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].
Medicaid is a health insurance program for qualified low-income individuals and families who cannot afford health care costs. Medicaid serves low-income parents, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Transportation to medical appointments is available for Medicaid recipients.Transportation to medical appointments is available for Medicaid recipients.
Provides health insurance for children who are not eligible for Medicaid and aren't covered by any other comprehensive health insurance program.
Pediatric Developmental Therapy (PDT) was founded with a mission focused on providing quality speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy to children. As part of our mission, the therapists work to give parents the tools and strategies they need to help their children develop and carry over therapy principles to the home. Each child is treated as a individual and the therapy is designed to best meet each child's needs. PDT therapists are educated in a variety of areas and specialties so we are uniquely positioned to make sure children are given the therapy they need to reach their full potential.
Provides quality health care services to patients in a manner which is cost effective and maintains the family unit in the home setting with continuity, dignity, and comfort.
Expectant moms will learn about the birthing process, relaxation techniques, coping skills, comfort measures, pain relief options, and postpartum care. Interessted participants are strongly recommended to take the prepared childbirth education class around the 30th week of pregnancy.
Provides companions/volunteers to victims of rape. Companions are on call 24 hours for hospital and courtroom companionship. Provides victim advocacy and community networking. Offers support group meetings throughout the year.
Public Health School Nurses audit school records for up to date immunization records. Supervise administration of medication by school staff. Provide in school screening for vision and hearing. Provide guidance for overall school health issues and links resources to children and parents.
Specializes in speech therapy and swallowing disorders, occupational therapy and pediatric physical therarpy.
Steps to Health is a nutrition program offered in local elementary schools. Students take part in 9 sessions which focuses on healthy eating and being active.
The Steven A. Cohen Military Clinic provides Military Families with emergency financial assistance up to $200/ a year for prescription drugs, medical supplies, dental extractions, medical equipment, vision services, orthotics and prosthetics, and gas money for out of town 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. Including access to wheelchairs, walkers, bath assisting devices, bedside commodes, and other things.
Provides SIDS prevention education to maternity clients - parents and general population upon request.
