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Several area programs are available for disability rights, housing, elderly/youth services, and substance use help. Learn about the valuable resources and services available to you and your family!
Elderly
| Organization | Description | Contact Information |
| Alliance Medical Ministry | Access to comprehensive primary care to working, uninsured adults living in Wake County | 1010 Donald Ross Dr., Raleigh 919-250-3320 |
| Hospice of Wake County-Transitions of Life Care | Hospice care plus supportive care for family members and caregivers | 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh 919-828-0890 |
| National Society to Prevent Blindness | Community-based vision screenings and follow-up services | 4011 WestChase Blvd., Raleigh Suite 225 919-755-5044 |
| Resources for Seniors | Home and community-based services for elderly and persons with disabilities | 1110 Navaho Drive, Raleigh Fourth Floor 919-872-7933 |
| Meals on Wheels of Wake County | Meals every weekday to homebound older adults and persons with disabilities in Wake County | 1001 Blair Drive, Raleigh Suite 100 919-833-1749 |
| Southeastern Wake Adult Daycare, Inc. | Adult daycare for seniors, overnight respite, and homecare services | 3401 Carl Sandburg Court, Raleigh 919-212-8580 |
| Legal Aid of North Carolina | Direct legal services provided by the attorney and paralegal staff | 224 S. Dawson St., Raleigh 919-856-2130 |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle | A Feeding America Food Bank that recovers and distributes food to low-income residents | 1001 Blair Dr., Raleigh 919-390-1973 |
| Filling In Gaps of Wake County, Inc. | Access to prescription healthcare for children/adults who are either uninsured or underinsured, as well as people who may be eligible for Medicaid but haven’t filed for benefits | 100 Donald Ross Rd., Raleigh 919-386-9645 |
Persons with Disabilities
| Organization | Description | Contact Information |
| Community Partnerships | Direct services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, adults with brain injuries, and adults with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders | 3554 Hayworth Drive, Raleigh 919-781-3616 |
| Wake Enterprises | Vocational training and services for people with disabilities to achieve their maximum level of independence | 3548 Bush St, Raleigh 919-714-6100 |
| TLC Operations | Educational services, respite care, early childhood intervention, autism therapies, community living support, and residential living | 739 Chappell Drive, Raleigh 919-832-3909 |
| Filling In Gaps of Wake County, Inc. | Access to prescription healthcare for children/adults who are either uninsured or underinsured, as well as people who may be eligible for Medicaid but haven’t filed for benefits | 100 Donald Ross Rd., Raleigh 919-386-9645 |
| Legal Aid of North Carolina | Direct legal services provided by the attorney and paralegal staff | 224 S. Dawson St., Raleigh 919-856-2130 |
Persons Experiencing Homelessness
| Organization | Description | Contact Information |
| CASA | Access to stable, affordable housing for people who are homeless or at risk | 624 W Jones St., Raleigh 919-307-3434
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| Women's Center of Wake County | Multi-service crisis intervention and assessment center to break the cycle of trauma, abuse, violence, and homelessness | 400 S West St, Raleigh 919-829-3711 www.wcwc.org |
| Family Promise of Wake County | Providing support services for families experiencing temporary homelessness by offering safe, affordable, permanent housing | 903 Method Rd., Raleigh 919-832-6024 www.familypromisewake.org |
| PLM Families Together | Moving families in Wake and surrounding counties from homelessness to stable homes through mentoring, housing support and connection to community resources | 908 Plainview Dr, Raleigh 919-212-1123 familiestogethernc.org |
| The Family Violence Prevention Center-Interact | Emergency shelter and services for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence | 1012 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh 919-828-6317 interactofwake.org/ |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle | A Feeding America Food Bank that recovers and distributes food to low-income residents | 1001 Blair Dr., Raleigh 919-390-1973 |
| Filling In Gaps of Wake County, Inc. | Access to prescription healthcare for children/adults who are either uninsured or underinsured, as well as people who may be eligible for Medicaid but haven’t filed for benefits | 100 Donald Ross Rd., Raleigh 919-386-9645 www.figsofwake.org |
| Healing Transitions | Long-term recovery, overnight shelter, non-medical detox, and family services for adults over 18 in Wake County | 1251 Goode St., Raleigh 919-838-9800 healing-transitions.org/ |
| StepUp Ministry | Employment training and placement programs | 1701 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh 919-781-0156 www.stepupministry.org |
| Raleigh Wake Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness | Lead and engage the community in collaborative efforts to prevent and move people out of homelessness | 811 W. Hargett St., Raleigh 919-443-0098 partnershipwake.org |
Substance Use
| Organization | Description | Contact Information |
| Healing Transitions | Longterm recovery, overnight shelter, non-medical detox, and family services for adults over 18 in Wake County |
1251 Goode St., Raleigh |
| StepUp Ministry | Employment training and placement programs | 1701 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh 919-781-0156 www.stepupministry.org |
| Fellowship Home of Raleigh | Provides a structured home environment for men in the early months of recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction | 506 Culter St., Raleigh 919-259-3038 www.fellowshiphome.org |
| Southlight Healthcare | Outpatient and community services for mental health and substance use treatment | 3125 Poplawood Ct., Raleigh Suite 203 919-787-6131 www.southlight.org |
Youth
| Organization | Description | Contact Information |
| AventWest Community Development Corporation | Afterschool programming for elementary, middle, and high school students residing in the AventWest community | 2700 Avent Ferry Rd., Raleigh 919-332-8720 www.aventwest.com |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County | Academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character and citizenship programs for students ages 6-18 | 721 N Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh 919-834-6281 wakebgc.org |
| Garner Road Community Center | Before and after school program, all-day learning program, summer camp, and evening outreach programs for teens and youth | 2235 Garner Rd., Raleigh 919-856-2356 www.garnerroadcenter.org |
| Note in the Pocket | Provides clothing to impoverished and homeless schoolchildren in Wake County | 5100 Lacy Ave., Raleigh 919-714-9403 noteinthepocket.org |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | Affordable health services for teens | 100 S Boylan Ave., Raleigh 919-833-7534 plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic |
| SAFE Child, Inc. | Offers a full range of child abuse prevention and intervention services to children and families at no cost | 864 W Morgan St., Raleigh 919-743-6140 safechildnc.org/ |
| The Green Chair Project | Sweeter Dreams Bed program provides beds for children, and other family furnishings are available | 1853 Capital Blvd., Raleigh 919-332-0474 thegreenchair.org |
| Triangle Family Services | Programs directly serving families facing a crisis, including mental health services for youth and/or adult caregivers | 3937 Western Blvd., Raleigh 919-821-0790 tfsnc.org |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle | A Feeding America Food Bank that recovers and distributes food to low-income residents | 1001 Blair Dr., Raleigh 919-390-1973 www.foodshuttle.org |
| Haven House | Operates 11 programs that help more than 1,200 youth in need each year overcome their challenges and find a path to success | 600 W Cabarrus St., Raleigh 919-833-3312 www.havenhousenc.org |
| The Hope Center at Pullen | Connects young people aging out of foster care in Wake County with the resources and support they need for a successful transition to adulthood | 1801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 919-694-3133 hopecenteratpullen.org |
