The Relatives
Alexander Youth Network
Referral List
*Staff encourages you to thoroughly research any referral that may be of interest. These agencies are not affiliated
with The Relatives (except Alexander Youth Network programs) and are only listed to assist with providing
information that may help your particular situation.*
Advocacy Referrals…..page 2
Domestic Violence….. page 2
Educational Resources….. page 3
Elderly and Disabled Adults…. page 4
Employment Resources….. page 4
Financial Assistance…. page 5
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth & Their Families…. page 5
Gay-friendly & Affirming congregations in Charlotte (others exist as well):…. page 5
General Referrals…. page 6
Group Homes…. page 7
Health Care Services…. page 9
Homelessness Resources….. page 10
Juvenile Court/ Legal Referrals….. page 11
Legal Services….. page 12
Mental Health….. page 13
Mentoring Services….. page 14
Parenting Resources….. page 14
Pregnancy and Teen Pregnancy Services….. page 14
Spanish Speaking Clients Resources….. page 15
Substance Abuse Supports….. page 16
Recreational Resources for Youth….. page 17
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Advocacy Referrals
 Center for Missing and Exploited Children
800-843-5678
Serves as a focal point in providing assistance to parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and the
community in recovering missing children. www.missingkids.com
 CMPD/911 Missing Person's Report, Mecklenburg County
911 emergencies
Call to report your child missing after 24hours. Police officers will come to your home and gather
a description of the child. That information will be added to the Missing Person's Database until your
child is located and police will assist in finding child.
 Council for Children’s Rights, 601 East Fifth St., Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28202
704-372-7961
Assist individual children in obtaining services, speaks out on behalf of groups of children with similar
problems, and keeps the community informed about children's issues. Merged with Children’s Law
Center.
 Department of Social Services Protective Services Care Line, Meck. County 704-336-2273
Call Protective Services if you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected. This call can be
anonymous if you wish. Investigators will look into the case and determine whether the case needs to
be addressed
 National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
Hotline counselors, referrals, information.
 National Organization on Male Victimization Survivors,
1-800-738-4181
Advocacy, support groups, speakers’ bureau, education.
 Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center
704-335-2760
Community collaboration for the support of child sexual abuse victims and their families.
 Rape Crisis, 601 E. Fifth St., Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28202
704-375-9900
Rapid response counseling, crisis intervention, and clothing assistance; support groups for sexual abuse
survivors.
Domestic Violence
 CDCP (CMC Randolph and CMPD partnership)
704-336-2944
601 E. Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202
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Program for children who are victims or witnesses of violence, providing crisis intervention,
counseling, assessments, and referrals.
Domestic Violence Unit (CMPD), 601 E. Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202
704-336-2811
Short-term counseling, referrals, court accompaniment, assistance with obtaining restraining orders.
Hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm.
 (HERO) Health, Encouragement, Recognition of Child Observers
704-336-3210
A domestic violence child observer's program. Provides small group and individual counseling for
children 5 to 18 years, dealing with self esteem, safety skills, and conflict management.
Juvenile/Family Services (CMPD) 601 E. Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202
704-336-2811
Investigate child abuse and domestic violence; make referrals for ongoing work; referrals mainly from
DSS and Teen Health Connection. Hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm.
NOVA (New Options for Violent Actions)
704-336-4344
700 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
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Offers an educational program for abusers. The program focuses on initiating change in the abuser's
behavior and the exploration of non-controlling and non-violent ways of relating in intimate
relationships.
Shelter for Battered Women
704-332-2513
Offers counseling, support, and a safe haven for women and their children who are in danger of
abuse from the woman's intimate partner. Women and children receive information and resources to
assist them in establishing a violence-free home.
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 Victim Assistance-Misdemeanor Unit, 720 E. 4th St., Suite 204 Clt, NC 28202
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704-336-4126
Short-term counseling for victims of violent crime. Crisis intervention for victims of violent crime. 24hr. hotline for victims of sexual assault. Help in court for victims to get restraining orders. Hours are
Monday-Thursday from 8:30am-5:00pm, and Friday from 8:30am-2:30pm.
Women’s Commission, 700 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC
704-336-3210
Adult domestic violence services, support groups, parenting job help.
YAAR (Youth Alternatives to Abusive Relationships)
704-336-2811
310 North Kings Dr Charlotte NC 28204
Program intended to reduce and prevent incidents of intimate partner and family violence among
teenagers, thereby increasing the safety of their victims (serving youth ages 13-18).
Educational Resources
 B.E.S.T. (Building Educational Strengths & Talents), UNCC
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704-687-2851
The Building Educational Strengths and Talents office at UNCC designs its program to help our
students reach for excellence, maintain focus, and achieve the distinction of becoming the first member
of their family to graduate from college. B.E.S.T. provides services to 150 UNC-Charlotte students
who meet eligibility requirements. While most of our achievers are first generation college students, all
students and faculty are encouraged to browse our site and discover our program. If you are a student
and you think you may qualify for B.E.S.T., please contact us. For Freshmen, the B.E.S.T. Learning
Community offers a unique first-year experience that will prepare you to succeed for the rest of your
college career.
BEST@uncc.edu
http://www.ucae.uncc.edu/best/best_home.html
Communities in Schools, 601 E. Fifth St. Charlotte, NC
704-335-0601
Provides dropout prevention by addressing the physical, emotional, and academic needs of children and
families through a wide range of services including tutoring and mentoring, as well as healthcare and
counseling.
Dore Academy, 1727 Providence Rd Charlotte NC
704-365-5490
To provide a special school for children with specific learning disabilities and/or attention deficits that
reaches out to those who are failing in public and private schools.
ECAC (The Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center)
1-800-962-6817 or
907 Barrow Row, Suite 102/103 Davidson, NC 28036
704-892-1321
Provide advocacy, education, and support to children and parents concerning educational topics such as
student rights, writing effective IEPs (Individual Education Plans), inclusion, special education laws
and more.
Exceptional Children, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
980-343-6960
Provides assistance to students and families when educational needs are not being met in a regular
classroom.
Family and Community Services, 701 E. Second St.
980-343-6256
Supports student achievement through resources and training. Supports families through community
resource collaboration. Refers students out to other community resources.
The Greater Enrichment Program, 2035 Patton Avenue Charlotte NC 28216
704-334-8518
A non-profit organization, provides homework assistance, cultural enrichment, individual counseling
referral services, remedial services in reading, math, communications and cultural enrichment activities.
School Counseling Dept., Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
980-343-3726
Offers support services, personal and social development and academic support to students. Also
provides career planning and assistance with college admissions.
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 Health Department-Community Outreach Educational Session
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700 North Tryon Street, Ste 214, Charlotte, NC 28202
Educational sessions for adolescents that provide information on birth control, pregnancy, STDs, HIV
and other possible risk factors.
INROADS, 212 S. Tryon St Ste 480 Charlotte NC 28281
704-334-5006
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An international career development organization designed to develop talented minorities through
corporate internships. www.inroads.org
Preschool & private school speech services
980-343-5328
Offers speech therapy services to preschool and private school students.
 Upward Bound-Johnson C. Smith University
704-378-1127
Provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in
higher education pursuits. Accepts students who are rising 9th graders and higher.
Elderly and Disabled Adults
 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Council on Aging, 200 E. Woodlawn Rd. Charlotte, 28217
Advocates the rights and needs of older adults.
 Elder Law, 8821 University East Drive Charlotte, NC 28213
704-391-5216
704-596-7001
Legal aid and elder care planning services.
 Just 1 Call
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704-432-1111
A one-stop source of information and assistance for senior citizens and adults with disabilities in
Mecklenburg County, as well as their families and professional caregivers. www.just1call.org
Legal Services for the Elderly, 1431 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204
704-334-0400
Affordable legal assistance for elderly.
Mecklenburg County DSS- Adult Services Care Line, 301 Billingsley Rd. Clt, NC 704-336-2273
Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of elderly and disabled adults;
provides ongoing casework and intervention.
Employment Resources
 BRIDGE Jobs Program, 800 Briar Creek Rd Ste FF405 Charlotte NC 28205
704-377-5371
Dedicated to helping high school drop outs, the unemployed and underemployed citizens ages 16 and
up. www.bridgecharlotte.org
 ESC (Employment Security Commission), 500 W. Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202
 Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, 2122 Freedom Dr. Charlotte NC 28208
Provides employment and training services for persons
with barriers to employment; provides support services, including instruction in independent living
skills, for people with barriers to employment.
 Jacob’s Ladder Job Center, 832 Seigle Avenue Charlotte NC 28233
704-332-5822
Help unemployed and underemployed individuals obtain and sustain a living wage job.
www.jacobsladdercharlotte.org
 The Job Bank, 700 North Tryon St Charlotte NC 28202
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A division of the Women’s Commission that assists individuals to improve their skills and employment
opportunities. http://excalibur3.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/wcjobs
Job Corps, 500 W. Trade St., Charlotte, NC 28202
704-566-2870
1-800-733-JOBS
Provides young people, ages 16-24, with integrated academic, vocational, and social skills training
they need to gain independence and get quality, long-term jobs or further their education.
Mecklenburg County Women’s Commission, 700 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC
704-336-3210
Counseling, job bank, clothing, job assistance, legal help.
 Abor Education &Training 200 N. Sharon Amity, Suite C Charlotte NC 28211
704 364-
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Provides assistance for youth ages 16-21 overcome barriers that prevent them from completing their
education or obtaining a job. Serves mainly out of school youth, whether they have dropped-out or
graduated. Assists in obtaining higher education and/or credentialing for specific jobs/careers.
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Financial Assistance
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Child Support Enforcement 500 W Trade Street, suite 557, Charlotte NC
800-992-9457
CSE agents help locate noncustodial parents, establish the paternity of the child(ren), and petition the court to
order child support payments. Once a court order has been established, incoming child support payments are
receipted at CSE's Centralized Collections Operation, which manages the collection and disbursement of all
ordered child support payments in the state. To enforce child support orders, CSE agents can initiate legal action
against the NCP, withhold support payments from the NCP's wages, and intercept their tax refunds.
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Community Health Services 1401 E 7th Street, Charlotte NC
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Provides financial assistance for medical care when insurance is not sufficient. One time per year
assistance with purchase of prescriptions.
Crisis Assistance Ministries, 500A Spratt St. Charlotte, NC 28206
704-371-3001
Emergency financial assistance. Offers clothing, furniture, and appliances at no cost.
Partners in Hope program, links needy families with community services.
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Good Fellows-Belmont Center
704-375-0172
704-333-5040
Small monetary amounts available for a specific need.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth & Their Families
□ The Gay and Lesbian Community Center
704-333-0144
820 Hamilton Street Suite B11 Charlotte, NC 28206
Provides support, advocacy, and community programming for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender community. www.gaycharlotte.com
Gay and Lesbian Counseling
704-563-5810
 1825 Eastway Dr Charlotte NC 28205
 Provides counseling for gays and lesbians, offers peer counseling, AIDS counseling, sexuality and
gender counseling.
RAIN
704-372-7246
o 127 Scaleybark Rd., Charlotte NC
o www.metrolinaaidsproject.org
o Largest HIV/AIDS service organization in the region, services are available for all individuals
including Case Management, Group & Individual Support, Medical & Dental, Counseling, Testing,
Prevention
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□ PFLAG (Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians And Gays)
704-333-0378
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Meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 1412 Providence
Rd., Charlotte, NC. (704) 333-0378
o http://pflagcharlotte.org
o PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their
families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an illinformed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Family
and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and
gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
Time-Out Youth
704-344-8335
 1900 The Plaza, Charlotte NC 28205
 http://www.timeoutyouth.org
 Support, education, advocacy, affirmation, and empowerment to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
and questioning youth ages 13-23.
Gay-friendly & Affirming congregations in Charlotte (others exist as well):
□ Metropolitan Community Church of Charlotte
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1825 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205
www.mcccharlotte.com
The Metropolitan Community Church of Charlotte is a church of the lesbian, gay, bi and transgendered
community, open to all people.
□ Temple Beth El
704-366-1948
5101 Providence Road, Charlotte NC
o www.beth-el.com
o Chavurah Keshet: the Gay and Lesbian group of Temple Beth El. Chavurah Keshet is Temple Beth El’s
group serving Gay and Lesbian members of the Temple, Jewish community, and their supporters in all
aspects of congregational life through religious, social, and educational activities.
Myers Park Baptist Church
704-334-7232
o 1931 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte NC 28207
o www.mpbconline.org
o Member of the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists. We are an ecumenical congregation in the
Baptist tradition. Find us on the corner of Queens Road and Selwyn Avenue. We hope you will visit us,
attend a service, participate in an event or use our Cornwell Center, a fully equipped recreation and Learning
Center open to the community.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
704-377-5439
o 1900 The Plaza, Charlotte NC
o www.htlccharlotte.org
o With a mission of "Loving Not Judging", Holy Trinity is a church where ALL people are welcome.
Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church
704-338-1914
o 832 Seigle Avenue, Charlotte NC
o www.seigleavenue.org
o We are called by God to be an inclusive congregation that promotes and enjoys the fellowship of Christ and
His people. We are diverse in race, economic condition, social background, sexual orientation, and
educational and religious experience.
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2127 Eastway Drive, Charlotte NC
www.ufccharlottenc.org
Whether you came to reconnect to God, connect to a body of believers who will not judge you on the basis of
your sexual orientation, race, gender or class, or you just want to find out more about the Unity Fellowship
Church, it is our prayer that you not leave empty handed.
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□ Christ Episcopal Catholic Church
704-333-0378
1412 Providence Rd, Charlotte NC
www.christchurchcharlotte.org
We invite you to worship with us, study and learn with us through Sunday School classes or a Bible Study,
enjoy fellowship with us at Wednesday Night Suppers or other various fellowship opportunities, and serve
with us in our church, community and world.
Saint Ann’s Catholic Church
704-523-4641
o 3635 Park Road, Charlotte NC
o www.stannsparish.org
o St. Ann’s Parish is a vibrant, Roman Catholic community with many opportunities for participation in its
spiritual life, social fellowship, and community service. St. Ann’s Parishioners are a wonderful mix of ages
and cultures.
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Piedmont Unitarian Universalist
9704 Mallard Creek Church Road
704-510-0008
www.puuc.org
Is open to all people including the LGBTQ community.
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General Referrals
 The Bethlehem Center, 2705 Baltimore Avenue Charlotte NC 28203
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Program to improve the quality of life for the disadvantaged. Programs have emphasized child
development, parent involvement and services for the elderly and disabled. www.bethlehemcenter.org
Careline for North Carolina,
800-662-7030
Information and referrals available for North Carolina residents on government and non-profit agencies
as well as support groups.
Child and Family Development, 4012 Park Rd.. Charlotte, NC
704-332-4834
Provides Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Speech Therapy (ST), Psychotherapy,
and Educational Therapy.
Love INC PO Box 18517 Charlotte NC 28205
704-536-5588
Church volunteers who provide an array of services such as: budgeting, minor home maintenance,
painting, parenting training, transportation, etc. Also has resources for infants/newborns, baby supplies
available. http://loveinc-charlotte.org/
Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services
704-336-3150
301 Billingsley Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211
Assists with Medicaid, Food Stamps, and Work First (economic assistance for women with children)
On Ramp
704-943-9597
A resource center designed to assist young people between the ages of 16-24 in making the successful
transition to adulthood. Using a network of community partners The On Ramp provides the case
management and skill building services necessary to help young adults function independently in
society. Youth may be referred by DSS, mental health provides, local youth service organizations, schools,
juvenile courts, families, churches, or through self referrals.
 Summit House, PO Box 37094 Charlotte NC 28237
704-334-4423
An innovative community corrections initiative that offers a sentencing alternative to incarceration for
pregnant women and mother who have been convicted of nonviolent offenses. Most of the women are
between the ages of 18 and 35, have long histories of substance abuse, have not completed high school,
and have been convicted of forgery, fraud, drug trafficking and/or sale. www.summithouse.org
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24-hour referral and information line.
 Urban League, 740 West Fifth Street
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704-373-2256
A multi-service, non-profit Agency, who’s mission is to promote economic self-sufficiency among
African-American families and others, and racial inclusion in our community. Programs can benefit
anyone in need of computer education and training, career development, and employment services.
www.urbanleaguecc.org
United Family Services, 601 E. Fourth St., Suite 204 Charlotte, NC 28202
704-332-9034
Individual counseling for issues. Also offers credit counseling, foreclosure counseling, domestic
violence support, and mental health counseling. Hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm.
 Youth Bureau (Charlotte-Meck. Police), 601 E. Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202
Investigate crimes in which youth (under age 16) are victims.
Group Homes
 American Children’s Home, Lexington NC
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336-357-7126
Basic group home facility; provides short and long-term placement; also includes an independent living
program.
Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 967 Pembroke, NC 28372
336-474-1200
Residential group homes focused on improving behavior and delivering therapeutic services to
residents to and families.
Girl’s cottage Johnson 336-475-3668
Boy’s cottage York 996-475-8036
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 Barium Springs Home, Barium Springs, NC
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Residential group home for boys and girls, ages 6-21, with average length of stay being 1 year. Accepts
youth with w/psychological diagnosis. Also offers foster-care, and an on-campus school.
www.bariumsprings.org
Boys and Girls Home of NC, P.O. Box 127 Lake Waccamaw NC 28455
910-646-3083
A residential group home that operates year round with short-term and long-term placements for
Correction of specific behavior problems, or for development of independent living skills.
Camden Military Academy, 520 US Highway 1 North, Camden SC 29020
803-432-6001
A college preparatory school for males grades 7-12. The Academy, a non-profit tax-exempt institution,
is a fully accredited member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, offering college
preparatory work—no general or vocational courses are available—in grades seven through 12, with a
Military Institute (MI) Junior Army ROTC unit.
Crossnore Schools, Inc, PO Box 249 Crossnore, NC 28616
828-733-0810
Serving ages 5-21; out-of-home placement and emergency placements.
Elon Homes, 1717 Sharon Rd West. Charlotte, NC 28210
704-369-2500
Offers residential care, mental health services, and specialized foster care.
Falcon Children's Home, Falcon, NC
910-980-1065
Residential group home for boys and girls age 3-18. Provides short and long-term placement; also
includes a teen mother program and an independent living program.
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 Free Will Baptist Children’s Home, Middlesex, NC 27557
252-235-2625
Provides care to abandoned, neglected, abused, undisciplined and status-offended children. Programs
and services include preparation for Independent Living, adolescent development, family clarification,
individual counseling for residents, group and family counseling, permanency planning, tutorial
services, and recreational activities. www.fwbchildrenshome.org
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 Grandfather Homes, P.O. Box 98 Banner Elk, NC 28604
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704-369-2500
Provides residential group care and counseling for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 18.
Haven House, 908 W. Morgan St. Raleigh, NC
919-832-7866
Operates a runaway/crisis shelter providing a safe environment for boys and girls age 10-17 who
are runaways, homeless, or in crisis. Also provides a preparation for independent living program
and structured group homes. Offers in-home family therapy as well.
Houston Ctr at Sipe’s Orchard Home, 4451 County Home Rd, Conover, NC
28613 828-256-5056
The Transitional Housing Program offers its residents the following services:
independent living and career training, educational opportunities, meals, clothing
assistance, laundry facilities, transportation assistance, computer and internet
access, and a variety of recreational activities. We also have access to many
different support resources and counseling options. Above all, we can offer a safe
and stable place to stay. The target age for program participation is 16 to 21 yrs
old (There is some flexibility towards youth outside this age group. This will be
determined on a case-by-case basis). The following individuals cannot be
accepted into the program:
 Applicants with a history of violent crime or sexual offences.
 Applicants who need drop-in or emergency shelter.
 Residents who persist in criminal activities or the abuse of alcohol, drugs, or
sex.
 Young adults who are parenting a minor child.
 Those whose needs exceed the program’s capacity.
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Specializes in treating children and adolescents with significant psychiatric illness and impairment in
behavioral, cognitive, emotional, familial, and/or social functioning. www.innerharbour.org
Lutheran Family Services, 1900 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-342-9785
Foster care for children 13-18 years old. Also operates group homes.
Masonic Home for Children, Oxford, NC
919-693-5111
Basic group home of boys and girls ages 3-16. Basic group home facility. Provides short and long-term
placement. There is no cost for the program. Offers emergency placements and includes an independent
living program.
Methodist Home for Children, Raleigh, NC
919-833-2834
Basic group home facility for boys and girls, ages 9-18. Provides short and long-term stays. Also
includes an independent living program.
Tampa Bay Academy, 12012 Boyette Rd. Riverview, Florida 33569
800-678-3838
Tampa Bay offers a full continuum of care for children, adolescences and their families needing
behavioral, mental health or psychiatric services.
Tarheel Challenge, Clinton, NC
910-525-5520
Offers a 22-week residential program for boys and girls, ages 16-19. Serves dropouts and expellees
without GEDs. Residents must have no drugs or serious court/police involvement; mentor required for
entrance in program. Program is for NC residents only. There is no cost for this program.
Thompson Child and Family Focus 6801 St. Peter's Lane Charlotte
704-536-0375
Residential and day treatment for abused and neglected children ages 6-12 including on-campus
school, therapeutic recreation, counseling and psychiatric care. Offers a long-term group home for
boys, child development center, day treatment, an after school program, summer day camps,
and specialized foster care.
Timber Ridge, 14425 Stokes Ferry Rd Gold Hill NC 28071
704-279-1199
Provides an exceptional program to rehabilitate troubled males from 12 to 17 years of age. www.trtc.net
 Youth Homes, Inc, 500 E. Morehead St. Charlotte, NC
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Provides foster care and group home services for abused and neglected children. Program provides
crisis and long-term care, as well as independent living skills for children 8-18 years of age. Offers
an intensive family prevention program and multi-family group therapy. www.youthhomesinc.org
York Place, 234 Kings Mountain Street York SC 29745
803-684-4011
Provides treatment to children and adolescents with significant psychiatric illness and impairment in
behavioral, cognitive, emotional, physical, familial, and social functioning and are in need of intensive
treatment in and out of home placement. www.yorkplace.org
Health Care Services
 Charlotte Community Health Center, 3040 Eastway Dr., Charlotte NC 28205
704-316-6574
Free clinic for adults 18 and over, who have NO insurance and qualify based on an income scale.
They ask for a 10 payment with each visit. Application process involved in order to receive services.
Takes about 6 weeks from application approval to see a doctor. Doctors are only available on Tuesday
Morning and Thursday evenings.
 Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry
Specializing in treating young people to teens. www.cltpediatricdentistry.com
 First Care Medical Clinic, 2938 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC
704-378-4122
Accepts Medicaid. Adult and pediatric care, laboratory services. Call for appointment.
 Health Department, 249 Billingsley Rd Charlotte, NC 28211
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Family planning, HIV, STD testing and immunizations for children
Provides comprehensive medical services to people with neuromuscular diseases. Also offers summer
camps, supports groups, and other array of services.
Metrolina Comprehensive Health Center, 3333 Wilkinson Blvd.,Charlotte, NC
704-393-7720
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Provides families with managed, primary, and preventive health care and referrals when needed.
Medical services, pharmacy, minor emergencies, prenatal care, and pediatric care.
Planned Parenthood, 4822 Albemarle Rd. Suite 1003, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-536-7233
Testing/treatment of STD's. Birth control, annual exams, pregnancy tests/counseling, basic
primary care services, teen pregnancy services. Provides referrals and HIV testing/counseling.
www.plannedparenthood.org/pphs
 Small World Clinic, 411 Billingsley Rd., Suite 106, Charlotte NC 28211
704-377-3751
This is a service offered between 10:30 and 12:00 on certain days for children with Medicaid
and Healthchoice. You need to call to make an appointment.
 Teen Health Connection, 251 Eastway Dr. Charlotte, NC 28213
704-446-8336
Provides checkups, health care, immunizations, case management, and continuity care for ages 1221. Counseling for depression, obesity, anger, & violence prevention.
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Homelessness Resources
 A Child's Place, P.O. Box 33302 Charlotte, NC
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704-343-3790
Attempts to provide a stable, appropriate education to homeless children and children at-risk of
becoming homeless. Offers support services to enhance homeless children's opportunities for success.
Provides services to children's families to ensure long-term housing stability.
Alliance for Children & Youth, Inc., PO Box 1695 Gastonia NC 28052
704-867-3512
American Red Cross
704 376-1661
Short term assistance with housing in cases of disaster, primarily fire or flood (disaster must be verified).
 Caring for Children, PO Box 19113 Asheville NC 28815
 Charlotte Area Fund, Inc., PO Box 34188 Charlotte NC 28234
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828-298-0186
704-336-5183
A non-profit corporation and the designated community action agency serving the needs of the poor in
Mecklenburg County. Provides services to assist with employment, money management, nutrition, and
weatherization assistance (minor home improvement on floors, windows, etc).
www.charlotteareafund.org
1301 South Blvd 28203
Catholic Social Services/Host Homes PO Box 10962 Winston-Salem NC 27108
336-725-4678
Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Authority
704-336-5183
1301 South Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203
To provide housing for the low-income citizens.
 Community Link, P.O. Box 37265 Charlotte, NC 28237
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704-943-9490
Provides housing services for families new to the area (3 months or less). Also provides support
services to strengthen the lives of homeless individuals and families as they move toward independent
and stable living.
Consumer Credit Counseling & Housing Services
704-332-9034
601 E. Fifth St., Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28202
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Hours are Monday-Wednesday from 8:00am-7:30pm, Thursday from 8:00am-5:00pm, and Friday from
8:00am-1:00pm.
Costal Horizons Center, Inc. 3333 Wrightsville Ave Ste 102 Wilmington NC 28403
910-790-0186
www.costalhorizons.org
Haven House Services 706 Hillsborough Street Ste 102 Raleigh NC 27603
919-833-3312
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 Homeless Support Services, 945 N College Road
704-926-0617
This program is a portal of entry into the network of homeless services in Charlotte. Basic eligibility - You
you must be homeless or at great risk of homelessness. Homeless is defined as living in a car or other
places not designated for human habitation, staying in an emergency shelter, or fleeing domestic violence,
and without other housing resources.
 Jackson Park Ministries
704 392-4981
Transitional housing for women with children or married couples with children – must be employed
(interview process to qualify).
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 Men’s Shelter Of Charlotte, 3410 Statesville Avenue Charlotte, NC 28206
704-333-2608
Offers year round shelter for men over the age of 18. Provides training in such daily life skills as food
prep, paying bills. Offers job training. Requires medical, dental, and psychological interventions
 The Relatives, 1100 E. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203
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704-377-0602
Offers temporary refuge for runaway, homeless, and other troubled kids ages 7-17. Provides 24hr
supervision, individual and family conferences, group activities, recreation, and community referrals.
Offers 24hr walk-ins and phone assistance. www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org
Room In The Inn, 945 North College Street Charlotte NC 28206
704-347-0278
Congregations of different faith open their facilities to welcome homeless people as guests. Each site
offers a warm, safe place to sleep one night each week and serves two meals (dinner and breakfast) and
returns guests to the Urban Ministry Center the following morning.
www.urbanministorycenter.org
(ADDED WEBSITE)
 The Salvation Army, 534 Spratt St. Charlotte NC 28206
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704-348-2560
Emergency shelter provides lodging, meals, showers, and case management for homeless women 18
years and older and children ages 12 and under. Also offers transitional housing for families.
Uptown Men's Shelter, 1210 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202
704-334-3187
Offers year round shelter for men over the age of 18. Provides training in such daily life skills as food
prep, paying bills. Offers job training. Requires medical, dental, and psychological interventions.
Trinity Place Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter,
828-253-7233
12 Ravenscroft Drive Asheville NC 28801
 With Friends, PO Box 2182 Gastonia, NC 28053
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704-691-7116
Crisis shelter for youth ages 10-17 for a maximum stay of 14 days. Also provides transitional housing
and supportive services for young men ages 16-21.
Youth Focus 715 N. Eugene St Greensboro NC 27401
336-274-5909
http://members.aol.com/youthfocus
YWCA Women in Transition Program, 3420 Park Rd. Charlotte, NC 28209
704-525-5770
Provides independent living for women and children. Offers affordable housing, education and selfimprovement workshops, counseling, and community referrals.
 The 2-1-1 System connects people with needed human services through an easy to remember three-digit phone
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number, the web and a variety of community interactions. When someone connects with 2-1-1, specially
trained information and referral specialists analyze what services are needed and provide the appropriate
resource and related information. Dial 211 from a landline to be connected.
Basic Human Needs Resources: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility
assistance.
Physical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare,
maternal health, Children’s Health Insurance Program, medical information lines, crisis intervention services,
support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention and rehabilitation.
Employment Supports: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) financial assistance, job training,
transportation assistance, education programs
Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: adult day care, congregate
meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, homemaker services
Support for Children, Youth and Families: child care, after school programs, Head Start, family
resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services
Juvenile Court/ Legal Referrals
 Council for Children’s Rights, 601 East Fifth St., Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28202
704-372-7961
Formerly Children’s Law Center (merged with Council for Children). Court representation for children
ages birth-21. Provides attorneys and/or trained volunteers to represent children in Juvenile Court in
delinquency proceedings and all mental health commitment hearings. Represents children in public
schools with unmet special education needs. Represents children in administrative proceedings such as
school exclusion, placement hearings, and civil matters.
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 CCT (Center for Community Transitions) 1609 East 5th Street Charlotte NC
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704-374-0762
A non-profit agency providing job placement services, housing assistance, and other services to help
offenders from the Charlotte/Mecklenburg County area re-establish themselves as stable and productive
members of the community.
Gang of One, 601 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-432-4264
A community-based initiative that provides a network of local resources to prevent youth from joining a
gang, support youth who are being pressured to join a gang, and assist youth who need help getting out
of a gang. www.gangofone.org
MST (Multisystemic Therapy), 6220 Thermal Rd, Charlotte, NC 28222
704-366-8712
A unique, goal-oriented, and comprehensive treatment program designed to serve multi-problem youth
(12-17) in their community. MST is effective in helping youth with chronic, violent delinquent
behavior and youth with serious emotional problems, including: truancy and academic problems,
serious disrespect and disobedience, aggressive behavior, criminal behavior, drug and alcohol
problems, and running away. www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org
Reality Program (Sept.-May), 700 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
704-353-0819
A referral by Alexander Youth Network or your child’s School Resource Officer is necessary to access
this resource. The purpose is to give young people an introduction to the criminal justice system, where
they can see first hand, the possible ramification of criminal behavior. Ages 12-17.
www.mecksheriff.com
(ADDED WEBSITE)
 Runaway Youth Petition, Dept. of Juvenile Justice 720 E. 4th St. Charlotte
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704-330-4338
Child must have been missing for at least 24 hours. Child must have runaway at least once before.
You must have already filed a missing person's report. When your child is picked up he/she will
be taken to detention for 24 hours. To file this petition, you must go to the Juvenile Court Office
and speak to an intake counselor (forms must be faxed by Counselor or School Resource Officer)
TASC (Treatment Alternative to Street Crime),
704-332-9001
145 Remount Rd Charlotte NC 28203
Provides a program of intensive after care and necessary support services for high risk offenders (ages
16-30) sentenced to the IMPACT Program. Assists in developing a reintegration plan suited to each
individual, starting with the offender and his family, identifying problems and matching them with
appropriate intervention strategies.
 Truancy Hotline, Charlotte Meck Police Department 911
704-331-4868
Call if a child is missing during school hours. The operator will put in a request for service.
 Undisciplined Youth Referrals, Dept. of Juvenile Justice 720 E. 4th St.
704-330-4338
For this referral, you must go to the Dept. of Juvenile Justice and speak with an intake worker. You will
be asked to describe your child's behavior problems, such as truancy, aggressive behavior, runaway
habits, etc. The intake worker will determine whether these behaviors are significant enough for a
referral to be made. You will be notified as to that decision. If the behaviors are significant enough,
your child will be given a court counselor and court date.
Legal Services
 Crime Victims’ Compensation Program,
1-800-826-6200
4703 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699
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Provides assistance to crime victims in North Carolina by paying for medical bills, lost wages, and
counseling. Providers are paid directly, no funds are paid to victim, and victim must have filed a police
report.
Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, 1431 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204
704-376-1600
Legal guidance and representation in family law cases where there is domestic violence or danger
to children.
Legal Services of North Carolina, 224 S. Dawson St. Raleigh NC 27611
919-856-2564
Assistance with finding legal aid in local communities. Spanish speaking also.
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Mental Health
 Arboretum Behavioral Health,
704-540-5566
3315 Spring Bank Lane, Suite 302, Charlotte, NC 28226
Individual or family counseling, play therapy for younger children and psychological testing
For learning and emotional issues. Ages 2-18. Private insurance or self-pay.
 Alexander Youth Network
704-366-8712
6220 Thermal Road PO Box 220632 Charlotte NC 28222
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Provide a comprehensive array of services developed to treat children with, or at risk for, serious
emotional disturbance. Services include mental health assessments, day treatment, outpatient therapy,
psychiatric residential treatment, foster care, adoption counseling, community-based services, a shelter
for children in crisis, and mentoring for children involved with the juvenile justice system.
www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org
Area Mental Health, 3726 Latrobe Center, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28211
704-336-6404
Provide screening and triage services for Mecklenburg County.
(NOW CALLED MECKLINK SERVICE CENTER)
 Behavioral Health Call Center, 501 Billingsley Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
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704-444-2400
24-hour mental health center. A variety of services incl. outpatient, substance abuse
counseling, and anger management. Also offers inpatient services for child and adolescent. The unit
accepts patients ages 6-18 who are unable to be safely managed in an outpatient program.
Child and Adolescent Services 3726 Latrobe Dr Ste100 Charlotte NC 28211
704-336-6404
Coordinates treatment planning and service delivery to seriously emotionally disturbed children and
youth ages 5-18 and their families.
 Catholic Social Services, 1123 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28203
704-370-6155
Counseling provided in English and Spanish. Play therapy available for preschool children.
Sliding fee scale and private insurance.
 Day Treatment (Partial Hospitalization), PO Box 220632 Charlotte NC 28222
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704-366-8712
The Charlotte location serves children ages 5-12 while the Lenoir location serves adolescents. Day
Treatments provides treatment in a structured environment for children who can live at home, but not
function well in public school settings (may include living in Alexander’s nearby residential
programs).Services are offered from 7 am until 6pm. Children in the program attend Alexander’s Yearround School which is designed to remediate academic delays and address classroom-based social and
behavioral problems. www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org
The Family Center, 1516 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
704-376-7180
Counseling for children in abused/neglected situations. Provides family education, in home services,
parenting classes, and council for children with emotional problems in school. www.thefamilycenter.net
Family Jewish Counseling Services, 5007 Providence Rd Charlotte NC 28226
704-364-
6594
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Provides counseling and supportive services to groups, couples, individuals, families, and children.
Kindermourn, 1320 Harding Place, Charlotte, NC 28204
704-376-2580
Grief counseling for parents who have lost a child and for children/teens that have lost a relative
or close friend.
 Mecklenburg Psychological Group
704-376-6577
1132 Greenwood Cliff, Charlotte, NC 28204
Play therapy, family therapy, child behavior management. Private insurance and self-pay.
Sliding fee in some cases.
 Mental Health Therapy, Agape Creative Ministries, Inc.
704-849-0144
1811 Sardis Rd north Ste 222 Charlotte NC 28270
Provides mental health services to all ages and socio-economic levels.
www.agapechristiancounseling.org
 Outpatient Therapy Services (Alexander) PO Box 220632
Charlotte NC 28222
704-366-8712
Provides individual, group and/or family psychotherapy and consultative services to children ages 5
through 18, and their families. Areas of therapeutic specialty include: behavior management for
children with ADHD or ODD, therapy for past traumatic issues related to physical abuse, sexual abuse,
neglect, domestic violence and/or loss of biological father, developing appropriate anger management
techniques, and pre- and post-adoption counseling. www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org
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 Presbyterian Samaritan Counseling Center 5203 Sharon Rd Charlotte NC 28210 704-554-9900
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Provides counseling and psychotherapy regardless of capacity to pay. www.presbyteriansamaritan.org
Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (Alexander)
704-366-8712
PO Box 220632 Charlotte NC 28222
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12-bed facility serves children with severe emotional, behavioral and psychological problems who need
round-the-clock staff supervision and medication management. www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org
Residential Treatment (Alexander)PO Box 220632 Charlotte NC 28222
704-366-8712
Provides a high intensity, highly structured, short-term residential program for children ages 5 to 12
who suffer from emotional and behavioral problems and an immediate need for stabilization and
assessment. The focus is on stabilizing a child’s behavior, assessing functioning levels and needs,
beginning treatment and referral to appropriate ongoing services. www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org
United Family Services, 601 E. Fifth St. Charlotte, NC 28202
704-332-9034
Offers counseling, consumer credit counseling and housing services, employee assistance, and
education. Rape crisis and child abuse prevention services. Operates the Shelter for Battered Women
and Victim Assistance.
 B.R.H.E.E.Teens(Behaving Responsibly & Healthy Emotional Expression),
P.O. Box 32382 704 491.3097
A 6 week (9 hour) course designed to address the development of healthy social skills, anger management,
decision making, power control issues, self esteem, effective communication skills, and connecting thoughts
and feelings to appropriate and socially accepted behaviors. Sessions are facilitated by licensed therapists. A
$120 programming fee applies.
(Saturday and Sunday only now.)
Mentoring Services
 Time Out Youth Mentoring Program, 1900 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
 Girl
704-344-8335
Time Out Youth program that provides adult volunteer mentors to GLBT youth.
Also has Emergency Housing
Talk Foundation www.girltalkfoundation.org
Informative and educational forums for teenage girls.
Parenting Resources
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Childcare Resources Inc. 4601 Park Road. Suite 500, Charlotte NC 28207
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Provides child day care subsidies for families who meet financial, work, and/or school requirements.
Parents must be disabled, in school or employed. Subsidy allotment is based on a sliding scale.
Love and Logic
704-377-0602
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704-376-6697
The Relatives encourages all parents to attend parenting classes to help them learn more effective ways of
addressing their children’s behaviors. Classes following the Love and Logic model, employed by The
Relatives and all Alexander programs, are available at no cost to parents. Call 704.377.0602 or speak to staff
to register for the class. Visit www.loveandlogic.com for more information about Love and Logic.
Adoptive Parents Together (APT).
(704) 376-7180, ext. 123.
Support group for new and experienced adoptive parents of children from foster care, older children and
children with special needs.
Grandcare Support Group. Charlotte Mecklenburg Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road. Charlotte, NC (704) 5226222. GrandCare is the only program in Mecklenburg County that assists only grandparents and other relatives
raising children.
Pregnancy and Teen Pregnancy Services
 Charlotte Pregnancy Care, 1311 E. Morehead St. Charlotte
704-372-5981
Free pregnancy testing. Educational alternatives to abortion, post abortion counseling. Support groups
for pregnant women, teens, and new mothers. Childbirth and parenting classes.
 Children's Home Society, P.O. Box 14608 Greensboro, NC
1-800-632-1400
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Free pregnancy support for anyone, counseling services, pre-natal health education, adoption services,
post-adoption counseling.
 Florence Crittenton, P.O. Box 36392 Charlotte, NC 28236
704-372-4663
Provides residential and non-residential programs for pregnant teens and teen parents. Offers
Adoption support and substance abuse prevention.
 H.E.L.P Crisis Pregnancy Center
(704)289-5133
1700 Secrest Shortcut Rd, Monroe NC 28110
Offers free pregnancy testing, confidential counseling, maternity, infant, & children’s clothing, limited
ultrasound, and prenatal, birthing, and parenting classes.
 Planned Parenthood, 4822 Albemarle Rd. Suite 1003, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-536-7233
Testing/treatment of STD's. Birth control, annual exams, pregnancy tests/counseling, basic
primary care services, teen pregnancy services. Provides referrals and HIV testing/counseling.
www.plannedparenthood.org/pphs
 Room At The Inn
(704) 525-4673 ext. 12
A maternity and after-care program for pregnant women in Charlotte. Pre-and post-natal programs; has
a residential program. www.rati.org
 Safe Journey with Thompson Family Services
704-376-7180 Ext. 116
Program for young mothers, up to age 22, who have dropped out of school
(NAME CHANGE)
Smart Start, 2845 Beatties Ford Rd. Charlotte NC 28216
704-336-5074
Program for pregnant women expecting their first child (or first-time mothers of a baby younger
than six weeks) who live in Mecklenburg County. The goal is to help meet the parent needs as a new
parent until the baby is 2 years old.
Teen Health Connection, 251 Eastway Dr Charlotte NC 28213
704-446-0856
Provides education and testing for pregnancy. To provide affordable, accessible physical and mental
health services to young men and women ages 11-21, emphasizing a family-centered approach.
 Teenage Parents Services (TAPS), 1817 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC
704-343-5460
An alternative school established to meet the educational, medical, and social needs of pregnant
teens and teenage fathers with on-site support. Offers child care services to students. Services available
in for students enrolled in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
 WeeLuv, Mecklenburg County Health Dept. Southeast.
704-336-4680
249 Billingsley Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211 or CMC OB/GYN Myers Park
Outpatient Clinic, 1350 S. Kings Dr. 2nd Floor.
Education and support services for expectant mothers with infants
up to one year old. Fee based on income. Medicaid approved.
(THIS NUMBER IS FOR TEEN TOBACCO PREVENTION NUMBER?)
Spanish Speaking Clients Resources
 CPCC –Basic Skills English as a Second Language
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704-330-6172
These classes are for newly arrived immigrants, 18 years and older, who want to improve their basic
literacy and communication skills. Basic Skills Adult ESL instruction is free.
International House, 322 Hawthorne Lane Charlotte, NC 28204
704-333-8099
Provides advocacy, support, and interpreting services. Will also research resources and advocate for
services through DSS.
Latin American Coalition, 322 Hawthorne Lane Charlotte, NC 28204
704-531-3848
Provides assistance for immigrants especially in the areas of job placement and housing. Provides
translation for clients as well as other community groups.
(NEW ADDRESS – 4938 Central Ave 28205)
 Latin Community Outreach, 2824 N. Davidson St.
704-332-4535
Provides advocacy and referral services to the Hispanic/Latino Community concerning mental health
retardation and related developmental disabilities. www.homestead.com/arcmeck
ARC OF CHARLOTTE.
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Geared towards adults and kids with disabilities
(PROGRAM CHANGE)
 Legal Aid Services (Servicios Legales del Piedmonte del Sur),
1431 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204
1-800-247-1931
Bi-lingual attorney services.
 Mi Casa Su Casa, 3601 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205
704-536-9845
Serves the Latin American population by promoting health, family preservation, economic
development, and self-reliance. Also provides info and referrals to clients.
 Program Confianza (Women’s Commission), 700 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC
Counseling and support for women who have experienced violence;
home visiting and agency intervention available; no cost
704-336-3210
 Program Esperanza, 1123 S. Church St. Charlotte, NC 28203
704-332-4834
Assists with housing resources, case management, and citizenship applications. Provides legal services,
interpretation, translation, and employment services.
(CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
4012 PARK ROAD. 374-336-4309)
Substance Abuse Supports
 Adult Rehabilitation Center-Salvation Army
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704-332-1171
1023 Central Avenue Charlotte NC 28205
To rehabilitate and/or spiritually regenerate men with substance abuse. The Center provides, through inhouse work therapy, the opportunity to regain self-respect and acquire such habits to become productive
members of society. Substance abuse services offered by way of taking men to 12 Step meetings and
providing in house AA meetings.
Alcoholics Anonymous
704-332-4387
Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. Call for
meeting times and locations. www.charlottearea.org
CASCADE Services, 3726 Latrobe Dr Ste 200 Charlotte NC 28211
704-336-4844
(Courage and Support for Changing Attitudes, Dependencies, and Environments) A program which
provides support and substance abuse treatment to help pregnant women have healthy babies.
 Charlotte Rescue Mission, 907 West First Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
704-334-4635
Free addiction recovery program in Charlotte. Men’s program is called Rebound and
women’s program is called Dove’s Nest.
 Chemical Dependency Center, 100 Billingsley Rd,. Charlotte NC
704-376-7447
Provides substance abuse prevention and education services. Also offers treatment and meeting places
for self-help programs.
(NEW NAME ANUVIA)
 Detox, 429 Billingsley Rd. Charlotte, NC
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704-336-3067
Provides a 4 day stay with individual and group sessions/counseling.
Freedom House, PO Box 16157 Charlotte NC 28297
704-505-5981
Provides therapeutic transitional housing for men making the transition back into society from
substance abuse treatment programs.
Hope Haven, Inc. 3815 North Tryon St. Charlotte NC 28206
704-372-8809
Provides residential aftercare to individuals and families recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
www.hopehaveninc.org
McLeod Center, 145 Remount Rd. Charlotte, NC 28203
704-332-9001
Adolescent Program provides treatment for alcohol and drug abuse. Offers a group home setting
for males ages 13 to 17 years. Also has an intensive outpatient substance abuse program for education
and counseling.
Substance Abuse Prevention Services, 1117 E. Morehead St. Charlotte, NC
704-375-3784
Provides substance abuse information, prevention, education, and research for all age groups.
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Also offers a drug information line (704-375-3784) that provides confidential information who wants to
discuss a drug related problem.
 Support Works, 500 E. Morehead St., Suite 222 Charlotte, NC 28202
704-331-9500
Volunteers help find client support groups of any kind in Mecklenburg County and 7 other counties.
Support groups focused on domestic violence, family violence, and other social and medical issues; all
groups are free or low-cost (complete listing of groups on website: www.supportworks.org
 The Key’s of Carolina 1715 Sharon Rd. West, Charlotte NC
704-554-9874
Offers treatment of alcoholism and chemical dependency. Provides an adolescent long-term
hospitalization program and an adolescent extended treatment program.
PRTF Facility
Offers some classes on substance abuse
(PROGRAM CHANGE)
Recreational Resources for Youth
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Athletic Services – Park and Recreation Dept.
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Boy Scouts of America 1410 E 7th Street, Charlotte,NC 28204
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Girl Talk www.girltalkfoundation.org
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Steele Creek Youth Network 1750 Shopton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
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Also have Hispanic and Vietnamese outreach programs.
Informative and educational forums for teen girls.
704-336-8360
A free CMPD gang prevention project targeting Charlotte-Mecklenburg youth ages 6-18.
This organization utilizes Religious Institutions and Non-Profit Organizations to provide pro social
programs and activities in the community.
This program provides opportunities for your kid(s) to participate in outdoor activities, consisting of
mountain bike rides and community services/education opportunities.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte
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704-333-5471
Trips for Kids www.tripsforkidscharlotte.org
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704-336-3854
5841 Brookshire Blvd. Charlotte NC 28216
704-716-6200
Many locations in the Charlotte area; look in the phone book for locations near you.
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Police (CMPD):
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Police Athletic League (PAL) 814 Oaklawn Ave, Charlotte, NC 2821;
704-336-2105
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Right Moves for Youth 1031 S. Caldwell St Suite 102, Charlotte, NC 28203
704-377-4425
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Police Explorers
704-336-7262
 "Do the Right Thing" is a recognition program for kids that have had a hard time and have
overcome those issues. You can get more information on all of these CMPD programs online at
http://www.cmpd.org, find A-Z, and each are listed there.
□ Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation:
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Sports: Baseball, basketball, cross country, running, Disc golf, flag football, golf, soccer, softball,
swimming, tennis, volleyball
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Outdoor Activities: biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking/walking, horseback riding, inline skating,
skateboarding
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MCPR provide a number of programs to a wide variety of age groups. Other programs include: aquatics
programs, nature programs, rec center programs, therapeutic programs, or birthday parties
Mecklenburg County 4H:
Contact: 704.336.2082
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Open to children ages 5-18. Students can learn about electricity, visual arts, health and fitness, and
participate in horse shows, summer camps, and competitive events
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www.mecklenburgcounty4H.org
Straford YMCA
Telephone: (704) 716-6800
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Provides several youth programs during afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. Contact this YMCA branch
for additional information.
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(NEW NUMBER 704-716-4800, 1946 West Blvd 28208)
Harris YMCA
5900 Quail Hollow Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
704-716-6800
(PROGRAM ADDED)
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