State Family Support Services
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Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC)
Parent Info Line: 1-800-962-6847 Phone: (704) 892-1321 Fax: (704) 892-5028 Email: [email protected] Address: 907 Barra Row Suites 102/103 Davidson, NC 28036 Description of Services: ECAC is a private, non-profit parent organization committed to improving the lives and education of ALL children through a special emphasis on children with disabilities. Services include education, outreach and support to children and families across North Carolina. Ages Served: All ages Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: Free services for any family with children with special needs. Service Area: All counties-State level Website: www.ecac-parentcenter.org North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program (NC ITP)- NC Early Intervention Branch
Phone: (919) 707-5520 Fax: (919) 870-4834 Address: 5605 Six Forks Rd. Raleigh, NC 27609 Description of Services: The North Carolina Early Intervention Branch is a part of the NC Division of Public Health. It is the lead agency for the NC Infant-Toddler Program, which provides support and services for families and their children, birth to three who have special needs. Services include family support, assistive technology, physical, occupational and speech-language therapies and many more. Ages Served: Birth to age 3 Service Area: State Website: http://www.beearly.nc.gov/ American Lung Association- North Carolina Offices
Charlotte Phone: (843) 556-8451 Email: [email protected] Address: 401 Hawthorne Ln, Suite 110 #298 Charlotte, NC 28204 Raleigh Phone: (919) 792-1641 Email: [email protected] Address: 514 Daniels St., Suite 109 Raleigh, NC 27605 Description of Services: The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. their work is focused on five strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to improve the air we breathe; to reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families; to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases; and to monitor and enhance organizational effectiveness. Service Area: State Website: http://www.lung.org/about-us/local-associations/northcarolina.html North Carolina Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Helpline
Phone: 1-800-737-3028 Fax: Email: [email protected] Address: Description of Services: The Help Line is an information and referral Help Line for those living with, caring for and concerned about a child with special health care needs. Callers can learn about health care programs as well as funding resources available to North Carolina residents. Topics most often discussed with help line callers include:
Website: publichealth.nc.gov/wch/families/helplines.htm |
Disability Rights-North Carolina
Phone: (919) 856-2195 or toll-free: 1-877-235-4210 Fax: (919) 856-2244 Email: [email protected] Address: 3724 National Dr, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27612 Description of Services: Disabilities Rights-North carolina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Raleigh. Its team of attorneys, advocates, paralegals and support staff provide advocacy and legal services at no charge for people with disabilities across North Carolina. As the state's federally mandated protection and advocacy system, Disability Rights-North Carolina is charged with protecting the rights of children and adults with disabilities living in North Carolina. Service Area: State Website: http://www.disabilityrightsnc.org/ Driver Rehabilitation Services
Phone: (336) 697-7841 Fax: (336) 697-7842 Email: [email protected] Address: 5417 Frieden Church Rd., PO BOX 448 Mcleansville, NC 27301 Description of Services: Driver Rehabilitation Services is for any person who would benefit from the services. A registered Occupational Therapist with a State certification as a driver instructor and specialist training in driver rehabilitation conducts a clinical evaluation at the client’s home to determine strengths and limitations. Training occurs on an individual basis, dealing with specific needs and covering every aspect of safe driving. Ages Served: Age 21 and older Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: Services are covered throughout the entire state of North Carolina. Service Area: State Website: http://www.driver-rehab.com/ First in Families of North Carolina
Phone: (919) 251-8368 Email: [email protected] Address: 3109 University Dr., Suite 100 Durham, NC 27707 Description of Services: First in Families of North Carolina (FIFNC) helps people with disabilities and their families to believe in their dreams, achieve their goals and give back to others. Service Area: State Website: http://www.fifnc.org/index.html NKF Serving the Carolinas- North Carolina
Phone: (704) 519-0020 Fax: (980) 819-8682 Address: 4701 Hedgemore Dr., Suite 810 Charlotte, NC 28209 Description of Services: The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the US dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk. Service Area: State Website: https://www.kidney.org/offices/nkf-serving-carolinas-north-carolina Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia
Phone: (919) 783-8898 or 1-800-662-7119 Fax: (919) 782-5486 Email: [email protected] Address: 5171 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 400 Raleigh, NC 27612 Description of Services: Their mission is to create opportunities, promote individual choice, and change the lives of children and adults with disabilities by maximizing their individual potential to live, learn and work in their communities. Some of their programs include camping, medical rehabilitation, employment and training, and more. Ages Served: All ages Service Area: State Website: http://www.easterseals.com/NCVA/ |