Community Resource Numbers and Links

Alexander Youth Network
address: 6220 Thermal Rd. Charlotte, NC 28222
phone: 704-366-8712
Description of Services:
Alexander Youth Network provides an array of services to treat children with, or at risk for, serious emotional disturbance. Services include day treatment, foster care, adoption counseling, community-based services and shelter for children in crisis along with mentoring for children involved with the juvenile justice system.
Website: http://www.alexanderyouthnetwork.com

Behavioral Health Center - CMC Randolph
address: 501 Billingsley Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211
phone: 704-336-6404 Area Mental Health
             704-358-2800 Mental Health Emergencies-Suicide/Crisis Line
Description of Services:
BHC/CMC Randolph offers services for children and adults in the areas of mental illness, developmental disability, and substance abuse.
Website: http://www.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/cohmhcs

Domestic Violence Hotline
phone: 1-800-799-7233
Description of Services:
24 hour listening line and referral source for victims of domestic violence.

Eckerd Youth Alternatives
phone: 1-800-554-4357
Description of Services:
The North Carolina Eckerd Wilderness Camps serve boys and girls, ages 10 through 17, with behavioral problems. The camps are year-round, staff-secure, residential therapeutic programs, providing an alternative to more restrictive programs.
Website: http://www.eckerd.org/

Kinder Mourn
address: 1320 Harding Place Charlotte, NC 28204
phone: 704-376-2580
Description of Services:
Kinder Mourn exists to provide a safe haven for families whose lives have been shattered by the death of a child. In addition to services for bereaved parents, Kinder Mourn assists children and young people who are grieving the death of a family member or friend. Kinder Mourn's professional grief facilitators provide individual and group counseling at the KM Home, in designated schools and neighborhood community centers.
Website: http://www.kindermourn.org/

Metrolina AIDS Project
address: 127 Scaleybark Rd. Charlotte, NC 28209
phone: 704-333-1435
Description of Services:
Information, counseling and education services for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Services are also available for families and loved ones of those with AIDS.
Website: http://www.metrolinaaidsproject.org/

National Gay/Lesbian Youth Hotline
phone: 1-800-347-TEEN (8336)
Description of Services:
Listening line and referral source for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. Hours 5:00-9:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

RAINN - Rape Abuse Incest National Network
phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Description of Services:
24 hour listening line and referral source for victims of rape, abuse or incest.
Website: http://www.rainn.org/

Straight Talk
phone: 704-344-1111
Description of Services:
24 hour listening line. Teens can listen to pre-recorded messages on a variety of issues including drug use, sexuality, depression, family concerns, relationships, etc.

Trevor Hotline
phone: 1-800-850-8078
Description of Services:
This is a 24 hour, 7 days a week crisis line for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth in the nation. Affiliated with the Suicide Hotline to provide emergency services to youth in need.
Website: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/home2.aspx

United Family Services
address: 601 E. 5th St., Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-332-9034
              704-375-9900 Rape Crisis Assistance 24 hours
Description of Services:
UFS offers; individual, marital, and family counseling along with anger management, crisis intervention and advocacy, consumer credit counseling, housing counseling, domestic violence services, rape crisis, and employee assistance counseling.
Website: http://www.unitedfamilyservices.org/

Drug and Alcohol Counseling

Al-Anon Family Groups
address: 4800 Wedgewood Dr. Charlotte, NC 28210
phone: 704-523-1159
Description of Services:
Group meetings for anyone who needs help coping with someone else's alcoholism or drug addiction.
Website: http://www.alanoncharlotte.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous
address: 1427 South Blvd., Suite 106 Charlotte, NC 28203
phone: 704-332-4387
Description of Services:
24 hour listening line and referral source for individuals who struggle with alcohol addiction.
Website: http://www.charlotteaa.org/

Drug Abuse Hotline
phone: 1-800-662-4357
Description of Services:
24 hour listening line and referral source for individuals who use illicit drugs.

Mecklenburg County Area Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities
and Substance Abuse Authority
address: 3430 Wheatley Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205
phone: 704-336-2227
Description of Services:
Various mental health, substance abuse and treatment programs
are available.
Website: http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Area+Mental+Health/

McLeod Center
address: 145 Remount Rd. Charlotte, NC 28203
phone: 704-332-9001
Description of Services:
The McLeod Center provides substance abuse assessments and referrals along with educational services for early stages of drug use and family therapy. .
Website: http://www.mcleodcenter.com/

Internet and Child Safety Programs and Resources

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
address: Charles B. Wang International Children's Building
                 699 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314
phone: 1-800-THE LOST (843-5678)
Description of Services:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is a national clearinghouse for child safety, missing persons, child abductions and child sexual exploitation. The following is a direct link to their parent/guardian resource guide list. .
Website: http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PageServlet?

Mentoring

Big Brothers-Big Sisters
address: 2424 N. Davidson St., Suite 110 Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-377-3963
Description of Services:
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a youth mentoring organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides mentoring services for children from the ages of 5-18.
Website: http://www.bbbscharlotte.org/

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Charlotte
phone: 704-334-4731
Description of Services:
The Boys and Girls Club inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. There are nine neighborhood clubs in the Charlotte area including; Belmont Avenue., Boulevard Homes, Dillehay Courts, Marsh Road, Milton Road, Tarlton Hills, Center of Hope on Spratt Street and the Davidson Club in Davidson, NC.
Website: http://salvationarmycharlotte.org/BoysandGirlsClubs.html

Police Athletic League (PAL)
phone: 704-336-2105
Description of Services:
PAL is a youth crime prevention program that utilizes educational, athletic and recreational activities to create trust and understanding between police officers and youth. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Athletic League mission is to provide opportunities for the youth of our community that foster their leadership and citizenship skills through athletics and academics.
Website: http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/CMPD/Community+Programs/
Youth+Programs/PAL/Home.htm

Partners for Out of School Time � POST
address: 217 S. Tryon Street, Suite 312 Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-376-1845
Description of Services:
The mission of Partners in Out-of-School Time (POST) is to ensure that all school-age children and youth in Mecklenburg County have access to high-quality programs, activities and opportunities when school is closed. "Out-of-School Time" refers to all of the hours before school, after school, teacher workdays, school holidays, weekends, and summers. Experiences that foster social, emotional, physical, moral and intellectual development are proven to be essential for children and youth to become capable and effective members of society.
Website: http://www.postcarolinas.org/

Right Moves for Youth
address: 1031 South Caldwell St., Suite 102 Charlotte, NC 28203
phone: 704-377-4425
Description of Services:
Provides motivation for its school-based and neighborhood-based club members in grades 3-12 to succeed in school, improve their quality of life and become responsible members of society.
Website: http://www.rightmovesforyouth.org/

Urban League
address: 740 W. Fifth Street Charlotte, NC 28234
phone: 704-373-5526
Description of Services:
The Urban League is a non-profit organization that works to empower all members of the community in areas such as home ownership, health, workforce & economic development, entrepreneurship, training & the achievement of our youth.
Website: http://www.urbanleaguecc.org/

Law Enforcement Agencies, Court Services and DSS

CMPD - Family Services
address: 601 E 5th St., Suite 230 Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-336-2811
Description of Services:
The CMPD Family Services Division conducts criminal investigations regarding juvenile and domestic violence cases.
Website:
Domestic Violence -
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/CMPD/Investigative+Services/
Criminal+Investigations/Domestic+Violence+Unit/home.htm
Juvenile Investigations -
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/CMPD/Investigative+Services/
Criminal+Investigations/Juveniles/Home.htm

CMPD - Crime Reporting Unit
address: 601 E Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: Dial 311 from phones within Mecklenburg County
Description of Services:
The Crime Reporting Unit takes many non emergency police reports over the telephone.
Website: http://www.charmeck.org/online_reporting/report/htm

Council for Children's Rights
address: 601 E 5th St., Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-372-7961
Description of Services:
Represents children, their needs and their issues. This includes research, legal representation, best interest advocacy, system advocacy and public education and awareness.
Website: http://www.cfcrights.org/

Department of Social Services (DSS)
address: 700 E Stonewall St., Suite 601 Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-336-2273
Description of Services:
The Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services is committed to reevaluation and enhancement of those services that focus on prevention, early intervention, moving customers toward or maintaining self-sufficiency and improving the quality of life for all citizens. The department has three major divisions:

For Families - Economic Services Division provides: http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/DSS/Economic+Services/
Work First Family Assistance, Family and Children's Medicaid, NC Health Choice, Food Stamps, Refugee Assistance, Low Income Energy Assistance and Employment Services.
For Older Adults and People with Disabilities - Services For Adults provides:
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/DSS/Services+for+Seniors+and+the+Disabled/
Adult Protective Services, Representative Payee and Guardianship Services, Transportation, Congregate and Home-delivered meals, In-Home Aide Services, Community Social Work, Adult Medicaid, Adult Day Care, Adult Care Home monitoring, State County Special Assistance, Food Stamps and Just1Call.
For Children - Youth and Family Services provides:
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/DSS/Youth+and+Family+Services/
Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoption and Adoption Assistance and Independent Living Services.

Website: http://www.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/codss/

Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DJJDP)
address: 720 E. 4th St., Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-330-4338
Description of Services:
DJJDP's mission is to promote public safety and juvenile delinquency prevention, intervention and treatment through the operation of a seamless, comprehensive juvenile justice system. DJJDP has Juvenile Court Counselors that are able to discuss your legal options regarding undisciplined juveniles.
Website: http://www.juvjus.state.nc.us/

Guardian ad Litem address: 720 E. 4th St., Suite 202 Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-417-1853
Description of Services:
The Guardian ad Litem program recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who are appointed to advocate for children who are in the custody of YFS/DSS due to allegations of abuse and/or neglect. The GAL does an independent investigation, visits the child(ren) monthly and makes recommendations to the court that promote and protect the best interest of the child(ren).
Website: http://www.nccourts.org/Citizens/GAL/Default.asp

Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office
address: 700 E 4th St Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-347-7891
Description of Services:
Prosecutes criminal charges in the Mecklenburg County court system.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office � Reality Program
address: 700 E 4th St. Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-336-2543 General Information
              704-336-8720 Reality Program
Description of Services:
To provide the community with a program which will help educate young people about the long-term effects of participating in criminal activity. They want to give these young people an introduction to the criminal justice system so they can see first-hand the possible ramifications of criminal behavior. They will be made aware of how they must be accountable for their actions. The program is open to children ages 13 and older. Referrals to the program must be made by School Resource Officers within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system.
Website: http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/MCSO/
Community+Services/Reality+Program.htm

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation �
Sex Offender Registry and Public Protection Service
Description of Services:
The NC SBI maintains a registry of registered sex offenders in North Carolina. This website allows you to search for offenders living near an address and also allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name.
Website: http://ncfindoffender.com/disclaimer.aspx

United States Department of Justice � National Sex Offender Registry
Description of Services:
The U.S. Dept. of Justice National Sex Offender Registry allows you to search for registered sex offenders in all 50 States by name, city or county and even by zip code.
Website: http://www.nsopr.gov/

Family Assistance Organizations

A Child's Place
address: 601 E. 5th Street, Suite 130 Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-343-3792
Description of Services:
ACP works to provide a stable, appropriate education to homeless and at-risk students. ACP also provides support services to enhance their opportunities for academic success and provides services to families to ensure long term stability and self-sufficiency. .
Website: http://www.achildsplace.org/

Crisis Assistance Ministry
address: 500-A Spratt St. Charlotte NC 28206
phone: 704-371-3000
Description of Services:
Emergency financial assistance for low income families, distributes donations of cash, clothing, furniture, financial planning for families to prevent financial emergencies and advocates for prevention of poverty.
Website: http://www.crisisassistance.org/

Charlotte Emergency Housing
address: 2410 The Plaza Charlotte NC 28205
phone: 704-335-5488
Description of Services:
Operates emergency housing shelter for homeless families and their children.

Communities in Schools
address: 601 E. 5th Street, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-365-0601
Description of Services:
Communities in Schools (CIS) is a community based dropout prevention organization, helping young people to stay in school, successfully learn and prepare for life. CIS provides services and connects resources to more than 2,400 students in 25+ CMS public schools. Call to find out which schools they are involved in and who the site coordinator is.
Website: http://www.cischarlotte.org/

Community Link
address: 601 E 5th St., Suite 220 Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-943-9490
Description of Services:
To enable working poor individuals and families to obtain and sustain safe, decent and affordable housing. Community Link also provides other resources needed to move toward independence.
Website: http://www.communitylink-nc.org/

The Family Center
address: 2200 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204
phone: 704-367-7180
Description of Services:
The Family Center provides a wide range of child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment services including outpatient therapy with children and parents, parent education and in home support, community support and intensive in-home services for high risk families. There are also school-based services focused on prevention, intervention and strengthening families.
Website: http://www.thefamilycenter.net/

Loaves and Fishes
address: Various locations
phone: 704-523-4333
Description of Services:
Loves and Fishes will provide one week's worth of groceries to families in crisis. Request for services can only be made by referral from a religious leader, social worker, fire or police employee. Families can only use the service once in the past 60 days.

Smart Start
address: 601 E. 5th St., Suite 500 Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-377-6588
Description of Services:
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County is a nonprofit organization that funds and provides oversight of health, family support and early care and education programs for children ages birth to five and their families.
Website: http://www.smartstartofmeck.org/

Teen Health Connection
address: 251 Eastway Dr. Charlotte, NC 28213
phone: 704-446-8336
Description of Services:
Teen Health Connection provides affordable medical and mental health services, community health education, advocacy and research for adolescents ages 11-21. The pediatric medical practice is located at 251 Eastway Dr. Health education programs are available to existing youth groups throughout the community. Advocacy is provided through partnerships with other agencies that serve youth.
Website: http://www.teenhealthconnection.org/

Youth Crisis Shelter (Formerly The Relatives)
address: 1100 East Blvd. Charlotte NC 28203
phone: 704-377-0602 24 Hour Crisis Hotline
Description of Services:
This is a walk-in emergency shelter with 9 beds offered for runaway, homeless and other youth in crisis from ages 7-17. The beds are available on a first come, first served basis. .
Website: http://www.therelatives.org/

Youth Homes Inc.
address: 601 E. 5th St., Suite 330 Charlotte, NC 28202
phone: 704-334-9955
Description of Services:
Youth Homes Inc. is a fully accredited (COA) nonprofit child placement/adoption agency providing an array of community based services. YHI serves children who are involved in the Dept. of Juvenile Justice, Dept. of Social Services and Area Mental Health systems through specialized foster care, group care and in home supportive counseling and casework services.
Website: http://www.youthhomesinc.org/

YWCA Central Carolinas
address: 3420 Park Rd. Charlotte, NC 28209
phone: 704-525-5770
Description of Services:
The YWCA currently provides educational programs and healthy activities for at-risk children and youth including 12 year-round after school programs; transitional housing and support services for homeless women; exercise and health programs for men, women and children of all fitness levels. In 2008 the YWCA will open "Families Together," a transitional housing program for homeless families with children.
Website: http://www.ywcacentralcarolinas.org/