Disability Rights North Carolina

Disability Rights North Carolina is a non-profit legal organization, and North Carolina’s Protection and Advocacy agency, in Raleigh, North Carolina representing individuals with disabilities. We represent persons with disabilities on legal issues including special education, public benefits, abuse and neglect and state and federal disability rights law in the areas of housing, employment and guardianship.

Location: 2626 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 550, Raleigh, NC, 27608

Website: http://www.disabilityrightsnc.org

Contact person: Annaliese Dolph, Phone: 919-856-2196, Fax: 919-856-2244

Mental Health

• Mental Health Association of Davie…................. 800-745-5067 
• Mental Health Association of Forsyth…...............336-768-3880 http://www.triadmentalhealth.org/
• Mental Health Association of Stokes …................336-591-3684
• NAMI …..336-723-0438 
• NAMI Young Families Advocacy Program …........336-765-6059

Substance Abuse

• Coalition for Drug Abuse Prevention …................336-759-7500 http://www.cdap.org/

Developmental Disabilities

• Exceptional Children's Assistance Center.......... 800-962-6817 
• Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network .....336-778-0249 http://www.pdssn.com/
• The Arc of Davie ….............................................336-751-3276 
• The Arc of Forsyth …..........................................336-777-0076 
• The Arc of Stokes ….................................336-591-5446 ext 21
• The Autism Society of Forsyth County …............336-946-0875

Alcohol/ Drug Addiction

• ARCA….......................................................................784-9470
• Alcohol/Drug Outpatient Treatment Services…...........725-8389
• Info and Referral/Alcohol/drug Council of NC…...800-688-4232
• WISH….........................................................................713-9729
• Prodigal Community, Inc…............................................785-0770
• TASC…........................................................................714-7099
• Alcoholics Anonymous 24 Hours…............................ 725-6031
• Intergroup of Forsyth County, P.O. Box 10006, 1020 Brookstown Ave., No. 10, Winston-Salem, NC 27108
• AA World Services, P.O. Box 459, New York, NY, 10163, http://www.aa.org/ ............................................(212) 870-3400
• A.A. Grapevine….. http://www.aagrapevine.org/
• Winston-Salem Al-Anon…................................ (336) 723-1452

Emergency Assistance Programs

These programs can assist with power bills, Duke Power deposits, food, clothing, medication, etc.  Please contact the program you are interested in to obtain additional information:

• Community Ministries/ Centenary United Methodist…..724-6311
• Crisis Control Ministry…...............................................724-7453
• Winston Salem Rescue Mission…...............................723-7848
• Clemmons United Methodist …....................................766-6375
• Green Street United Methodist Church….....................722-8379
• Sunnyside Ministry…...................................................724-7558
• Peacegoods Mission….................................................993-7356
• Salvation Army….........................................................723-6366
• Samaritan Ministries…..................................................748-1962
• The Pantry…................................................................777-0116
• St. John CME Church…................................................725-3968

Assistance with Housing

Halfway Houses:

• Comprehensive Relapse Prevention/Fellowship Home of WS ..............................................................................727-1084
• First at Blue Ridge Inc. ........................................(828)669-0011
• Friendship- Vision House- ...........................................722-9709
• Hawley House/ YMCA- ...............................................721-0733
• Hosanna House Men’s Facility- ...................................725-1160
• Hosanna House of Transition-.................................... 922-6684
• New Salem Program-/ Prodigals Community Inc.- .......785-0770

Shelters:

• Bethesda Center-........................................................ 722-9951
• Family Self Sufficiency/ESR-...................................... 722-9400
• Salvation Army- ...........................................................722-8721
• Samaritan Inn- .............................................................748-1962
• WS Rescue Mission- ...................................................723-1848
• Next Step- ...................................................................413-5858

Supervised Apartments:

• Lutheran Family Services- ..........................................462-2453

Housing for At Risk Youth and families

• Family Services Shelter…............................................723-8125
• LFS group homes for children serve youngsters who have any combination of emotional, mental, and physical problems, and provide a haven where they learn responsibility and respect for self and others. Children come to LFS through court order or Departments of Social Services and Mental Health. Independent living skills are instilled and youth learn how to manage their behaviors and live cooperatively in the community…...................................................... 1-800-HELPING
• Refuge Enrichment Home….........................................725-6161
• Host Home Program…..................................................725-4678
• Children’s Home Society…....................................800-632-1400
• Youth Opportunities…..................................................748-1412

Education

Adults

• Adult Literacy Department provides classes in: Adult Basic Skills, Adult High School, GED, Compensatory Education, English as a Second Language (ESL) and more to assist adults in becoming literate and in obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8-5; Friday, 8-3Fees: None Website: http://www.forsyth.tec.nc.us/, Phone:...............................................................(336) 734 - 7764 Fax:...................................................................(336) 760 - 6173
• Counseling and Career Services/Forsyth Tech provides comprehensive counseling and career guidance to individuals making career choices, contemplating career changes, or needing assistance in career planning. Hours: 8-7 Mon-Thursday; 8-3 Friday, Fees: None, Website: http://www.forsythtech.edu/, 1300 Bolton St. Winston-Salem, NC 27103
  Phone................................................................(336)734 - 7226 Fax:...................................................................(336) 734 - 7252
• Literacy Initiative/YMCA Community Outreach Services is an Adult Literacy Program - trains volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring to adult non-readers, low-level readers. Hours: 8-5, M-F, Fees: For materials only,  Website: www.ymcanwnc.org/literacy , 500 West Fourth Street, Suite 103; Winston-Salem , 27101
  Phone:...............................................................(336) 727 - 9850 Fax:...................................................................(336) 722 - 4272

Children

• Kids Cafe/Green Street United Methodist Church-  Kid's Cafe/ASP offers tutoring and homework assistance and meal for children during the school year. Hours: 3:30-5:30pm, Monday through Friday Website: http://www.greenstreetchurch.org/ 639 S Green St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-5109 Phone:...............................................................(336) 722 - 8379  
• Marvin United Methodist Church- The Spot: Afterschool homework program for children through middle school. Open to all. 4401 Indiana Ave, Winston-Salem ,27105 NC
  Phone:..............................................................(336) 661 - 1601
• NAACP Enrichment Center offers tutoring programs for K-12. Hours: 2:30pm-6:00pm, M-Th Fees: none. 4130 Oakridge Dr., Winston-Salem,  NC   27105 Phone:...............................................................(336) 767 - 3470

• North Carolina Div of Non-Public Education will send out home schooling info packets to interested folks. Hours: 8-5, M-F, Fees: Free. Website: www.doa.state.nc.us/dnfc, 1309 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1309  Phone:...............................................................(919) 733 - 4276
• Preschool Satellite Program serves children identified with visual impairments from birth to 5 years of age. Hours: 8-4, M-F, Fees: Free to families and agencies.  Kelly Davis, Preschool Director  815 Walker Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403  Phone:..............................................................(336) 334 - 3748 or..................................................................... (336) 733 - 0533
• Project Hope - WS/FC Schools- For homeless students and their families. Hours: 8:30-4:30, M-F, Carter Vocational High School - 2700 S Main Street, Winston-Salem , NC 27127
  Phone:..............................................................(336) 771 - 4732
• Smart Start of Forsyth County- Smart Start administers programs in-house, and provides funding to other agencies to improve the quality accessibility, and affordability of childcare as well as provide access to health services and necessary family support. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-5pm; Tuesday, 8am-6pm, Website: http://www.smartstart-fc.org/ , North Point Blvd. Suite 200, Winston-Salem ,  NC   27106
  Phone:.....................................................(336) 725 - 6011, 7820  
• Special Children's School- Year round school for developmentally delayed children from birth to 5 years old; Developmental programming features developmental testing for each child, individualized family services/educational plans, quarterly progress reports, small classes, certified teachers, normalized preschool activities, and before and after school programs. Hours: 7:30-6:00, M-F, Fees: Sliding scale fee, Website: http://www.specialchildrensschool.org/, 4505 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem ,  NC   27106 -2001 
  Phone................................................................(336) 924 - 9309

Free Clinics

• Bethany Baptist Church, 600 Old Hollow Rd., WS 27105, 703-3200, Hours:9am-noon

• Old Town Baptist Church– Old Town Medical Clinic, 4386 Shattalon Dr, WS 27106, 924-1552, Hours: First and Third Thursday of every month from 7pm-9pm

• Green Street Methodist, 639 Green St., WS 27101, 722-8379,Hours: First Wednesday of every month from 6:30pm-7:15pm

Trinity Moravian Church, 220 East Sprague St., WS 27107, 703-3200, Hours: First and Third Thursday of every month from 5:30pm-7pm.

• Community Care Center, 2135 New Walkertown Rd., WS, 27101, 723-7904

• Ronald McDonald House - This home provides sanctuary for families from outside Forsyth County who have seriously ill children requiring extended hospital treatment.

When you go to these clinics please remember to take a record of your immunizations and medications you are taking. These clinics are available for everyone in the community who does not have any type of insurance or Medicaid. The services offered at these clinics include health care for children and adults, no appointment necessary, health assessments, immunizations, health screening, and lab test. Please call the clinics if you need more information.

Low Cost Insurance

• North Carolina Health Choice/DSS- NCHC is health insurance for children under the age of 19 who are not eligible for Medicaid program, who have no other comprehensive health insurance, and whose family's income meets the program guideline. Hours: 8-5, M-F, Fees: Enrollment and co-pay for medical services as provided. Website: www.forsyth.cc/DSS, Phone: (336) 703 - 3803, 741 Highland Ave  Winston-Salem ,  NC   27101      

• Medicaid, Family and Children's/DSS-Several Medicaid programs are available for children and families with children whose income is below certain levels., Hours: 8-5, M-F, Website:www.forsyth.cc/DSS, Phone: (336) 703 - 3803, 741 Highland Ave  Winston-Salem ,  NC   27101      

• Medicaid, Adult/DSS- Medicaid is a program that pays medical bills for eligible low income people. Hours: 8-5, M-F, Website: www.forsyth.cc/DSS, Phone: (336) 703 - 3502, 741 Highland Ave Winston-Salem ,  NC  27101      

• Senior Health Insurance Info Program (S.H.I.I.P.) - Provides free counseling for older adults with questions about Medicare, Medigap policies, Medicare HMO's and long term care insurance.         Hours: 9-5, M-F, Website: http://www.shepherdcenter.org/ , Phone: (336) 748 - 0217, 1700 Ebert Street    Winston-Salem ,  NC   27103      

Medication Assistance

Daymark…..607-8523
Crisis Control…..724-7453
Medication Management Program…..725-5614
Downtown Health Plaza…..713-9800
Sunny Side Ministries…..724-7558

Job Assistance

• Adult Program/Workforce Development Program…..724 - 3625 
• Dislocated Workers Programs/Workforce Development Program…..724 - 3625     
• Employment Security Commission & Job Link….761 - 1700  
• Employment Services/Urban League….. 725 - 5614
• Forsyth Industry….725-7527
• Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc…..724 - 3621  
• JobLink Career Center…..714 - 3031 
• Project Fresh Start…..761 - 1700  
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services…..784 - 2700  
• Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind…..759 - 0551
• Work First Employment Programs/DSS…..703 - 3802 
• WS/FC Service Corps/Workforce Development…..761 - 2033  
• Y.E.S. - Youth Employment Services/Urban League…..725 - 5614

Crisis Hotline

Helpline……722-5153
Hopelines….722-5153
Teen Line…..723-TEEN
Kids Line….723-KIDS

Transportation

WS Transit Authority…..727-2000 Call to find out information on any bus route you are in need of.
PART….883-PART
Emergency Medical Service…..703-2750
Volunteer Transportation Service…..996-6696
Medical/Cancer Services…..760-9983
Trans Aid…..727-2257

Social Security Info

http://www.ssa.gov/
Social Security has a toll-free number that operates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday: 1-800-772-1213. Please have your Social Security number available when you call them. The local number is 767-3736.

Duke Power

To talk to a customer service representative, please call 1-800-777-9898. Press three when prompted.
https://mdenote1.duke-energy.com/custweb/email.nsf/Contact?OpenForm&RBU=D
If you are getting new service through Duke Power there may be a $100.00 deposit. If you are transferring services there may not be a deposit.

Life Line

Life Line Linkup is a program that offers a reduced monthly fee for basic telephone service. You may qualify for this if you receive SSI, food stamps, or Medicaid. Please inquire with your telephone company for additional information.  Fill out the application and fax it to 1-888-726-3223.

Food Stamps

If you do not already receive food stamps here is some information to assist you in the process of applying. Complete initial paperwork (please note this is not the application) for a representative to contact you. Once completed, an agency representative from DSS will call you and set up an appointment for you to fill out the application. This is for your convenience so that you will not have to wait in long lines. If immediate assistance with food is needed, YOU MUST GO TO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES and apply for emergency food stamps. This can get you help in seven to ten days. Whereas, waiting for an appointment can take up to thirty days.