fayetteville Street, Sanford, NC 27332
www.pelhamhomehealth.org
Total Life Care
919-776-0352
824 S. Horner Boulevard, Sanford, NC 27330
Woody’s Mom, Inc.
919-228-2844
FAX: 919-651-1372
515 Keisler Drive, Suite 101, Cary, NC 27518
Julia Simmons, CAP/C Director
julia@woodysmom.org
CAP/C Case Management for children with complex medical needs. Serves families in
Chatham, Durham, Lee, & Wake. Pediatric nurse & social worker case managers help families
organize long-term home-based care and services for children enrolled in the CAP /C
program.
Financial Support for Daily Care
CAP/MR/I/DD overseen by Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions-OPC
Phone: 1 (800) 233-6834 or 919-913-4100
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Provides financial services to families that have child/children with qualifying disabilities.
Call & ask to speak with someone about getting on the “Registry of Unmet Needs. Ivy
Williams, Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Innovations
919-913-4013 Ivy.Williams@cardinalinnovations.org
Chatham County Partnership for Children 919-542-7449
200 Sanford Road, Pittsboro
NC Pre-K Program & funded activities in the area of child care related activities
Child Care Networks
919-542-6644
www.childcarenetworks.org
117 E. Salisbury Street, Pittsboro
Provides child care resource and referral services for Chatham County
Administers subsidy funds (including DSS & Smart Start) to eligible families to help with the
cost of child care. Helps families locate & choose quality child care.
Latino Program
919-542-6644
Erin Suwattana, Latino Program Coordinator
erin@childcarenetworks.org
Provides a variety of services to families, the community, & child care providers including
referral services, technical assistance, & training for health & human service providers. Helps
Spanish speaking families find quality, affordable child care & trains Spanish speaking child
care providers.
Dept of Social Services
(919) 542-2759
102 Camp Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Child Support Enforcement: Locates non-custodial parents, establishes paternity & child
support orders, & collects / enforces child support orders.
Medicaid Assistance: Provides individuals & families with access to medical assistance
enabling them to meet their health care needs.
Personal Support Services/Counseling
Changing Seasons Counseling Service, LLC
Phone: (919) 663-0908
Fax: (919) 663-2262
700 N. Second Ave, Siler City, NC
Contact: Wanda Burger changingseasonsccsphd@gmail.com
Offers mental health and substance abuse counseling services to all ages and to Spanishspeaking individuals. Services provided include DWI groups & assessments, Alcohol Drug
Education Traffic Schools, DMV assessments, substance abuse & mental health assessment
and treatment, short-term & long-term outpatient, individual, group & family therapy, and
classes for Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Relapse Prevention & Parenting skills.
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Chatham Counseling Center of Freedom House
919-542-4422
www.freedomhouserecovery.org
Outpatient treatment facility which is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health,
developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services for children, youth and adults.
Duke Psychology & Neuroscience Clinic
919-660-5771
http://psychandneuro.duke.edu
Clinic Coordinator: Suite 312 of Psychology/Sociology Bldg on Duke’s West Campus,
Durham.
Psychology services at affordable session fees from advanced graduate students
under supervision of faculty members.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Support Group
Contact: Kathy Hotelling
kathyhotelling@embarqmail.com
Triangle area support group for parents of those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Family & Children’s Services of Durham
Phone: 919-416-4400
Fax: (919) 416-4404
www.idealist.org
A private, not-for-profit provider of outpatient mental health services, including counseling,
rehabilitation services, and domestic violence group therapy for adults & children.
Mental Health America of the Triangle
(Pro Bono Counseling Program)
919-942-8083 ext. 5
Fax: (919) 869-1938
http://www.mhatriangle.org
3729 Murphy School Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Aimee Vandemark, LCSW or aimee@mhatriangle.org
Pastoral & Trained Lay Counselors:
Stephen Ministers - a team of lay caregivers in various churches, who provide high-quality,
confidential, Christ-centered care and support to people experiencing grief, divorce, cancer,
job loss, loneliness, disability, relocation, and other life difficulties. The following churches
have experience with the Stephen Ministers Program or similar training.
Brookdale Baptist Church
Phone: (919) 663-2170
1133 W 3rd St. Siler City, NC
Pastor: Christopher St. Jean. Experience with issues surrounding “different abilities”.
Chapel in the Pines
919-960-0616
314 Great Ridge Parkway, Chapel Hill 27516
Pastor: mindy@citppc.org
Have Stephen Ministry Program
First United Methodist Church
919-742-2722
www.fumcsilercity.org
1101 West Raleigh St, Siler City
Angela Millsaps, Director of Lay Ministries
amillsaps@fumcsilercity.org
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Pittsboro United Methodist Church
919-542-2330
71 West Street, Pittsboro
pittsboroumc@gmail.com
Have the Stephen Ministries Program
Legal Aide & Advocacy
Clerk of Court
919-545-3500
FAX: 919-545-3501
PO Box 369, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Maintain records and provide information on guardianship & various types of court records.
Will provide free legal advice on guardianship & other similar issues.
Deep River Mediation
919-542-4075
420 Russet Run, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Provides community mediation, such as divorce and/or custody mediation, anger
management classes, etc.
Department of Public Instruction
919-807-3969
Website: www.ncpublicschools.org/ec/policy/dispute/
Educational advocacy and support
Guardian ad Litem of Chatham & Orange Counties (GAL)
Phone: (919) 968-2049
Fax (919) 968-2069
lynnewentworth@nccourts.org
Trained volunteers who will be in court as a team member with an attorney advocate to help
serve the best interest of the child.
Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County
919-742-1448
Fax: 919-742-1451
www.hispanicliason.org
102 East Second Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Provides a variety of services to the Latino population. Provides general assistance &
advocacy with housing, financial / consumer issues, driver’s licenses, & ID’s; translating &
interpreting services, referrals & information about services available in the community;
emergency assistance such as food, clothes, & financial assistance; newcomer’s assistance; &
educational life skills workshops.
Legal Aid of NC (LANC) / Advocates for Children’s Services (ACS)
Pittsboro: 919-542-0475
Raleigh: 919-856-7200
www.legalaidnc.org/acs
959 East St, Suite A & B, PO Box 1728, Pittsboro 27312
Central Intake: 1-866-219-5262
Provides free legal representation to at-risk children & children involved in the juvenile
justice system because they have been denied medicaid, special education, a speedy /
permanent placement &/or the opportunity for a sound basic education. LANC provides legal
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assistance in civil matters (non-criminal matters) to eligible, low income clients who have
problems with their basic needs & live in the 6-county area surrounding Pittsboro.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
919-933-8941
Website: www.namiorange.org
Contact: Lisa Hamill Email: lisafhamill@gmail.com
State NAMI
919-788-0801
Toll Free: 800-451-9682 www.naminc.org
309 W. Millbrook Rd Suite 121, Raleigh, NC 27609-4394
Provides support, resources, education, advocacy, & research for those with mental illness
and their families.
Medical Options in Chatham and Surrounding Counties
Note: http://www.needymeds.org/free_clinics a list of free clinics & assistance with
prescriptions for people of all ages with & without insurance
Cary
Carolina Developmental Pediatrics
Dr. Daniel Moran
Phone: 919-362-5406
1001 W Williams St Suite 104, Apex, NC 27502
Fax: 919-362 5409
www.cdpeds.com
Chapel Hill
Chatham Crossing Medical Center
919-960-6094
Fax: 919-960-7890
11312 US Hwy 15-501 N Suite 308, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Chapel Hill Pediatrics
Dr. Charles Sheaffer
919-942-4173
Fax: 919-966-3820
205 Sage Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Speech-Language Pathology Clinic / Speech & Hearing Sciences
919-966-1007
Fax: 919-966-0100
321 S. Columbia St UNC-CH Bondurant Hall, CB# 7190, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7190
Provide SLP Evaluations are provided, including child language & phonological disorders,
fluency, voice disorders, dysarthria, teaching, autistic children,
Adult language disorders (aphasia, closed head injuries, cognitive/linguistic), specific learning
disabilities, hearing-impaired speech & language training,
& foreign accent reduction. Audiology diagnostic & rehabilitation; hearing aid selection,
fitting, verification, validation 7 rehabilitation workshop.
UNC School of Medicine
Dr. Joshua Alexander,
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Phone: 919-966-8812
Fax: 919-966-0083
N1181 Memorial Hospital Campus, Box 7200, Chapel Hill, NC
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UNC Vision Center
919-966-2061
Kittner Eye Center, Ambulatory Care Bldg, Mason Farm Rd Chapel Hill, NC 21599
UNC Pediatric Physical Rehabilitation
Senior Pediatric Physical Therapist, Cathy Howe
919-966-6637
102 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 21599
Durham
Duke Children’s Hospital
919-668-4000
2301 Erwin Rd Durham, NC 27710
Pediatric Neurology
919-668-0477
Dr. William Gallentine & Dr. Mohammed Mikati
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Duke Vision Center
919-681-3937
Toll Free:
800-422-1575
or
919-684-6611
Moncure
Haywood/Moncure Health Center
(part of Piedmont Health)
919-542-4991
Fax: 919-542-3726
Dr. Susan Pitts, Pediatrician
7228 Pittsboro-Moncure Rd, PO Box 319, Moncure, NC 27559
No restrictions – serves uninsured & underinsured, as well as insured, Medicare, & Medicaid;
Pharmacy 919-542-2850
Dental 919-542-1641
Pittsboro
Chatham County Health Department
80 East Street (Dunlap Bldg), Pittsboro, NC
919-542-8220
Community Health Promotion & Advocacy
919-545-8510
East Chatham Medical Center /Community Family Medicine
919-542-2731
&
919-776-6211
75 Old Graham Rd, Pittsboro, NC
Garlick & Murray Family Medical Practice
200 E. Salisbury St, Pittsboro, NC
919-545-0580
Fax: 919-548-4260
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Pittsboro Family Medicine
855 East Street, Pittsboro, NC
919-545-0911
Fax: 919-966-7890
Siler City
Chatham Cares Community Pharmacy
919-663-0177
www.chathamcares.org
112 Village Lake Road, Siler City, NC 27344
Provides pharmacy services for uninsured, underinsured, & low income Chatham County
residents; Hours are Monday-Thursday 10 or 11 am – 4 pm.
Chatham County Health Department
1000 S. 10th Street, Siler City, NC
919-742-5641
Chatham Medical Specialists
919-663-3360
421 Holly Ave, PO Box 689, Siler City, NC 27344
Chatham Pediatrics
919-742-2209
rd
1002 W. 3 Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Fax: 919-742-1310
Chatham Primary Care
919-742-6032
163 Medical Park Dr Suite 210, Siler City, NC 27344
Siler City Community Health Center
919-663-1744
th
224 South 10 Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344
No restrictions: serves uninsured, underinsured, & low income – call for details.
*************** Special Services offered **************************
Children’s Flight of Hope/ kids in flight
(600 mile radius of Raleigh/Durham Area)
919-466-8593
Fax: 919-460-8160
www.childrensflightofhope.org
130 Edinburgh South Drive Suite 203, Cary, NC 27511
Provides free private air transportation to & from medical facilities for children in need.
Twin Engines, 6 seat aircraft & crew of experienced pilots.
Make a Wish Foundation of Eastern NC
919-821-1711 or 800-432-9474
Grants wishes of children from 2 ½ to under 18 years (at the time of the referral) who have
life-threatening medical conditions to provide hope, strength, and joy. The child’s medical
doctor / team determines eligibility.
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Daily Needs Support (Food, Employment, Shelter)
Alston Chapel United Holy Church
2012 Alston Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312
919-542-4111
Catholic Social Ministries
919-286-1964
Provides emergency financial assistance to help with food, rent, and utility bills. Located in
Durham, the organization also provides services to Chatham County residents when funds are
available.
CORA (Community OutReach Alliance)
919-542-5020 Call first.
www.corafoodpantry.org
40 Camp Drive, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 am – 2 pm
Chatham County DSS –
food stamps on emergency basis
919-542-2759
(Same number for both)
102 Camp Dr, Pittsboro, NC 27312 and 1105 E. Cardinal St, Siler City, NC 27344
Employment Security Commission
919-742-7454
www.ncesc.com
Acts as a labor exchange to help individuals find employment and employers find workers.
Collects unemployment taxes from employers and pays unemployment insurance benefits to
eligible persons.
Evergreen United Methodist Church
919-968-0198
www.evergreen-umc.org
11098 N Hwy 15-5-1, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Serve the north Chatham area population,
call first; Hours: 5:30pm-6:30pm, 3rd & 4th Tuesdays (subject to change)
Food and Nutrition Services
www.fns4nc.org
Formerly the Food Stamp Program. FNS helps low-income families and individuals by
providing food stamps. Applications can be obtained from the website above or by going to
the Department of Social Services.
Interfaith Ministries of Chatham County 919-967-9318
www.interfaithministriesofchatham.org
A group of faith based organizations working together to provide education, information,
referral and direct services for Chatham residents in need; may also have temporary shelter
Salvation Army
Siler City: 919-663-1593
Pittsboro:
919-542-1593
Hours: Mon & Wed. 9:00-1:00pm
Hours: Tues & Thurs. 9:00-1:00pm
West Chatham Food Pantry
919-742-3111
Call first
126 Village Lake Rd, Siler City, NC
Mondays: 4:30 – 6 pm,
Wednesdays & Fridays: 12:30 – 2 pm
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Therapeutic Options That Serve Chatham County
Beyond Limits Learning, Inc.
919-656-2901
Fax: 919-893-4354
www.beyondlimitslearninginc.com
5509 Point Lake Ct, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Contact: Kathleen Hatley (k.hatley@beyondlimitslearninginc.com)
Experts in autism, behavior management, play attention, medically fragile & premature,
chromosomal abnormalities, speech delays and provides parent education. Bilingual
Developmental Therapists and bilingual Speech Language Pathologists available.
*Accepts most insurance.
Canine Angels
Phone: 917-575-6235
Richard Kaplan owner/master trainer
Service dogs for the disabled-Autism.
Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC
Contact: Rickypiper@aol.com
CAN-TR Therapeutic Horseback Riding
919-444-7151
Snow Camp Rd, Siler City, NC
Contact: Lisa Reynolds
Offering therapeutic horseback riding and traditional physical therapy in the setting of your
choice.
*Accepts- BCBS, Medicaid, Blue Advantage
Caroline McLaughlin
Physical Therapy
919-260-4268
Fax: 919-542-7288
240 Buteo Ridge, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Email: www.cmclaughlin1@embarqmail.com
Awareness through movement, Feldenkrais Method; *Accepts- BCBS/Medicaid
Cheryl Ann Solow Speech Pathologist 919-619-8658
Fax: (919) 967-5585
3004 Staffield Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Email: www.ccsslp@hotmail.com
* Accepts- Medicaid; serves northern Chatham County
Chapel Hill Pediatric Therapy, Inc.
919-260-4286
Fax: 919-883-5129
250 Old Forest Creek Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Speech therapy for developmental delays, prematurity, Autism, Down Syndrome, swallowing,
articulation, & language delays
Cranial Sacral Visceral Manipulation
919-967-0094
Laurel Wilkinson
www.laurelwilkinson.com
301 W. Weaver St, Carrboro, NC 27150
Duke Homecare and Hospice
919-620-3853
Fax: 919-471-5509
www.dhch.duke.health.org
4321 Medical Park Drive Suite 101, Durham, NC 27704
Contact: Karen McCreash
Karen.mccreash@duke.edu
Provides physical therapy and speech therapy in-home. Only able to go into individuals
homes not daycares or home daycares.
*Accepts Medicaid
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Heads Up! Therapeutic Riding Program
919-542-6207
4721 Alston Chapel Road, P.O. Box 190, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Contact: headsuptrp2@embarqmail.com
Provides therapeutic horseback riding to adults and children with exceptional needs.
Therapeutic riding addresses physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities. Heads Up!
is accredited through PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Riding), and instructors
are PATH certified. Riding schedule Monday - Saturday. Reduced fees may be available.
Lenox Baker
919-684-3730
Fax: 919-684-7574
3000 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27607
Email: Ldickinson@pedtherapy.com
On site services for physical therapy and occupational therapy. *Accepts most insurance.
Educational Options
Chatham Child Development Center (CCDC) 919-663-2221 (X 2011 for director)
119 South Third Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344
Provides an inclusive Early Head Start (6 weeks – 2 years) & preschool for 3 to 5 year olds
who are typically developing as well as children at risk for emotional problems and other
special needs.
Chatham County Head Start Centers
919-663-3189
505 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Siler City, NC 27233
Serves ages 3-5 years. Serves all of Chatham and provides transportation. Educational day
care offers speech/language screenings and therapy, dental screenings, and special services
for the hearing impaired.
Early Intervention Program (part of Lucy Daniels Center)
919-677-1400
9003 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513
Provides a preschool and kindergarten program for children ages 3 years to 7 years of age
with emotional difficulties.
Governor Moorhead School Preschool Program for the Visually Impaired Preschool
919-733-1873
Fax: 919-733-0533
Director: 919-733-0533
Principal: 919-733-6381
301 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606-2199
Provides educational services & comprehensive transition services for legally blind or visually
impaired children.
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Chatham County Elementary Schools - with Pre-K and K Programs
Bennett School
(K through 8th grade)
http://bennett.chatham.k12.nc.us
336-581-3586
Bonlee School
(K through 8th grade)
http://bonlee.chatham.k12.nc.us
919-837-5316
J. S. Waters School
http://jsw.chatham.k12.nc.us
(Pre-K through 8th grade)
919-898-2259
Moncure School
(Pre-K through 8th grade)
http://moncure.chatham.k12.nc.us
919-542-2759
North Chatham Elementary
http://nce.chatham.k12.nc.us
(Pre-K through 5th grade)
919-967-3094
Perry W. Harrison Elementary
http://phe.chatham.k12.nc.us
(Pre-K through 5th grade)
919-967-9925
Pittsboro Elementary
http://pes.chatham.k12.nc.us
(Pre-K through 4th grade)
919-542-3987
Siler City Elementary
http://sce.chatham.k12.nc.us
(Pre-K through 5th grade)
919-663-2032
Silk Hope School
http://shs.chatham.k12.nc.us
(Pre-K through 8th grade)
919-742-3911
Virginia Cross Elementary
http://vce.chatham.k12.nc.us
(Pre-K through 5th grade)
919-742-4279
Miscellaneous Educational Contacts:
Schools Exceptional Children’s Dept.
919-542-6400
or
919-542-3626
Transition Specialist (from home/childcare program to Pre-K)
Carla Threadgill
Email: cathread@chatham.k12.nc.us
919-663-2032
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** Education for parents
American Red Cross
919-774-6857
www.leecountyarc.org
American Red Cross first aid, CPR and AED programs designed to give residents the
confidence to respond in an emergency situation with skills that can save a life.
Central Carolina Community College
www.cccc.edu
Pittsboro Campus: 764 West Street
919-545-8044
Siler City Campus, 400 Progress Blvd
919-742-2715
Offers CPR and first aid training in their curriculum.
Recreational Opportunities
BridgeII Sports
Phone: 866-880-2742
Website: http://www.bridge2sports.org/
5037 Brenda Ct, Durham, NC 27712
Email: Ashley@bridge2sports.org
Offers adaptive sporting options for children and adults with disabilities. Enables them to play
team and individual sports. Provides equipment, coaching, play space, and help with
developing teams. Programs include tennis, wheelchair basketball, junior Paralympics
programs, golf, bocce ball, track and field, etc. The Triangle Area serves Durham, Chapel Hill,
Raleigh and surrounding areas.
Camp Carefree
336-427-0966
www.campcarefree.org
275 Carefree Lane, Stokesdale, NC 27357
Since 1986, Camp Carefree has provided a FREE, one week camping experience for kids with
chronic illnesses. The program also includes camps for well siblings of ill children, and a
week for children with a sick parent. Calendar of events and more information available on
the website.
Chatham Parks and Recreation
919-545-8555
www.chathamnc.org
Provides all inclusive summer camps in two Chatham County locations
YMCA of Pittsboro
919-545-9411
965 East St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
or 919-545-9622
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The School Years
The community of Chatham County will
collaborate with you to facilitate growth,
educate, and support your child.
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The School Years
Support Organizations
The Arc of North Carolina
Phone: (800) 662-8706
Email: info@arcnc.org
Website: http://www.arcnc.org
343 East Six Forks Rd Suite 320, Raleigh NC 27609
Working with and for persons with disabilities
Fax: 919-782-4632
Assistive Technology Program (NCATP)
1) 919-233-7075 www.ncatp.org 4900 Waters Edge Dr., Suite 250, Raleigh NC 27606
2) 919-775-3439 2711 Tramway Road, Sanford 27332
Provides computer access evaluations, demonstration and tryout of assistive technology
devices. Information & referral on all areas of assistive technology that
includes laws, advocacy, and funding. A funding specialist is available to indentify funding
resources, develop funding strategies, & obtain assistive technology. Devices are available for
loan.
Autism Society of North Carolina
919-743-0204
www.autismsociety-nc.org
505 Oberlin Rd, Suite 230, Raleigh, NC 27605
Supports North Carolinians affected by autism through advocacy, direct-care services,
training and education.
 Parent Advocates for Central Region of NC (includes Chatham County): Nancy LaCross
ext. 1137 and Tali Denton ext. 1136
 Triangle Regional Director: David Ingram
919-865-0681
 Day Program: Creative Living at 6300 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 230, Raleigh, NC 27607
919-854-6161
 Recreational: Camp Royall, 250 Bill Ash Rd., Moncure, NC 27559
919-542-1033
Beginnings (for parents of children who are deaf or hearing impaired)
919-715-4092
or
(800) 541-4327
Fax: 919-715-4093
Email: raleigh@ncbegin.org
Website: www.ncbegin.org
302 Jefferson St. Suite 110, Raleigh NC 27605
Offers emotional support, unbiased information, and encourages very early identification of
babies with hearing loss. Serves families of children who have a hearing loss from birth to 21
as well as the professionals who serve them. Provides advocacy, information, and referrals.
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Brain Injury Association of NC
919-833-9634 or (800) 377-1464
Fax: 919-833-5415
Email: bianc@bianc.net
Website: http://www.bianc.net
213 Cameron St., Suite 242, PO Box 10912, Raleigh NC 27605
Provides education, outreach, prevention, advocacy, and support services to all persons
affected by brain injuries, their families, and the public.
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD)
919-843-5574
Fax: 919-966-7080
Website: www.cidd.unc.edu
Mail: CB# 3366, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3366
Located at 101 Renee-Lynne Court, Carrboro, NC 27510
Cardinal Innovations Health Care Solution/ CAP-IDD
919-913-4000
Fax: 919-913-4001
Toll Free: 1(800)233-6834
Website: www.cardinalinnovations.org
Address: 100 Europa Drive, Suite 490, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Cardinal Innovations serves as the primary community contact for individuals needing to
Obtain mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance use/addiction
(MH/IDD/SA) services.
Carolina Living & Learning Center (across from Northwood High School)
919-542- 1910
325 Russett Run, Pittsboro 27312
Affiliated with UNC TEAACH Program. Provide services to individuals with autism & their
families to enable individuals with autism to function as meaningfully & as independently as
possible.
Chatham Trades
919-663-3481
909 Alston Bridge Road, Siler City, NC 27344
Provides education, training, vocational evaluation, employment, & referrals to enable
persons with intellectual disabilities to be as independent as possible.
Community Alternatives Program for Children (CAP/C) Woody’s Mom, Inc.
919-228-2844
Fax: 919-651-1372
www.woodysmom.org
1135 Kildaire Farm Rd Suite 200, Cary, NC 27511
Julia@woodysmom.org
CAP/C provides home care and other services for medically fragile children (birth through
age 20) who would otherwise be eligible for long-term hospital care or nursing facility care.
Services provided at no cost to the family Case Management Nurse or Nurse Aide Care,
Respite Care, Reusable diapers, Adaptive tricycles, home modifications, vehicle modifications,
caregiver training and education. Palliative care services. Other services available: therapy
services, medical supplies and equipment, disposable diapers. Children with the following
medical conditions may be eligible for services (not and exhaustive list): spina bifida, seizure
disorders, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, brain malformations,
spinal cord or brain injury, trach or vent dependent, g-tube dependent, wheelchair or walker
dependent.
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Duke ADHD Program / Duke Child & Family Learning Center
919-416-2080
www.2.nc.duke.edu/depts./psychiatry/adhd
718 Rutherford Street, Durham 27705
Offers comprehensive clinical assessment & treatment, tailored to individual or family’s needs
& are coordinated across service providers including physicians, schools, & mental healthy
clinicians. Reduced fees may be available.
Duke University Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center
919-684-3401
Website: www.sicklecell.mc.duke.edu
Child Clinical Services, DUMC Box 2916, Durham 27710
Provides comprehensive services, including medical care, social services, psychological
support, education & genetic counseling for children & adults
Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center
Parent info line: 1-800-962-6817
www.ecac-parentcenter.org
907 Barra Row, Suites 102/103 Davidson, NC 28036
ECAC is a private, non-profit parent organization committed to improving the lives and
education of ALL children through a special emphasis on children with disabilities. ECAC
affirms the right of all individuals, from all backgrounds and cultures, with or without
disabilities, to an appropriate education and other needed services. We seek to make that
right a reality by providing FREE information, education, outreach, and support to and for
families with children across the state of North Carolina.
First in Families
919-886-3973
www.fifnc.org
PO Box 4331, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Debby Torres: dtorres@fifnc.org
State office: 524 S Duke Street Durham, NC 27701
919-251-8368
Offers support to families & individuals according to their self-defined needs. Examples of
supports include home furnishings or modifications, childcare or respite, or repairs to
vehicles, among other things. Support can also be connecting an individual to vocational,
social, & educational opportunities in the community; whatever it takes for people to live &
participate fully in their community.
GCF Family Support Services
919-542-1216
Fax 919-542-7451
www.familysupportcentralnc.org
362 West St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
bbland@gcffamilysupportservices.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, educating, & informing families of children
with special needs. Offers support based on self-defined needs, matching of parents with
trained support parents in similar situations, support groups, information about disabilities &
helping to connect with resources.
Guardian ad Litem of Chatham and Orange Counties (GAL)
919-968-2049 Fax (919) 968-2069 Contact: lynnewentworth@nccourts.org
Trained volunteers who will be in court as a team member with an attorney advocate to help
serve the best interest of the child.
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Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County
919-742-1448
Fax 919-742-1451
102 East Second Street Siler City, NC 27344
Website: www.2.hispanicliason.org
Provides a variety of services to the Latino population. Provides general assistance &
advocacy with housing, financial / consumer issues, driver’s licenses, & ID’s; translating &
interpreting services, referrals & information about services available in the community;
emergency assistance such as food, clothes, & financial assistance; newcomer’s assistance, &
educational life skills workshops.
I Am Unique Special Care & Case Management
919-981-0790 or (800) 5668648 Fax: (919) 981-0135
Website: www.iamunique.coop
Provides comprehensive, quality, client-centered & client family-centered care in the client’s
place of residence, focusing on the client’s unique physiological, self-esteem, self-actualization
needs, & safety. Contract providers for CAP (community alternative program)
Lion’s Club
Siler City
919-742-4081
Contact: Lee Harvey
Pittsboro
919-542-4742
Contact: Tommy George
Support for the visual impaired. Funding for glasses.
Prevent Blindness North Carolina
919-755-5044
or
(800) 543-7839
www.preventblindness.org/nc
4011 West Chase Blvd, Suite 225, Raleigh NC 27607
Visits local preschools & daycare centers to conduct vision screening. Delivers direct service
programs designed to preserve sight through screening, publications safety, education,
information & referral.
Project: Proud Families, Inc.
919-742-5525
Holly Rickman, Director
Website: www.projectproud.org
225 Still Waters Dr Siler City, NC 27344
A Christian non-profit offering services to families with children of all ages with “different
abilities”. Such services include: phone support, “Bridges” support groups in collaboration
with the Chatham County school system, IEP workshops, family support activities, community
education, information referral, & FREE medical advocacy.
Speech-Language Pathology Clinic / Speech & Hearing Sciences
919-966-1007
Fax 919-966-0100
321 S. Columbia St, UNC-CH Bondurant Hall, CB # 7190, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7190
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) evaluations are provided, including child language &
phonological disorders, fluency, voice disorders, dysarthria,, teaching autistic children, adult
language disorders (aphasia, closed head injuries, cognitive / linguistic), specific learning
disabilities, hearing-impaired speech & language training, foreign accent reduction.
Audiology diagnostic & rehabilitation; hearing aid selection, fitting, verification, validation &
rehabilitation workshops.
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TelAbility
919-843-0427
www.telebility.org
1101 Weaver Dairy Rd, Suite 202, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Offers an innovative, community-oriented, interdisciplinary program that uses
telecommunications to improve the lives of children with disabilities. Using real time videoconferencing & internet technologies, TelAbility provides comprehensive, coordinated,
family-centered care, education, training, & peer support for care-givers.
In Home-Care
Community Home Care & Hospice
919-663-1244
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1414 East 11 Street, Siler City, NC 273344
First Choice Home Care
919-663-1188
1754 East 11th Street, Siler City, NC 27344
www.communityhch.com
www.firstchoicehomecare.com
Homewatch Care Givers of the Triangle 919-960-6038
www.homewatchcaregivers.com
1004 Mount Carmel Church Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27512
Keston Care
919-967-0507
www.kestoncare.org
11312 US Hwy 15-501 North, Suite 400 Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Liberty Home Care and Hospice
919-742-4843
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401 East 3 Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Parkview In-Home Aide Service
PO Box 4057, Sanford, NC 27330
919-775-1475
Pelham Home Health
919-718-0388
201 Fayetteville Street, Sanford, NC 27332
www.pelhamhomehealth.org
Total Life Care
919-776-0352
824 S. Horner Boulevard, Sanford, NC 27330
Woody’s Mom, Inc.
919-228-2844
FAX: 919-651-1372
515 Keisler Drive, Suite 101, Cary, NC 27518
Julia Simmons, CAP/C Director
julia@woodysmom.org
CAP/C Case Management for children with complex medical needs. Serves families in
Chatham, Durham, Lee, & Wake. Pediatric nurse & social worker case managers help families
organize long-term home-based care and services for children enrolled in the CAP /C
program.
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Financial Support for Daily Care
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions (CAP/MR/IDD)
919-913-4000, 919-913-4100 or 1-800-233-6834
100 Europa Drive, Suite 490, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Provides financial services to families who have a child with qualifying disabilities; a waiver
program and not income based. Call & ask to speak with someone about getting on the
“Registry of Unmet Needs. Ivy Williams, Community Relations Manager, 919-913-4013 or
Ivy.Williams@cardinalinnovations.org
Dept of Social Services
919-542-2759
Address: 102 Camp Street, Pittsboro 27312
Child Support Enforcement: Locates non-custodial parents, establishes paternity & child
support orders, & collects / enforces child support orders.
Medicaid Assistance: Provides individuals & families with access to medical assistance
enabling them to meet their health care needs.
Latino Program
919-542-6644
Erin Suwattana, Latino Program Coordinator, erin@childcarenetworks.org
Provides a variety of services to families, the community, & child care providers including
referral services, technical assistance, & training for health & human service providers. Helps
Spanish speaking families find quality, affordable child care & trains Spanish speaking child
care providers.
Woody’s Mom, Inc.
919-228-2844
FAX: 919-651-1372
515 Keisler Drive, Suite 101, Cary, NC 27518
Julia Simmons, CAP/C Director
julia@woodysmom.org
CAP/C Case Management for children with complex medical needs. Serves families in
Chatham, Durham, Lee, & Wake. Pediatric nurse & social worker case managers help families
organize long-term home-based care and services for children enrolled in the CAP /C
program.
Personal Support Services/Counseling
Auditory-Verbal Therapy, Cued Speech & Hearing Loss Counseling
919-928-1218
304 West Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27601
Provides individuals experiencing hearing loss with information, discussion of needs, options
available, coping skills & assistive devices. Also provides on-going counseling, support to
individuals, families, groups, schools, and others requesting support in dealing with
emotional, educational, social & related issues.
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Carolina Outreach
919-542-2093
http://carolinaoutreach.com
Provides mental health services to individuals and families. Services include Diagnostic
Assessments, Intensive In-Home, Targeted Case Management and School-Based Mental Health
with a strong commitment to person-centered and client-driven services.
Center for Behavioral Healthcare
919-663-3050 or 919-545-3050
Offers support to children, adolescents and adults in the form of Comprehensive Clinical
Assessments, Targeted Case Management MH/SA, Outpatient Therapy, Medication
Management, Psychiatric Evaluations, Intensive In-Home Services (bilingual services
available), Group Therapy and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Programs.
Corporate Office: (336) 495-2700, PO Box 814, Randleman, NC 27317.
Chatham Counseling Center of Freedom House
919-542-4422
Website: www.freedomhouserecovery.org
Outpatient treatment facility which is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health,
developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services for children, youth and adults.
Child and Family Therapy Services
Julie Daul, MSW, LCSW
919-542-6183
Maura Dillon, MS, LPC
919-542-6017
Provides mental health services to individuals and families.
Clark, Dr. Patricia E.
Psychiatrist
919-542-6808
Duke Psychology & Neuroscience Clinic
919-660-5771
http://psychandneuro.duke.edu
Suite 312 of Psychology/Sociology Bldg on Duke’s West Campus, Durham
Provides psychology services at affordable session fees from advanced graduate students
under supervision of faculty members.
El Futuro
www.elfuturo-nc.org/
Siler City: 919-799-2625
Carrboro: 919-338.1939
El Futuro’s mission is to strengthen the whole community by providing and advancing
bilingual and culturally informed behavioral health treatment for underserved Spanish
speaking individuals and families.
Family & Children’s Services of Durham 919-416-4400 Fax: 919-416-4404
www.idealist.org
A private, not-for-profit provider of outpatient mental health services, including counseling,
rehabilitation services, and domestic violence group therapy for adults & children.
Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services 919-542-5445 www.fvrc.org/
Services include 24–hour crisis intervention, court advocacy, The Garden Place Shelter,
support groups, PEACE program, and school based prevention program.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Support Group
Email: kathyhotelling@embaarqmail.com
Triangle area support group for parents of those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Fisher, Christian LCSW
919-883-7771
Provides mental health services to individuals and families.
Home of Second Chances
336-285-9031
www.homeofsecondchances.org/
Mental health services include Intensive In-Home, Community Support Team, Psychosocial
Rehabilitation, Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Medication Management,
Outpatient Therapy, Targeted Case Management and Diagnostic Assessment
Mental Health America of the Triangle
(Pro Bono Counseling Program)
919-942-8083
Fax: 919-869-1938
www.mhatriangle.org
3729 Murphy School Rd. Durham, NC 27705
Program Manager: Aimee Vandemark, LCSW or aimee@mhatriangle.org
Neville, Catherine
919-414-7042
Provides mental health services to individuals and families.
North Carolina Mentor
336-963-9019
www.nc-mentor.com
Mental Health services in include comprehensive clinical assessments, medication
management, outpatient therapy, community support/case management, Intensive In-Home
Services, Day
Rademacher, Dr. David
919-542-1726
Provides mental health services to individuals and families.
Redman, Dr. Beverly
919-928-0132
Child Psychiatrist; Provides mental health services to individuals and families, and also
provides medication management.
Susanne Saunders
919-444-1779
Provides mental health services to individuals and families.
Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc.
1-877-626-1772
www.mytahome.com
Unit Director: hope@mytahome.com
Mobile Crisis Management Team available: 24 hrs a day/7days a week /365 days a year
Pastoral & Trained Lay Counseling:
Stephen Ministers, a team of lay caregivers in various churches, who provide high-quality,
confidential, Christ-centered care and support to people experiencing grief, divorce, cancer,
job loss, loneliness, disability, relocation, and other life difficulties. The following churches
have experience with the Stephen Ministers Program or similar training.
Brookdale Baptist Church
1133 W 3rd St. Siler City, NC
919-663-2170
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Pastor: Christopher St. Jean. Experience with issues surrounding “different abilities”.
Chapel in the Pines
919-960-0616
314 Great Ridge Parkway, Chapel Hill 27516
Pastor: mindy@citppc.org
Have the Stephen Ministry Program
First United Methodist Church
919-742-2722
www.fumcsilercity.org
1101 West Raleigh St, Siler City
Angela Millsaps, Director of Lay Ministries
amillsaps@fumcsilercity.org
Pittsboro United Methodist Church
919-542-2330
71 West Street, Pittsboro
pittsboroumc@gmail.com
Have the Stephen Ministries Program
Legal Aide & Advocacy
Clerk of Court
919-542-3240
Deep River Mediation
919-542-4075
420 Russet Run, Pittsboro 27312
Provides- Community mediation, divorce/custody mediation, anger management classes, etc.
Department of Public Instruction
919-807-3969
www.ncpublicschools.org/ec/policy/dispute/
Educational advocacy and support
Guardian ad Litem of Chatham & Orange Counties (GAL)
919-968-2049
Fax 919-968-2069
lynnewentworth@nccourts.org
Trained volunteers who will be in court as a team member with an attorney advocate to help
serve the best interest of the child.
Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County
919-742-1448
Fax 919-742-1451
102 East Second Street, Siler City 27344
www.2.hispanicliason.org
Provides a variety of services to the Latino population. Provides general assistance &
advocacy with housing, financial / consumer issues, driver’s licenses, & ID’s; translating &
interpreting services, referrals & information about services available in the community;
emergency assistance such as food, clothes, & financial assistance; newcomer’s assistance; &
educational life skills workshops.
Legal Aid of NC (LANC) / Advocates for Children’s Services (ACS)
Pittsboro: 919-542-0475
Raleigh: 919-856-7200
www.legalaidnc.org/acs
959 East St, Suite A & B, PO Box 1728, Pittsboro 27312
Central Intake: 1-866-219-5262
ACS provides free legal representation to at-risk children & children involved in the juvenile
justice system because they have been denied medicaid, special education, a speedy/
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permanent placement &/or the opportunity for a sound basic education. LANC provides legal
assistance in civil matters (non-criminal matters) to eligible, low income clients who have
problems with their basic needs & live in the 6-county area surrounding Pittsboro.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Chapel Hill: 919-933-8941
Email: lisafhamill@gmail.com
www.namiorange.org
State NAMI: 919-788-0801
Toll Free: 800-451-9682
www.naminc.org
309 W. Millbrook Rd, Suite 121, Raleigh 27609-4394
Provides support, resources, education, advocacy, & research for those with mental illness
and their families.
Medical Options in Chatham and Surrounding Counties
Note: http://www.needymeds.org/free_clinics a list of free clinics & assistance with
prescriptions for people of all ages with & without insurance
Cary
Carolina Developmental Pediatrics
919-362-5406
Dr. Daniel Moran
www.cdpeds.com and
1001 W. Williams Street, Suite 104, Apex, NC 27502
Fax: 919-362-5409
Info@cdpeds.com
Chapel Hill
Chatham Crossing Medical Center
919-960-6094
11312 US Hwy 15-501 N, Suite 308, CH 27514
Chapel Hill Pediatrics
919-942-4173
Dr. Charles Sheaffer
205 Sage Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Chapel Hill Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Avni C. Rampersaud, DDS PA
205 Sage Road, #202, Chapel Hill, NC
Fax: 919-966-7890
Fax: 919-966-3820
919-929-0489
www.bigsmiles4kids.com
27514
Educational Therapy Associates
919-933-8880
Fax: 919-933-8003
Email: edutherapy@earthlink.net
www.edutherapy.net
Susan C. Lowell, M. A. B.C.E.T
Franklin Square, Suite 1100B, 1829 East Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Educational Therapy Associates is a private, clinical practice that provides educational testing and
learning disability evaluations. Testing for dyslexia is completed as part of the evaluation.
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Educational Therapy Associates is directed by Susan C. Lowell, M.A., a Fulbright Lecturer and
Board Certified Educational Therapist. Ms. Lowell has a M.A., magna cum laude, in Educational
Psychology from the University of Connecticut where she studied and completed clinical training
with Dr. Isabelle Liberman. She currently serves as a Vice President of the Board of Directors of
the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and on www.interdys.org and has served as President
of the North Carolina Branch of IDA.
Speech-Language Pathology Clinic / Speech & Hearing Sciences
919-966-1007
Fax: 919-966-0100
321 S. Columbia Street, UNC-CH Bondurant Hall, CB# 7190, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7190
Provide SLP Evaluations are provided, including child language & phonological disorders,
fluency, voice disorders, and dysarthria. Also serves adult language disorders (aphasia, closed
head injuries, cognitive/linguistic), and specific learning disabilities, hearing-impaired speech
& language training, & foreign accent reduction. Also provides audiology diagnostic &
rehabilitation; hearing aid selection, fitting, verification, validation & rehabilitation.
Stillpoint Acupuncture (Alternative Medicine)
919-663-1137
229 E. Raleigh Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a gentle, holistic approach for complementing your child’s
regular treatment plan. A truly individualized medicine using techniques of
acupuncture/acupressure, moxibustion and Chinese herbal therapy, Chinese medicine is
being utilized and studied in China for the treatment of developmental delays and autism
spectrum disorder. Feel free to call with any questions or email
heather@stillpointacupuncture.com
UNC School of Medicine
919-966-8812
Fax: 919-966-0083
Dr. Joshua Alexander, Physiatrist (Department of Physical medicine & Rehabilitation)
N1181 Memorial Hospital Campus Box 7200, Chapel Hill, NC
UNC Vision Center
919-966-2061
Kittner Eye Center, UNC Ambulatory Care, 102 Mason Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27599 OR
Carolina Pointe II at 6011 Farrington Rd, 2nd Floor, Suite 201, Chapel Hill 27517
UNC Pediatric Physical Rehabilitation
919-966-6637
Senior Pediatric Physical Therapist: Cathy Howe
UNC Ambulatory Care, 102 Mason Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Durham
Duke Children’s Hospital
919-668-4000
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham NC 27710
Pediatric Neurology
919-668-0477
Dr. William Gallentine & Dr. Mohamad Mikati (Chief of Pediatric Neurology)
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
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Duke Vision Center
919-681-3937
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham NC 27710
Moncure
Haywood/Moncure Health Center
919-542-4991
Fax: 919-542-3726
7228 Pittsboro-Moncure Rd, PO Box 319, Moncure 27559 (part of Piedmont Health)
No restrictions – serves uninsured & underinsured, as well as insured, Medicare, & Medicaid;
Dr. Susan Pitts, Pediatrician; Pharmacy: 919-542-2850
Dental: 919-542-1641
Pittsboro
Chatham County Health Department
919-542-8220
Community Health Promotion & Advocacy Division: 919-545-8510
80 East Street, Pittsboro, NC
East Chatham Medical Center/Community Family Medicine
919-542-2731
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919-776-6211
75 Old Graham Road, Pittsboro, NC
Garlick & Murray Family Medical Practice
919-545-0580
Fax: 919-548-4260
200 E. Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, NC
No restrictions, uses Central Carolina Hospital (Sanford) & Western Wake Hospital in Cary;
Contracts out hospital coverage
Pittsboro Family Medicine
919-545-0911 Fax: 919-966-7890
855 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
No restrictions. Uses UNC Hospital.
Siler City
Chatham Cares Community Pharmacy
919-663-0177
www.chathamcares.org
112 Village Lake Rd, Siler City, NC 27344
Prescription assistance to people without insurance & unable to afford prescription drugs;
M – Th 10 or 11 am – 4 pm
Chatham County Health Department
919-742-5641
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1000 S. 10 Street, Siler City, NC
No restrictions. Admits to Chatham Hospital & UNC Hospitals. Contract out hospital
coverage.
Chatham Medical Specialists
919-663-3360
421 Holly Ave, PO Box 689, Siler City, NC 27344
Age restrictions.
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Chatham Pediatrics
919-742-2209
Fax: 919-742-1310
1002 W. 3rd Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Age restrictions, Dr. Schwankl & Dr. Elma Sharp-Chapman; FNP, Anne Boardman
Chatham Primary Care
919-742-6032
163 Medical Park Dr. Suite 210, Siler City, NC
Siler City Community Health Center
919-663-1744
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224 South 10 Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344
No restrictions: serves uninsured, underinsured, & low income. Call for details.
Special Services Offered:
Children’s Flight of Hope/ kids in flight (600 mile radius of RDU)
919-466-8593
Fax: 919-460-8160
www.childrensflightofhope.org
130 Edinburgh South Drive, Suite 203 Cary 27511
Provides free private air transportation to & from medical facilities for children in need.
Twin Engines, 6 seat aircraft & crew of experienced pilots.
Make a Wish Foundation of Eastern NC
919-821-1711 or 800-432-9474
Grants the wishes of children from 2 ½ to under 18 years (at the time of the referral) who
have life-threatening medical conditions to provide hope, strength, and joy. The child’s
medical doctor or team will determine eligibility.
Daily Needs Support- (Food, Employment, Shelter)
Alston Chapel United Holy Church
919- 542-4111
2012 Alston Chapel Road Pittsboro, NC 27312
Hours: 10:30-11:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Catholic Social Ministries
919-286-1964
Provides emergency financial assistance to help with food, rent, and utility bills. Located in
Durham, the organization also provides services to Chatham County residents when funds are
available.
CORA (Community Outreach Alliance)
919-542-5020
www.corafoodpantry.org
40 Camp Drive, Pittsboro, NC
Hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 2 pm
Chatham County DSS – food stamps on emergency basis
102 Camp Dr, Pittsboro, NC
1105 E. Cardinal St, Siler City, NC
919-542-2759
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Employment Security Commission
919-742-7454
www.ncesc.com
Acts as a labor exchange to help individuals find employment and employers find workers.
Collects unemployment taxes from employers and pays unemployment insurance benefits to
eligible persons.
Evergreen United Methodist Church
919-968-0198
www.evergreen-umc.org
11098 N. Hwy 15-501, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Interfaith Ministries of Chatham County
919-967-9318
www.interfaithministriesofchatham.org
A group of faith based organizations working together to provide education, information,
referral and direct services for Chatham residents in need, including occasional temporary
shelter
Food and Nutrition Services
919-542-2759
www.fns4nc.org
Formerly the Food Stamp Program, FNS helps low-income families and individuals by
providing food stamps. Applications can be obtained from the website or the Department of
Social Services at 102 Camp Drive, Pittsboro, NC
Salvation Army
Siler City: 919-663-1593 Mon & Wed: 9:00-1:00pm
Pittsboro: 919-542-1593 Tues & Thurs: 9:00-1:00pm
West Chatham Food Pantry
919-742-3111
(Call first)
126 Village Lake Rd, Siler City, NC
Mondays: 4:30 – 6 pm;
Wednesdays & Fridays: 12:30 – 2 pm
Therapeutic Options that serve Chatham County
Beyond Limits Learning Inc.
919-656 2901 Fax: 919-893-4354
www.beyondlimitslearninginc.com
Address: 5509 Point Lake Court, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Contact: Kathleen Hatley k.hatley@beyondlimitslearninginc.com
Experts in autism, behavior management, play attention, medically fragile & premature,
chromosomal abnormalities, & parent education.
Canine Angels – Service dogs for the disabled, those diagnosed with autism or seizures
917-575-6235
www.canine-angels.org
Richard Kaplan, owner/master trainer:
Rickypiper@aol.com
Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC
CAN-TR Therapeutic Horseback riding
919-444-7151
Snow Camp Road, Siler City, NC
Contact: Lisa Reynolds
Offering therapeutic horseback riding and traditional physical therapy in the setting of your
choice. *Accepts- BCBS, Medicaid, Blue Advantage
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Caroline McLaughlin (Physical Therapy)
919-260-4268
Fax: 919-542-7288
www.cmclaughlin1@embarqmail.com
240 Buteo Ridge Pittsboro, NC 27312
Awareness through movement, Feldendrais Method;
Accepts- BCBS/Medicaid
Chapel Hill Pediatric Therapy, Inc.
919-260-4286
Fax: 919-883-5129
250 Old Forest Creek Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Speech therapy for developmental delays, prematurity, autism, Down Syndrome, swallowing,
articulation, and language delays
Cranial Sacral Therapy / Visceral Manipulation
919-967-0094
Laurel Wilkinson
Sees clients in the Pittsboro office & Carrboro office
www.laurelwilkinson.com
301 W. Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC 27150
Duke Homecare and Hospice
919-620-3853
Fax: 919-471-5509
www.dhch.duke.health.org
Karen McCreash: Karen.mccreash@duke.edu
4321 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101 Durham, NC 27704
Provides physical therapy and speech therapy in-home. Only able to go into individuals homes
not daycares or home daycares. *Accepts Medicaid
Head’s Up Therapeutic Riding
919-542-6207
headsuptrp2@embarqmail.com
P.O. Box 190, 4721 Alston Chapel Rd Pittsboro, NC 27312
Provides therapeutic horseback riding to adults and children with exceptional needs.
Therapeutic riding addresses physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities. Heads Up!
is accredited through PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Riding), and instructors
are PATH certified. Reduced fees may be available.
Lenox Baker
919-684-3730
Fax: 919-684-7574
Ldickinson@pedtherapy.com
3000 Erwin Rd. Durham, NC 27607
On site services for physical therapy and occupational therapy.
Solow, Cheryl Ann (speech pathologist) 919-619-8658
Fax: 919-967-5585
www.ccsslp@hotmail.com
3004 Staffield Lane Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Accepts- Medicaid Serves northern Chatham County
Therapeutic speech services and feeding/ swallowing issues.
Speak Easy Rehabilitation
919-346-3350
www.speakeasyrehab.com
P.O. Box 2023 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Accepts BCBS, Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, and Private Pay. Speech therapy for clients with
language delays due to autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, language deficits due to premature
birth, “late talkers”, and speech sound disorders. Serves all ages.
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Educational Options
Chatham Child Development Center (CCDC)
919-663-2221 X 2011 for director
119 ½ South Third Avenue, Siler City 27344
Provides an inclusive preschool for 3 to 5 year olds who are typically developing as well as
children at risk for emotional problems and other “special needs”.
Chatham County Head Start Centers
919-663-3189
505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Siler City 27344
Serves ages 3-5 years. Serves all of Chatham and provides transportation. Educational day
care offers speech/language screenings and therapy, dental screenings, and special services
for the hearing impaired.
Early Intervention Program (part of Lucy Daniels Center)
919-677-1400
9003 Weston Parkway, Cary NC 27513
Provides a preschool and kindergarten program for children ages 3 years to 7 years of age
with emotional difficulties.
Governor Moorhead School Preschool Program for the Visually Impaired Preschool
919-733-1873
Fax: 919-733-0533
Director: 919-733-0533
Principal: 919-733-6381
301 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh 27606-2199
Provides educational services & comprehensive transition services for legally blind or visually
impaired children.
Chatham County Schools:
Bennett School
(Pre-K through 8th grade)
http://bennett.chatham.k12.nc.us
336-581-3586
Bonlee School
(K through 8th grade)
http://bonlee.chatham.k12.nc.us
919-837-5316
Chatham Middle School
http://cms.chatham.k12.nc.us
919-663-2414
(6th through 8th grades)
Horton Middle School
(5th through 8th grades)
http://hms.chatham.k12.nc.us
J. S. Waters School
http://jsw.chatham.k12.nc.us
(K through 8th grade)
919-542-2303
919-898-2259
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Margaret Pollard Middle School
http://mbpms.chatham.k12.nc.us
(6th through 8th grades)
919-969-0070
Moncure School
(Pre-K through 8th grade
http://moncure.chatham.k12.nc.us
919-542-2759
North Chatham Elementary
http://nce.chatham.k12.nc.us
(Pre-K through 5th grade)
919-967-3094
Perry W. Harrison Elementary
http://phe.chatham.k12.nc.us
(Pre-K through 5th grade)
919-967-9925
Pittsboro Elementary
(K through 4th grade)
http://pes.chatham.k12.nc.us
919-542-3987
SAGE Academy
Alternative School for 8th through 12th grades
http://sage.chatham.k12.nc.us
919-663-5899
Siler City Elementary
http://sce.chatham.k12.nc.us
919-663-2032
(Pre-K through 5th grade)
Silk Hope School
(Pre-K through 8th grade)
http://shs.chatham.k12.nc.us
919-742-3911
Virginia Cross Elementary (Pre-K through 5th grade)
http://vce.chatham.k12.nc.us
919-742-4279
Chatham County High Schools:
Chatham Central High School
http://cchs.chatham.k12.nc.us
(9th through 12th grades)
919-837-5412
Jordan-Matthews High School
http://jmhs.chatham.k12.nc.us
(9th through 12th grades)
919-742-2916
SAGE Academy
Alternative School for 8th through 12th grades
http://sage.chatham.k12.nc.us
919-663-5899
Miscellaneous Educational Contacts:
Exceptional Children and AIG Programs:
919-542-6400 and 919-542-3626
Student Services and Support Programs:
919-542-6400
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Transition Specialist for Ages 3-5/ Exceptional Children Pre-K
Carla Threadgill
cathread@chatham.k12.nc.us
Transition Specialist for High School Exceptional Students
Diane Campbell
Campbell@chatham.k12.nc.us
919-663-3610
919-742-6174
Education for parents:
American Red Cross
919-774-6857
www.leecountyarc.org
First aid, CPR and AED programs designed to give residents the confidence to respond in an
emergency situation with skills that can save a life.
Central Carolina Community College
919-6495
Offers CPR and first aid training in their curriculum.
www.cccc.edu
Recreational Opportunities
Chatham Parks and Recreation
919-545-8555
www.chathamnc.org
Provides all inclusive summer camps in two Chatham County locations
YMCA of Pittsboro
919-545-9411 or
965 East St. Pittsboro, NC 27312
919-545-9622
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The Adult Years
Regardless of what your life journey is
destined to be, we in Chatham County,
will work with you to reach your fullest
potential.
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Post Secondary / The Adult Years
Adult Day Care
Carolina Living and Learning Center 919-542-1910
Fax: 919-542-0978
www.teacch.com
325 Russet Run, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Program Description: The Carolina Living and Learning Center (CLLC) is an integrated
vocational residential program for adults with autism, enabling individuals to function as
meaningfully & independently as possible. The CLLC is a division of TEACCH and the
University of NC at Chapel Hill. In addition to being a treatment program, the CLLC is
involved in training professionals in the field of autism.
Charles House Association
919-967-7570
109 Hillcrest Avenue, Carrboro, NC 27510
A senior citizen population, but may accept clients 22 or older occasionally, on a temporary
and individual basis.
Christian Adult Health Care
919-775-5610
507 Steele Street, Sanford, NC
Accepts clients ages 18 & older. Limited, local transportation is available.
Club Insight of Therapeutic Alternatives - Psychosocial Rehabilitation
919-542-0107
& 919-801-3847
815 Sanford Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Program Description: Membership is open to anyone with a history of major mental illness
such as schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, and major depression and be 18 years old or older.
Club Insight offers a chance for members to progress in their development at a comfortable
place where they will always be accepted and welcomed for who they are. The house is
handicap accessible, but members need to be able to manage their hygiene needs
independently. Transportation can be provided, but vehicles are not handicap accessible.
Program hours are Mon.-Fri. From 10:30-3:30.
READD Center –Adult Day
919-742-2510 Ext.11
919-742-3784
ccgh@pinehurst.net
251 Lynnbrook Road, Siler City, NC 27344
Program Description: READD Center stands for Relaxing Environment for Adults with
Developmental Disabilities. The facility is located 7 miles outside of Siler City in Mt. Vernon
Springs. This day program was created to give DD adults a structured program which the
clients have specific goals on the Plan of Care. Crafts, games, outings, parties, and part-time
compensatory education classes are taught by a qualified CCCC instructor, are available. The
program provides daily snacks as well as a full lunch. This program is free but the client must
have CAP services to attend the program.
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WesCare Adult / Senior Life Center
608 North 3rd Ave, Siler City, NC 27344
May accept clients 22 years or older.
919-742-2611
Contact: Sylvia Lowe
Education / Vocation
www.GCFLearnFree.org is a free website for all. Choices include Basic Math, Microsoft Office,
Computer Basics, Microsoft Excel, Excel 2010, a Good At Math game, etc. Also includes a free
version to download for iPad.
Alamance Community College:
336-506-4130 http://www.alamancecc.edu/
Career College, PO Box 8000, Graham, NC 27253
Contact: Monica Isbell, Coordinator of Special Needs & Counseling Services
Monica.Isbell@alamancecc.edu
Program Description: Career College is a 16-week post secondary certificate program for
adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This entry-level program provides a
foundation for transitioning into a career or additional coursework. Career College currently
offers two programs: automotive assistant and health and public services assistant.
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities at UNC-Chapel Hill
919-966-4819
http://www.cidd.unc.edu/
Campus Box 7255, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Program Description: The LEND Self-Advocate Leadership Training offers a pilot program for
a student with an intellectual or developmental disability to participate in graduate-level
training in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment and Related Disabilities (LEND)
program as a self-advocacy trainee. Interested applicants are encouraged to email for
additional information or to receive an application packet.
Central Carolina Community College
Basic Skills Curriculum
919-542-8028
Classes offered: Math, Reading, and Writing Improvement (No Charge for Basic Skills classes);
919-545-8663 Gia Durso (Siler City Campus) or Judy Herndon at Pittsboro Campus
Central Carolina Community College Compensatory Education 919-545-8668
400-A Progress Blvd, Siler City, NC 27344
No Charge for Compensatory Education
Program Description: Compensatory Education is a program designed for adults with
documented intellectual disabilities or traumatic brain injury. The program goals are to help
individuals acquire the basic skills and abilities needed to (1) become more independent and
self directed and (2) meet and manage community, social, work and personal adult
responsibilities. Gains are achieved through study of a comprehensive curriculum, which
includes reading, math, social science, health, community living, vocational education,
consumer education, and technology. Students are involved in individualized and group
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activities and projects designed to foster student achievement. Community involvement is
encouraged through established partnerships.
Central Carolina Community College
Continuing Education
919-542-6495
Program description: Courses include photography, cake decorating, weaving, wood
sculpting, beginning computer, introduction to word, introduction to excel, beginning Spanish,
personal enrichment, sustainable building, and sustainable farming.
Central Piedmont Community College
704-330-6219
Fax: 704-330-6780
http://www.cpcc.edu/
Compensatory Education Program
PO Box 3509, Charlotte, NC 28235
Program Description: CPCC’S Compensatory Education/Project Search program has been
developed for students interested in transitioning from college to work. The program is
designed to culminate in the awarding of a certificate that enables students to enter
employment and access community resources that facilitate independent living. Services
provided through Community Transitions prepare students for setting life goals, obtaining
and maintaining appropriate employment, and acquiring independent living skills. To meet
the need for specific employment training, CPCC has partnered with Project SEARCH –a
program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities that focuses on training
employability skills through internships with local businesses. This is a two year program of
study.
Chatham Trades, Inc.
919-663-3481
www.chathamtrades.org
909 Alston Bridge Road in Siler City, NC
Chatham Trades is a private, non-profit, community rehabilitation program providing
vocational services, job placement and training, and long-term vocational support services for
Chatham County adults with disabilities. The agency links referrals with Orange Person
Chatham Community Operations Center (PBH Solutions), Vocational Chatham Services,
Chatham County Schools, the Chatham County Department of Social Services, and other
sponsors so that funding can be provided for services. Chatham Trades uses referral
information and real work (both in its facility and in the community) to determine each
individual’s vocational interests and readiness for work. Some individuals receive long-term
vocational and developmental training to increase their independence. Others receive shortterm training to prepare for job placement. As individuals demonstrate their readiness for
work, Chatham Trades assists them with job development, job placement, and job coaching
services to optimize the success of the job match. Follow services are subsequently provided
to maximize participant and employer satisfaction. A vocational services manager will then
steer the individual through the referral process.
Job Corps
336-383-0271
Program Design: Through a nationwide network of campuses, Job Corps offers a
comprehensive array of career development services to at-risk young men and women, ages
16 to 24, to prepare them for successful careers. Job Corps employs a holistic career
development training approach which integrates the teaching of academic, vocational,
employability skills and social competencies through a combination of classroom, practical
and based learning experiences to prepare youth for stable, long-term, high-paying jobs.
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Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action (JOCCA)
919-542-4781
35 Chatham St. W, P.O. Box 27, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Programs: 1) Weatherization to eligible homes by insulating, installing vapor barriers, duct
sealing, weather striping, & replacing or repairing heating &/or air conditioning units , and
provides smoke detectors & carbon monoxide detectors; 2) Community Block Grant to help
families increase household income above the poverty level & overcome barriers. Provides
case management with limited financial aid, emergency assistance, referrals and other
necessary support; and 3) Young Parents Demonstration Project which exposes young
parents, parents-to-be- to training that helps to discover & develop abilities, skills, and
interests. Will ensure that parents are more equipped to meet the demands of the workplace
and of being a parent.
Lee County Industries
919-775-3439
info@lciinc.org
2711 Tramway Road, Sanford, NC 27332-7141
Program Description: Drawing on a wealth of resources, we help people with disabilities
enjoy their greatest possible freedom and independence. Life skills instruction, employment
coaching
OE Enterprises - Orange County
919-732-8124
www.oeenterpises.org
348 Elizabeth Brady Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Program Description: OE Enterprises is a community rehabilitation program-serving people
with disabilities in Orange, Person, & Chatham Counties. Contact Joe Bumgarner
bumgarnerj@oeenterprises.org for services offered. Individualized services are offered for
participants, along with a broad range of assistance for families. LCI offers work adjustment
training, job placement and follow-up and supported employment. Contact your local
Vocational Rehabilitation Office and request a referral (Chatham County: (919) 663-2544).
Randolph Community College
336-633-0254
www.randolph.edu
Career College, PO Box 1009, Asheboro, NC 27204-1009
Program Description: Career College is a 16-week post-secondary certificate program for
adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Career College currently offers two
programs: Hospitality & Tourism and Automotive Assistant.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
336-455-3440
http://www.beyondacademics.org/
Email: info@beyondacademics.org
Beyond Academics, 330 South Green St., Suite 303, Greensboro NC 27401
Joan
Johnson, Executive Director and Eric Marshburn, Director of Admissions
Program Description: The post secondary education option is a four-year certification in
Integrative Community Studies, for individuals with intellectual disabilities age 18 and up.
The course of study prepares students for a self-determined lifestyle after college
emphasizing careers, meaningful avocations, and community living. Students in the
certificate track attend classes on campus. Students are eligible to receive individual supports
while residing in university housing.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Services
919-663-2544
www.ncdhhs.gov/dvrs/
Siler Business Park, 104 Village Lake Drive, Siler City, NC 27344
Program Description: The NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) partners with
high schools across the state to assist students with making a successful transition from their school
life to jobs and careers. Voc Rehab serves those who might have a physical or mental impairment,
a hearing, speech, visual, learning limitation, or a drug or alcohol-related issue.
Western Carolina University
828-227-3298
Fax: 828-227-7021
www.wcu.edu
Western Carolina University, 152 Cordelia Camp Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Program Description: The University Participant (UP) Program at WCU is designed to provide
a two-year, on-campus living and learning experience for persons with intellectual and/or
developmental disabilities between the ages of 18 and 25. The goal of the program is to
facilitate the transition of participants from secondary school to adult life. During the two
year period, participants are expected to complete requirements for receiving a UP Certificate
of Accomplishment based on successful completion of an Individual Plan for College
Participation. Many of the activities and goals for this certificate involve participation in
various activities (i.e. social, academic, vocational, personal, community) that are individually
designed to address specific interests and future goals related to education, independent
living, and employment.
Work Source East
919-663-2544
902 Corporate Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534
Must be referred by the local Vocational Rehabilitation Office
Program Description: Individuals (at least 16 years old) must be referred by the local
Vocational Rehabilitation Services office: contact Jessica Gilbert (ages 15 -21) or Blake
Reynolds (ages 22 and up). Work Source East provides rehabilitation services to enable the
client to reach his/her vocational potential, providing services for individuals with physical,
mental, or emotional difficulties. These services may address functional limitations related to
work, such inadequate daily living skills, inappropriate social behavior, and inadequate work
habit skills. Must be at least 18 years old to live on campus. WorkSource East offers the
following training areas: Auto Mechanics, Brick Masonry, Child Care, Environmental Services,
Printing, Light Construction, Grounds Maintenance, Food Services, Welding, and Certified
Nursing Assistant.
Emergency / Crisis Information
Note: http://www.needymeds.org/free_clinics is a website containing a list of free clinics &
places that provide assistance with prescriptions for people of all ages with & without insurance.
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Note: http://www.myrxadvocate.com For residents who do not have Medicaid or health care
insurance to cover outpatient medications and 2) have income at a level that results in economic
hardship when you buy retail prescription drugs.
Chatham County Dept of Social Services:
919-542-2759
102 Camp St., P.O. Box 489, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Serves individuals & families during a time of crisis and administers programs that provide a
once-a-year allotment of up to $300 in short term emergency assistance. Emergency
Assistance is designed to assist with families’ sporadic emergency needs, such as a utility cutoff or an eviction notice. There is a specific sum of money appropriated yearly, and the
program ends when funds are exhausted.
Free Assistive Devices for Loan
919-542-4512
The Chatham County Council on Aging has a Donated Medical Equipment Program which
provides free medical assistive devices to Chatham residents. You may borrow temporarily or
as long as you need it – No age, residency, or income tests of any kind. Inventory may include
items such as: wheelchairs, crutches/canes, walkers, electric hospital beds, electronic lift
chairs, transfer boards, shower chairs, toilet chairs, etc.
GCF Family Support Services
919-542-1216
bbland@gcffamilysupportservices.org
A non-profit dedicated to supporting, educating, & assisting families with special needs
children of any age whenever there is a need or crisis: at birth or diagnosis, at times of illness,
or transitions. Services include support parents, support groups, social gatherings,
workshops, newsletters, and listserv.
www.familysupportcentralnc.org
Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action (JOCCA)
919-542-4781
35 Chatham St. W, P.O. Box 27, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Programs: 1) Weatherization to eligible homes by insulating, installing vapor barriers, duct
sealing, weather striping, & replacing or repairing heating &/or air conditioning units , and
provides smoke detectors & carbon monoxide detectors; 2) Community Block Grant to help
families increase household income above the poverty level & overcome barriers. Provides
case management with limited financial aid, emergency assistance, referrals and other
necessary support; and 3) Young Parents Demonstration Project which exposes young
parents, parents-to-be- to training that helps to discover & develop abilities, skills, and
interests. Will ensure that parents are more equipped to meet the demands of the workplace
and of being a parent.
Therapeutic Alternatives/Mobile Crisis Services
1-877-626-1772
Contact: Jeff McKay: 919-799-0701
Serves individuals & families during a time of crisis through mobile crisis management and
comprehensive clinical assessments.
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Employment / Vocation
Chatham Trades, Inc.
919-663-3481
www.chathamtrades.org
909 Alston Bridge Road in Siler City, NC
Chatham Trades is a private, non-profit, community rehabilitation program providing
vocational services, job placement and training, and long-term vocational support services for
Chatham County adults with disabilities. The agency links referrals with Orange Person
Chatham Community Operations Center (PBH Solutions), Vocational Chatham Services,
Chatham County Schools, the Chatham County Department of Social Services, and other
sponsors so that funding can be provided for services. Chatham Trades uses referral
information and real work (both in its facility and in the community) to determine each
individual’s vocational interests and readiness for work. Some individuals receive long-term
vocational and developmental training to increase their independence. Others receive shortterm training to prepare for job placement. As individuals demonstrate their readiness for
work, Chatham Trades assists them with job development, job placement, and job coaching
services to optimize the success of the job match. Follow services are subsequently provided
to maximize participant and employer satisfaction. A vocational services manager will then
steer the individual through the referral process.
Job Corps
336-383-0271
Program Design: Through a nationwide network of campuses, Job Corps offers a
comprehensive array of career development services to at-risk young men and women, ages
16 to 24, to prepare them for successful careers. Job Corps employs a holistic career
development training approach which integrates the teaching of academic, vocational,
employability skills and social competencies through a combination of classroom, practical
and based learning experiences to prepare youth for stable, long-term, high-paying jobs.
Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action (JOCCA)
919-542-4781
35 Chatham St. W, P.O. Box 27, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Programs: 1) Weatherization to eligible homes by insulating, installing vapor barriers, duct
sealing, weather striping, & replacing or repairing heating &/or air conditioning units , and
provides smoke detectors & carbon monoxide detectors; 2) Community Block Grant to help
families increase household income above the poverty level & overcome barriers. Provides
case management with limited financial aid, emergency assistance, referrals and other
necessary support; and 3) Young Parents Demonstration Project which exposes young
parents, parents-to-be- to training that helps to discover & develop abilities, skills, and
interests. Will ensure that parents are more equipped to meet the demands of the workplace
and of being a parent.
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Lee County Industries
919-775-3439
info@lciinc.org
2711 Tramway Road, Sanford, NC 27332-7141
Program Description: Drawing on a wealth of resources, we help people with disabilities
enjoy their greatest possible freedom and independence. Life skills instruction, employment
coaching
OE Enterprises - Orange County
919-732-8124
www.oeenterpises.org
348 Elizabeth Brady Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Program Description: OE Enterprises is a community rehabilitation program-serving people
with disabilities in Orange, Person, & Chatham Counties. Contact Joe Bumgarner
bumgarnerj@oeenterprises.org for services offered. Individualized services are offered for
participants, along with a broad range of assistance for families. LCI offers work adjustment
training, job placement and follow-up and supported employment. Contact your local
Vocational Rehabilitation Office and request a referral (Chatham County: 919- 663-2544).
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
919-663-2544
www.ncdhhs.gov/dvrs/
Siler Business Park, 104 Village Lake Drive, Siler City, NC 27344
Program Description: The NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) partners with
high schools across the state to assist students with making a successful transition from their school
life to jobs and careers. Voc Rehab serves those who might have a physical or mental impairment,
a hearing, speech, visual, learning limitation, or a drug or alcohol-related issue.
Contact Jessica Gilbert for ages 15 – 21 or Blake Reynolds for ages 22 years and
older.blake.reynolds@dhhs.nc.gov Jessica.gilbert@dhhs.nc.gov
Work Source East
919-663-2544
902 Corporate Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534
Must be referred by the local Vocational Rehabilitation Office
Program Description: Individuals (at least 16 years old) must be referred by the local
Vocational Rehabilitation Services office: contact Jessica Gilbert (ages 15 -21) or Blake
Reynolds (ages 22 and up) . Work Source East provides rehabilitation services to enable the
client to reach his/her vocational potential, providing services for individuals with physical,
mental, or emotional difficulties. These services may address functional limitations related to
work, such inadequate daily living skills, inappropriate social behavior, and inadequate work
habit skills. Must be at least 18 years old to live on campus. WorkSource East offers the
following training areas: Auto Mechanics, Brick Masonry, Child Care, Environmental Services,
Printing, Light Construction, Grounds Maintenance, Food Services, Welding, and Certified
Nursing Assistant.
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Financial Assistance
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions is the local management entity / managed care
organization for the state-funded mental health, substance abuse, and developmental
disabilities services for Chatham County & 9 other counties in north central NC. In April
2005, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) began changing how
Medicaid-funded services for mental health, substance abuse, and development disabilities
were provided.
Individual Support -Mental Health for Adults (18 & Older): Medicaid billable; Effective
04-01-07: Individual Support Services are “hands-on” individualized assistance with
everyday activities that are required by an individual with severe and persistent mental
illness in order to live independently in the community. The services are provided for adults
ages eighteen (18) and older and are intended to support a person in a private home or
licensed group home that have a documented transition plan and want to move to
independent housing. Individual Support can be billed while the person is living in the
licensed facility or private home up to six (6) months prior to moving. Specifically, this service
provides assistance with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) including preparing
meals, managing money, shopping for household necessities, using the telephone,
housecleaning, laundry, transporting the individual to access the community, medication
management, supervision and cuing. The goal is to provide coaching to the individual in areas
of need and fade this support over time.
Service Type/Setting: Individual Support is a periodic service. It is intended to support an
individual who is living in an independent residence, or who is transitioning to independent
housing from a licensed residential facility within the next two (2) months. This service is
available to those residing in non-licensed supported housing where there is not twenty-four
(24) hour staffing. This service is not available to those living in licensed adult care homes or
other licensed community based residential settings, or who are maintained within a family
residence except for two (2) months prior to moving to independent housing.
Program Requirements: Individual Support is a one on one service provided directly to the
individual. The service must be reflected in a Service plan based on an Individual Support
Planning process that reflects the strengths, needs and preferences of the person served. The
goals incorporated into the Service Plan must justify the hours requested, and must include a
step-down plan which identifies and utilizes natural supports.
Entrance Criteria
Adults eligible for this service must be age eighteen (18) or older, must have a diagnosis of
Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), and must demonstrate a deficit in at least one
Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL).
NC Innovations is a means of funding services and supports for people with various
developmental disabilities who are at risk for institutional care in an Intermediate Care
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Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability / Developmental Disability. Innovations
will also provide funding for people to return to their homes and communities from ICF-MRs.”
Process for NC Innovations Waiver Services (formerly CAP-I/DD):
For Orange-Person-Chatham Counties (OPC), call 1-800-233-6834, the Cardinal Innovations
Healthcare Solutions Access line and ask to speak to someone about getting on the Registry of
Unmet Needs. The screening may be done over the phone, taking 30 minutes to an hour, and
arrangements may be made for someone to return your call. If the individual meets the
criteria, their name is placed on the registry (formerly referred to as waiting list.) People are
tracked on the registry according to time waiting or the date they are placed on the registry.
It will be helpful in the process to have as much documentation of your family members'
Developmental Disability as possible, including the most recent psychological evaluation that
has been done. If your family member has Medicaid, there may be other services that they are
eligible to receive. Please ask the DD Specialist you talk to about available B-3 services such
as respite.
More information about the NC Innovations Waiver can be found on Cardinal Innovations
website at: http://www.cardinalinnovations.org/innovations/Index.asp
CAP-DA: (Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults) Begins at Age 18+
The Chatham County Public Health Department is the contact agency: 919-742-5641
Ext 8267 (Rebecca Blalock). They provide a package of services to allow adults age 18 &
older who qualify for nursing facility care to remain in their private residences. CAP/DA is an
extension of Medicaid, and is intended for individuals who have very limited financial
resources. Eligibility for CAP/DA differs from regular Medicaid in several important ways,
however. Most significantly, CAP/DA eligibility is determined by the income and assets of the
client only (not the spouse or other family members). For those who qualify, CAP/DA
provides extensive home and community-based services, which may include some services
not covered by regular Medicaid, such as: 1) adult day programs, 2) more extensive home care
(but not 24-hour care), and 3) supplies such as incontinence products and nutritional
supplements. Information required to complete the application includes the client’s Medicaid
number (if already on Medicaid), Social Security number, monthly income, primary
physician’s name and phone number, and client’s diagnosis, as well as information about their
needs for assistance.
Once this information has been provided, the client is placed on the CAP/DA waiting list. The
wait may be as long as 18-24 months – call as soon as possible. The waiting list is first-come,
first-served. No exceptions are made based on the severity of need. The only possible
exception is when the client has already been residing in a nursing home for at least 3
continuous months and wants to return to a community setting; such clients may be given
higher priority based on a different funding source.
Initially, the application is reviewed for financial eligibility. A physician must also complete
paperwork indicating that the client is at a nursing home level of care. Then, if the client
qualifies financially, care needs are evaluated through a home visit. A physician must also
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complete paperwork indicating that the client is at a nursing home level of care. If the client’s
level of need is deemed appropriate for CAP/DA services, the client enters the program. A
case manager is assigned to assist the client in getting the services they need and monitoring
the care that is provided as needs change.
Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action (JOCCA)
919-542-4781
35 Chatham Street, P.O. Box 27, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Programs: 1) Weatherization to eligible homes by insulating, installing vapor barriers, duct
sealing, weather striping, & replacing or repairing heating &/or air conditioning units , and
provides smoke detectors & carbon monoxide detectors; 2) Community Block Grant to help
families increase household income above the poverty level & overcome barriers. Provides
case management with limited financial aid, emergency assistance, referrals and other
necessary support; and 3) Young Parents Demonstration Project which exposes young
parents, parents-to-be- to training that helps to discover & develop abilities, skills, and
interests. Will ensure that parents are more equipped to meet the demands of the workplace
and of being a parent.
Medicaid: A joint state-federal program that pays for a wide range of health care needs for
those who are over 65, or disabled, or blind; children; caretaker relatives of children; and
pregnant women. Applications are taken at the Department of Social Services, (919) 5422759. Decisions on applications should be made within 45 to 90 days.
Medicaid for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled: Services generally provided for a nominal copayment include 1) hospital care, physicians care, & prescription drugs. There are no co-pays
for recipients under the age of 21, for recipients who are in intermediate care or skilled
nursing facilities, recipients with developmental disabilities who are in an assisted living
facility or group homes. Services covered may include home health services, personal care
services, hearing aid services, clinic services, dental care, medical transportation, mental
health care, speech or physical therapy, or other needed therapy, durable medical equipment,
and hospice care, etc.
Medicare: A federal health insurance program for individuals who are age 65 and over, those
under the age of 65 with certain disabilities or ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou
Gehrig’s disease), and a person of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney
failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant). Applications are taken at the Social Security
Office: 1(877) 319-5774 or (800) 772-1213. The State Department of Insurance operates
The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) to provide counseling and
guidance to senior citizens about Medigap and other Medicare products and benefits. Toll-free
telephone line to answer questions: 1(800) 443-9354, (919)807-6900 in Raleigh or at their
website: www.ncshiip.com. Medicare will pay partial home health care costs, partial hospice
care, partial provider services, & partial drug costs.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): A federal program that provides monthly cash
payment to supplement the income of those who are aged, visually impaired, or disabled.
Applications are taken at the Social Security Administration offices & it is recommended that
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an applicant call 1-800-772-1231 or 1-877-319-5774 first to make an appointment. The
date of the initial phone call is the application date & is important because benefits are
prorated back to the date of application. Processing can take months or may be delayed due
to missing information. Frequent checking can help. Make written notes of your phone calls.
Food Pantries
Chatham County DSS – food stamps on emergency basis
919-542-2759 same number for Pittsboro and Siler City, although there are two locations:
102 Camp Drive, Pittsboro & 1105 E. Cardinal Street, Siler City
CORA (Community Out Reach Alliance)
919-542-5020
Call first
www.corafoodpantry.org
40 Camp Drive, Pittsboro
M – F: 10 am – 2 pm
East Chatham Senior Center
919-542-4512
365 NC Highway 87 North, Pittsboro
www.chathamcouncilonaging.org
Emmaus Baptist Church
919-542-4972
Call first.
nd
Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
2 Saturday of every month from 2 to 4 PM
2430 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd, Pittsboro
The Take & Eat Food Pantry
919-533-9330
Call for days & times.
Evergreen United Methodist Church
11098 US 15-501 Hwy North, Chapel Hill
Sponsored by 5 area churches in northern Chatham County. Individuals & families receive
enough groceries to prepare meals for approximately one week, up to twelve times per year.
West Chatham Food Pantry
919-742-3111
Call first.
126 Village Lake Rd, Siler City
Mondays: 4:30 – 6 PM Wednesdays &
Fridays: 12:30 – 2 PM
West Chatham Senior Center
919-742-3975
www.chathamcouncilonaging.org
112 Village Lake Road, Siler City
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Health, Wellness, & Prescription Assistance
Note: http://www.needymeds.org/free_clinics is a website containing a list of free clinics &
places that provide assistance with prescriptions for people of all ages with & without insurance
http://www.myrxadvocate.com For residents who do not have Medicaid or health care
insurance to cover outpatient medications and 2) have income at a level that results in
economic hardship when you buy retail prescription drugs.
In-Home Health Care:
Community Home Care and Hospice
East 11th Street, Siler City, NC 27344
919-663-1244
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Chatham County Council on Aging
East: 919-542-4512 and West: 919-742-3975
www.chathamcountycouncilonaging.org
East Chatham Senior Center: 365 Hwy 87 North, Pittsboro, NC 27312
West Chatham Senior Center: 112 Village Lake Rd, Siler City, NC 27344
First Choice Home Care
919-663-1188
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1754 East 11 Street, Siler City, NC 27344
www.firstchoicehomecare.com
Homewatch Care Givers of the Triangle
919-960-6038
www.homewatchcaregivers.com
1004 Mount Carmel Church Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27512
Keston Care
919-967-0507
www.kestoncare.org
Chatham Crossing Shopping Center, 11312 US Hwy 15-501 North, Suite 400,
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Liberty Home Care and Hospice
401 East 3rd Street, Siler City, NC 27312
919-472-4843
Parkview In-Home Aide Service
PO Box 4057, Sanford, NC 27330
919-775-1475
Pelham Home Health
919-718-0388
201 Fayetteville Street, Sanford, NC 27332
Total Life Care
824 S. Horner Boulevard, Sanford, NC 27330
Insurance
www.pelhamhomehealth.org
919-776-0352
(See Financial Assistance)
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Mental Health Providers:
Access to Care (S.T.A.R)
919-913-4100
or
919-913-4120
Call Center for Orange-Person-Chatham
1-800-233-6834
Carolina Outreach
919-542-2093
http://carolinaoutreach.com
Services include diagnostic assessments, intensive in-home services, targeted case
management and School-based mental health with a strong commitment to person-centered
and client driven services.
Center for Behavioral Healthcare
 Asheboro: 842 S. Cox Street
(336) 625-0303
 Pittsboro: 102 Camp Drive, Unit A
(919) 545-3050
 Sanford: 138 S. Steele Street, Uptown Centre, 2nd Floor (919) 776-0303
 Siler City: 1105 E. Cardinal Street
(919) 663-3050
Offers assessments, treatment, education and consultation for the management of a multitude
of issues for all age groups including children, adolescents, adults and older adults. The issues
often include, but are not limited to the following: general adjustment concerns, depression
and anxiety, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders), substance use and
dependency concerns, grief and loss issues, extra-relational affairs, major psychiatric
disorders, personal growth and reflection, behavior and conduct disorders, personality
disorders, interpersonal conflict and relationship dilemmas, childhood trauma, disease
management and chronic pain.
Changing Seasons Counseling Service, LLC 919-663-0908
Fax: 919-663-2262
changingseasonsccsphd@gmail.com
Contact: Wanda Burger
Offers mental health and substance abuse counseling services to all ages and to
Spanish-speaking individuals. Services provided include DWI groups & assessments, alcohol
drug education traffic schools, DMV assessments, substance abuse & mental health
assessment and treatment, short-term & long-term outpatient, individual, group & family
therapy, and classes for anger management, domestic violence, relapse prevention, &
parenting skills.
Chatham Counseling Center of Freedom House
919-967-8844
www.freedomhouserecovery.org
Outpatient treatment facility which is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health,
developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services for all ages.
Chatham County Family Violence & Rape Crisis
919-542-5445
www.fvrc.org/links.htm
PO Box 1105, 200 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Services include 24-hour crisis intervention, court advocacy, a woman’s shelter, support
groups, PEACE program, & school-based prevention. Services available in Spanish.
Chatham Wellness Center
919-542-6868
PO Box 1351, 199 West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
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El Futuro/Siler City Clinic
919-799-2625
www.elfuturo-nc.org
319 A East 3rd Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Provides out patient mental health services and treatment, substance abuse assessment and
treatment, psychiatric assessment and medication, and DWI assessment and treatment
Home of Second Chances
919-663-1723 and 336-285-9031
http://www.homeofsecondchances.org
106 B South Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344
Assists individuals, with mental health/developmental disabilities, and their families on their
path to recovery through psychosocial learning and modeling, which is built upon strength
based theories, while promoting individual's capacity to engage in community activities
through choices and preferences.
New Beginnings Counseling Services, PLLC
919-542-0047
200 Sanford Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312
www.newbeginningscounselingservices.net
Provides holistic, professional services in order to promote healthy living and providing
comprehensive mental health services for children, teenagers and adults with behavioral
and/or mental health challenges. These services are provided by licensed/certified
professionals in the mental health and/or medical field. Sliding scale fees are available. Also
have offices in surrounding counties.
Therapeutic Alternatives/Mobile Crisis Services
1-877-626-1772
Serves individuals & families during a time of crisis through mobile crisis management and
comprehensive clinical assessments.
Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc.
www.mytahome.com
Siler City: 919-663-2127 1105 E. Cardinal Street
Pittsboro: 919-542-7575 102 Camp Drive, Unit A
102 Camp Drive, Unit A
Physicians Offices - North Chatham Area:
Chatham Crossing Medical Center
11312 US 15-501 North, Chapel Hill, NC
919-960-6094
&
919-966-7890
Chapel Hill Dental Care at UNC
919-966-2784
11312 US Hwy 15-501 N, Suite 308, Suite 308, Chapel Hill 27514
(near Lowe’s Grocery Store)
Physicians Offices - Northwest Chatham Area:
Karam Family Practice
336-622-6000
10046 Old Liberty Rd, Liberty NC 27298
336-622-6001
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Randolph Medical Associates
336-622-4850
504 N. Greensboro St, Liberty 27298 (Satellite of Asheboro office)
Physicians Offices - Moncure:
Haywood/Moncure Health Center
919-542-4991
Fax: 919-542-3726
7228 Pittsboro-Moncure Rd, PO Box 319, Moncure 27559 (part of Piedmont Health)
No restrictions – serves uninsured & underinsured, as well as insured, including Medicare, &
Medicaid.
Pharmacy: 919-542-2850
Dental: 919-542-1641
Physicians Offices - Pittsboro:
Chatham County Health Department
919-542-8220
80 East Street / Dunlap Bldg , Pittsboro
Community Health Promotion & Advocacy: 919-545-8510
Community Family Medicine (formerly East Chatham Medical)
919-42-2731 & 919-776-6211 75 Old Graham Rd, Pittsboro
Admits to Central Carolina Hospital; Dr. Tyler also goes to Randolph Hospital
Garlick & Murray Family Medical Practice 919-545-0580
Fax: 919-548-4260
200 E. Salisbury Street, Pittsboro
No restrictions, uses Central Carolina Hospital (Sanford) & Western Wake Hospital in Cary;
Contracts out hospital coverage
Pittsboro Family Medicine
919-545-0911
855 East Street, Pittsboro
No restrictions, uses UNC Hospital
Fax: 919-966-7890
UNC Hospice
919-542-5545
480 Hillsboro Street, Suite 800, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Comprehensive home-based medical care with 24-hour consultation. Physical, emotional, &
spiritual issues of patients & family members are addressed.
Physicians Offices - Siler City:
Carolina Family Practice
919-663-0085
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801 W. 3 Street, PO Box 380,
Established patients only; Dr. McManus
Fax: 919-663-0289
Chatham Cares Community Pharmacy
919-663-0177
www.chathamcares.org
112 Village Lake Rd, Siler City
Prescription assistance for uninsured, underinsured, & low income Chatham County
residents.
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Chatham County Health Department
919-742-5641
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1000 S. 10 Street, Siler City
No restrictions; Admits to both Chatham Hospital & UNC Memorial Hospitals
Chatham Medical Specialists
919-663-3360
421 Holly Ave, PO Box 689, SC 27344
Drs. Hoffman, Zeringue, Granger, & Tillman
Chatham Primary Care
919-742-6032
311 North Fir Ave, PO Box 567, SC 27344
El Futuro
919-799-2625
www.elfuturo-nc.org/
Mission: To strengthen the whole community by providing and advancing bilingual &
culturally informed behavioral health treatment for underserved Spanish-speaking families.
(Also a Carrboro, NC office: (919) 338-1939)
Siler City Community Health Center
919-663-1744
224 South 19th Avenue, SC 27344
Serves uninsured, underinsured, & low income – call for details; Medial & Dental services
Stillpoint Acupuncture (Alternative Medicine)
919-663-1137
229 E. Raleigh Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a gentle, holistic approach for complementing your child’s
regular treatment plan. An individualized medicine using techniques of
acupuncture/acupressure, moxibustion, and Chinese herbal therapy. Chinese medicine is
being utilized and studied in China for the treatment of developmental delays and autism
spectrum disorder. Feel free to call with any questions or email
heather@stillpointacupuncture.com
Physicians Offices - South Chatham Area / Sanford:
Carolina Pines Family Medicine
919-718-1679
1688 S. Horner Blvd, Sanford 27330
Affiliated with Moore Regional Hospital
Helping Hands Clinic
919-776-0461
507 N. Steele Street, Sanford 27330
Serves uninsured & low income. Provides medical, dental, & vision services
North Carolina Medicine
919-718-5705
310 Court Square, P. O. Box 1226, Sanford 27331
No restrictions. Affiliated with Moore Regional Hospital.
Pastoral Care / Stephen Ministries:
Stephen Ministers are confidential, compassionate, Christians trained to listen and care when
someone is going through difficult times in their lives. They have extensive training and will walk
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alongside you when you are hurting or confused. Stephen ministers are available at these churches:
First United Methodist Church
1101 West Raleigh St, Siler City
919-742-2722
Pittsboro United Methodist Church
71 West St, Pittsboro
919-542-2330
Chapel In The Pines
314 Great Ridge Parkway, Chapel Hill
919-960-0616
Legal Aid & Advocacy
ARC of Chatham
919-545-9541
Adrienne Kittle akittle@nc.rr.com and Sharon Dowd hatfielddowd@yahoo.com;
Purpose: Committed to securing for all people with developmental disabilities the
opportunity to realize and choose their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and
play.
Clerk of Court
919-545-3500 Fax: 919-545-3501
Mailing address is P.O. Box 369, Pittsboro, NC 27312
A pamphlet, “Responsibilities of Guardians in NC” is available at the Office of the Clerk of
Superior Court, 12 East St, Pittsboro, NC 27312. The guardian or petitioner must complete
form AOC-SP-200, available from the Clerk’s Office or can be downloaded as a PDF fillable
form from www.nccourts.org. The Clerk of Court and the Office of NC Legal Aid (see below)
will assist with free legal services to low-income individuals in Chatham County. The
guardianship process can begin when a child is 17 years old, if the person is unable to live
independently.
Legal Aid of NC
919-542-0475
www.legalaidnc.org
959 East Street, Suites A & B, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Provides free civil legal services and community legal education to low-income individuals.
Living Wills: A living will is a legal document that a person uses to make known his or her
wishes regarding life prolonging medical treatments. It can also be referred to as an advance
directive, health care directive, or a physician's directive. A living will should not be confused
with a living trust, which is a mechanism for holding and distributing a person's assets to
avoid probate. It is important to have a living will as it informs the health care providers
about your desires for medical treatment in the event you are not able to speak for yourself.
The requirements for a living will vary by state so you may want to have a lawyer prepare
your living will.
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Power of Attorney for Health Care: You'll also want what's usually called a durable power
of attorney for health care. In this document, you appoint someone you trust to be your health
care agent (sometimes called an attorney-in-fact for health care, health care proxy, or
surrogate) to make any necessary health care decisions for you and to see that doctors and
other health care providers give you the type of care you wish to receive.
Primary Caregiver Information
Cancer Support Group
Support group for people with cancer & caregivers. Meets in Siler City local restaurants at
6:30pm the 3rd Tuesday of the month. For location call Chatham Hospital at (919) 663-2113
Compassionate Friends
919-595-1010
Contact: Kathy Zinn
Assisting families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any
age; meetings are the 3rd Monday of every month at Evergreen Methodist Church, 11098 US
15-501 North, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
GCF Family Support Services
919-542-1216
www.familysupportcentralnc.org
362 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Serves families of children of any age who have special needs.
UNC Hospice of Chatham County
PO Box 1077, Pittsboro, NC 27312
919-542-5545
Offers support and grief counseling
Wellness Community
1-888-793-9355
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Online, professional counseling and support groups for those with a cancer diagnosis and
their family members.
Recreation
ACCESS North Carolina
1 (800)-VISITNC or email access.nc@dhhs.nc.gov
PDF version: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dvrs/pdf/ACCESS-NC.pdf
Text version: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dvrs/pdf/ACCESS-NC.txt
This is a free travel guidebook for people with disabilites available as a printed book, on CD,
and on-line. It includes information for tourist attractions across the state and rates how
accessible they are for various disability categories.
Bridge ll Sports
1-866-880-2742
www.bridge2sports.org
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5037 Brenda Court, Durham, NC 27712
ashley@bridge2sports.org
Offers adaptive sporting options for children and adults with disabilities to play team and
individual sports. Provides equipment, coaching, play space and help with developing teams.
Programs include tennis, wheelchair basketball, junior paralympic programs, golf, bocca ball,
track and field, etc. The area serves Durham, Orange, Chatham, Wake, & surrounding areas.
Camp Royall
919-542-1033
camproyall@autismsociety-nc.org
Sara Gage, Director
sgage@autismsociety-nc.org.
Adults 18 years of age & older with high functioning autism can come & spend a weekend
with friends.
CAN-TR Therapeutic Riding Program
919-883-1766
Laurel Ridge Farms, 3188 Snow Camp Road, Siler City
Contact: Lisa Reynolds
cantrinfo@gmail.com
Central Carolina Community College Compensatory Education Program:
919-545-8688
400-A Progress Blvd, Siler City, NC
Sara Lambert, Basic Skills Coordinator, slamb904@cccc.edu or
Della Newkirk, Lead Instructor, dnewkirk@cccc.edu
Programs include educational, recreational, & social.
Additional Information: See Education / Vocation Section, P. 38
Chatham Parks & Recreation
919-545-8555
Contact: Tracy Burnette or Rocco Richard
Funds provided for adult teams that play in groups.
www.chathamnc.org
Chatham Senior Centers:
www.chathamcouncilonaging.org
Pittsboro: 919-542-4512
365 Hwy 87 North, Pittsboro
Siler City: 919-742-3975
112 Village Lake Rd, Siler Business Park, Siler City
Activities, such as bingo, quilting, gardening, singing, exercise classes, working out in weight
room, etc, are available. A variety are offered each month.
Chatham Trades
919-663-3481
PO Box 511, 909 Alston Bridge Road, Silercity, NC
Chatham Trades includes education, vocation, & social components. Additional Information:
Educational/Vocational Section, P 38)
Dances
919-742-5436
Contact: Lois Garner
Cafeteria at SAGE Academy, 439 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Siler City.
Each Tuesday Nigh, 7 – 9 pm, including Karaokee.
Four special events: Valentines Dance, Easter Dance with covered dish dinner, September
Prom, & The Christmas Party; responsible adult must accompany.
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Heads Up Therapeutic Riding Program of Chatham
919-542-6207
www.headsuptrp@embarqmail.com
Alston Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC
Special Olympics
919-545-4071
Elizabeth Vickory Meadows, Local Coordinator
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type
sports for children & adults with intellectual disabilities. Stresses abilities & inspires
greatness.
Residential / Group Homes
Chatham County Group Homes, Inc.
919-742-2510 Ext 11 & 919-742-3784
PO Box 207, Siler City, NC 27344
Maria Jordan, Executive Director
ccgh@pinehurst.net
Provides long term residential and self help skills to intellectually disabled persons from
Chatham, Orange, and Person counties. Chatham County Group Homes, Inc. is a non profit
organization. CARF accredited. Chatham County Group Homes provides the following
services: Residential Services, Day Supports, Residential Supports, and Home and Community
Alston Bridge Group Home (3)
919-742-2133
1117 Alston Bridge Road; Siler City, NC 27344
Frankie Baldwin, Director
Supervised Living for Developmentally Disabled (DD) Adults
Booth Road Group Home (6)
Alberta Professional Services, Inc.,
Supervised Living MI Adults
919-967-5591
130 Booth Road; Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Carolina Living & Learning Center (15)
919-542-1910
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 325 Russet Run; Pittsboro, NC 27312
Adult Developmental Vocational Programs; Supervised Living DD Adults
Carolina House (12)
919-372-7942
CRC ED Treatment, Inc.,
176 Lassiter Homestead Road, Durham, NC 27713
Supervised Living MI Adults. Partial Hospitalization.
Chatham County Group Home #1 (5)
919-742-7466
320 Martin Luther King Blvd, Siler City, NC 27344
Supervised Living DD Adults
Chatham County Group Home #2 (6)
919-742-3011
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1011 West Fifth Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Supervised Living DD Adults
Chatham County Group Home #3 (6)
813 Tanglewood Drive, Siler City, NC 27344
Supervised Living DD Adults
919-742-5911
Griffin House (3)
919-742-2510
Chatham County Group Homes, Inc.
323 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Siler City, NC
Supervised Living DD Adults
Nooe House A (3)
919-742-2510
Chatham County Group Homes, Inc.
225 Watkins Drive, Siler City, NC 27344
Supervised Living DD Adults
Nooe House B (4)
919-742-2510
223 Watkins Drive, Siler City, NC 27344
Supervised Living DD Adults
Perkins Place (6)
919-742-2789
400 Carolina Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344
Supervised Living DD Adult
Touching Lives Group Home (4)
919-663-2562
Multi-Therapeutic Services, Inc, 401 Greenhill Drive, Siler City, NC 27344
Supervised Living DD Adults
Winfred West (3)
919-742-2510
Chatham County Group Homes, Inc,
506 West Fifth Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Supervised Living DD Adults
Respite
READD Center –Adult Day Care
919-742-2510 Ext.11 & 919-742-3784
251 Lynnbrook Road, Siler City, NC 27344
A. Maria Jordan-Executive, Director ccgh@pinehurst.net
Program Description: READD Center stands for Relaxing Environment for Adults with
Developmental Disabilities. The facility is located 7 miles outside of Siler City in Mt. Vernon
Springs. This day program was created to give DD adults a structured program which the
clients have specific goals on the Plan of Care. Crafts, games, outings, parties, and part-time
compensatory education classes are taught by a qualified CCCC instructor, are available. The
program provides daily snacks as well as a full lunch. This program is free but the client must
have CAP services to attend the program.
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Transportation
Chatham County Dept of Social Services (Medicaid Recipients Only) 919-542-2759
www.chathamnc.org/
PO Box 489, 102 Camp Drive, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Chatham County Health Department
www.chathampublichealth.org
80 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
919-542-8214
1000 South Tenth Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344
919-742-5641
Chatham Transit Networks
919-542-5136
www.chathamtransit.org
480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Disabled passengers requiring an attendant pay one fare.
Council on Aging
Pittsboro: 919-542-4512
Siler City: 919-742-3975
Transportation is available to the Centers with scheduled stops at the grocery store and
pharmacy. The Council offers assistance in arranging medical transportation. Medical
transportation is available for up to three round trip rides each month at a cost of $4.00 per
round trip. Vouchers are required.
Sister to Sister Solutions
919-742-4223
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807 13 Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Contact: Rosa Sutton
Provides in-home aid and transportation
T & L Transportation
919-799-1778,
919-837-5417,
919-906-5013
& 919-799-9337
Owner: Willie M. Thompson & Family
T & L ‘s Purpose and function is to administer, deliver and transport clients for medical
purposes, educational purposes, training purposes and other concerns of clients in regard to
transportation needs and /or services etc. We provide services in a unique and proper
manner.
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