The Family Focus Guide helps families and individuals in and around the Fayetteville area find resources in our community.
If you have a service-focused organization that serves families in the Fayetteville, Cumberland County area and would like to be listed, please email us at [email protected].
This group consists of parents, caregivers, and professionals of newly diagnosed and/or preschool and elementary age children with autism.The Autism Breakfast Club (ABC) Support Group will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the PFC Resource Center, Room 414. This group is for parents of children 12 years old and younger. This group is recommended for parents of ages pre-school - elementary with autism. For more information about Autism Breakfast Club, contact us.
This group consists of parents, caregivers and professionals of newly diagnosed and/or preschool and elementary age children with autism. (ABC) Support Group will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at various locations. This group is for parents of children 13 years and older. This group is recommended for parents of children from middle-school ages through adults with autism. For more information about Autism Lunch Club, contact us.
Offers support and direct services for families of individuals with autism. Provides parent education workshops (call for availability), support groups, resource & referral, conference scholarships, summer developmental day camp, teacher grants, newsletter, holiday classroom donations.
For over 40 years, the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) has worked to address areas of need and expand services for the autism community in North Carolina. ASNC is a statewide organization, supporting North Carolinians affected by autism. Our organization works to directly improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism. We are service driven, with three strategic priorities: advocacy, training and education, and direct services.
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Delivers layette packages to new mothers (E4 and below) who have their babies at Womack Army Medical Center.
Provides an experience for teens that simulates the parenting of an infant using computerized dolls. This innovative pregnancy prevention program is designed to help young people make responsible, informed choices about pregnancy.
The Beatitude House Ministries of the NSRBA seek to give families and individuals "A Hand Up, Not A HandOut." At the Beatitude Houses you will find clothes, toys, and household items priced to fit the needs of families on a tight budget as well as a Food Pantry for those in need.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A comprehensive behavioral health care continuum providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment, including evaluations, medical management, and group, family and individual therapy. Substance abuse treatment is also available.
Telephone is answered 24 hours, 7 days a week
Provides hospital services including psychiatric treatment for children, adolescents, and adults in crisis. Services include inpatient care, partial hospitalization, and residential treatment. Treatment includes medication management as needed; individual, family and group therapy; activities therapy and education. Parents are encouraged to participate in treatment and parenting classes. Serves children ages 5 to 17 years old.
The Bereavement Support Group of Cape Fear Valley Hospice meets at 1830 Owen Drive, Suite 203 (Bordeaux Shopping Center), Professional Offices in Fayetteville, NC. They meet on the first and third Thursdays of every month from noon to 1:30 p.m. The group is for those who are coping with the death of a loved one. For more information, please call 609-6740 or 609-6511. Chaplain Teresa Strickland at (910) 609-6710.
Emergency financial assistance up to $200/year for prescription drugs, medical supplies, dental extractions, medical equipment, vision services, orthotics and prosthetics, and gas money for out-of-town medical appointments. Diabetic management services including monitoring clinics, classes, and exercise. Eat Smart, Move More, a program of healthy living taught to church or civic groups. Medical equipment loan: wheelchairs, walkers, bath assisting devices, bedside commodes, other. Closed for lunch from 12-1PM
Better Living Series is a class focused on growing, preserving, and preparing healthy foods. During each class, participants are provided with researched-based information and an opportunity to learn through a hands-on approach.
Agency pairs a mentor with an at-risk youth for one on one time.
The City of Fayetteville Community Development Department operates a network of neighborhood resource centers located throughout the city. The centers are in low to moderate income communites to give citizens convenient access to resource. The primary focus is to provide the adult job seeker with educational tools and special training that will enhance employability.
Collects volunteer donation of blood for use by patients in North Carolina hospitals.
8:30AM-5:00PM
Offers resources for county residents to fill their informational/recreational reading needs; comprehensive collection of books (including foreign language and ESL materials), magazines, audio/video/DVD materials, local newspapers, access to online databa
Promotes leadership, character, health, and career development while emphasizing social, cultural, and educational growth.
Provides family foster care services for children from birth to 18-year-old and facilitates adoptions for children whose parental rights have been terminated.
Boy Scouts prove themselves in an environment that challenges their courage and test their nerve. After they've been given the proper guidance from those with experience and know-how, the take their own lead, going places they've never gone, seeing thins they've never seen, and diving into the rugged world of outdoor adventure, relying on teamwork, and character to accomplish what everyone else thinks is impossible.
A federally funded program for women 40-64 years of age that do not have insurance and have an income at or below 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Patients will receive a pap smear - mammogram and needed follow-up.
