Here is another great website I came across!! Here's the link to $20.00 spay & neuter programs!!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Spay/Neuter Clinics in NC
Here is another great website I came across!! Here's the link to $20.00 spay & neuter programs!!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Franklin County - Emergency Food
I came across this ad on Craigslist this morning:
Team Monika (www.teammonika.com) is now ready to start serving the community. If you or someone you know (Franklin County Residents Only) are in need of clothing, food, etc please contact us. We are open Monday thru Friday 9 am to 2 pm and Saturday's by appointment. We are located at 229 W Mason, Franklinton, NC 919-495-8105
Team Monika (www.teammonika.com) is now ready to start serving the community. If you or someone you know (Franklin County Residents Only) are in need of clothing, food, etc please contact us. We are open Monday thru Friday 9 am to 2 pm and Saturday's by appointment. We are located at 229 W Mason, Franklinton, NC 919-495-8105
Monday, April 26, 2010
Jackson County Resources
The following link provides multiple sources in one place for residents of Jackson County, NC.
http://www.hjvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=65
http://www.hjvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=65
Haywood County Resources
The following link provides multiple sources in one place for residents of Haywood County, NC.
http://www.hjvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=64
http://www.hjvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=64
Union County Resources
The following link provides multiple sources in one place for residents of Union County, NC.
http://www.co.union.nc.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=nO9IoiyNW44%3D&tabid=308&mid=1140
http://www.co.union.nc.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=nO9IoiyNW44%3D&tabid=308&mid=1140
Cabarrus County Resources
The following link(s) provide(s) multiple sources in one place for residents of Cabarrus County, NC.
http://www.pbhsolutions.org/CabarrusResourceGuide%206-16-09.pdf
http://www.pbhcare.org/CabarrusResourceGuide97.pdf
http://www.pbhsolutions.org/CabarrusResourceGuide%206-16-09.pdf
http://www.pbhcare.org/CabarrusResourceGuide97.pdf
Chatham County Resources
The following link provides multiple sources in one place for residents of Chatham County, NC.
http://www.chathamjournal.com/weekly/news/local/chatham-resources-70108.shtml
http://www.chathamjournal.com/weekly/news/local/chatham-resources-70108.shtml
Wake County Resources
The following link provides multiple sources in one place for residents of Wake County, NC.
http://www.cporaleigh.org/documents/ResourceGuide.pdf
http://www.cporaleigh.org/documents/ResourceGuide.pdf
Caldwell County Resources
The following link provides multiple sources in one place for residents of Caldwell County, NC.
http://www.cccti.edu/JobLink/Documents/ResourceDirectory.pdf
http://www.cccti.edu/JobLink/Documents/ResourceDirectory.pdf
Rockingham County
The following link provides multiple sources in one place for residents of Rockingham County, NC.
http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/hsdirect/alphalist.htm
http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/hsdirect/alphalist.htm
Mental & Substance Abuse
Catholic Charities
790.8533
3000 Highwoods Blvd
Individual family, marital, and group counseling for mental health needs. Fees based on a sliding scale.
Cornerstone PATH Programs
508.0777
Serves homeless individuals with mental illness and substance abuse issues
SouthLight
787.6131
3117 Poplar Wood Ct, Ste 326
Programs and services for youth and aduts with addictions.
Wake County Evaluation and Emergency Services
250.3133
3000 Falstaff Rd
24 Hour evaluation for mental health issues. Alcoholism treatment center with inpatient and outpatient services.
Triangle Family Services
821.0790
3937 Western Blvd
Family, marital, and individual therapy.
Wake Teen
828.0035
505 Oberlin Rd. Ste 204
Counseling, nutritional assessments and health education for children and teens.
Carolina Pathways
341.5799
3900 Barrett Dr. Ste 311-J
Mental Health counseling for individuals and families receiving Medicaid.
The Healing Place
838-9800
Men's center and women's center. 3-5 day non-medical detox. 7-12 month substance abuse recovery program for homeless persons. Pick-up at S Wilmington for men and Blount/Hargett for women (no walk-up).
Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.
573.6520
4112 Blue Ridge Rd
Wake County Human Services
Alcoholism treatment center
250.1500
**Resource list compiled by Catholic Charities**
790.8533
3000 Highwoods Blvd
Individual family, marital, and group counseling for mental health needs. Fees based on a sliding scale.
Cornerstone PATH Programs
508.0777
Serves homeless individuals with mental illness and substance abuse issues
SouthLight
787.6131
3117 Poplar Wood Ct, Ste 326
Programs and services for youth and aduts with addictions.
Wake County Evaluation and Emergency Services
250.3133
3000 Falstaff Rd
24 Hour evaluation for mental health issues. Alcoholism treatment center with inpatient and outpatient services.
Triangle Family Services
821.0790
3937 Western Blvd
Family, marital, and individual therapy.
Wake Teen
828.0035
505 Oberlin Rd. Ste 204
Counseling, nutritional assessments and health education for children and teens.
Carolina Pathways
341.5799
3900 Barrett Dr. Ste 311-J
Mental Health counseling for individuals and families receiving Medicaid.
The Healing Place
838-9800
Men's center and women's center. 3-5 day non-medical detox. 7-12 month substance abuse recovery program for homeless persons. Pick-up at S Wilmington for men and Blount/Hargett for women (no walk-up).
Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.
573.6520
4112 Blue Ridge Rd
Wake County Human Services
Alcoholism treatment center
250.1500
**Resource list compiled by Catholic Charities**
Crisis Hotlines
Alcoholics Anonymous
783.6144
Information about AA meetings and alcoholism.
Al-Anon
713.1516
For family members of those dealing with alcoholism.
Birthchoice - Pregnancy Help
781.5423
3820 Merton Dr
Ste 219 Raleigh, NC
Poison Control Center
800.222.1222
Child Abuse Hotline
800.4ACHILD
Drug Helpline (US DHHS)
800.662.HELP
Gay/Lesbian Helpline
821.0055
Holly Hill Respond
250.7000 OR 800.447.1800
24 Hour mental health and substance abuse evaluations
Hopeline
231.4525
24 Hour local crisis and suicide prevention hotline.
Interact Domestic Violence Hotline
828.7740
24 Hour Hotline for survivors and victims of domestic violence
Interact Rape Crisis Hotline
828.3005
24 Hour Hotline for survivors and victims of sexual assault and rape.
Lifeline
800.273.TALK
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Teen Talkline
231.3626
24 Hour Crisis Line for Teens
**Resource list compiled by Catholic Charities**
http://www.habitatwake.org
783.6144
Information about AA meetings and alcoholism.
Al-Anon
713.1516
For family members of those dealing with alcoholism.
Birthchoice - Pregnancy Help
781.5423
3820 Merton Dr
Ste 219 Raleigh, NC
Poison Control Center
800.222.1222
Child Abuse Hotline
800.4ACHILD
Drug Helpline (US DHHS)
800.662.HELP
Gay/Lesbian Helpline
821.0055
Holly Hill Respond
250.7000 OR 800.447.1800
24 Hour mental health and substance abuse evaluations
Hopeline
231.4525
24 Hour local crisis and suicide prevention hotline.
Interact Domestic Violence Hotline
828.7740
24 Hour Hotline for survivors and victims of domestic violence
Interact Rape Crisis Hotline
828.3005
24 Hour Hotline for survivors and victims of sexual assault and rape.
Lifeline
800.273.TALK
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Teen Talkline
231.3626
24 Hour Crisis Line for Teens
**Resource list compiled by Catholic Charities**
http://www.habitatwake.org
Financial Assistance
First Presbyterian Church
833.4070
120 West Hargett St.
Raleigh
By appointment only
Call Monday at noon or Tuesday at 9:30 am.
Financial assistance is provided once a year for rent, utilities, and other needs of those employed.
Salvation Army
834.6733
215 South Person St.
Raleigh
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30 am to 9 am to apply for assistance.
The first 15 walk-ins are seen on those days.
Need final notice on utilities or eviction notice for rent.
Must be working at least 30 hrs per week, and paying at least 300 dollars in rent.
NC photo ID and SS Card required.
May receive assistance once per year.
Urban Ministries Crisis Support
834.4707
1390 Capital Blvd
Raleigh
Financial assistance provided for rent and utilities.
Must be paying at least 200 dollars in rent.
Call for appointment on Monday only, 8:30 am until 9 am.
Prescription vouchers, Monday through Friday 9 am till 1 pm.
No appointment needed.
Wake County Human Services, Service Intake
212.7000
220 Swinburne St.
Raleigh
Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
Must register by 4:30 pm.
Crisis financial assistance provided for rent, transportation, medications, eye glasses, and other emergency services.
Assessment, Counseling, and information referral services are also offered.
North Raleigh Ministries
785.9911
2431-152 Spring Forest Rd.
Raleigh
Provides emergency financial aid.
By appointment only.
Must bring photo ID, SS Cards, Utility Bill, Copy of lease, 2 mo pay stubs.
Financial assistance for residents living in the following zip codes:
27609, 27612, 27613, 27614, 27615, and 27616.
Lifeline/Link-Up
888.757.6500
Low-income support for telephone service.
ChurchNet
569.0020
Wake Forest, Youngsville, and Rolesville residents only.
Christian Community in Action
469.9861
1231 NE Maynard Rd.
Cary
Monday - Friday 10am-12:30
Provides emergency financial aid for residents of Cary, Morrisville, Friendship, New Hill, and Willow Spring.
Western Wake Crisis Ministry
362.0657
Monday through Thursday 10 to 1
103 1/2 E Chatham St.
Apex
Provides emergency financial aid for residents of Apex, Holly Springs, Friendship, and New Hill.
Please bring proof of current address.
No referral required.
**Resource list compiled by Catholic Charities**
833.4070
120 West Hargett St.
Raleigh
By appointment only
Call Monday at noon or Tuesday at 9:30 am.
Financial assistance is provided once a year for rent, utilities, and other needs of those employed.
Salvation Army
834.6733
215 South Person St.
Raleigh
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30 am to 9 am to apply for assistance.
The first 15 walk-ins are seen on those days.
Need final notice on utilities or eviction notice for rent.
Must be working at least 30 hrs per week, and paying at least 300 dollars in rent.
NC photo ID and SS Card required.
May receive assistance once per year.
Urban Ministries Crisis Support
834.4707
1390 Capital Blvd
Raleigh
Financial assistance provided for rent and utilities.
Must be paying at least 200 dollars in rent.
Call for appointment on Monday only, 8:30 am until 9 am.
Prescription vouchers, Monday through Friday 9 am till 1 pm.
No appointment needed.
Wake County Human Services, Service Intake
212.7000
220 Swinburne St.
Raleigh
Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
Must register by 4:30 pm.
Crisis financial assistance provided for rent, transportation, medications, eye glasses, and other emergency services.
Assessment, Counseling, and information referral services are also offered.
North Raleigh Ministries
785.9911
2431-152 Spring Forest Rd.
Raleigh
Provides emergency financial aid.
By appointment only.
Must bring photo ID, SS Cards, Utility Bill, Copy of lease, 2 mo pay stubs.
Financial assistance for residents living in the following zip codes:
27609, 27612, 27613, 27614, 27615, and 27616.
Lifeline/Link-Up
888.757.6500
Low-income support for telephone service.
ChurchNet
569.0020
Wake Forest, Youngsville, and Rolesville residents only.
Christian Community in Action
469.9861
1231 NE Maynard Rd.
Cary
Monday - Friday 10am-12:30
Provides emergency financial aid for residents of Cary, Morrisville, Friendship, New Hill, and Willow Spring.
Western Wake Crisis Ministry
362.0657
Monday through Thursday 10 to 1
103 1/2 E Chatham St.
Apex
Provides emergency financial aid for residents of Apex, Holly Springs, Friendship, and New Hill.
Please bring proof of current address.
No referral required.
**Resource list compiled by Catholic Charities**
Transportation
Free transportation sources may have needs based requirements.
Johnston County
Smithfield
Wake County
Low Cost Working Cars
Bus Transportation
Price ranges from free to low cost. Some employers and schools have packages which permit their employees and students to ride for free.
Price ranges from free to low cost. Some employers and schools have packages which permit their employees and students to ride for free.
Johnston County
- Coordinated Transportation System Inc. - Provides subscription and Dial-A-Ride service for qualified residents.
- Triangle Transit Authority - Park-and-Ride, vanpools and buspools. Planned transportation to RTP.
Smithfield
- Partnership for Children of Johnston County, 1200 S Pollock St., Selma, NC 27576; 919-202-0002, Diana Richards, Ext 126. Free - Child Passenger Safety Education and check current car seat for recall and proper installation. Occasionally, new car seats are available for a set fee depending on type of seat needed and family situation. Fees range from $10 up to the amount PFCJC paid for the seat.
Wake County
- Capital Area Transit - Click on Resident, then click on Transportation, Includes Accessible Raleigh Transportation for ages 13-senior citizen
- Christian Community in Action, 1231 NE Maynard Rd., Cary, - transportation assistance.
- Family Aid Council, 130 N. Judd Pky., Fuquay-Varina, 552-2501 - Transportation Assistance.
- Garner Area Ministry, 885 Highway 70 W, Garner, 772-9100; Joyce Cooper; $40-50 for gas.
- Triangle Transit Authority
- Wake County Human Services, 212-7005 - Transportation assistance.
- Wolfline
Low Cost Working Cars
- Wheels4Hope, 27 Horne St., Raleigh, NC 27607; 919-255-1325. Provides safe, reliable cars; assist with license, title, and insurance issues; and offer on-going support for car-related needs. Limited to folks in transitional housing in Raleigh area.
Source: http://4042needs.org/programs/resources/transportation.html
and Resource list compiled by Catholic Charities
and Resource list compiled by Catholic Charities
Utilities
Financial assistance sources may have needs based requirements.
Utility disconnects are not a surprise
Progress Energy gives the customer a notice when the bill gets 60 days overdue. The utility may give the customer another 60 days to pay the bills or refer the customer to a social service agency for financial aid. It doesn't cut off power during heat waves or cold spells. In 2005, Progress Energy disconnected more than 112,000 customers for nonpayment. Its spokesperson says some are down on their luck, but others will just steal power.
Johnston County
The Department of Social Services will make a one-time payment in February 2009 to households eligible for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Applications must be made at Social Services between Nov. 3 and Nov. 14. Hours Tuesday through Friday 9-4, except on Nov. 3 and 10, when the hours will be 9-6. Office closed for Veteran's Day on Nov. 11. Households receiving food stamps will automoatically get a check. Call for information at 989-5300 8-5 weekdays.
Benson
- Cleveland Area Ministries, 4521 Bens Circle, Benson, NC 27504; 919-934-0970; Jim and Anna Childers. Provides assistance for utilities, housing, and medical for residents in the Cleveland area.
Johnston, Lee, and Harnett Counties
- Johnston-Lee-Harnett County Community Action, Inc., Drawer 711, 1102 Massey St., Smithfield, NC 27577; 919-934-2145. Has fuel crisis fund.
Wake County
- Salvation Army, 215 S. Person St., Raleigh, NC 27601-1423. In support of 2,000 people annually - with PSNC contributions to $105,000. 3,461 individuals assisted with financial help to pay rent and bills. The Army assisted another 54 families and 74 single women (including 102 children) sleep at its shelter.
- Triangle Family Services, 401 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh; 919-821-0790 NOTE: If immediate eviction ask for extention 315 - Triangle Family Services provides two essential services to help families avoid homelessness. First, up to $1,500 in direct financial assistance is provided to help pay for rent, food, utilities, and other essential expenses to ensure the family is not evicted from their home. In addition, case managers provide home-based support that helps families learn how to budget, save money, increase their employment and income potential and connect with other community resources. To qualify for these services, each family must have sufficient income to pay for basic expenses (once their financial crisis has been resolved), and have at least one child under the age of 18 living in the home. Over thirty families, including 75 children, in Wake County, avoided eviction from their homes last year after receiving help from Triangle Family Services.
- Wake County Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, 919-212-7000. Provides assistance to low-income individuals and families who need help paying their energy bills.
- Wake County Social Services - Pays up to $300 to prevent shut-offs.
- Warmth for Wake, Gene English, Human Services Community Resources, at 919-212-7083, or Wake County Human Services at 919-212-7000. Assistance for utilities for low income residents.
Apex
- Western Wake Crisis Ministry, 103 1/2 East Chatham St., Apex, NC 27502; 919-362-0657. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Serves residents of Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, New Hill and Friendship, or residents in other areas of Wake County with a referral from another agency. Provides food; financial assistance to rent, utilities, heating fuel, medical expenses, and repairs; food baskets during the holidays; dental care items, fans, smoke detectors, new electric space heaters and similar items.
Fuquay-Varina
- Family Aid Council. Go through WCHS Southern Regional Center, 130 N. Judd PKY NE, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526; 919-557-2501. Instructions say to get and return the applications to Southern Regional Center, 1216 E. Academy St. Applications will be picked up daily. Provides assistance for food, utilities, rent, and some special needs.
Garner
- Garner Area Ministries, 885 HWY 70 W, Garner, NC 27529; 919-772-9100; charity and thrift; M,W, F 9-12 for assistance or M-Sat. 9-1 for sales; Director Joyce Cooper. Essentially must have a Garner telephone number and Garner addresses in ZIP 27529, but may assist part of the Raleigh 27603. No referral required, application used, once every 90 days. Founded 1981. Helps when eviction notices are issued, power shutoffs are pending, and if someone needs gas to get to a job interview.
- American Social Health Associaton took over the 211 lines and is expanding the social services information statewide. After hours, the lines are referred to HopeLine.
Statewide
- Carolina Information and Referral Service, 800-662-7030. 70,000 families will get utility and weatherization assistance from $10 million state fund and others from a $9 million federal fund. Family income must be less than 150% of federal poverty level. $1,000-3,000 for weatherization. Maximum of $300 for heating.
- Energy Neighborhood Fund (formerly Project Share) - 125,000 families helped through Progress Energy's donations of $200,000 plus customer contributions. Distribution is through local social service agencies.
- N.C. Low Income Heating Energy Assist(ance) Program - $1 million in heating assistance from Progress Energy.
- Progress Energy, 888-999-8856 - Increase your energy efficiency and pay for it with a loan from Progress Energy. Loans up to $20,000, up to 10 years to reapy, no collaterol needed, no closing costs or extra fees, and fixed rates for homeowners. Use for heating and cooling systems, storms windows, storm doors, insulation, and other energy-savings home features.
- Public Service of North Carolina estimates a total donatation of $310,000 in 2005-2006 heating system to Salvation Army Heat Care Fund.
- Sprint, 866-827-3290 - Qualified low-income customers under the Lifeline program may receive a discounted charge. Link Up assistance helps qualified, low-income customers pay the activation fee. You may qualify, based on low income or participation in certain public assistance programs.
Medical & Dental
Medical assistance sources may have needs based requirements.
All Food Bank of North Carolina affiliates have access to some over-the-counter drugs during the year. See locations on our Food page.
Statewide - Medical and Dental
NC Health Care Help - Institute of Medicine's site for N.C.'s 1.5 million uninsured residents. Lists counties and services available.
North Carolina senior citizens may qualify to have the state pay up to $18 a month ($216 per year) towards their Medicare Prescription Drug Plan premiums. Call 888-488-NCRX or go to http://www.ncrx.gov/
Medical/Dental Bus Ministry of North Carolina Baptist Men - to schedule for your church or organization as the support staff, call for information Joanne Honneycutt 800-395-5102 Extension 5603.
Clayton
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Clayton Area Ministries, 704 E. Main St., Clayton, NC 27520; 919-553-5654 - Wednesdays at 1 p.m.; Clessie Pollard; FBNC Affiliate. $100 in assistance once a year for medicine from Bedingfield Drug.
Garner
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Garner Area Ministries, 885 HWY 70 W, Garner, NC 27529; 919-772-9100; charity and thrift; M,W, F 9-12 for assistance or M-Sat. 9-1 for sales; Director Joyce Cooper. Essentially must have a Garner telephone number and Garner address (ZIP 27529), but may assist part of the Raleigh 27603. No referral required, application used, once every 90 days. Founded 1981. Provides medicine for needy individuals or families.
Johnston County
- Basic Needs Ministry - Cleveland Township Emergency Food Pantry, 5533 NC HWY 42 W Units D96-100, Garner, NC 27529; 919-661-6565 - Ronald Still. Provides NACo Prescription Drug Discount Cards for discounts of 10-40% off. These cards have been approved by county commissioners for distribution to every resident of 58 counties in North Carolina and 18 million people nationally.
- Prescription Drugs - Industry and state assistance programs.
- Project Access - Summit Medical Center, Clayton. Dr. Charles Williams of Horizon Family Medicine in Clayton was one of the first 12 dotors to sign up to provide free medical treatment and prescriptions available for those living in Johnston County without insurance or other ability to pay. Income limit for a family of four is $36,138. Kathy Rogols, Executive Director, 919-398-8088 or 919-550-0011. Primary care doctors, general surgeon, cardiologist, radiologists, and Johnston Medical Center (formerly Johnston Memorial Hospital) and the new Johnston Medical Center-Clayton, near NC 42 and Amelia Church Rd., are participants.
Raleigh
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Urban Ministries, 840 Semart Dr., Raleigh, NC 27604; 919-834-4707. First come, first served on Wednesday for food and prescription assistance.
Wake County
- Alliance Medical Ministry, 2610 New Bern Ave., Raleigh; 919-250-3320 - Free doctor for employed, but uninsured.
- Christian Community in Action, 1231 NE Maynard Rd., Cary, NC 27513; 919-469-9861. Open 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Interviews are started between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Provides food, clothing, medical support, and financial support for residents of Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, Willow Spring, Friendship, and New Hill.
- Filling in Gaps (FIGS), PO Box 12821, Raleigh, NC 27605 - prescription medicine and supplies to very low-income uninsured and underinsured people. In 24 years FIGS helped 26,000 people get $1,450,000 in prescriptions.
- N.C. Health Choice, 919-212-7000 - Provides free or low-cost health insurance to children whose families cannot pay for private insurance and who do not qualify for Medicaid. Children are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis.Benefits of the Program: Counseling, Dental Care, Hospital Care, Lab Tests, Medicines, Medical Equipment & Supplies, Shots, Sick Visits, Surgery, Therapies, Vision and Hearing Care, Well child Checkups.
- Horizon Health Center, 102 N. Tarboro Rd., Raleigh; 919-743-3315 - Free primary care clinic for the homeless.
- Medicaid-Adult, 919-212-7541 - Provides financial medical assistance, rest home and nursing home assistance to aged, blind, and disabled.
- N.C. Health Choice, 919-212-7000 - Provides free or low-cost health insurance to children whose families cannot pay for private insurance and who do not qualify for Medicaid. Children are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis.Benefits of the Program: Counseling, Dental Care, Hospital Care, Lab Tests, Medicines, Medical Equipment & Supplies, Shots, Sick Visits, Surgery, Therapies, Vision and Hearing Care, Well child Checkups.
- Open Door Clinic, 840 Seamart Dr., Raleigh; 919-832-0820 - Free medical clinic operated by The Urban Ministries serves 5,000 uninsured low income residents of Wake County on Tuesday and Thursday evenings after 5 p.m.
- Prescription Drugs - Industry and state assistance programs.
- Project Access - Free or sliding scale medical care and with Access ID card and medication assistance card. $4 prescriptions. Started by the Wake County Medical Society and supported by Wake's three major hospitals.
- Alliance Medical Ministry, 2610 New Bern Ave., Raleigh; 919-250-3320 - (employed, but uninsured only).
- Apex Family Medicine, 212 Salem St., Apex; 919-362-5201.
- Horizon Health Center, 102 N. Tarboro Rd., Raleigh; 919-743-3315 (Homeless only).
- New Bern Ridge Pediatrics, 100 sunnybrook Rd., Raleigh; 919-231-3180.
- Open Door Clinic, 840 Seamart Dr., Raleigh; 919-832-0820 (low-income uninsured).
- Rock Quarry Family Medicine, 1001 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh; 919-833-3111.
- Southern Wake Family Medicine, 130 N. Judd Parkway N.E., Fuquay-Varina, NC; 919-557-1110.
- Wake County Public Health Clinics
- Children's Clinic B, 10 Sunnybrook Rd., Raleigh; 919-250-4579.
- Family Planning Clinic Eastern Wake, 1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon; 919-404-3900.
- Family Planning Clinic F, 10 Sunnybrook Rd., Raleigh; 919-250-3914.
- St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, Fuquay-Vaina; 919-552-8758 or 919-623-11487 - Free medical clinic every Thursday PM and every third Sunday afternoon.
- Triangle Family Services, 401 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh; 919-821-0790 - Last year, Triangle Family Services helped more than 900 low-income families, children, and individuals receive mental health counseling, psychiatric services and psychological testing by licensed and professional clinicians.
- Wake County Eye Care, 919-212-7370 - Provides financial assistance for eye exams and glasses.
- Wake County Public Health Clinics - health care for children and family, including immunizations:
- Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon; 919-404-3900.
- Northern Wake Health Clinic, 247 S. Allen Road, Wake Forest; 919-554-8490.
- Southern Regional Center, 130 N. Judd Parkway NE, Fuquay-Varina; 919-557-1058.
- Western Wake Human Services Center (mental health services only), 232 High House Road, Cary; 212-460-3366.
- Western Wake Crisis Ministry, 103 1/2 East Chatham St., Apex, NC 27502; 919-362-0657. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Serves residents of Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, New Hill and Friendship, or residents in other areas of Wake County with a referral from another agency. Provides food; financial assistance to rent, utilities, heating fuel, medical expenses, and repairs; food baskets during the holidays; dental care items, fans, smoke detectors, new electric space heaters and similar items.
Dental Services
Wake County
Wake Smiles, 2610 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC 27620; 919-250-2952. NOTE: To use this service go to Wake Health Services, Horizon, or Urban Ministries Open Door Cliniuc and complete the registration for Wake Smiles. Have your agency send the registration to Wake Smiles. After Wake Smiles receives your registration, call for your appointment at 919-250-2952 on Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. or Fridays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. only.
Handicapped Assistance
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ABLE, Increased Mobility and Greater Independence Equipment (IMAGINE), C.L. Woodard, 1032 Altice Drive, Garner, NC 27529; 919-779-3487 - Computers and training for handicapped individuals, home access ramps. -
Christ Community United Methodist Church, Missions Coordinator, Charles Hanna; 919-602-2271. Builds ramps for local handicapped, etc. -
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children, Free wheelchairs, van lifts, hospital beds, and other medical equipment that a disabled person cannot afford. -
Resources for Seniors, Wake County 919-872-7933; outside Wake County contact Joan Pellettier at Triangle J Council on aging at 919-558-9398 - access ramps
Drug Deals - Over 2,500 drugs available through aid programs on the Internet
- Abbott assistance information. Call 800-222-6885.
- AdvancePCS, PO Box 830070, Birmington, AL 35282-8488; 877-673-3688. A free membership to get an average of 30% off on drugs for which an individual does not have insurance.
- Biologics Inc., 625 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh, NC 27605; 919-546-9810. Known for providing great service for cancer drugs only. Financial assistance for qualified individuals. Matches needy patients with copay foundations, who pay the copay.
- Canadian drug deals. Consumer Reports notes many generic drugs are cheaper in the U.S. and brand name are cheaper in Canada. They used Costco.com and CVS.com as the U.S. comparison.
- Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs at http://www.CRBestBuyDrugs.org/ teaches about options, generics, and over the counter ways to save money.
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) assistance information. Call 888-825-5249. GSK Access provides eligible Medicare Part D enrollees free GSK medications. Qualifications: Participate in Part D, spent $600 out of pocket on prescriptions in current calendar year, 1 person household under $25,525 income, 2 person household income under $34,225. Call 866-475-3678 or go to www.GSK-Access.com NOTE: There may be othere requirements.
- Merck Patient Assistance Program has provided free Merck medicines to people who could not afford them for over 50 years. 800-727-5400; http://merck.com/.
- NACo Prescription Drug Discount Program. Pick up free membership cards in 47 counties in North Carolina at pharmacies, libraries, and government buildings and Basic Needs Ministry. 10-40% discounts.
- NeedyMeds.com is a physician developed assistance site.
- Novartis gave away $284 million of the cancer drug Gleevec in three years.
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance; 888-477-2669, http://www.pparx.com/. Connect with 475 public and private assistance programs. 36 companies gave away 35 million prescriptions valued at more than $5 billion dollars.
- Pfizer offers free medicines and other plans regardless of age or income. In February 2004, Pfizer began a buy 6 prescriptions get 1 free offer on Viagara. Call 866-706-2400 or go to http://pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/.
- Pharmaceutical Industry lists many free and reduced price drug offers at: http://www.helpingpatients.org/.
- rxassist.org helps locate drug companies offering assistance for Medicare enrollees.
- Schering-Plough assistance information. Call 800-521-7157 or 800-656-9485.
- Veterans Administartion for vets.
- Wal-Mart - Drug list of drugs dropped to $4 for a 30 day supply - July 2007.
- Alliance Medical Ministry, 2610 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, 919-784-2345. July 30, 2005 only.
- Free Cervical cancer screening - Pap tests.
- Duke University Medical Center, 919-681-4453.
- Free study evaluations and new drug for Type 2 diabetes if you are 18-75 years old and trying to control diabetes with diet and exercise and one pill, but not insulin.
- Duke University Medical Center, Duke ADHD Program, 919-416-2083. 2005.
- Free medication, ADHD evaluation, and compensation for child 6-17 years old who has trouble paying attention and/or sitting still.
- Envoy Medical, Greensboro, 866-950-HEAR. 2005.
- Free implant of Envoy hearing device, testing and follow-up, if you qualify, are 18 or older, have hearing loss, and aren't satisfied with you current hearing aids.
- Multi-Specialty Research Associates of NC; 919-783-4895. 2005.
- Free physical examinations, EKGs, lab work, and study medication for people with mixed cholesterol problems.
- Free physical examinations, self-monitoring blood glucose supplies, lab work, and study medication for people with Type 2 diabetes, who are taking insulin therapy and are not well controlled.
- Free study related physical examiniations, study related lab tests, and study medication for people with ulcerative colitis in remission.
- Free study related physical examination, laboratory assessments, study medication, and perhaps compensation for travel for people suffering from pain of firomyalgia.
- Other studies and exams for Osteoarithis, Anxiety, Depression, Irritable Bowel Syndrone, Hypertension, and Hormone Replacement. Call Angie Barefoot at 919-341-3616 for more information on current studies.
- N.C. Arthritis & Allergy Care Center, P.A.; 919-781-9633. 2005.
- Free study related medical examination and topical arthritis study medication.
- North Carolina Clinical Research, 919-881-0309. 2005.
- Study medication, related physical examination, and laboratory evaluations for a child 2-12 years old, who was diagnosed with perennial rhinitis within last 12 months and experienced nasal allergy symptoms during the last season
- Raleigh Neurology, Beth Jackson; 919-420-1662. 2005.
- Free experimental drug for people ages 18-65 with multiple sclerosis who have experienced 2 or more attacks in the poast two years. Cannot be taking disease therapy.
- Raleigh Neurology, Bobby Rich; 866-788-3928. 2005.
- Free medication during study to prevent migraine attacks.
- University of North Carolina Hospitals, Vascular Surgery, 2146 Bioinformatics Bldg., CB 7212, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7212; 919-966-3391. 2005.
- Treatment with Zenith TX2 system instead of open surgery for those diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm.
- University of North Carolina School of Medicine, UNC Pulmonary Research, 866-860-1659 or 919-843-6101; jeaniem@med.unc.edu. 2005.
- Free study related physicals, pulmonary evaluations, and education about your disease; compensation for time and travel.
- Wake Research Associates, 919-781-2514. 2005; http://www.wakeresearch.com/.
- Free physical examination, blood tests, endoscopies (pictures of your food pipe, stomach, and intestines), and possibly compensation.
- Free study related physical examination, lab tests, study medicine treatment for Crohn's Disease, and compensation for time and travel.
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