community resource guide revised 06-26-08

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ADOPTION

Another Choice, Building & Sustaining Families………………………….800-774-3534

2340 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 www.ACFBC.org

Children's Home Society ....................................................................336-274-1538 604 Meadow Street or .........800-632-1400

P. O. Box 14608 Greensboro, NC 27405 www.CHNSC.org Provides adoption support services, problem pregnancy counseling and temporary foster care for children.

Edgecombe County Department of Social Services .........................252-641-7611

(Monday-Thursday - 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.) 3003 Main Street Tarboro, NC 27886 www.Edgecombe.nc.gov 301 S. Fairview Rd. .................................................................................252-985-4101

Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Provides adoption support services.

Florence Crittenton Services ..............................................................704-372-4663

1300 Blythe Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28236 www.FCSNC.org Residential problem pregnancy program. Provides services to address the needs of high risk young women and children.

Nash County Department of Social Services ....................................252-459-9818

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 120 Washington St. P. O. Drawer 819 Nashville, NC 27856 www.co.nash.nc.us Provides adoption support services.

NC Kids ................................................................................................919-733-2580

2409 Mail Service Center 325 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27699-2409

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ADOPTION

Christian Adoption Services, Inc………………………………………….704-847-0038

624 Matthews-Mint Hill Road 800-453-1011

Suite 134 Matthews, NC 28105 www.christianadpot.org 2432 Sunset Ave……………………………………………………………………………252-937-

6560

Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Personalizes adoption plans for birth parents and provides extensive services to birth parents and adoptive applicants.

Edgecombe County Families for Kids……………………………………………252-973-4580

3003 N Main street Tarboro, NC 27886 www.nccountync.gov/dss Adopt, foster care, and mentor.

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AIDS

HIV/AIDS Hotline.................................................................................800-535-2437

Email: [email protected]

www.CDC.Gov

American Red Cross –Fred Turnage Chapter....................................252-977-1720 (Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 326 South Franklin Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Provides HIV/AIDS Education/training. A United Way Funded Partner.

Edgecombe County Health Department ............................................252-641-7511 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 2909 Main St. Tarboro, NC 27886 Provides testing and counseling services.

Edgecombe-Nash HIV/AIDS Service Agency

Contact: Edgecombe County Health Department ........................................252-641-7511 Nash County Health Department ................................................252-459-9819

Coordination of services and application for financial assistance for persons with HIV/AIDS.

Nash County Health Department (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 214 S. Barnes St. ....................................................................................252-459-9819

P. O. Box 849 Nashville, NC 27856 www.co.nash.nc.us 322 S. Franklin Street ..............................................................................252-446-0027

Rocky Mount, NC 27801

Provides testing and counseling services.

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AIDS

New Sources……………………………………………………………….252-446-9900

East Carolina HIV/AIDS Partnership, Inc. 161 South Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 [email protected] Educational, outreach, risk reduction, counseling, HIV case management, community resources. If you have HIV/AIDS you may be eligible for assistance with rent, utility bills, medication, transportation, babysitting, food vouchers, and nutritional supplements. HIV/AIDS support group meets the third Sunday of each month. Information also available on screening, transportation, or child care.

Rocky Mount OIC.................................................................................. 252-977-3730

AIDS HOTLINE ........................252-977-7460 (Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 402 E. Virginia Ave. P. O. Box 2723 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Provides the following services: HIV/AIDS Presentations, Community Workshops, Door-to-Door/Street Outreach and Volunteer Training.

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CHILD CARE

Booker T. Washington Community Center........................................252-972-1166

(Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 5:00 pm) 727 Pennsylvania Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Summer Day Care for school-age children - an 8-week program, late May to mid-August. Tots Morning-In for children ages 3-5, Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:45 am.

Child Abuse National Hotline..............................................................800-422-4453

WWW.CHILDHELP.ORG

Church of God of Deliverance ............................................................252-446-9166 (mentoring)

Down East Partnership for Children..........................................252-985-4300 215 Lexington Street P.O. Box 1245 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Non-profit agency dedicated to helping children and families in Nash and Edgecombe Counties. Mission is to ensure that every child and family in both counties receive the education, health and social services necessary to be economically successful. Family Support Network-- can help you find local people & agencies .............800-852-0042

Child Care Resource & Referral--for child care information & referrals ............800-690-1906 On-Line Database Through Braswell Memorial Library ..................................252-985-0281

Eastern Star Baptist Church ....................................................252-823-5117

(mentoring)

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church .................................................252-446-2379

652 Raleigh Road, Rocky Mount, NC [email protected]


(Monday-Thursday - 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.) 3003 Main Street P. O. Box 38 Tarboro, NC 27886 Referrals for child care.

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CHILD CARE

Edgecombe County Public Schools…….....................................252-823-3658 252-823-6151

(Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 8:00 am / 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm) Provides child care, homework assistance and enrichment activities for elementary children before and after school. Also provides a full day summer program. Contact Community Schools office.

Edgecombe-Nash Parent Alliance .............................................252-446-5118

1608 Curtis Street or 252-212-8188 Rocky Mount, NC 27804


(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 120 Washington St. Nashville, NC 27856 Referral Services

Nash Edgecombe Economic Development, Inc. (NEED)...................252-442-8081

(Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm / Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm) OFFICE 818 S. Franklin St. P. O. Box 2346 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-2346 ………………………………website-www.needcaa.com Full year Head Start - Provides comprehensive child development services for 3-5 year olds. Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Wraparound program continues until 5:30 pm.

Rocky Mount Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) ..............252-977-3730

or

252-977-3731 (Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 6:00 pm) 402 E. Virginia Street P. O. Box 2723 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Provides head start services to the Community for both working and non-working parents, transportation and meals are provided.

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CHILD CARE

Work Central.........................................................................252-442-3467

or

888-927-3230

YMCA, Harrison Family ......................................................................252-972-9622 (Monday through Friday - for hours see programs listed below) 1000 Independence Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 After-School Program - 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Provides after-school care at the following schools: Benvenue Elementary, Englewood Elementary, Hubbard Elementary, Nashville Elementary, Red Oak Elementary and Rocky Mount Academy.

Provides after-school care for children of working parents for children ages 5-12 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Also has summer camp activities for children ages 5-12 from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Also maintains a Baby-sitters Registry. A United Way Funded Partner.

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CLOSETS/SUPPLIES

Bethesda Ministries ................................................................252-442-7166

Church of God of Deliverance..................................................252-446-9166

Cobb Memorial Presbyterian Church .........................................252-823-1691

Community Enrichment Organization ........................................252-823-1733

Teen parenting support group/ HIV public awarness / monthly seminar and breakfast. 403 Beasley Street Princeville, NC 27886

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church .........................................252-446-2379

Faith Christian Ministries.........................................................252-459-7977 (Tues-Fri 9:00 to 2:00/Saturday 9:00 to 1:00) 245 West Washington Street Nashville, NC 27856 Thrift Store First Assembly of God ............................................................252-446-0651

First Baptist Church ...............................................................252-446-9113 200 S Church St, Rocky Mount, NC

First Pentecostal Holiness Church ............................................252-823-8321

Helping Hands .....................................................................................252-977-0031

(Tuesday and Thursday only - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm) 601 Walnut St Rocky Mount, NC 27803 Assistance provided in the following areas: food, clothing utilities, emergency medicine, persons stranded in the city.

Living Waters Ministries..........................................................252-641-4597

Mount Zion Baptist Church .....................................................252-442-1627 320 W. Thomas Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

New Morning Star Church of God ............................................252-442-3079

Project “PROUD” ...................................................................252-823-8410

Regeneration Development Group ............................................252-827-2570

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CLOSETS/SUPPLIES

Rocky Mount Emergency Coalition ....................................................252-972-1181

Human Relations Department City Hall Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Emergency clothing, furniture and household items to persons in needs. (By appointment only.)

Saint James Temple Baptist Church .........................................252-823-1332

Saint James United Methodist Church......................................252-823-3783 211 East Saint James Street Tarboro, NC 27886 website [email protected]

The Salvation Army Thrift Store ........................................................252-972-4141

(Monday through Saturday - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm) 2253 Lawrence Circle Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Low cost clothing. A United Way Funded Partner

S.W.I.M. (Single Women in Mission, Inc.) .................................252-972-7946

Tarboro Community Outreach............................................................252-823-8801

701 Cedar Lane Tarboro, NC 27886 Email address - TCOUTREACHTARBORO.COM Clothing at no cost for needy individuals. United Community Ministries .............................................................252-985-1650

(Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm) 341 McDonald Street P. O. Box 2624 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Provides clothing for deserving individuals in need. A United Way Funded Partner.

West Edgecombe Baptist Church .............................................252-442-7041

(Mon – Friday 8:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

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COUNSELING SERVICES


The Beacon Center..............................................................................252-937-8141

500 Medical Arts Mall Emergency Services (24 Hours) 252-937-8141

Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Toll Free 1-888-893-8640 Former Edgecombe-Nash Mental Health Services, now the management entity for local mental health services, including substance abuse and developmental disabilities. Assessments & referrals are made from The Beacon Center to private providers in the community.

Career and Family Counseling..................................................252-823-4100

(Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m./Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) P. O. Box 207 Tarboro, NC 27886 Adolescents and adults. Counseling focus: academic, career, Christian, grief, personal adjustment and stress management. By appointment only. Retha Summers, M.Ed.LPC

Christ Centered Assistance Network (at the Bassett Center) ……………………………………………………………………252-442-0887 916 Branch Street Rocky Mount, NC 27802 A non-profit faith based ministry offering hope and encourgement for those in crisis. Made up of a network of churches working together to assist in crisis, while those in need find local resources and support.

Coastal Plain Hospital and Counseling Center ............................252-443-9500

2301 Medpark Drive OR Rocky Mount, NC 27804 WWW.NHCS.ORG Counseling services for families, children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens with emotional and behavioral problems, including drug and alcohol abuse.

Cobb Memorial Presbyterian Church .........................................252-823-1691

Developmental Evaluation Center ......................................................252-443-8858 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 111 Medical Arts Mall Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Counseling services for children ages 0-21 in Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash,Northampton, and Wilson Counties with known or suspected developmental disabilities. Priority is given to younger children. Nutritional Counseling, Psychological Counseling, Behavior Management Services.

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COUNSELING SERVICES

Dominion Christian Outreach...................................................252-984-6493

Down East Partnership for Children...................................................252-985-4300

215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Parent-to-Parent Coordinator can pair those experiencing the loss of a child with families that have experienced the same grieving process to provide support and guidance.

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church.........................................252-446-2379

Englewood Baptist Church .................................................................252-937-8254

1350 S. Winstead Ave Rocky Mount, NC 27803 Grief Share: Support Group for those individuals experiencing the loss of a loved one. Meets Wednesdays 6:30pm. Cost involved: $10.00 group workbook

Epilepsy Association of North Carolina .............................................800-451-0694

Medical Center Blvd Winston Salem, NC 27159-1078 email address [email protected]

Family Psychological Services………………………………………….. 252-443-5870

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 6:00 pm) 852 Country Club Rd. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Provides child therapy (including play therapy), adolescent and adult individual therapy, parent counseling, family and marital therapy, clinical hypnosis, etc.

First Assembly of God............................................................252-446-0651

First Baptist Church ...............................................................252-446-9113

Independent Living Rehab .......................................................252-446-0867

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COUNSELING SERVICES

Living Waters Ministries..........................................................252-641-4597

Mount Zion Baptist Church .....................................................252-442-1627

320 W. Thomas Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

My Sister's House ...............................................................................252-462-0366

P. O. Box 7665 Crisis Line....................252-446-2400 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tarboro Office ...............252-823-7057

24-Hour Crisis Response, with individual and group support sessions for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. A United Way Agency.


225 S. Glendale Avenue P. O. Box M Rocky Mount, NC 27801

Port Human Services

3007 N. Main St......................................................................................252-823-6031

Tarboro, NC 27886 Adult Services: crisis intervention, mental health assessment, individual, group, marital, and family therapy. Referral to inpatient treatment. Treatment and support for adults with long term mental/emotional problems.

Rocky Mount Human Relations Department .....................................252-972-1181

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) P. O. Drawer 1180 City Hall - First Floor Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Investigates and conciliates problems in human relations. Handles problems of discrimination in housing, employment, education, and the community. Counseling and assistance available.

Saint Luke Church of Christ ....................................................252-823-7176

S.W.I.M. Network, Inc. ......................................................................252-972-7946 306 Main Street, Station Square P. O. Box 1314 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 A faith-based program that offers single women support. One on one mentoring; weekly training classes; monthly support meetings; resource and referrals; bible study.

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COUNSELING SERVICES

Sure Cord………………………………………………………………………………..252-446-9113 The Family Couseling Center First Baptist Church Road 200 S. Church Rocky Mount, NC 27803 Counselors have tools and training that specially equip them for spirtual guidance in the areas of marriage or relationship conflicts, parenting issues, finacial burdens, emotional bonds, depression and anxiety, addiction wounds from the past, self-destructive behavior and spirtual issues. Call the number above weekdays to schedule an appointment.

Tar River Mental Health Association.........................................252-937-8820

230 Sunset Avenue, First Floor www.tarriver_mha.org P. O. Box 8773 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Healthy Minds Connection Center that provides free education and referral for all mental health issues and agencies, including support groups, marriage/substance abuse counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, etc. Sponsors and/or assists in activities for local mental health facilities and local residents living at Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro. A United Way

Funded Partner.

Woman’s Therapy Center………………………………………………………...252-443-0272 112 N. Circle Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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DISABLED CITIZENS SERVICES

Association for Learning Disabled and Handicapped (ALDH) ..........252-972-9896

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 3027 Sunset Avenue, Suite 5 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Serves the Learning Disabled and Handicapped citizens of Nash and Edgecombe Counties Summer School, Puppet Program, Lending Library, T.E.S.T.S.(Tutoring Exceptional Students Toward Success). A United Way Funded Partner.

Association for Retarded Citizens ......................................................252-446-7871

(Any Day - 10:00 am to 10:00 pm) P. O. Box 4424 Rocky Mount, NC 27803-0424

Autism Society of North Carolina ......................................................800-442-2762

Local Chapter ........................................................................................252-985-2092




Christian Community Service Group .........................................252-459-1849

Low cost handicap ramps. Contact Jim Boehm.

Cleft Palette Hotline ............................................................................800-242-5338

1504 East Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514 E mail address [email protected]

Developmental Evaluation Center ......................................................252-443-8858 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 111 Medical Arts Mall Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Evaluation: Medical, Psychological, Speech/Language, Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social/Emotional. Treatment Services: Speech Therapy, physical Therapy, Medication Monitoring, Occupational Therapy. Other High-Risk Infant Screening, Adaptive Equipment Development Disability Hotline .................................................................................800-821-6922

2626 Glenwood Ave. Suit 550 Raleigh,NC 27608 Email address www.cladisabilitylaw.org

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Epilepsy Association of North Carolina .............................................800-451-0694

Medical Center Blvd Winston Salem, NC 27157 Email address [email protected]

Governor's Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities..........................800-821-6922

2113 Cameron Street – Suite 218 Mailing address: 1314 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27605-1334 Raleigh, NC 27699-1314

N. C. Division Vocational Rehabilitation ............................................252-977-2112

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) Station Square, Suite 140 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Evaluation, counseling, guidance and referral, vocational training services, job and home modifications, etc. provided for individuals who have a physical or mental disability which constitutes a substantial handicap to employment.

National Federation of the Blind...............................................252-937-1979 3000 Octavia Drive (non- profit organization) Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Promotes equity,opportunity, and security for the blind and the visually impaired. Its programs help qualified blind people find employment, protect blind parents’ rights, offers scholarships to blind students and more.

N. C. Head Injury Foundation .............................................................800-377-1464 2113 Cameron Street Suit 242 PO Box 10912 Raleigh, NC 27605 website address www.blanc.net Resource referral, advocacy, prevention, family and survivor support.

Rocky Mount Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities ...252-977-3800

1250 Atlantic Ave Rocky Mount, NC 27801 website address www.tciworks.com The Commission acts as an educational public relations and advisory agency to both individual citizens with disabilities and the community at large, to the end that the skills of all our citizens be used to the fullest extend. The goals include encouraging the involvement of persons with disabilities in daily activities in the community, promoting gainful employment for persons with disabilities and removing architectural barriers.

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Social Security Administration ...........................................................800-772-1213

2723 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or252-446-2242

(Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 7:00 pm) Assist clients in applying for any benefits payable through Social Security for Retirement, survivors, disability and medicare. Also processes claims for supplemental security income payments based on age 65 disability or blind.

N.C. Telecommunications Equipment Program ...........................800-999-5737

2301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2301 Provides access to telecommunications devices for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind or speech-impaired, with limited income. The goal is to provide equal access through the telephone system and the Relay Service.

N.C. Assistive Technology Program……………………………………………919-850-2787 1110 Navajo Drive Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27609 Web site address www.ncatp.org Aims to increase statewide asscess of assitive technology to people of all ages and abilities.

Relay North Carolina…………………………………………………………………800-676-3777 P.O. BOX 29230 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66201-9230 Website address www.sprit.com/relay Provides telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled. Relay is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with no restrictions on the number of calls, places or on their length. There is no charge for using Relay within your local calling area.

Tri County Industries ..........................................................................252-977-3800

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) 1250 Atlantic Avenue P. O. Box 789 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Tri-County Industries provides vocational evaluation, work adjustment, job placement, ADAP and compensatory education searches in an industrial environment. Respite Care services are provided to families with developmentally disabled family members in the home of those served. All individuals served must have a documented disability; individual must be 16 or older to be served in any program except Respite Care.

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Nash County Veterans Office…………………………………………..252-977-3350

YMCA, Harrison Family ......................................................................252-972-9622 (Monday through Friday) 1000 Independence Drive PO Box 4063 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Adaptive Swim Program for handicapped children in all local schools. Special Olympics. A United Way Funded Partner.

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EDUCATION


(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 3027 Sunset Avenue, Suite 5 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Serves the Learning Disabled and Handicapped citizens of Nash and Edgecombe Counties Summer School, Puppet Program, Lending Library, T.E.S.T.S.(Tutoring Exceptional Students Toward Success) A United Way Funded Partner.

Braswell Memorial Library ..................................................................252-442-1951

(Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm / Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) Online Catalog of Community Information and Calendar (Modem #) ..............252-985-0281 Best selling fiction and non-fiction, programs for preschool and school-age children, library skills workshops for children and adults, bookmobile, reference materials, books on tape, large print books, summer reading program, photocopying facilities, and conference room for use by community groups. The on-line community information catalog provides detailed information on the activities and services provided by social agencies, civic organizations, individuals who provide volunteer service, and other non-profit community groups. Modem baud rate: 9600. Set modem for 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Hours for on-line access: Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - midnight. Sunday 1 p.m. - midnight.

Community Enrichment Organization ........................................252-823-1733

Communities In Schools .....................................................................252-442-9991

201 S. Pearl St. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Email address www.cispcanc.com Communities In Schools is a private, non-profit agency whose purpose is to keep students in school through graduation by identifying those at risk of dropping out. The agency coordinates appropriate educational and community services at the school sites such as: Case managers with on-site involvement, tutorial assistance, educational field trips, summer camp and small group activities. A United Way Funded Partner.

Crossworks ..........................................................................................252/985-2140

703 Paul Street or P. O. Box 6795 252-446-6964 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Offers education and training around health issues, nutrition and prevention.

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EDUCATION

Developmental Evaluation Center ......................................................252-443-8858 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 111 Medical Arts Mall Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Evaluation: Medical, Psychological, Speech/Language, Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social/Emotional. Treatment Services: Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Medication Monitoring, Occupational Therapy. Other High-Risk Infant Screening, Adaptive Equipment Development, Developmental Screening Services


Tutoring

Dunbar Community Development Club .............................................252-442-6001 Route 2, Box 80 Dunbar Community Battleboro, NC 27809 ABE (Adult Basic Education), Nutrition Feeding Site for Senior Citizens, transportation of senior citizens to feeding site, sewing class.


Tutoring

Edgecombe County Cooperative Extension Center .......Agriculture:252-641-7815

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) Home Economics: 252-641-7821 201 St. Andrew Street 4-H:252-641-7827 County Administrative Building P. O. Box 129 Tarboro, NC 27886 Provides practical, timely, research based information and educational programs to help Edgecombe County's residents meet local needs in Agriculture & Marketing, Home Economics, 4-H and Youth, Development and Natural Resources, and Public Policy.

Edgecombe Community College ........................................................252-446-0436

(Monday through Thursday - 8:00 am to 9:00 pm / Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm) 225 Tarboro Street Rocky Mount, NC 27801 2009 W. Wilson Street Tarboro, NC 27886................................................................................252-823-5166

Offers a variety of curriculum, vocational, technical and college transfer programs offering a certificate, diploma, or associate degree, continuing education programs, literacy education, general interest courses and cultural programs and educational services for community enrichment.

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EDUCATION

Edgecombe County Public Schools…………………………………….252-641-2600

412 Pearl Street PO Box 7128 Tarboro, NC 27886 www.ecps.us

Mount Zion Baptist Church .....................................................252-442-1627 320 W. Thomas Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Nash Community College ...................................................................252-443-4011

(Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 10:00 pm / Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm) Old Carriage Road P. O. Box 7488 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Educational programs from literacy education through associate degree programs, counseling services, tutorial programs, financial aid.

Nash County Cooperative Extension Service....................................252-459-9810 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) Room 102 Nash County Agriculture Center Agriculture Center Drive Nashville, NC 27856 http://ces.state.nc.us Educational programs in the areas of Agriculture, 4-H, Youth and Home Economics, serving both the rural and urban of Nash County and Rocky Mount.

Nash Rocky-Mount Public Schools……………………………………………252-459-5220

930 Eastern Avenue Nashville, NC 27856 www.nrms.k12.nc.us

North Carolina Wesleyan College.......................................................252-985-5100 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 3400 North Wesleyan Blvd. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Four year degree program, cultural arts programs for the community.

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EDUCATION

Princeville Senior Citizens...................................................................252-824-1482

(Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm) 205 South Main Street P. O. Box 1527 Tarboro, NC 27886 Adult educational development and skills; specifically Adult Basic Education as well as vocational skills development.

Project “PROUD” ...................................................................252-823-8410

Rocky Mount Children's Museum & Science Center........................252-972-1167

at the Imperial Centre 270 Gay Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 [email protected] Educational and entertaining environment for children and adults. Gives a view of science, culture and art, with neat exhibits, Cummins Planetarium, gift show, art gallery, etc.


(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) or...........252-977-3731

402 E. Virginia Street P. O. Box 2723 Rocky Mount, NC 27802

Job Training Service with such programs as Nurse's Assistant, and Clerical/Computer, night literacy program, assessment services.

Spaulding Resource Center .....................................................252-478-7656 600 S. Pine Street Spring Hope, NC 27882 GED/Adult Basic Education, ESL/English as a Second Language, Parenting Skills, Family Counseling. Recreational activities, Line Dancing, Bridge. A weight loss program. Also, a variety of one-time events are offered. The Center brings to the community classes and programs which will assist families in reaching their goals of family sufficiency.

S.W.I.M. Network, Inc. ......................................................................252-972-7946 306 Main Street, Station Square P. O. Box 1314 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 A faith-based program that offers single women support. One on one mentoring; weekly training classes; monthly support meetings; resource and referrals; bible study.


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EDUCATION

Williford Family Resource Center..............................................252-446-5118

Williford Elementary School Mobile Unit #11 Rocky Mount, NC 27803 GED/Adult Basic Education, Parenting Skills, Family Counseling. Also, a variety of one-time events are offered. The Center brings to the community classes and programs which will assist families in reaching their goals of family sufficiency.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

American Red Cross – Fred Turnage Chapter ..................................252-977-1720

(Monday through Friday – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 516 North Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Disaster preparedness and relief including single family fires, First Aid, CPR and Water Safety courses. Service to Armed Forces & Veterans, Blood Collections. A United Way Funded

Partner.

Bethesda Ministries................................................................252-937-4257


Coastal Plain Hospital .........................................................................252-443-9500

Cobb Memorial Presbyterian Church.........................................252-823-1691

Dominion Christian Outreach...................................................252-984-6493


Edgecombe County Department of Social Services ....................... 252-641-7611

(Monday-Thursday - 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.) 3003 Main Street Tarboro, NC 27886 301 S. Fairview Rd. ............................................................................... 252-985-4101

Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Protective Services for Children and Adults- child and elder abuse prevention.

The Beacon Center ................................................................252-937-8141

500 Medical Arts Mall Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Former Edgecombe-Nash Mental Health Services. Call for assessment or referral around mental health emergency. 24 Hour service.

Port Human Services 3007 N. Main St......................................................................................252-823-6031

Tarboro, NC 27886 Emergency Services available 24 hours a day (call the Rocky Mount number after hours) for substance abuse, spouse and child abuse

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

First Assembly of God ............................................................252-446-0651


Grace Covenant Church..........................................................252-977-2731

Missing Children's Center...................................................................800-522-5437 430 North Salisbury Street Mailing Address: 4706 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27604 Raleigh,NC 27699-406


My Sister's House EMERGENCY LINE..................252-446-2400 Shelter and Crisis Line - 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Office: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ....................................................................252-462-0366

P. O. Box 7665 Rocky Mount, NC Provides temporary service to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children. These women are provided help with medical, legal, and investigative procedures, counseling, transportation and referral to helping agencies. A United Way Agency.

Nash County Department of Social Services .................................. 252-459-9818

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 120 Washington St. P. O. Drawer 819 Nashville, NC 27856 Protective Services for Children and Adults-child and elder abuse prevention.


REAL TALK………………………………………………………............800-234-8881

24-hour recorded information on mental health and chemical dependency. Sponsored by Holly Hill Mental Health Services.

RESPOND .............................................................................800-422-1840

24-hour crisis intervention and referral line for people with mental health and chemical dependency problems.

Project Hope ........................................................................................252-443-2489 P.O. Box 4504 Rocky Mount, NC 27803 Food pantry as well as clothing, counseling, support group, mentoring, and emergency services.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

Run Away Hotline ...............................................................................800-621-4000

www.nrscrisisline.org or..............................................................................................................800-231-6946

Saint James Temple Baptist Church .........................................252-823-1332

Saint James United Methodist Church......................................252-823-3783

S.W.I.M. ..............................................................................252-972-7946 306 Main Street, Station Square P. O. Box 1314 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 A faith-based program that offers single women support. One on one mentoring; weekly training classes; monthly support meetings; resource and referrals; bible study.

Tarboro Community Outreach .................................................252-823-8801

Provides emergency financial assistance for food, fuel, utilitites, rent and medicine.

Truth Tabernacle of Deliverance Church ...................................252-442-6828

Victim Assistance..................................................................252-972-1453


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EMERGENCY SHELTER

My Sister's House EMERGENCY LINE ......................252-446-2400 Shelter and Crisis Line - 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Office: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ....................................................................252-462-0366

P. O. Box 7665 Rocky Mount, NC Provides temporary service to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children. These women are provided help with medical, legal, and investigative procedures, counseling transporting and referral to helping agencies. A United Way Funded Partner.

Rocky Mount/Edgecombe Community Dev. Corp. ......................252-442-8553

The Salvation Army ............................................................................252-446-4496

(Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) 420 Paul St. Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Financial support around particular emergency situations. A United Way Funded Partner.


Shelter 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 701 Cedar Lane Tarboro, NC 27886 Homeless shelter for men and women.

United Community Ministries .............................................................252-985-1650

Shelter: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Office: Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 341 McDonald St. P. O. Box 2624 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 United Community Ministries operates the Community Shelter, Soup Kitchen, and Crisis Ministry Center, which provides: 1) Emergency shelter for adult men and women 2) hot meals, food baskets and clothing to homeless and distressed persons, and 3) clothing, employment advisory assistance, advocacy counseling to the aforementioned area persons. A United Way Funded Partner.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

The C.L.E.A.N. Team..........................................................................252-972-1327

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) City Hall P. O. Box 1180 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Provides environmental education and information and assistance on recycling programs, litter abatement projects and beautification efforts.

Conservation & Renewable Energy Hotline.......................................800-523-2929

Inquiry & referral service on home energy conservation and renewable energy.

Edgecombe County Health Department ............................................252-641-7511

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 2909 Main St. Tarboro, NC 27886

Food protection, water and sewage sanitation and rabies control

Nash County Health Department .......................................................252-459-9819

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 214 S. Barnes St. P. O. Box 842 Nashville, NC 27856 322 S. Franklin St....................................................................................252-446-0027


Solid waste disposal, food service inspections, soil evaluation, vector/rodent control, swimming pool inspection, water quality inspection, abandoned car evaluations, and rabies control.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Booker T. Washington Community Center........................................252-972-1166 (Sunday through Saturday - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm) 727 Pennsylvania Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Free income tax service for low income citizens.


(Monday-Thursday - 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.) 3003 Main Street P. O. Box 38 Tarboro, NC 27886 Income Maintenance Services: General assistance limited to qualified residents on an emergency basis, Aid to Families with Dependent Children, assistance for children deprived of parental care for a variety of reasons.

Helping Hands .....................................................................................252-446-3340

(Tuesday and Thursday only - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm) 136 Western Avenue P. O. Box 1175 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Assistance provided in the following areas: food, clothing, utilities, emergency medicine, persons stranded in the city.


(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 120 Washington St. P. O. Drawer 819 Nashville, NC 27856 Financial services include Aid to Families with Dependent Children, Food Stamps, Medicaid including transportation, low income emergency assistance and crisis intervention programs.

Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development, Inc. (NEED)...................252-442-8081

(Monday through Thursday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm / Friday - 8:00 am to 2:00 pm) 818 S. Franklin St. P. O. Box 2346 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-2346 Family Development Program, provides comprehensive services to families that enable them to become self sufficient. Emergency financial services are provided to those families enrolled in the Family Development Program.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

N. C. Victim's Compensation.............................................................800-826-6200

The Salvation Army ............................................................................252-446-4496 (Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) 420 Paul St. Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Provides emergency financial assistance for food, fuel, utilities, rent, and medicine. Also provides emergency help with utilities by administering the City of Rocky Mount's WARM program. A United Way Funded Partner.


Shelter 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 701 Cedar Lane Tarboro, NC 27886 Provides emergency financial assistance for food, fuel, utilities, rent and medicine.

WARM Program October through May Sponsored by City of Rocky Mount............................................................252-972-1204

Administered by The Salvation Army. ........................................................252-446-4496

Provides heating fuel (gas, wood, oil, coal or electricity) to the elderly, disabled or handicapped or unemployed due to being laid off within 90 days. Must meet income guidelines. Fans provided to elderly from June until August. Must be a City of Rocky Mount Utility Customer.

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FOOD

Church of God of Deliverance ............................................................252/446-9166 P. O. Box 868 (900 Columbia Avenue) Rocky Mount, NC 27802-0868 Serving food boxes and hot meals to elderly, children, families, and homeless.

Crossworks ..........................................................................................252/985-2140

P. O. Box 6795 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Offers training and workshops about healthy eating, nutrition and health concerns.


(Monday-Thursday - 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.) 3003 Main Street P. O. Box 38 Tarboro, NC 27886 Food Stamps as well as emergency food provided to qualified individuals.

Faith Christian Ministry...........................................................252-459-7977 (Monday through Thursday, Saturday - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm) 122 S. Boddie Street Nashville, NC 27856 Provides food for qualified individuals and families.

Helping Hands .....................................................................................252-446-3340

(Tuesday and Thursday only - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm) 136 Western Avenue P. O. Box 1175 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Assistance provided in the following areas: food, clothing utilities, emergency medicine, persons stranded in the city.

Meals on Wheels Of Tarboro ...................................................................252-823-8411

Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church P. O. Box 1694 Tarboro, NC 27886 Rocky Mount...............................................................252-446-4336 1501 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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120 Washington St. P. O. Drawer 819 Nashville, NC 27856 Food Stamps.

Pines Chapel Baptist Church ..............................................................252-827-2244

501 E. Hamlet St. P. O. Box 754 Pinetops, NC 27864

Project Hope ........................................................................................252-443-2489 P.O. Box 4504 Rocky Mount, NC 27803 Food pantry as well as clothing, counseling, support group, mentoring, and emergency services.


701 Cedar Lane Tarboro, NC 27886 Provides emergency financial assistance for food, fuel, utilities, rent and medicine.

The United Community Ministries......................................................252-985-1650

Shelter: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Office: Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 341 McDonald St. P. O. Box 2624 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Emergency shelter for adult men and women. Lunch for anyone who comes from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Counseling and referral services to shelter guests. A United Way Funded Partner.

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FUNERAL ASSISTANCE

City of Rocky Mount – Victim’s Assistance ................................252-972-1158 Contact Linda Moore

Rocky Mount OIC ...........................................................................252-977-1819

Contact Martha Faigon

NC Crime Control & Public Safety Division .................................1-800-826-6200 (for victims of crime) or..............................................................................................................919-733-7974

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HEALTH SERVICES

Alcohol/Drug Council of North Carolina ............................................919-493-0003

Information & Referral ......800-688-4232

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 3500 Westgate Dr., Suite 204 Durham, NC 27707 Public education about addiction as a treatable family disease. Information and referral to the public and professionals concerning the availability, accessibility and appropriateness of education, intervention, treatment and aftercare. Advocacy to assure that the public and private sectors provide the needed services.

Alzheimer's Disease Hotline ...............................................................800-228-8738

American Cancer Society ...................................................................252-446-8917

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 11 S. Boyllan Ave Raleigh, NC 27603 Service and rehabilitation: gives assistance to cancer patients and their families. Loans sickroom equipment, provides resources, information and guidance, and transportation to medical centers. Sponsors the following rehabilitation programs: "I CAN COPE", a 5 week series of 90 minute patient education classes; "Nu Voice Club", monthly meetings for laryngectomy & spouse; "Ostomy Rehab Program"; Reach to Recovery, volunteer visit for mastectomy patient; "Breast Support Group",meets monthly; "Look Good-Feel Better Program, to help cancer patients in treatment enhance their looks.


American Diabetes Association ...............................................800-DIABETES

(Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)...........................................919-743-5400

434 Fayetteville Street Mall, Suite 1600 Raleigh, NC 27601 Provide educational material to patients, medical professionals and the public on diabetes care. Also sponsor a one week resident camp and day camps for children and youths with diabetes.

American Diabetes Association .........................................................800-682-9692

American Heart Association ...............................................................800-284-6601

American Kidney Fund........................................................................800-638-8299

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HEALTH SERVICES

American Lung Association of North Carolina ............................800-849-5949 P. O. Box 1407 Greenville, NC 27835 Provides public education about lung disease and does research.

American Red Cross, Fred Turnage Chapter.....................................252-977-1720

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 326 S. Franklin Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Provides First Aid, CPR, Water Safety Courses as well as service to Armed Forces and Veterans serving as the medium of communication between service members and their families. Provide the safest possible blood supply to 57 hospitals through volunteer donations. A United Way Funded Partner.

Autism Society of North Carolina ......................................................800-442-2762

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) 3300 Woman's Club Dr. Raleigh, NC 27612

Provides advocacy, support and referral to parents who need multiple resources for their autistic children. Services include vocational placement and long-term support of both employees and employers; development and management of group homes, summer camp, educational materials.

Baby Love ............................................................................................800-367-2229

(Monday through Friday – 9 am to 7 pm) Medical assistance program.

Buckle Up Baby ...................................................................................252-443-8119

(Monday 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm) Car Safety Seat loaner program.

Carolina Pregnancy Center .................................................................252-757-0003

209B S. Evans Street HOT LINE.....252-756-3692

P. O. Box 1964 Greenville, NC 27835 Provides pregnancy tests, maternity clothes, baby clothes, counseling, and Christian housing for homeless pregnant girls. All services are free.

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HEALTH SERVICES


Cleft Palette Hotline ............................................................................800-242-5338

Cocaine Hotline ...................................................................................800-262-2463

Drug Abuse Hotline .............................................................................800-662-4557

Drug Hotline (Anonymous Reporting) ................................................252-972-1461

Duke Poison Control Center ...............................................................800-672-1697

Edgecombe County Cooperative Extension Center ..........................252-641-7821

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 201 St. Andrew Street P. O. Box 129 Tarboro, NC 27886 Provides educational materials and/or programs (upon request) to citizens of Edgecombe County. Special interest programs and workshops on preventive nutrition topics are also available to all citizens.

Edgecombe County Department of Social Services

Division of Services for the Blind.......................................................252-641-7614



Helps legally blind persons remain as independent as possible. Provides rehabilitation and medical eye care, and assists with certification of need for glasses and/or eye examinations.

Edgecombe County Health Department .......................................... 252-641-7511 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 2909 Main St. Tarboro, NC 27886 Adult services: chronic disease, chest clinic, prenatal clinic, family planning clinic, sexually transmitted disease control. Children's services: pediatric clinic, school health services, immunization clinic. Other: Orthopedic clinic, supplemental food program. Project Health; health promotion for industries, businesses, churches and community organizations.

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HEALTH SERVICES

Edgecombe County Home Health/Hospice Agency..........................252-641-7558

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 2213 St. Andrews Street Tarboro, NC 27886 Provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides, medical social work, respiratory therapy, nutrition counseling, hospice and bereavement care.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Program....................................800-532-6302

Health Check (Edgecombe Co. Covering Kids Initiative)..................252-985-5084

Edgecombe County DSS

301 S. Fairview Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801

Health Info Center ...............................................................................800-336-4797

Information and referral for health topics.

Healthy Start Foundation....................................................................919-828-1819 Provides education in an effort to reduce infant dealth and illness and improve the health of young children. Health Resource Line................................................................................800-367-2229

Helpline ................................................................................................800-222-3937

Information service for citizens over 65 with eye care problems. Heritage Hospital .................................................................................252-641-7127

7 days a week, 24 hours a day 111 Hospital Dr. Tarboro, NC 27886 A 127 bed Acute Care Facility with emergency room services, Intensive and Coronary care unit, Same Day surgery unit, complete radiology department, outpatient diagnostic services, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritional counseling, birthing center, intermediate care nursery for high-risk newborns. HIV/AIDS Hotline.................................................................................800-535-2437

Hospice of Edgecombe County ................................................252-641-7518

2213 St. Andrews Street Or ....252-641-7558

Tarboro, NC 27886

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HEALTH SERVICES

Hospice of Nash Health Care Systems..............................................252-442-8124

Nash Health Care Systems 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804

A 24 hour a day, seven day a week physician directed service, caring for terminally ill patients and their families. It is a comforting and supportive service emphasizing the family as a unit of care. Hospice is a concept of care that seeks to enrich the life of a dying person and the family during their last days together. Hospice provides emotional, physical, spiritual and social support for patients and their families.

Independent Living Rehab .......................................................252-446-0867

Lifeline of Nash Health Care Systems ...............................................252-443-8153 (Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) Nash Health Care Systems 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Lifeline is a personal emergency response program which links the individual (disabled, handicapped, chronically ill, people who live alone, etc.) with assistance at the push of a button. Lifeline allows the subscriber to move freely around the home or yard with the confidence of knowing that if help is needed - Lifeline will call for it.

March of Dimes ...................................................................................800-732-7097

Medigap ...............................................................................................800-638-6833

Provides information about supplemental health insurance.

Minority Health Resource Center .......................................................800-444-6472 Provides information and publications on minority health related topics.

Muscular Dystrophy-Eastern Regional Office....................................919-783-0222

Nash County Health Department. ......................................................252-459-9819

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 214 S. Barnes St P. O. Box 842 Nashville, NC 27856 322 S. Franklin St....................................................................................252-446-0027


Personal health: Well child care, WIC nutrition program, maternity care, sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment. Adult health screening clinic, family planning, TB control program, cholesterol testing, sickle cell counseling and health education.

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HEALTH SERVICES

Nash County Cooperative Extension Service....................................252-459-9810

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) Nash County Agriculture Center, Room 102 Agriculture Center Drive Nashville, NC 27856 http://ces.state.nc.us Provides educational materials and/or programs (upon request) to citizens of Nash County. Special interest programs and workshops on preventive nutrition topics are also available to all citizens.

Nash Edgecombe Wilson Counties HIV/AIDS Consortium...............252-977-1464

Nash Health Care Systems.................................................................252-443-8000

7 days a week, 24 hours a day 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 A 300 bed Acute Care Facility that provides complete health care to citizens of Nash County, Rocky Mount and neighboring counties. Services include emergency care, surgery, day hospital, neurosurgery, neurology, orthopedics, physical therapy, outpatient radiation therapy for cancer patients, diagnostic radiology, gasteroloygy, vascular surgery, intensive care, coronary care, heart catheterization, oncology and all out patient services. Patient and Family Services provides discharge planning, financial counseling and social work based on the need of the family. An amputee clinic is offered the second Tuesday of each month.Twenty-four hour pastoral care, Hospice, Lifeline and the Women's Center.

National Society for the Prevention of Blindness .............................800-221-3004

500 East Remington Road Schaumburg, IL 60173


(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) Station Square, Suite 140 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Evaluation, counseling, guidance and referral, vocational training services, job and home modifications, etc. provided for individuals who have a physical or mental disability which constitutes a substantial handicap to employment.

Nurses' Registry ..................................................................................252-972-1810

1302 Old Wilson Road P. O. Box 6434 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Nursing Care.

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HEALTH SERVICES

Pregnancy Care Center .......................................................................252-446-2273

Monday & Tuesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday l p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 330 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Provides pregnancy tests, counseling, post-abortion counseling, education on abstinence, abortion, pregnancy and adoption, information on fetal development and material assistance and referrals. All services free and confidential.

Rare Diseases ......................................................................................800-456-3505 Information and referral on rare diseases.

Rocky Mount Breast Cancer Alliance ................................................252-443-8607

Nash Day Hospital Curtis Ellis Drive P. O. Box 8772 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Educational Services, include free workshops on the importance of early detection, these workshops will be conducted by health care professionals and trained volunteers to any group (women's organizations, businesses, churches, etc.) upon request. A lending library with video tapes and printed materials is also available. The Alliance also has a support-group, "Keeping Abreast" which meets monthly to provide emotional and informational benefits for persons diagnosed with breast cancer.

Shriner's Children's Hospital ..............................................................800-237-5055

Tar Heel Home Health.........................................................................252-442-9390 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) or..800-336-7174

403 Tarboro St. Rocky Mount, NC 27801

Provides home health care, including apnea monitoring, case management, IV therapy, post partem care, etc. Medicare, Medicaid and per diem pricing.

Tar River Mental Health Association.........................................252-937-8820

230 Sunset Avenue, First Floor www.tarriver_mha.org P. O. Box 8773 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Healthy Minds Connection Center that provides free education and referral for all mental health issues and agencies, including support groups, marriage/substance abuse counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, etc. Sponsors and/or assists in activities for local mental health facilities and local residents living at Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro. A United Way

Funded Partner.

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HEALTH SERVICES

VD Hotline ...........................................................................................800-227-8922

Y-ME.....................................................................................................800-221-2141

A national hotline for breast cancer information and support.

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HOMEBOUND SERVICES




Provides Chore services such as assistance for persons unable to carry out activities such as shopping, transportation and meal preparation. Homemaker Services and Aid provides assistance with house cleaning, organization, food and nutrition, money management and house maintenance. Studies and evaluates homes for the elderly.

Edgecombe County Home Health/Hospice Agency..........................252-641-7521

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 2909 Main Street Tarboro, NC 27886 Provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides, medical social work, respiratory therapy, nutrition counseling, hospice and bereavement care.

Home Health Agency Hotline .............................................................800-624-3004

Meals on Wheels of Tarboro, Inc.......................................................252-823-8411

Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church P. O. Box 1694 Tarboro, NC 27886 Volunteers reach the homebound through noon time delivery of hot meals. These friendly home visitors help the Meals on Wheels keep in touch with our shut-in recipients.


(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 120 Washington St. P. O. Drawer 819 Nashville, NC 27856


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HOMEBOUND SERVICES


(7 days a week, 24 hours a day) 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Lifeline ..................................................................................................252-443-8153 Personal emergency response program which links the individual (disabled, handicapped, chronically ill, people who live alone, etc.) with assistance at the push of a button. Lifeline allows the subscriber to move freely around the home or yard with the confidence of knowing that if help is needed - Lifeline will call for it. Hospice .................................................................................................252-442-8124

A 24 hour a day, seven day a week physician directed service, caring for terminally ill patients and their families. It is a comforting and supportive service emphasizing the family as a unit of care. Hospice is a concept of care that seeks to enrich the life of a dying person and the family during their last days together. Hospice provides emotional, physical, spiritual and social support for patients and their families.

Rocky Mount Meals on Wheels..........................................................252-446-4336

(Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm) 1501 Sunset Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Hot noon meal delivered by volunteers to elderly people over 60 who are alone, homebound and have no one available to help them at lunch time. A United Way Community

Partner.

Nurses' Registry ..................................................................................252-972-1810

1302 Old Wilson Road P. O. Box 6434 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Nursing Care Tar Heel Home Health.........................................................................252-442-9390 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) or.....800-336-7174

403 Tarboro St. Rocky Mount, NC 27801

Provides home health care, including apnea monitoring, case management, IV therapy, post partem care, etc. Medicare, Medicaid and per diem pricing.

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HOMEBOUND SERVICES

VOICE...................................................................................................252-823-3996

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 2213 St. Andrews Street P. O. Drawer 1216 Tarboro, NC 27886 Offers a Friendly Visitor to provide companionship to elderly confined persons, provide brief respite for primary caretakers, and to run errands. Also included in the services is Telephone Reassurance which offers homebound elderly contact with "outside world", to ensure that the client has not had an accident, and can get to the phone. Any citizen of Edgecombe County, age 60 or older is eligible for services.

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HOUSING

Anverse................................................................................252-823-0600 Financial, housing, furniture assistance The Bassett Center ................................................................252-985-0078 916 Branch Street Rocky Mount, NC 27801 EBC-ATOM, Inc. ....................................................................252-212-5480 652 Raleigh Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 Provides safe, affordable housing for flood survivors and low income families. Episcopal Housing Ministry Contact Beverly Kigley, Carriage Apts, 4655 Sunset Avenue........................252-451-9250 Independent Living Rehab .......................................................252-446-0867 Interfaith Hospitality Network..................................................252-985-1650 Shelter for families. Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity .................................................252-459-3528 400 E. Church St. or .....252-459-2193 Nashville, NC 27856 Builds and sells houses with no interest for and with the working poor who do not qualify for any other loan program.


(Monday through Thursday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm / Friday - 8:00 am to 2:00 pm) 818 S. Franklin St. P. O. Box 2346 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-2346 Section 8 Housing - provides rental housing supplements for low-income families. Participants are provided assistance with securing housing of sound condition and rent at or below the fair market value. Also provides quality home weatherization to low-income households, that will result in the highest degree of energy savings at the lowest possible cost. Princeville Housing Authority .............................................................252-823-3889 (Monday through Wednesday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm/ Thursday and Friday - 9:00 to 5:00 pm) Pioneer Drive Princeville, NC P. O. Box 1325 Tarboro, NC 27886 Low-income public housing.

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HOUSING Redevelopment Commission of the Town of Tarboro......................252-823-3622 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed for lunch noon to 1:00 pm.) 949 Simmons St. P. O. Box 1144 Tarboro, NC 27886 Low-income public housing Rocky Mount /Edgecombe Community Dev. Corp. .....................252-442-8553 Rocky Mount Housing Authority........................................................252-977-3141 (Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 1006 Aycock St. P. O. Box 4717 Rocky Mount, NC 27803 The Housing Authority provides housing for low to moderate income families; to single, elderly, disabled or handicapped persons and families. Rocky Mount Habitat for Humanity ...................................................252-972-1994 148 S. Washington Street [email protected] Suite 106-A www.rockymounthabitat.org Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Builds and sells houses with no interest for and with the working poor who do not qualify for any other loan program. Tarboro Community Outreach .................................................252-823-8801

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JOB SERVICES


Center for Economic Justice....................................................919-881-0040

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church ........................................252-446-2379



Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Work permits for minors, job corps recruitment, summer employment and work incentive program.

Employment Security Commission .................................................. 252-446-2720

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 121 South Fairview Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Job placement, educational testing, Veterans program, labor market information counseling and training.

Job Training Partnership Act............................................................ 800-562-6333

Living Waters Ministries.........................................................252-641-4597

Mount Zion Baptist Church ....................................................252-442-1627

Nash County Department of Social Services .................................. 252-459-9818

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 120 Washington St. P. O. Drawer 819 Nashville, NC 27856 Work permits for minors, job corps recruitment, summer employment and work incentive program.

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JOB SERVICES

National Career Readiness Program………………………………….252-451-8482 in partnership with Nash Community College Comphrehensive employment tool that allows employers to measure foundational skills to ensure they are hiring qualified, trainable candidates. Integrates a job skills assessment and training system for potential employees.


(Monday through Thursday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm / Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm) 818 S. Franklin St. P. O. Box 2346 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-2346 Operates programs funded by JTPA, that prepare youth and unskilled adults for the labor force; and affordable job training to low-income individuals facing serious barriers to employment.


(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) Station Square, Suite 140 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Evaluation, Counseling, guidance and referral, vocational training services, job and home modifications, etc. provided for individuals who have a physical or mental disability which constitutes a substantial handicap to employment.

Project “PROUD” ...................................................................252-641-4095


(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 9:30 pm. Closed 5:00 to 6:30 pm) or ..252-977-3731 402 E. Virginia Street P. O. Box 2723 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Operates JTPA Job Training Service Center for Edgecombe County residents. Program includes: individual referral, job search assistance, pre-employment skills training for in-school youths.

Regeneration Development Group, Inc......................................252-827-2570

S.W.I.M. (Single Women In Mission) Network ...........................252-972-7946

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JOB SERVICES

The Salvation Army ............................................................................252-446-4496 (Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) 420 Paul St. Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Job counseling and placement. A United Way Funded Partner.

Work Central.........................................................................252-442-3467

888-927-3230

Training, education, and assistance with job interviews and resumes

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LEGAL SERVICES

Eastern Carolina Legal Services, Inc..................................................252-442-0635

(Monday through Thursday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) Toll Free:........800-352-1612 120 N. Franklin St. Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Provides free, civil legal services to low income residents in Nash and Edgecombe counties, in the following priority areas: public benefits, housing, senior citizens, consumer, health, family law, employment, education, and civil rights. Applicants must meet income guidelines which are based on family size. ECLS also provides speakers to groups needing to know more about our services or about specific legal rights.




Enforcement of legal support obligations, collection of support payments.

Impact Plus ..........................................................................................252-977-9924

405 Raleigh Road P. O. Box 1622 Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Provides the opportunity for youthful offenders in Nash and Edgecombe Counties to compensate the community and their victims through performing supervised community service.

Juvenile Court Counselor Services ....................................................252-977-1795

Rocky Mount Judicial Center 305 Cokey Road P. O. Box 1279 Rocky Mount. NC Provides intake, probation and aftercare to children under the age of 16 who are brought to the attention of the Juvenile Court for behaviors alleging that they are delinquent and undisciplined.

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My Sister's House EMERGENCY LINE ..........................252-446-2400 Shelter and Crisis Line 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Office: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ....................................................................252-462-0366

P. O. Box 7665 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Provides legal support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault by helping with court preparation and accompanying clients to court. A United Way Funded Partner.



Enforcement of legal support obligations and collection of support payments.

N. C. Civil Liberties Union ..................................................................919-834-3390

P. O. Box 28004 Raleigh, NC 27611-8004

N. C. Equity ........................................................................................919-781-8088

3900 Barrett Drive – Suite 311 or ....800-451-8065

Raleigh, NC 27609 Provides legal assistance to women.

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LITERACY PROGRAMS

Dunbar Community Development Club .............................................252-442-6001 Route 2, Box 80 Dunbar Community Battleboro, NC 27809 ABE (Adult Basic Education), Nutrition Feeding Site for Senior Citizens, transportation of senior citizens to feeding site, sewing class. A United Way Agency.

Edgecombe Community College ........................................................252-446-0436

(Monday through Thursday - 8:00 am to 9:0 pm / Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm) 225 Tarboro Street Rocky Mount, NC 27801 2009 W. Wilson Street Tarboro, NC 27886................................................................................252-823-5166

Offers a variety of curriculum, vocational, technical and college transfer programs offering a certificate, diploma, or associate degree, continuing education programs, literacy education, general interest courses and cultural programs and educational services for community enrichment.

Nash Community College ...................................................................252-443-4011

(Monday through Thursday - 8:00 am to 10:00 pm / Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm) Old Carriage Road P. O. Box 7488 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Educational programs from literacy education through associate degree programs, counseling services, tutorial programs, financial aid.



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LITERACY PROGRAMS


(Monday through Friday - 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm) or.........252-977-3731 402 E. Virginia Street P. O. Box 2723 Rocky Mount, NC 27802

Night Literacy Program includes ABE/GED, clerical/computer training with supportive services such as assessment services, motivational training, on-going counseling services, free transportation and day care referrals.

Spaulding Resource Center .....................................................252-478-7656 600 S. Pine Street Spring Hope, NC 27882 GED/Adult Basic Education, ESL/English as a Second Language, Parenting Skills, Family Counseling. Recreational activities, Line Dancing, Bridge. A weight loss program. Also, a variety of one-time events are offered. The Center brings to the community classes and programs which will assist families in reaching their goals of family sufficiency. A

Communities In Schools program. United Way Funded Partner.

Williford Family Resource Center..............................................252-446-5118 Williford Elementary School Mobile Unit #11 Rocky Mount, NC 27803 GED/Adult Basic Education, Parenting Skills, Leadership Training, Family Counseling. Also, a variety of one-time events are offered. The Center brings to the community classes and programs which will assist families in reaching their goals of family sufficiency. A

Communities In Schools program. United Way Funded Partner.

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PREGNANCY SERVICES

Baby Love ............................................................................................800-367-2229

Medical assistance program.

Buckle Up Baby ...................................................................................252-443-8119

Monday 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Car Safety Seat loaner program.

Carolina Pregnancy Center .................................................................252-757-0003

209B S. Evans Street HOT LINE........252-756-3692

P. O. Box 1964 Greenville, NC 27835 Provides pregnancy tests, maternity clothes, baby clothes, counseling, and Christian housing for homeless pregnant girls. All services are free.

Edgecombe County Health Department ............................................252-641-7511 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 2909 Main St. Tarboro, NC 27886 Prenatal clinics, family planning clinics, supplemental food program.



Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Family Planning Services, social, educational and medical aid to help individuals control family size and reduce the incidence of births out of wedlock. Problem pregnancy counseling and maternity home care.


Florence Crittenton Services ..............................................................704-372-4663

1300 Blythe Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28236 Residential problem pregnancy program. Provides services to address the needs of high risk young women and children.

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PREGNANCY SERVICES

Mother's Friend ...................................................................................252-442-3079

Morning Star Disciples Church 225 South Glendale Avenue P. O. Box M Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Provides support, referrals, and transportation to pregnant women.

Nash County Health Department .......................................................252-459-9819 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 214 S. Barnes St. P. O. Box 842 Nashville, NC 27856 322 S. Franklin St....................................................................................252-446-0027


Prenatal clinics, family planning clinics, counseling, referrals and supplemental food program.


7 days a week, 24 hours a day 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Lamaze and Childbirth Classes ..................................................................252-443-8630

252-443-8629

North Carolina Coalition on Adolescent Pregnancy..........................800-624-3287

1300 Baxter Street, Suite 171 Charlotte, NC 28204 Develops and supports local councils on prevention in each county. Provides training and continuing education for prevention, research and media campaigns.

Pregnancy Care Center .......................................................................252-446-2273

Monday & Tuesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday l p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 330 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Provides pregnancy tests, counseling, post-abortion counseling, education on abstinence, abortion, pregnancy and adoption, information on fetal development and material assistance and referrals. All services free and confidential.

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PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES

Edgecombe County United Fund........................................................252-823-8919

201 East Pitt St. P. O. Box 144 Tarboro, NC 27886 Raises money to support a variety of agencies serving Edgecombe County.

Nashville Chamber of Commerce…………………………………………..….252-459-4050 225 W Washington Street PO Drawer 1003 Nashville, NC 27856 Provides Business Development, Community Development and other assistance for local businesses in and around Nashville.

Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce ......................................252-446-0323

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 100 Coastline Street P. O. Box 392 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Provides Business Development, Community Development, Educational Services. Works with Public Affairs, Leadership Rocky Mount, Membership Development, Small Business Assistance, Downtown Development and Travel & Tourism.

Rocky Mount Area United Way, Serving the Twin County Area....................252-937-2213

Monday through Thursday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Friday - 8:30 to 1:00 230 Sunset Avenue Avenue, First Floor Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Fax: (252) 937-6702 Serves as a focal point for identifying, prioritizing and providing funding support for a wide range of community human care needs. Works in concert with agencies and organizations that conduct programs and provide services that meet the human care needs of the citizens of the community. United Way activities encompass fund raising and distribution, community problem solving, planning, communications and education, and information and referral.

Tarboro Chamber of Commerce.........................................................252-823-7241 (Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) P. O. Box F Tarboro, NC 27886 Provides Business Development, Community Development, Educational Services. Works with Public Affairs, Membership Development, Small Business Assistance.

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SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES

Alzheimers Hotline ..............................................................................800-272-3900

919 N. Michigan Avenue – Suite 100 or .......312-335-8700

Chicago, IL 60601

American Assocation of Retired Persons (AARP).............................800-523-5800

Booker T. Washington Community Center........................................252-972-1166 (Sunday through Saturday - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm) 727 Pennsylvania Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Activity room, free income tax service for senior citizens.

Dunbar Community Development Club .............................................252-442-6001 Route 2, Box 80 Dunbar Community Battleboro, NC 27809 ABE (Adult Basic Education), Nutrition Feeding Site for Senior Citizens, transportation of senior citizens to feeding site, sewing class.





Edgecombe County Senior Citizens Group #2 ..................................252-442-4529 Route 2, Box 69 Battleboro, NC 27809

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E. L. Roberson Center .........................................................................252-641-4263

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm / Thursday nights 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm) 305 West Baker St. Tarboro, NC 27886 A multi-purpose senior citizens center that provides a nutrition program, transportation, telephone reassurance, information and referral, recreational and social activities, arts and crafts, educational classes and activities, Income Tax Assistance, and SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program). Is the coordinating agency for the Down East Senior Games.

Helpline ................................................................................................800-222-3937

Provides help for those over 65 with eye care problems.

Heritage Retirement Center ................................................................252-977-6199

(Sunday through Saturday - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm) 1650 Cokey Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Health Care Facility offering a structured supervised environment in which to live. Provide complete personal care, give medication per doctor's order, and offer 8 different diets. Laundry services are provided as is complete transportation to all appointments. Full schedule of activities averaging over 30 hours per week.

Meals on Wheels of Tarboro, Inc.......................................................252-823-8411

Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church P. O. Box 1694 Tarboro, NC 27886 Volunteers reach the homebound through noon time delivery of hot meals. These friendly home visitors help the Meals on Wheels keep in touch with our shut-in recipients.




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Nash County Department on Aging & Senior Center..…………..…252-459-7681 103 N. Alston Street................................................................................252-459-1691 Nashville, NC 27856 Office on Aging and Senior Center that provides a variety of supports for our aging population and senior citizens.



Region L Council of Governments .....................................................252-446-0411

(8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 121 W. Nash Street PO Box 9 Wilson, NC 27894 Title 5 Program - work training program for persons 55 and over. Ombudsman program - advocacy program for persons in long term care. Medlink Program to assist with Prescription Assistance.

Rocky Mount Human Relations Department .....................................252-972-1181

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) P. O. Drawer 1180 City Hall - First Floor Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Senior Tar Heel Cards are issued to citizens 60 years and older. Adopt-A-Grandparent matches senior adults with responsible youth to do chores, run errands, and provide companionship.

Rocky Mount Meals on Wheels..........................................................252-446-4336

(Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm) 1501 Sunset Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Hot noon meal delivered by volunteers to elderly people over 60 who are alone, homebound and have no one available to help them at lunch time. A United Way Funded

Partner.

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Rocky Mount Senior’s Center…………………………………………………...252-972-1152

427 S. Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Facility,through the City of Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation, that provides an assorment of programs and activities for seniors. Some programs include: fitness classes, gym, dancing, outings, special events and more.


(Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) 420 Paul St. Rocky Mount, NC 27801

Offers a variety of programming and activities. A United Way Funded Partner.

Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) -Nash ...........252-446-0411 8:30 am to 5:00 pm office hours N. C. Department of Insurance Insurance information program that provides counseling regarding insurance supplemental policies or long term care insurance. Social Security Administration ...........................................................800-772-1213

2723 Sunset Avenue ...............................................................................252-446-2242

(Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm) Assist clients in applying for any benefits payable through Social Security for retirement, survivors, disability and medicare. Also processes claims for supplemental security income payments based on age 65 disability or blind.

VOICE...................................................................................................252-823-3996

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 2213 St. Andrews Street P. O. Drawer 1216 Tarboro, NC 27886 Offers transportation for the elderly in Edgecombe County to and from doctor's appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores, health departments, social services, etc. Voice also offers a Friendly Visitor to provide companionship to elderly confined persons, provide brief respite for primary caretakers, and to run errands. Also included in the services is Telephone Reassurance which offers homebound elderly contact with "outside world", to ensure that the client has not had an accident, and can get to the phone. Any citizen of Edgecombe County, age 60 or older is eligible for services.

Walston’s Adult Nurturing Center ............................................252-823-0367

315 St. David St. P. O. Box 1466

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Tarboro, NC 27886


Westgate Nursing Center ...................................................................252-823-2041

911 Western Blvd. P. O. Box 7035 Tarboro, NC 27886 A 128 bed facility that provides skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care and rest home care.

The Wright's Center............................................................................252-442-8363

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:30 pm) 501 Raleigh Rd. Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Provides day respite care and health management to frail elders, designed to reduce loneliness and address nutritional, educational, social, recreational and health needs. Transportation to other community services is also provided. A United Way Funded

Partner. YMCA, Harrison Family .........................................................252-972-9622

1000 Independence Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Programs to promote wellness and socialization for Seniors. Programs include: Adult Water Fitness, lower impact aerobics, Senior Dance and Bridge. A United Way Funded

Partner.

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE (ALCOHOL AND DRUGS)




Christian Fellowship Home ................................................................252-977-1273

301 S. Grace Street Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Works with recovering alcoholic/drug abuser once they have completed a treatment program or been detoxed. The homes provide a program to help an individual restructure their life. The restructuring includes staying alcohol/drug free, finding employment, working with Vocational Rehabilitation services, working with local mental health programs, attending AA/NA, encouragement to attend church of choice and to re-establish a relationship with family. A United Way Funded Partner.

Coastal Plain Hospital .........................................................................252-443-9500 2301 Medpark Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Cornerstone - An intensive outpatient chemical dependency program.

Drug Education Program .....................................................................252-972-1436

City of Rocky Mount Police Department

Drug Hotline - (Anonymous Reporting) .............................................252-972-1461


Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ...........................................800-248-6233

The mission of MADD is to stop drunk driving and to support victims of this violent crime through public awareness, education, involvement in legislative reform and through victim support programs.

Mary Frances Center...........................................................................252-641-1111

24 Hours a day, 7 days a week or .........800-999-4852 1212 Recovery Road P. O. Box D Tarboro, NC 27886 Inpatient residential treatment for addictive diseases. Alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility.

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE

NC Alcohol & Drug Council ................................................................800-688-4232

3500 Westgate Drive – Suite 204 Durham, NC 27707

Operation Marijuana Watch................................................................800-768-9282

Call to report growing of marijuana.

REAL TALK ..........................................................................................800-234-8881

24-hour recorded information on mental health and chemical dependency. Sponsored by Holly Hill Mental Health Services.

RESPOND.............................................................................................800-422-1840

24-hour crisis intervention and referral line for people with mental health and chemical dependency problems.

Tar River Mental Health Association .........................................252-937-8820

230 Sunset Avenue, First Floor www.tarriver_mha.org P. O. Box 8773 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Education and referral for all mental health issues and agencies, including support groups, marriage/substance abuse counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, etc. A United

Way Funded Partner.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Al-Anon ...............................................................................................252-977-7744


(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 3027 Sunset Avenue, Suite 5 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Support group meetings for clients and families. A United Way agency.


(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 11 S. Boyllan Ave Raleigh, NC 27603 Service and rehabilitation: gives assistance to cancer patients and their families. Loans sickroom equipment, provides resources, information and guidance, and transportation to medical centers. Sponsors the following rehabilitation programs: "I CAN COPE", a 5 week series of 90 minute patient education classes; "Nu Voice Club", monthly meetings for laryngectomy & spouse; "Ostomy Rehab Program"; Reach to Recovery, volunteer visit for mastectomy patient; "Breast Support Group",meets monthly; "Look Good-Feel Better Program, to help cancer patient in treatment enhance their looks.

Codependents Anonymous............................................................... 252-443-5677

Or ....... 252-442-6418

Community Enrichment Organization........................................252-823-1733

Down East Partnership for Children...................................................252-985-4300

215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Parent-to-Parent Coordinator can pair those experiencing the loss of a child with families that have experienced the same grieving process to provide support and guidance.


Edgecombe-Nash Parent Alliance .............................................252-446-5118

252-212-8188

Englewood Baptist Church .................................................................252-937-8254

1350 S. Winstead Ave Rocky Mount, NC 27803 Grief Share: Support Group for those individuals experiencing the loss of a loved one. Meets Wednesdays 6:30pm. Cost involved: $10.00 group workbook.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Epilepsy Association of North Carolina .............................................800-451-0694 3001 Spring Forest Road Raleigh, NC 27604-2817


Heritage Hospital .................................................................................252-641-7127

7 days a week, 24 hours a day 111 Hospital Dr. Tarboro, NC 27886


Mental Health Friends Group.…………………………………..……….252-937-8821

Sponsored by Tar River Mental Health Association Free of charge, held 4th Monday of each month at lunch time.

Narcotics Anonymous.........................................................................252-321-1631

Rocky Mount – Church of the Good Shepherd

Tarboro - Havens House ..........................................................................252-823-0111

Nash/Edgecombe Autism Society ......................................................252-985-2092

Nursing Mothers ..................................................................................252-443-7462

Overeaters Anonymous ......................................................................252-407-8114

Parents Against Teen Suicide &

Teen Suicide Hotline........................................................................704-452-7287

Parents without Partners ....................................................................252-459-3141

Project “PROUD” ...................................................................252-641-4095

Regeneration Development Group ............................................252-827-2570

Rocky Mount Breast Cancer Alliance ................................................252-443-8607

Survivors of Homicide.........................................................................252-972-1453

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SUPPORT GROUPS

S.W.I.M. Network, Inc. ......................................................................252-972-7946 A faith-based program that offers single women support. One on one mentoring; weekly training classes; monthly support meetings; resource and referrals; bible study.

Saint James Temple Baptist Church..................................................252-823-1332

Tarboro Hope Al-Anon ........................................................................252-823-0111

Therapeutic Group for Children from Domestic Violence ................252-977-2892

My Sister's House Rocky Mount, NC A United Way Funded Program

Westgate of Tarboro ...........................................................................919-823-2041

Alzheimer's Support Group

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TRANSPORTATION


(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 11 S. Boyllan Ave Raleigh, NC 27603 Provides transportation to Medical Centers.


NETS (Nash Edgecombe Transportation Service).............................252-937-6387

Project “PROUD” ...................................................................252-641-4095

(only if DSS will reimburse)

Tar River Transit…………………………………………………………..252-972-1174

Provides regular fixed-route bus service as an alternative method of transportation for the general public; complementary ADA paratransit service for individuals who have disabilities preventing access to the fixed-route service; and information on those services in order to facilitate travel and encourage the use of public transportation to help preserve the environment.

VOICE...................................................................................................252-823-3996

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) 2909 N. Main St. P. O. Drawer 1216 Tarboro, NC 27886 Offers transportation for the elderly in Edgecombe County to and from Doctor's appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores, Health Departments, Social Services, etc.

Work Central........................................................................................252-442-3467 888-927-3230

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/SERVICES

Booker T. Washington Community Center........................................252-972-1166 (Sunday through Saturday - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm) 727 Pennsylvania Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Activity room with many games. Summer league basketball for boys and girls from 14-18. Also offered for men.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Nash/ Edgecombe .......................................252-977-9924

(Monday through Friday - 6:30 am to 6:00 pm) 405 Raleigh Road P. O. Box 1622 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 The mission of the Boys and Girls Club is to assure and enhance the quality of life for boys and girls with special concern for the disadvantaged. The club helps boys and girls to help themselves realize their potential for growth and development. A United Way Funded

Partner.

Boy Scouts ..........................................................................................252-522-1521 P.O. Box 1698 or 252-557-0638 Kinston, NC 28501 (Rocky Mount) Provides a program based on character building, citizenship training and self reliance. Boys 6-20 may register in cubbing, scouting and exploring. A United Way Funded Partner.

Bridging the Gap………………………………………………………….252-446-2134

107 SE Main Street Rocky Mount, NC Mentoring services for at-risk youth and their families, particularly fathers.


Communities in Schools .....................................................................252-442-9991

201 S. Pearl St. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 A private, non-profit agency whose purpose is to keep students in school through graduation by identifying those at risk of dropping out. The agency coordinates appropriate educational and community services at the school sites such as: Case managers with on-site involvement, tutorial assistance, educational field trips, summer camp and small group activities. A United Way Funded Partner.

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Edgecombe County Cooperative Extension Center ..........................252-641-7827 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) 201 St. Andrew Street County Administrative Building P. O. Box 129 Tarboro, NC 27886 4-H and youth development programs

Free Will Baptist Children's Home .....................................................252-235-2161

(Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - office hours) 7907 Buck Deans Road P. O. Box 249 Middlesex, NC 27557 Residential Child Care for abused, neglected and abandoned children who are in the custody of the Department of Social Services. Provide medical care, psychological care, education (public school), tutoring, religious opportunities, and recreation on and off campus.

Guardian Ad Litem Program……………………..………………………...977-2803

..............................................................................................................or 823-0420

Advocacy program for neglected or abused children in the court system.

Girl Scouts……………………………………………………………….1-800-558-9297 Provides programs designed to meet the needs and interests of girls ages 5 through 17, through activities that focus on leadership, decision making, character building and career exploration. A United Way Funded Partner.

Impact Plus ..........................................................................................252-977-9924 405 Raleigh Road P. O. Box 1622 Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Provides the opportunity for youthful offenders in Nash and Edgecombe Counties to compensate the community and their victims through performing supervised community service.

Nash County Cooperative Extension Service....................................252-459-9810 (Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) Room 102 Nash County Agriculture Center Agriculture Center Drive Nashville, NC 27856 http://ces.state.nc.us 4-H and youth development programs.

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Rocky Mount Area Youth Council .....................................................252-972-1181

(Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) P. O. Drawer 1180 City Hall - First Floor Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Junior and senior high school students are provided an open forum to discuss problems relative to the youth population. Youth Council is a state chartered organization which is part of the Youth Legislative Assembly enabling the youth to recommend the adoption of bills which affect youth to the General Assembly of North Carolina.

Rocky Mount Children's Museum & Science Center........................252-972-1167

at the Imperial Centre 270 Gay Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 [email protected] Educational and entertaining environment for children and adults. Gives a view of science, culture and art, with neat exhibits, Cummins Planetarium, gift show, art gallery, etc.

Run Away Hotline ...............................................................................800-231-6946


(Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) 420 Paul St. Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Summer camps for deserving boys and girls, weekly character building activities and counseling. A United Way Agency.

Tarboro Edgecombe Swim Team .......................................................252-823-6969

611 S. Howard Circle P. O. Box 396 Tarboro, NC 27886

YMCA, Harrison Family ......................................................................252-972-9622 Monday through Friday 5:00 am – 10:00 pm 1000 Independence Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 PO Box 4663 Rocky Mount, NC 27803 Fax –252-972-3580 Provides a variety of services for youth such as gymnastics, swimming lessons, soccer, basketball, teen programs and more. A United Way Funded Partner.

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MISCELLANEOUS

Careline 800-662-7030 Governor's Office on Citizens’ Services 800-662-7952

20301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-0301 [email protected] N. C. Council for Women/Domestic Violence Commission 919-733-2455

1320 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 2799-1320

community resource guide revised 06-26-08

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