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].
Alcohol and other substance abuse addiction is a preventable and treatable chronic disease. Intervention in the lives of people suffering from addiction through the family, education or workplace, criminal justice system and community-at-large works, and sustains recovery. Twelve Step groups play a key role in providing personal and group support, substance-free environment, and evidence-based strategies required for on-going abstinence in the lives of many people who recover from addiction.
Alliance Health is the (MCO) Managed Care Organization for behavioral healthcare for citizens of Cumberland, Durham, Johnston and Wake Counties. Our goal is to assist with access to services and resources for Mental Health, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Disorder Services. When experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder issue or crisis, you can call our 24-hour Access and Information Line for assistance. Call (800)510-9132
Address: Home office – 5200 W. Paramount Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
Cumberland office – 711 Executive Place, Fayetteville, NC 28305
Johnston office – 521 N. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone: All offices – 919-651-8401
Website: www.AllianceHealthPlan.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:15PM
Alliance Access and Information Line:
Answered by Qualified Professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
Telephone screenings and enrollment of individuals for MH/SUD/IDD Services.
Information on community resources and services for behavioral health.
Crisis intervention by telephone or arrangements for emergency face-to face assessment
Referral for services, by choice, to Alliance’s local network of providers
Subject Categories:, System of Care, Care Review, Traumatic Brain Injury, Crisis and Assessment Services, Alliance for Action on Opioids, (AllianceForAction.org), Reaching Out and Connecting to Care, Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, Housing Resources: A Foundation for Recovery, Alliance Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC), Individual Living Initiatives, Transition to Community Living (TCLI)
All of our programs serve homeless families with their children. We offer an emergency Shelter Program 30-90 days, 24 month Transitional Housing Program, and a variety of permanent housing units. All programs provide intensive case management with supportive services and require participation in the Transitions Program.
A mentoring program conducted at post-elementary schools that not only improves self-esteem and grades but also allows children to find there are “heroes” inside each of them. The program, which runs for 10 weeks a year, targets children from 6-12 years of age that are experiencing temporary difficulty in school, either socially or academically. Referred by teachers, parents, or school officials, the bi-weekly sessions provide after-school homework assistance and mentoring in a small group.
An annual contest done in conjunction with Military Family Week. Open to family members (kindergarten through sixth grade) of active duty, Reserves, National Guard, DoD civilian employees, and Retirees.
An annual contest sponsored by the National ASYMCA, open to family members (pre-school through high school) of all active duty service members, Reserves, National Guard, DoD civilian employees, and Retirees. This essay contest promotes reading among children and teens, and encourages parents to find time to sit down and read with their younger children.
An annual event held in April that celebrates kids' health issues, to include the spirit and minds, as well as the body. These free event features live snakes, the climbing wall, tie-dying, baseball throw, face painting, bubble making, K-9 demonstration, castle bouncer, basketball, and lots of free give-a-ways.
A NC DJJDP funded partnership with local law enforcement, Fayetteville Urban Ministry Cumberland County Schools, Community Corrections, and other private and public agencies to reduce youth gang violence and activities throughout Cumberland County.
Annual event held in March to promote quality time for mothers and daughters of all ages. Goody bags for all & ladies and lots of door prizes.
Annual event held the first Friday of November that provides Junior Enlisted Soldiers and Airmen with a day of golf, food, and fun at no cost to the service member. In addition, the event provides the community with the opportunity to meet the Soldiers who serve.
Annual summer camping opportunities are provided at The Salvation Army Camp Walter Johnson in Davidson County N.C This camping experience is more than just a pleasant vacation. Children learn new skills and self-reliance. Trained counselors are on hand who understand their emotional needs and problems. Day camping is made available locally. Children receive shirts, back packs, hygiene kits, and workbooks to make their experience complete and hygiene kits, and workbooks to make their experience complete and memorable. Kids to Kamp, together we can make a difference.
a parent to parent support program dedicated to families of children with special needs - ages zero to ninety nine - by offering information - emotional support - support groups - workgroups - advocacy - education and community resources.
A program for pregnant women and moms that are in crisis. The program is for expecting mothers/fathers and any parents or grandparents with children up to 3 yrs. with special requirements. Parents can earn baby clothes, diapers, cribs, car seats, and many other necessities by learning. The program pairs a mother or a father with a counselor who meets with them for 8 weeks. Every lesson earns Mommy Dollars. This money can be spent in the Mommy Store.
A program of Fayetteville Urban Ministry that offers food, clothing, household items and personal care items to individuals in need. Donations and volunteers are needed in all aspects of this program.
Emergency Services: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
ASPIRE is a comprehensive program that assists low wealth individuals and families attain the skills and knowledge that is needed in order to become self sufficient. Since funding is limite - individuals are selected to particpate in the program based on their readiness and motivation to accomplish goals to obtain employment.
Assigns and coordinates community service for persons appointed by the court to perform community service.
Assists adults who are not native English speakers in reading, writing, and speaking. Basic living and employability skills are taught. Students are placed in class levels with other students who have similar language needs.
Assists individuals with rare diseases with medically related financial needs, veterans and first responders in need of quality of life enhancements, and underfunded education programs and nonprofit organizations serving these populations.
Helps with medically related needs and quality of life enhancements. Purchases items directly for individuals, which typically include medical equipment, home modifications, and co-payments for treatments or medications not covered by the patient's insurance. Some examples: therapy equipment and sessions not covered by insurance, handicap accessible home and car modifications, mobility items, purchasing of developmental and learning devices, co-pays for medically necessary surgeries and medications, other medical needs as recommended by a medical professional.
Not able to assist with past medical bills, funeral costs, lost family income due to disability or death in the family, experimental procedures that do not have federal or other governmental body approval, In Vitro Fertilization Costs (IVF).
Assists in the prevention of disease and the promotion of healthy living. Plans - organizes and conducts community and school health programs. Counsels clinic patients and provides speakers for any health topic.
Assists non-disabled adults with minor children to secure employment by providing education, training, and supportive services.
Supportive Services includes providing temporary financial assistance, with monthly payments based on needs and resources.
