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New River Behavioral HealthCare 1430 Willow Lane North Wilkesboro , NC 28659 336-667-5151 336-667-5048 Contacts: Lynne Moree, MA.LPC, Supervisor children's services Description: Services: Family Preservation Program - intensive in home family therapy for families who have children "at risk" for out of home placement due to serious emotional and/or behavioral problems. Evaluations/assessments for 3-8 years old for emotional,behavioral,pschological disorders with follow up individual or family therapy utilizing play therapy, expressive arts, cognitive behavioral therapy. |
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Child Abuse Prevention Team (CAPT)/Our House 203 E. Main Street Wilkesboro , NC 28697 336-667-5555 336-667-0677 Contacts: Tim Murphy, Executive Director Description: Services provided: Parenting Classes and Workshops - Diaper Distribution - Supervised Visitation - Family Advocate Program - Volunteer Opportunities - Body Safety Puppet Shows - Coats for Kids |
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Christmas in Wilkes PO Box 1211 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-667-77174 Contacts: Brenda Roten, Chairman Description: The applications for Christmas in Wilkes are required of all particiipants. Locations to pick up applications will be announced. |
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Guardian ad Litem Program 23rd Judicial District 500 Courthouse Dr. Suite 2037 Wilkesboro , NC 28697 336-667-0474 336-667-5276 Contacts: Geoff Farmer - District Administrator Brenda Kilby - Program Assistant Lynette Reavill Emily Mullins Description: Services Provided are: The Guardian ad Litem Program provides trained community volunteers to investigate and determine the needs of abused and neglected children who are petitioned into the court system by the Department of Social Services. The Guardian ad Litem makes independent recommendations to the court about services which focus on the needs of search child. The Guardian ad Litem Volunteer advocates for a permanent and safe home for every child within the shortest time possible. The Guardian ad Litem does not provide any direct services. The Guardian ad Litem program primary focus is advocacy. |
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High Country First in Families- 507 Courthouse Drive Wilkesboro , NC 28697 336-667-3333 Contacts: Michelle Idol, Coordinator, Alleghany, Ashe, Wilkes Bonnie Perkins, Program Coordinator, Avery, Watauga Description: Services Provided and hours of operation: Monday-Friday 8 - 5 (known to change without notice due to scheduling) Eligibility Requirements are to be a resident of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Watauga or |
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Homecare Management Corporation 400 Shadow line Drive Suite 203 Boone , NC 28607 828-264-1021 828-264-0755 Contacts: Hope Winecoff, Infant Toddler Family Specialist Laura Kesler, Infant Toddler Family Specialist Description: Provides Community Based Rehabilitative Services for children birth to three and their families. Early Intervention Specialist work on the developmental needs of the child and services are provided in a natural setting through daily, routine, child-initiated activities. Community Based Services for ages 3 and up to assist individuals in preventing, overcoming, or managing functional limitations in school, home and community. Community Alternatives Program for ages 3 and up provides a wide range of services to support individuals in the community (supportive living, respite, day habilitation, personal care) |
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Northwest Foothills Mommies Contacts: Melissastarr Rash Description: To provide a safe, secure, FREE place for mothers to find support and encouragement from other mothers and to empower them to be better women, parents and community leaders. |
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Parent to Parent: Family Support Network of the High Country 2359 Hwy 105 Boone , NC 29607 828-265-5394 or Main Office:336-246-3222 1-866-812-3122 Contacts: Karen Hayes, Director Norma Bouchard, Outreach Coordinator, Wilkes County Description: Services Provides are: Information and Support for Families of children with Special Needs in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey counties. Provides information and support for families who have a premature infant, a child with a disability or chronic illness or a family who has experienced the death of their child. Can match a family one-to-one with a trained, volunteer Support Parent who has a child with special needs. These volunteer families provide emotional support and share the expertise of their own experiences. Supports professional working with families caring for children with special needs. Sponsors workshops, trainings and support groups. Promotes collaboration among parents, families and service providers. |
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Parent's Playgroups 306 D Street North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-838-1929 Contacts: Alisha Huskey, Executive Director Description: Smart Start in collaboration with the Family Resource Center and the Children's Developmental Services Agency offer a parent’s group for stay at home parents on Mondays from 10-12 and working parents on Wednesday's from 12-1 (at the Wilkes Family Resource Center on D Street next to Tiffany’s Place). |
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Triumph LLC 118 Peace Street North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-667-1440 Contacts: Description: Triumph in the New River area provides out patient therapy and case management. Our clinicians can provide assessments as well as individual, group and/or family therapy. Case management is designed to meet the education, residential, social, medical, and mental health needs of the client. |
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Wilkes Community College, CDC 1328 S. Collegiate Dr. P O Box 120 Wilkesboro , NC 28697 336-838-6239 336-838-6255 Contacts: Ellen Rhyne Cynthia Owens Ellen Firestone Description: Provides services to parents and their children- infants, toddlers, 2 year olds, 3-year olds, and 4-year olds. The CDC also serves as an observation and internship laboratory for students from the Early Childhood Education Curriculum, Human Services Curriculum, and the Nurse Education Program. The Center's objective is to address holistically each child's needs through developmentally appropriate care practice based upon the Creative Curriculum model. We also maintain a low staff-to-child ratio according to North Carolina's 5 star and National Association for the Education of Young Children requirements. |
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Wilkes Crisis Pregnancy Center 1224 School Street Wilkesboro , NC 28697 336-838-9272 Contacts: Dottie Shealy Sandra Adams Susan Sturgill Description: Services provided: Pregnancy test, Baby items, Parenting classes, Community services for mothers and children under five years old as well as families. |
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Wilkes ESL Playgroup 336-667-5247 957-1271 Contacts: Mary Jolly Description: An English as a Second Language playgroup will meet at the Country Square Community Center on Wednesdays from 10-12. |
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Wilkes Family Resource Center 306 D. Street North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-838-1929 Contacts: Alisha Horne Eunice Call Description: Services Provided Are: Free Family Literacy Program that provides classes for adults and children, adults can go back to school and receive high school credits and life skills, while attending classes parents may have free childcare and transportation is provided if it is needed. |
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Wilkes Regional Medical Center P O Box 609 North Wilkesboro , NC 28659 336-651-8100 336-651-8589 Contacts: Pam Lenderman Description: Service Provided: Medical Social Worker for OB GYN and Pediatrics. |
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Wilkes Transportation Authority 235 Jefferson Street Medical Arts Bldg North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-838-1272 Contacts: Bruce Eilert, Director Description: Wilkes Transportation Authority provides specialized transportation for the general public, the elderly, and disabled. |
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