COMMUNITY RESOURCES

*List does not signify endorsement from Smart Start of Mecklenburg County.

Abuse & Neglect

Domestic Violence Healthcare Project Carolinas Medical Center ED Administration, MCP, Suite 400 1001 Blythe Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-466-3999	Assists patients on-site 24-hours a day, seven days a week including holidays with safety assessment, safety planning, photo injury documentation and referrals. Also offers Women Talk, a support group for women experiencing intimate partner abuse.
Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Safe Alliance 601 E. 5th St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-336-4127	Counseling for victims of violent crime and their families in working with the police, courts, and social services system. Special emphasis on domestic violence protective orders and other legal support to protect victims and their children. Crisis intervention, information, advocacy, counseling and assistance with filing for victim compensation is available for victims of rape, child sexual abuse, armed robbery, and families of homicide victims.
Guardian Ad Litem 720 E. 4th Street, Suite 206 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-347-7843	Protects the best interest of children who are involved in a court proceeding as a result of abuse or neglect. In-home assessment and social support.
H.E.R.O Program – Women’s Commission 700 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-336-3210	This program serves children ages 2 to 18. It includes domestic violence support groups, individual counseling and case management services. Staff specially trained in issues relating to children
Legal Services of Southern Piedmont 1431 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-376-1600	Legal services for victims of domestic violence. Legal advice, representation and education in areas of consumer, housing, government assistance and family law. Their representation may include but is not limited to: government benefits, food stamps, social security, SSI, disability claims, unemployment, Work First, child care, protective services, housing problems, domestic violence, violence against children, drug use, HIV/AIDS issues, and consumer law.
Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 704-336-3150	Family Intervention Services provides ongoing in-home child protective supervision to children at risk of abuse, neglect and dependency. Emergency assistance provides cash assistance and social work services to families in financial crisis who have at least one child under the age of 21 residing in the home.
Mecklenburg County DSS-TTY Line 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-336-4756	TTY line for use of deaf clients wishing to reach the Department of Social Services.
Mecklenburg County Youth & Family Services 720 E. 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-336-2273	Responsible for investigating all reports of children at risk of abuse or neglect. Responses include assessment, family intervention, case management, and adoption services.
NC Division of Child Development NC Dept. of Health and Human Services 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Phone: 919-662-4499	Oversees all aspects of child care services in North Carolina. Regulates and rates child care facilities. Responds to reports of illegal child care operations and allegations of abuse or neglect in child care facilities. Oversees the subsidized child care program. Administers Criminal Records check required by state law of all regulated child care providers. Website lists star ratings of licensed centers and has useful information for parents and child care providers.
NOVA (New Options for Violent Actions) 2732 Rozzelle’s Ferry Rd. Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-336-4344	Educational Program for Perpetrators of Domestic Violence
Programa Confianza Charlotte, NC Phone: 704-432-2466	Helps Latin American women victims of domestic violence. Offers educational advice. A job bank is also available.
Reporting/Investigation – DSS 301 Billingsley Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 704-336-2273	Conducts Investigations, Family Assessments, InHome Case Management, and Administers Foster Care and Adoption Services.
Safe Alliance 720 E. 4th St. #204 Charlotte, NC Phone: 704-336-4126	Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence
Shelter for Battered Women United Family Services 601 East Fifth Street-Administrative Office Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-332-2513	24-hour emergency line is operated by United Family Services (a United Way program). Shelter and counseling are provided for battered women and their children.
United Family Services – Charlotte 601 East Fifth Street Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-332-9034	Individual, marital & family counseling, parenting classes, and domestic violence services.
Victim Assistance – Safe Alliance 720 E. Fourth Street, Suite 204 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-336-4126	Special emphasis on domestic violence protective orders and other legal support to protect victims and their children. Crisis intervention, information, advocacy, counseling and assistance with filing for victim compensation is available for victims and families of nomicide victims.

Adoption

Another Choice for Black Children, Inc. 2340 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone: 704-394-1124	A licensed adoption and foster care agency that recruits, trains and provides post-adoption assistance to families who desire to adopt or foster African American and other special needs children.
Bethany Christian Services P.O. Box 470036 Charlotte, NC 28247 Phone: 704-541-1833	Domestic and international adoptions.
Christian Adoptive Services 624 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – Suite 134 Charlotte, NC 28105 Phone: 800-453-1011	Full service adoption agency provides homeless, abandoned or surrendered children the opportunity to have a Christian family. Services include placement, counseling, follow-up for local adoptions and international adoptions.
LDS Family Services 5624 Executive Center Dr. Suite 109 Charlotte, NC 28212 Phone: 704-535-2436	Private, charitable child placement agency which provides services for birth mothers, adoptive families and foster care for babies.
Lutheran Family Services 7901 Cedarbrook Drive Charlotte, NC 28215 Phone: 704-536-9947	Emergency shelter and long-term care/placement for children in the custody of the Department of Social Services.
Youth Homes 601 E. 5th Street Suite 330 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-334-9954	Group homes and foster care program – generally adolescents or infants who require special services. By referral from Youth and Family Services or the community.

Activities / Culture

Arts Plus 345 N. College Street Suite 413 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-377-4187	Located in Spirit Square. Group and individual classes in visual arts, dance, piano, harp, stringed instruments and more. Suzuki string classes for children ages 3 and up. Some scholarships available.
Arts & Science Council 227 W. Trade Street Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-372-9667	Council raises funds and coordinates activities for 54 affiliate cultural organizations. Many of these groups provide free programs as well as educational outreach programs in schools.
Carolinas Latin Dance Company 4228 Woods End Lane Charlotte, NC 28277 Phone: 704-759-8200	Promotes Latin American culture, teaching youth 10 years and older dances from accross Latin America.
Charlotte Ballet 701 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-372-0101	Dance Place is the official school of the North Carolina Dance Theatre (NCDT). Trains students in variety of dance styles and traditions. Weekly classes, day camps, creative movement and pre-ballet available for children ages 3-6.
Charlotte Children’s Choir 128 S. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28230 Phone: 704-374-1892	Local performing arts organization includes 225 children ages 8-18 in five choirs.
Charlotte Symphony 201 S. College St. #110 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-332-6136	Series of four Saturday morning Lollipop Concerts for children, by subscription. Free Summer Pops concerts in June and July. Concerts also performed in surrounding region.
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 300 E.7th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-973-2800	Year-round classes for children ages 3-18 encourage and enhance creativity. Special performances for young audiences.
Chinese American Association of Charlotte	Programs for Asian born Americans
Connie & Company P.O. Box 134 Davidson, NC 28036 Phone: 704-892-8528	Theatre Company focused on children 5 and up.
Davidson College Art Gallery 315 N. Main St Davidson, NC 28035 Phone: 704-894-2520	Changing exhibits by local and national artists.
Diversity Council of the Carolinas 740 West 5th Street Charlotte, NC 28232 Phone: 704-338-1888 Fax: 704-553-1303	Focuses on diversity issues in the workplace. Sponsors monthly meetings on diversity issues and other events.
Harvey B. Gantt Center African-American Cultural Center 551 S. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-374-1565	The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- American Arts + Culture celebrates the contributions of Africans and African- Americans to American culture and serves as a community epicenter for music, dance, theater, visual art, film, arts education programs, literature and community outreach.
Kindermusik Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-343-2822	Music and movement classes for young children at several area locations. Call for information.
Light Factory 1817 Central Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-333-9755	Free admission. Educational programs. Exhibits change frequently.
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation 5841 Brookshire Blvd Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone: 704-336-3854	This division provides recreation and leisure programming for culturally diverse groups with an emphasis on Latino and Asian citizens.
Mint Museum of Art 500 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-337-2000	Changing exhibits of glass, pottery, textiles and other crafts. Classes for adults and children. Interactive web site for children.
National Conference for Community and Justice 4822 Albemarle Road, Suite 240 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-535-7277	Promotes diversity in neighborhoods and schools through programming and strengthening awareness and appreciation. Interfaith programs and multicultural/ diversity workshops and training.
Opera Carolina 1600 Elizabeth Ave. The Elizabeth Roddey Dowd Opera Center Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-332-7177	Professional opera company presents several productions each year. Special free performances for children in schools and other public locations.
Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County 310 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-336-2725	Introductory computer classes at many Mecklenburg County library locations. Check the Web site for more information
Spirit Square Center For the Arts 130 NORTH TRYON ST Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: (704) 372-1000	Cultural programs, performing and visual arts, and arts classes for all ages.
Story Place Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County 310 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-336-2725	This bilingual (English and Spanish) Public Library Web site has stories and interactive activities for young readers that both adults and children can enjoy.
Tryon Center for Visual Arts 721 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-332-5535	Art classes for adults only. Gallery of art by resident artists open Tuesday-Saturday 11-4, Sundays 11-5. Free.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte 500 East Morehead St. Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-716-6200	Summer and after-school activities for children. Call for more information.
YWCA Central Carolinas 3420 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704-525-5770	Summer and after-school activities for children. Call for more information.

Children with Special Health Care Needs / Developmental Delays

Autism Services of Mecklenburg County Inc. 2211-A Executive Street Charlotte, NC 28208 Phone: 704-392-9220	To provide the highest quality residential and support services for adults with Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and other disabilities by listening to and respecting the rights and wishes of each individual and their family, and assisting them to be active and involved members of the community.
Autism Society of NC 505 Oberlin Road Suite 230 Raleigh, NC 27605 Phone: 704-536-7222	The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities.
Developmental Preschool Children’s Developmental Services Carlton Watkins Center 3500 Ellington Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-336-7186	Preschool for children with developmental difficulties; operated by Mecklenburg County Area Mental Health.
Easter Seals NC 5171 Glenwood Ave. Suite 400 Raleigh, NC 27612 Phone: 800-662-7119	Screenings and services for children with disabilities. Leads a coalition sponsored by Smart Start to provide free speech and language screenings for preschool children.
Family First Community Michiko Dowdy 3705 Latrobe Dr. Suite 340 Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 704-804-0688	Family First Community serves children and adolescents with emotional/behavioral challenges (4-20 years old).
Family Support Network – Mecklenburg 3900 Park Road Suite C – The Milford Chapel Building Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-535-4289	Parent-to-parent program provides emotional support, information and referral services to enhance the lives of families of children with special needs, such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. A program of The Arc of Mecklenburg County, Inc.
Little Wonders 123 113 Piper Station Drive Suite 103 Charlotte, NC 28277 Phone: 704-752-1616	Little Wonders provides occupational evaluation and treatment focusing on fine motor play, gross motor, visual-perceptual and self-help skills as well as sensory processing. Certification in neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT); member of American Occupational Therapy Association. For babies and young children who have motor delay, cerebral palsy, sensory integrative dysfunction, Down’s Syndrome, neurological injury, atoxia, feeding difficulties, delayed play skills, hypotonia, hypertonia
Mosaic Pediatric Therapy Phone: 980-785-1113	ABA Therapy for Children with Autism
Programs for Accessible Living 5701 Executive Center Drive Suite 320 Charlotte, NC 28212 Phone: 704-537-0550	Advocacy, training, information and support services for people with disabilities so they can achieve their maximum independence.
Project Child Find N.C. Department of Public Instruction Preschool Exceptional Children Phone: 704-343-6960	North Carolina has a continuing Child Find procedure in place to locate all children with disabilities residing in the State, including children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disability, and who are in need of special education and related services.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance 5504 Spearmint Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 Phone: 704-846-9062	Counseling and support to SIDS parents, referrals, public education, research support and fundraising.
TEACCH Autism Program 5701 Executive Center Drive Suite 108 Charlotte, NC 28212 Phone: 704-563-4103	TEACCH Autism Program provides clinical services such as initial referral and consultation, diagnostic evaluations, family consultation sessions, and parent support groups, social play and recreation groups, individual counseling for higher-functioning clients, and employment services.
Wrightslaw	Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.

Child Care

Charlotte Care Services, Inc. 310 E. Blvd. #7 Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-335-0501	Providing Families with Child Care
Childcare Resources, Inc. 4600 Park Rd. Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704-376-6697	Early Education Child Care with Subsidies Available
Head Start (Many other locations available) 2705 Baltimore Ave. Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-375-1417	Early Childhood Learning Center
Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Charlotte 2115 Ben Craig Dr. Charlotte, NC 28262 Phone: 704-503-4001	Curriculum-Based Child Care from 6 weeks to 12 years old.
Quality Improvement Training Child Care Resources Inc. 700 Kenilworth Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-376-6697	Child Care Resources Inc. provides several training programs for staff of childcare centers and family childcare homes to improve quality and raise the Star Ratings of the facilities. Smart Start of Mecklenburg County funds many of these programs.
YWCA Central Carolinas 3420 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704-525-5770	Summer and after-school activities for children. Call for more information.
YWCA Uptown Child Care Center Uptown Center 415 E. Fourth Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-375-9922	Non-profit childcare center provides quality care in an uptown urban location.

Children, Youth, & Families

100 Black Men of Charlotte 740 W. 5th St. #206 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-375-7300	Education & Mentoring for Young African Americans
A Child’s Place 601 E. 5th St. #230 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-343-3790	Support for Homeless Children
Ada Jenkins Center P.O. Box 1842 212 Gamble Street Charlotte, NC 28036 Phone: 704-896-0471	The Center continues to promote the importance of education and equal opportunity for all citizens. The Center has become a resource hub for North Mecklenburg and South Iredell Counties and a well-respected model for community centers in the region.
After School Enrichment Program CMS Schools Phone: 980-343-3000	After School Programs for Students
Alexander Youth Network 6220 Thermal Road Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-366-8712	Alexander Youth Network provides quality professional treatment to children with serious emotional and behavioral problems. We deliver an effective and efficient array of services, enabling children and their families to exercise self-determination, achieve their potential, and become positive contributors to society.
Another Choice for Black Children, Inc. 2340 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone: 704-394-1124	A licensed adoption and foster care agency that recruits, trains and provides post-adoption assistance to families who desire to adopt or foster African American and other special needs children.
Bethlehem Center, Inc. 2705 Baltimore Ave. Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-375-1417 Fax: 704-371-743	Child care, HeadStart, Bright Beginnings classroom, after-school program, services for children with special needs. Occasional one-time financial assistance for mother of child in program needing help purchasing medications or paying household bills.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte 3801 E. Independence Blvd. #101 Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-910-1301	Mentoring Program
Boys and Girls Club 904 Marsh Rd Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704-523-0394	After School & Summer Camp Programs
Boy Scouts of America 1410 E. 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-333-5471	Activities and Programs Outside School Hours for Young Boys
Care Coordination for Children (CC4C) 2845 Beatties Ford Rd. Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone: 980-314-9340	Help with Finding Medical Care, Transportation, Child Care, and/or Financial Aid, etc. Children 0-5 Years Old
Charlotte Center for Balanced Living 2125 Southend Dr. #452 Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-378-1390	Therapies for Anxiety, Depression, Disordered Eating, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Etc.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 1900 Newcastle Street Charlotte, NC 28202	Tailored instruction in English language skills. Elementary ESL students participate in mainstream classes. Middle and high school students receive instruction in sheltered content courses.
Charlotte Parent Charlotte, NC 28202	This website has up-to-date camp listings and much more information for parents.
Child Proof Advice 4036 Bannockburn Pl. Suite I Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 704-364-9817	Programs for Caregivers to Improve the Safety of their Child
Children’s Developmental Services Carlton Watkins Center 3500 Ellington Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-336-7100	Children’s Developmental Services help children 0-5 who are at-risk for problems in physical, intellectual or social/emotional development. Early intervention needs are identified through screening and evaluation. Home-based parent education and support for families of children with known delays
Children and Family Services Center 601 E. 5th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-943-9400	The Center allows the partner agencies to make differences in the lives of many more families than was once possible. Many of the families and children who receive the services provided at the partner agencies face multiple challenges on a daily basis.
CMS Parent University Smith Family Center 1600 Tyvola Rd. Charlotte, NC 28210 Phone: 980-343-3000	Help Parents Become Full Partners in Child’s Education
Council for Children’s Rights 601 E. 5th St., Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-372-7961	Represents and protects rights of children and provides individual case management, class advocacy, public research and education services.
Employment Service NC Employment Security Commission 500 W. Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-342-6131	Government agency provides assistance in finding and applying for employment. Bilingual services available for those who have ethnic language barriers.
Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center 907 Barra Row #102/103 Davidson, NC 28036 Phone: 704-892-1321	Children with Disabilities
Florence Crittenton Services 1300 Blythe Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-372-4663	Residential maternity program for single pregnant adolescents and young women. Prenatal/medical care, parenting education, adoption support education, individual and group counseling.
Genesis Project 1 5108 Reagan Dr. Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-596-0505	Programs that Address Poverty, Addiction, Oppression, & Abuse
Girl Scouts Hornet’s Nest Council 7007 Idlewild Rd. Charlotte, NC 28212 Phone: 704-731-6500	Activities and Programs Outside School Hours for Young Girls
Girl Talk Foundation, Inc. 809 Hill St-C Charlotte, NC 28208 Phone: 704-999-8520	Programs to Empower Young Girls
Girls on the Run 801 E. Morehead St. #201 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-376-9817	Experienced Based Curriculum for Girls that Incorporates Running
Harvey B. Gantt Center African-American Cultural Center 551 S. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-374-1565	The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- American Arts + Culture celebrates the contributions of Africans and African- Americans to American culture and serves as a community epicenter for music, dance, theater, visual art, film, arts education programs, literature and community outreach.
Jacob’s Ladder Job Center 740 West Fifth Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: (704) 373-2256	Assists unemployed and underemployed individuals to obtain and sustain a living wage. Services include mentoring, job readiness counseling, advocacy, resume and interview skills.
Jewish Family Services 5007 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28226 Phone: 704-364-6594	Provides a full range of services dedicated to the Jewish Community.
La Leche League of North Carolina Earthfare 12235 N. Community House Rd. Charlotte, NC Phone: 423-991-1899	Questions about Breastfeeding
The Learning Collaborative 3241 Sam Drenan Rd Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-377-8076	Preparing Children for School
LifeSpan Creative Campus Center City 601 N. Graham St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-333-7109	Educational Activities
Kinder-Mourn 1320 Harding Place Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-376-2580	The Grieving Children’s Program provides support to children and young people who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. Children learn to understand their experiences of grief, identify and explore feelings, and discover healthy ways of grieving. Individual counseling, play and art therapy are available.
Make a Wish Foundation 1131 Harding Pl. Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-339-0334	Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses
March of Dimes 800 Briar Creek Rd., Suite BB201 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-377-2009	The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. North Carolina ranks 45th among the 50 states for high rates of infant mortality. The March of Dimes carries out this mission through programs of research, community services, education and advocacy.
McDowell Street Center for Family Law 101 N. McDowell Street, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-331-4774	Provides domestic law services to low and moderate income persons unable to afford representation. Services include family law such as custody, child support, divorce and visitation.
North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute 3109 Poplarwood Court, Ste. 300 Raleigh , NC 27604 Phone: 919.834.6623	Independent, non-profit, non-partisan, multi-issue organization influences public policy in favor of all NC children below the age of 18.
North Carolina Partnership for Children	The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) guides and facilitates the Smart Start network, supporting the work of local partnerships and connecting them to the statewide early childhood system. NCPC develops policy for Smart Start programs and services and ensures accountability.
NC State Department of Motor Vehicles 6016 Brookshire Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone: 704-399-8306	For auto license tags you must have proof of insurance, current inspection and taxes paid. Take driving tests here for driving license. To avoid waiting, make an appointment for the driving test. For locations of other Department of Motor Vehicle offices, check the blue pages in the local telephone book.
Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center 901 E. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-335-2760	Healing from Sexual Abuse
Police Activities League 1330 Spring St. Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-336-2102	Enhance Lives of Youth and Young Adults
Project One Scholarship Fund 2438 Hassell Pl. Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704-241-4994	Scholarship and Tools for College Success
Renfrew Center 6633 Fairview Rd. Charlotte, NC 28210 Phone: 800-736-3739	Treatment of Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and Other Related Mental Illnesses.
Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg PO Box 3286 MEB 3 Phone: 704-208-6428	Preventing Childhood Injury
Support for Homeless Families with Preschool Children YWCA of Central Carolinas 3420 Park Rd. Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704-525-5770	Helps address the parenting and family dynamic issues of homeless families dealing with the stress of unemployment, loss of residence, and day-to-day survival by providing transitional housing. Strengthens parents’ age-appropriate parenting with family life skills using the Nurturing Parenting Program curriculum, and one-on-one private coaching, case management, and mental health services.
Teen Health Connection 3541 Randolph Rd. #206 Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 704-381-8336	Health Services for Teens
The Compassionate Friends 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway Charlotte, NC 28277 Phone: 704-315-6913	Support Groups for those Grieving the Loss of a Child
Time Out Youth 2320-A N. Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-344-8335	LBGTQ Center
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) 249 Billingsley Rd Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 980-314-9128	Gives Parenting Tips for Big and Small Problems of Family Life
Vital Records 1903 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Phone: 919-733-3526	Issues birth certificates for those born in the State of North Carolina. At this time the fee is $10 for the first copy and $5 for additional copies. For more information look on the NC State website under “Citizen- “Vital Records.”

Clothing & Household Goods

Assistance League of Charlotte 3405 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28217 Phone: 704-525-5228	Food & Clothing for Children and Families
Beds for Kids 2519 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 980-422-1192	Provides Kids with Beds & Other Needed Furniture.
Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Service Program 1332 Oaklawn Avenue Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-377-4741	Emergency help with food, clothing, furniture, medication refills and some bills. Free meal on Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Crisis Assistance Ministry 500-A Spratt Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-371-3001	Emergency financial assistance for Mecklenburg County residents. Coordinates public, private and religious donations to provide help with rent, clothing, utilities, vouchers for food.
Cup Ministry. Inc. 1201 E. 36th Street Charlotte, NC 28299 Phone: 704-331-4806	Emergency food and clothing ministry sponsored by a group of North Carolina churches.
Dress for Success 500 Clanton Rd. Suite A Charlotte, NC 28217 Phone: 704-525-7706	Empower Women by Providing a Network of Support, Professional Attire, and Development Tools to help Women Thrive in Work and Life
Emergency Assistance Program 500 Spratt Street Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-336-4035	Short-term assistance to families with children experiencing a crisis. Assistance may be with shelter, appliances, transportation, food, clothing, prescriptions, etc.
Goodwill Industries 5301 Wilkinson Blvd Charlotte, NC 28208 Phone: 704-372-3434 704-394-6017	20 Stores in Surrounding Mecklenburg County Job training and career development services, such as assistance with clothing, writing a resume, etc. for people with barriers to employment.
Lydia’s Loft 203 N. Old Statesville Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078 Phone: 704-948-7797	Clothing & Household Items Free of Charge to Those in Need
Matthews Help Center 119 N. Ames Street PO Box 91 Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704-847-8383	Serves people of the Matthews area social and health programs and services and professional education. Non-emergency medical transportation, food pantry, thrift shop, emergency assistance with rent, utility bills and prescription drugs, special funds for other needs.
Salvation Army 534 Spratt Street Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-334-4731	Emergency shelter, food and financial aid for women and families, disaster relief, sponsor of the Christmas Bureau. Family social services, child care for women in the shelter. Programs to elevate moral, physical, spiritual and social conditions. Emphasis is placed on the dignity of the individual.

Dentistry

Carolina Kids Dentistry 5829 Phyliss Ln. Mint Hill, NC 28227 Phone: 704-790-0590	Accepts Medicaid. Dentistry for Children until age 18 and Adults with Disabilities.
Carolinas Medical Center 1350 S. Kings Drive Charlotte, NC 28207 Phone: 704-355-2165	Dental clinic available to all Mecklenburg County residents regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Only Level I Emergency Trauma center in Charlotte.
Central Avenue Dental 3410 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-980-9993	Family Dentistry. Accepts Medicaid. Speaks English & Spanish.
C. W. Williams Community Health Center 3333 Wilkinson Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28208	The C.W. Williams Community Health Center continues to be an anchor and force in the community that is committed to the highest quality primary and preventive care services and health education to all community and surrounding community residents in an atmosphere of dignity and respect, and treats all patients with a truly caring attitude.
East Charlotte Dental 7128 Lawyers Rd. Charlotte, NC 28227 Phone: 704-568-8076	Dentistry for All Ages. Accepts Medicaid.
Shelter Dental Clinic 534 Spratt Street Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-334-0000	This agency provides free dental care to the homeless, mainly extractions for adults and preventive care for children.
Smile Starters Kids Dentist 3053 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, NC Phone: 704-393-39 114901 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC Phone: 704-921-0204	Accepts Medicaid
Southpark Pediatric Dentistry 2700 Coltsgate Rd. #204 Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 704-749-5700	Dentistry for Infants, Children, Teenagers, and Kids with Special Needs.
Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry 11010 S. Tryon St. #101 Charlotte, NC 28273 Phone: 980-245-3451	Accepts Uninsured

Education

Ada Jenkins Center P.O. Box 1842 212 Gamble Street Charlotte, NC 28036 Phone: 704-896-0471	The Center continues to promote the importance of education and equal opportunity for all citizens. The Center has become a resource hub for North Mecklenburg and South Iredell Counties and a well-respected model for community centers in the region.
Arts & Science Council 227 W. Trade Street Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-372-9667	Council raises funds and coordinates activities for 54 affiliate cultural organizations. Many of these groups provide free programs as well as educational outreach programs in schools.
Central Piedmont Community College 1201 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-330-6393	Associates degree in Early Childhood Education; state-required courses for child care directors and individual Early Childhood Education traditional and online courses. ESL & Spanish parenting classes.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 1900 Newcastle Street Charlotte, NC 28202	Tailored instruction in English language skills. Elementary ESL students participate in mainstream classes. Middle and high school students receive instruction in sheltered content courses.
Charlotte Parent Charlotte, NC 28202	This website has up-to-date camp listings and much more information for parents.
Children and Family Services Center 601 E. 5th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-943-9400	The Center allows the partner agencies to make differences in the lives of many more families than was once possible. Many of the families and children who receive the services provided at the partner agencies face multiple challenges on a daily basis.
Classroom Central 2116 Wilkinson Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28208 Phone: 704.377.1740	Their mission is to equip students living in poverty to effectively learn by collecting and distributing free school supplies. They fulfill their mission through four core programs that enable teachers within high-poverty schools to “shop” for free materials they and their students need to learn and achieve. They support over 100,000 students in nearly 200 schools in six school districts.
Double Oaks Pre-K and Family Resource Center 1326 Woodward Avenue Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-343-5042	Serves Double Oaks students and children/parents in surrounding neighborhood. Partners in the program include HeadStart, Charlotte Area Fund, Mecklenburg Park & Recreation, Central Piedmont Community College, the Junior League and Smart Start.
Harvey B. Gantt Center African-American Cultural Center 551 S. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-374-1565	The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- American Arts + Culture celebrates the contributions of Africans and African- Americans to American culture and serves as a community epicenter for music, dance, theater, visual art, film, arts education programs, literature and community outreach.
International Business Library Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County 310 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-336-2725	Reference, periodical and electronic resources to meet the needs of exporters, importers, students and others interested in international commerce, finance and economies. Overseas business directories, import/export regulations, business reports, foreign labor trends etc. On second floor of Main Library.
International House 1817 Central Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-333-8099	Promotes international understanding by serving as a center for diversity, advocating for people of diverse national backgrounds and facilitating professional and cultural programs.
Johnston YMCA 3025 N. Davidson Street Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-716-6300	Classes in English as a second language.
Light Factory 1817 Central Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-333-9755	Free admission. Educational programs. Exhibits change frequently.
National Conference for Community and Justice 4822 Albemarle Road, Suite 240 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-535-7277	Promotes diversity in neighborhoods and schools through programming and strengthening awareness and appreciation. Interfaith programs and multicultural/ diversity workshops and training.
Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County 310 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-336-2725	Introductory computer classes at many Mecklenburg County library locations. Check the Web site for more information
Small Business Information Center – Main Library Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County 310 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-432-0505	Counseling on researching, starting, running and expanding a business. Also work with CPCC, Small Business Administration, Chamber of Commerce and other groups. Print and electronic resources, business planning software, videos and more.
Spirit Square Center For the Arts 130 NORTH TRYON ST Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-372-1000	Cultural programs, performing and visual arts, and arts classes for all ages.

Financial Assistance

Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Service Program 1332 Oaklawn Avenue Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-377-4741	Emergency help with food, clothing, furniture, medication refills and some bills. Free meal on Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Crisis Assistance Ministry 500-A Spratt Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-371-3001	Emergency financial assistance for Mecklenburg County residents. Coordinates public, private and religious donations to provide help with rent, clothing, utilities, vouchers for food.
First Hand Foundation 2800 Rockcreek Pkwy Kansas City, MO Phone: 816-201-1569	Funds for Children with Health Needs after Insurance
Foundation of the Carolinas 217 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-973-4500	The purpose of the Foundation For The Carolinas is to advance philanthropy by serving donors, increasing charitable giving and improving our communities. This is a nonprofit organization that assists individuals, businesses and nonprofits to achieve charitable dreams. This Foundation manages over 1,300 funds with a wide variety of assets. They work to improve the community by awarding grants for key community needs, partnering with other community groups to identify and improve critical problems and by building permanent endowments that will benefit charitable organizations year after year.
Goodfriends 1307 W Morehead #207 Charlotte NC Phone: 704-523-1222	Monetary Assistance Referral needed
Low Income Energy Assistance Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-353-1336	One-time payment to eligible families to help with heating bills. Applications are taken the first two weeks of November each year.
Matthews Help Center 119 N. Ames Street PO Box 91 Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704-847-8383	Serves people of the Matthews area social and health programs and services and professional education. Non-emergency medical transportation, food pantry, thrift shop, emergency assistance with rent, utility bills and prescription drugs, special funds for other needs.
NC MedAssist 4428 Taggart Creek Rd. #101 Charlotte, NC 28208 Phone: 704-536-1790	Helping the Uninsured Receive Affordable Medicine
Salvation Army of the Carolinas 501 Archdale Drive Charlotte, NC 28217 Phone: 704-333-6635	Food, Christmas gifts and financial aid for families at holiday time. Must be referred by social worker or service agency.
United Health Care Children’s Foundation P.O. Box 41 Minneapolis, MN 55440-0041 Phone: 855-698-4223	Grant that Assists Families who have Insurance but Insurance Denies Claim. Up to $5,000.
Urban League of Central Carolinas 740 W. Fifth Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-373-2256	Promotes economic self sufficiency among African-American families. Services include computer training, life skills, job placement, home buyer program, credit counseling, and workforce preparation.
Work First/TANF Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28112 Phone: 704-353-1500	Work First Family Assistance provides cash assistance and Medicaid coverage to families with minor children. Regulations require participation in work activities. State Child Support Enforcement locates absent parents if necessary and sets up a plan of support. Work First probvides recipients with basic education, skills training and supportive services such as day care, counseling, transportation and job referrals.

Food

Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Service Program 1332 Oaklawn Avenue Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-377-4741	Emergency help with food, clothing, furniture, medication refills and some bills. Free meal on Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Center for Urban Ministry 945 N. College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-347-0278	An interfaith organization committed to helping the poor, homeless and others in need. Operates St. Peters Soup Kitchen to anyone wanting a meal “no questions asked”.
Charlotte Area Fund 901 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-372-3010	Pre-job counseling and training, referrals to employers, uniforms, tools, transportation, GED preparation, free computer classes.
Cup Ministry. Inc. 1201 E. 36th Street Charlotte, NC 28299 Phone: 704-331-4806	Emergency food and clothing ministry sponsored by a group of North Carolina churches.
Dilworth Soup Kitchen at First Christian Church 1200 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-334-3771	Lunch served every Monday
Emergency Assistance Program 500 Spratt Street Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-336-4035	Short-term assistance to families with children experiencing a crisis. Assistance may be with shelter, appliances, transportation, food, clothing, prescriptions, etc.
Food and Nutrition Services (EBT card) – DSS 301 Billingsley Rd. Charlotte, NC Phone: 704-336-3000	Provides Financial Assistance for Food
Friendship Trays 2401-A Distribution St. Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-333-9229	Delivers Balanced Meals to Elderly and Infirm community members in home
Harvest Center 2225 Freedom Dr Charlotte, NC 28208 Phone: 704-335-1616	Food Community Support Community Referrals
Loaves and Fishes P.O. Box 11234 Charlotte, NC 28220 Phone: 704-523-4333	Loaves and Fishes is a network of emergency food pantries located at 16 different sites in Mecklenburg County. Individuals or families in emergency situations are referred by any human service worker or church pastor in the area. Clients are directed to the food pantry nearest them where they are given a week’s supply of nutritionally balanced food.
Metrolina Food Bank 500 Spratt St. #B Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-376-1785	Emergency food pantry for families in need.
Salvation Army of the Carolinas 501 Archdale Drive Charlotte, NC 28217 Phone: 704-333-6635	Food, Christmas gifts and financial aid for families at holiday time. Must be referred by social worker or service agency.
Urban Ministry Center 945 N. College St. Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-347-0278	Food Every Day Services for Homeless Substance Abuse Services

General Medicine

Ada Jenkins Center P.O. Box 1842 212 Gamble Street Charlotte, NC 28036 Phone: 704-896-0471	The Center continues to promote the importance of education and equal opportunity for all citizens. The Center has become a resource hub for North Mecklenburg and South Iredell Counties and a well-respected model for community centers in the region.
Carolinas Poison Center P.O. Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28232 Phone: 800-222-1222	Information about toxic substances and treatment for victims exposed to potential poisons including drugs, plants and mushrooms, pesticides, snake and spider bites, and a wide variety of household cleaners and chemicals. Available in Spanish
Centro Medico Latino 3541 Randolph Rd. #303 Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 704-333-0465	Accepts Medicaid and Uninsured. Speaks Spanish.
Charlotte Community Health Clinic 8401 Medical Plaza Dr. #300 Charlotte, NC 28262 Phone: 704-316-6561	Health Services to Low-Income and Uninsured Adults and Children.
CMC Biddle Point 1801 Rozzelles Ferry Rd. Charlotte, NC 28208 Phone: 704-446-9987	Accepts Medicaid.
CMC Elizabeth Family Medicine 2001 Vail Avenue Charlotte, NC 28207 Phone: 704-304-7000	Accepts Medicaid.
CMC Myers Park Pediatric Clinic 1350 South Kings Dr. Charlotte, NC 28207 Phone: 704-446-1422	Accepts Medicaid.
CMC North Park 251 Eastway Dr. Charlotte, NC 28213 Phone: 704-446-9991	Accepts Medicaid.
C. W. Williams Community Health Center 3333 Wilkinson Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28208	The C.W. Williams Community Health Center continues to be an anchor and force in the community that is committed to the highest quality primary and preventive care services and health education to all community and surrounding community residents in an atmosphere of dignity and respect, and treats all patients with a truly caring attitude.
MedAssist of Mecklenburg 601 E. 5th St., Suite 350 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-536-1790	Free or low-cost prescription medications to residents of Mecklenburg County who are not on full Medicaid. If on partial Medicaid, their caseworker must call. If Medicaid has been denied and they have proof, they can be served.
MidCarolina Pediatrics 2607 W. Arrowood Rd. Charlotte, NC 28273 Phone: 704-588-0232	Accepts Medicaid. Speaks Spanish.
NC MedAssist 4428 Taggart Creek Rd. #101 Charlotte, NC 28208 Phone: 704-536-1790	Helping the Uninsured Receive Affordable Medicine
Novant Health Waverly Pediatrics and Primary Care 11840 Southmore Dr. #200 Charlotte, NC 28277 Phone: 704-384-1166	Accepts Medicaid.
Novant Health Township Pediatrics of Matthews 201 E. Matthews St. #100 Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704-847-0572	Accepts Medicaid.

Housing

Angel House Maternity Home 2000 Newland Rd. Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone: 704-392-6270	Housing/Food for Pregnant Women
Cascade 5800 Executive Center Dr. Suite 101 Charlotte, NC 28212 Phone: 704-336-4844	Services for Substance Abuse Recovery, Disabilities and Mental Health
Charlotte Emergency Housing Inc. 300 Hawthorne Lane Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-335-5488	14 bedroom facility provides short-term shelter and comprehensive services for homeless families and single women. This is the only County shelter that accommodates families with adult or adolescent males. Rainbow Room licensed child care facility on site for up to 12 preschool children.
Charlotte Family Housing 300 Hawthorne Ln. Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-335-5488	Homeless Families
Inlivian 400 E. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-336-5183	Develops and provides quality housing in sustainable communities of choice for residents of diverse incomes.
Charlotte Rescue Mission 907 W. 1st St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-333-4673	Housing for People Battling Addiction
Community Link 601 E. 5th St., Suite 220 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-334-7288	Limited emergency assistance for victims of domestic violence. Counseling and family support services for adults and children. Supportive services to families and individuals regarding transitional and permanent housing.
Habitat for Humanity 3815 Latrobe Dr. Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 704-376-2054	Christian Ministry that Builds Homes for Low Income Families
Harvest Center 5415 Airport Drive Charlotte, NC 28208	Assists individuals impacted by homelessness, poverty and unemployment.
Hope Haven 3815 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-372-8809	Housing for People Battling Addiction
The Housing Partnership 4601 Charlotte Park Dr. #350 Charlotte, NC 28217 Phone: 704-342-0933	Affordable Housing
Legal Services of the Southern Piedmont – Hispanic/Latino 1431 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-376-1600	Assistance, legal representation and landlord mediation for members of the Hispanic community.
Men’s Shelter of Charlotte 1210 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-334-3187	Homeless Men
My Sister’s House 3301 Beatties Ford Rd. Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone: 704-200-2807	Emergency Housing for Single Women
Room in the Inn Urban Ministry Center 945 North College Street Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-347-0278	Interfaith program provides emergency winter overflow shelter in community churches.
Safe Alliance 720 E. 4th St. #204 Charlotte, NC Phone: 704-336-4126	Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence
Salvation Army 534 Spratt Street Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-334-4731	Emergency shelter, food and financial aid for women and families, disaster relief, sponsor of the Christmas Bureau. Family social services, child care for women in the shelter. Programs to elevate moral, physical, spiritual and social conditions. Emphasis is placed on the dignity of the individual.
Samaritan House 611 Fortune St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-333-0110	Homeless Men and Women After Hospital or Emergency Room Stay
Shelter for Battered Women United Family Services 601 East Fifth Street-Administrative Office Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-332-2513	24-hour emergency line is operated by United Family Services (a United Way program). Shelter and counseling are provided for battered women and their children.
Supportive Housing Communities 2120 N. Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-335-9380	Housing for People with Disabilities and recovering from Substance Abuse
Support for Homeless Families with Preschool Children YWCA of Central Carolinas 3420 Park Rd. Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704-525-5770	Helps address the parenting and family dynamic issues of homeless families dealing with the stress of unemployment, loss of residence, and day-to-day survival by providing transitional housing. Strengthens parents’ age-appropriate parenting with family life skills using the Nurturing Parenting Program curriculum, and one-on-one private coaching, case management, and mental health services.
Urban Ministry Center 945 N. College St. Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-347-0278	Food Every Day Services for Homeless Substance Abuse Services
Women’s and Children’s Shelter P.O. Box 331128 Charlotte, NC 28231 Phone: 704-334-4731	Temporary housing to homeless women and children, support, services and referrals.
Youth Homes 601 E. 5th Street Suite 330 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-334-9954	Group homes and foster care program – generally adolescents or infants who require special services. By referral from Youth and Family Services or the community.

Intensive Home Visitation

Care Ring 601 E. 5th St. #140 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-375-0172	Nurse-Family Partnership for First Time Birth – Low Income
Safe Journey / Teen Parent 601 E. 5th St. #300 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-335-0601	Parenting Program for Teen Mothers

Nutritional Health

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Provides Basic Nutritional Services to Eligible Clients.

Pregnancy

Novant Maternity Care

Novant Health provides a caring team of obstetricians, gynecologists, genetic counselors, dietitians, high-risk pregnancy specialists, pediatricians, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, breastfeeding specialists, respiratory therapists, certified registered nurses and nurse-midwives who work together to provide you and your baby with a high level of care.

Refugee Immigrant Services

International House 1817 Central Avenue, Suite 215 Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-333-8099	Direct services to international community in Charlotte
Latin American Coalition 4938 Central Ave. #101 Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-531-3848	Empower the Charlotte’s Latino community
Protecting Immigrant Families	Advocacy strategies and educational resources
Refugee Support Services Galilee Center 3601 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205	A 501(c)3 nonprofit post-resettlement organization that helps newly-arrived refugees make Charlotte their new home.

Specialty Care

Allegro Foundation 419 Ardmore Rd. Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704-364-4063	Creating New Techniques to Teach Children with Disabilities and Enhance their Quality of Life
American Cancer Society 1901 Brunswick Ave. #100 Charlotte, NC 28207 Phone: 704-552-6147	Help with the Challenges of Dealing With Cancer
Carolinas Rehabilitation – Wendover Pediatric Therapy 427 Wendover Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 704-304-0621	Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapy.
Charlotte Speech and Hearing 741 Kenilworth Avenue, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-376-1342	Diagnostic, screening and therapeutic services for children with language, speech and hearing disorders. United Way supported services are free or provided on a sliding fee scale. Limited scholarship monies are available.
Child and Family Development 4012 Park Road #200 Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704-332-4834 10516 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28210 Phone: 704-541-9080	Occupational, Physical, & Speech Therapy. Accepts Medicaid.
Early Bird Management Developmental Services 212 W. Matthews St. #105 Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704-846-0262	Occupational, Physical, & Speech Therapy. Early Intervention. Feeding/Swallowing
Early Intervention Services – Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) 3500 Ellington St. Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 704-336-7130	Provides support for families to help children from birth to age 3 who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays to grow and learn to the best of their potential. Services include: Case Management
Folic Acid Awareness Program March of Dimes 800 Briar Creek Rd., Suite BB201 Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-377-2009	North Carolina leads the nation in birth defects of the brain and spine. Women who take multivitamins with 400 mcg of folic acid every day before becoming pregnant can reduce this risk by up to 70%. Call the March of Dimes for more information.
Hospice of Charlotte 1420 E. Seventh Street Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-375-8623	Provides a full range of services for patients with less than six months to live and supportive services to their families and loved ones. Services include but are not limited to: Nursing, psycho-social, spiritual, medical social work, respite care and bereavement services.
KidSpeak Speech and Language Services, Inc. 6911 Shannon Willow Rd. #700 Charlotte, NC 28226 Phone: 704-540-3777	Speech & Language Therapy, Screenings, Speech Evaluations, Auditory Verbal Therapy, & Spanish Therapy Services. Accepts Medicaid.
KidsRein 3225 Cal Bost Rd Midland, NC 28107 Phone: 704-900-0145	Therapeutic Horseback Riding. Scholarships Available.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 4530 Park Rd. #240 Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704-998-5012	Support for Leukemia/Lymphoma Patients
Little Wonders 123 113 Piper Station Drive Suite 103 Charlotte, NC 28277 Phone: 704-752-1616	Little Wonders provides occupational evaluation and treatment focusing on fine motor play, gross motor, visual-perceptual and self-help skills as well as sensory processing. Certification in neuro-developmental treatment (NDT); member of American Occupational Therapy Association. For babies and young children who have motor delay, cerebral palsy, sensory integrative dysfunction, Down’s Syndrome, neurological injury, atoxia, feeding difficulties, delayed play skills, hypotonia, hypertonia
Lupus Foundation 4530 Park Road #302 Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704-716-5640	Improve Quality of Life for Anyone with Lupus
Mecklenburg County Area Mental Health Sam Billings Center 429 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 704-336-6404	Client rights coordinator assists consumers with concerns about access to services within Area Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services. Services include consultation, resolution of complaints, referrals, education and training. Programs and services available in Spanish
Mecklenburg Social Worker for the Blind 5832 Executive Center Dr. #100 Charlotte, NC 28212 Phone: 704-563-4168	Services for the Blind
Metrolina Association for the Blind 704 Louise Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-372-3870	Improve Quality of Life for the Blind
National Alliance on Mental Illness St. John’;s Baptist Church 300 Hawthorne Lane Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-333-8218	Referral and support for patients and families, primarily adults. Reference library and educational meetings on topics relating to mental illness.
Pediatric Boulevard 2814 Gray Fox Rd. Indian Trail, NC 28079 Phone: 704-821-0568	Child Daycare, Aquatic Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Swallowing Therapy. Accepts Medicaid.
Pediatric Theraplay, Inc. P.O. Box 480462 Charlotte, NC 28269 Phone: 704-258-1724	Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy. Accepts Medicaid.
Programs for Accessible Living 5701 Executive Center Drive Suite 320 Charlotte, NC 28212 Phone: 704-537-0550	Advocacy, training, information and support services for people with disabilities so they can achieve their maximum independence.
Prosthetic and Orthotic InstituteSeveral Locations	Prosthetic and orthotic company based in Charlotte and serving the greater Charlotte area. The sole focus of the Prosthetic and Orthotic Institute is on positive patient outcomes. POI is built on compassion, communication, and collaboration. With the right support, anything is within your reach. POI believes in you. We primarily provide patient care in Charlotte, but we also have locations in Rock Hill and Lancaster, SC ready to serve you.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance 5504 Spearmint Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 Phone: 704-846-9062	Counseling and support to SIDS parents, referrals, public education, research support and fundraising.
Support for Homeless Families with Preschool Children YWCA of Central Carolinas 3420 Park Rd. Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704-525-5770	Helps address the parenting and family dynamic issues of homeless families dealing with the stress of unemployment, loss of residence, and day-to-day survival by providing transitional housing. Strengthens parents’ age-appropriate parenting with family life skills using the Nurturing Parenting Program curriculum, and one-on-one private coaching, case management, and mental health services.
Terrific Talkers 11535 Carmel Commons Blvd. #100 Charlotte, NC 28226 Phone: 704-541-3737	Quality Speech and Language Therapy Services for Children 18 months to 18 years
United Family Services – Charlotte 601 East Fifth Street Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-332-9034	Individual, marital & family counseling, parenting classes, and domestic violence services.

Transportation

American Red Cross – Charlotte Metro 2425 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-376-1661	Classes in babysitting for teens and adults to promote safe child care. Disaster relief for individuals and communities. Special services for members and families of the Armed Forces. Classes in Spanish.
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) 600 East 4th St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-336-7433	Door-to-Door Transit Services within Charlotte City Limits
DSS Mecklenburg Transportation System 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC Or 3205 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, NC Phone: 704-366-3000	Transportation for Eligible Individuals to Medical Destinations
Emergency Assistance Program 500 Spratt Street Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: 704-336-4035	Short-term assistance to families with children experiencing a crisis. Assistance may be with shelter, appliances, transportation, food, clothing, prescriptions, etc.
Shepherd’s Center 3115 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 704-365-1995	Provides Transportation to Medical Appointments, and to the Grocery Store, Bank, etc.

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