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New Hanover County Senior Resource Center

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The New Hanover County Senior Resource Center is a State recognized “Senior Center of Excellence” that focuses on needs, issues, and services for older adults. Programs and Services include: Nutrition In-Person Dining Drive-Up Service Home-Delivered Meals On-Site Nutritionist  Life Enrichment Program Information & Counseling Services Home Based Services Protection & Advocacy Health Independence Services Community […]

New Hanover County Senior Resource Center

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The New Hanover County Senior Resource Center is a State recognized “Senior Center of Excellence” that focuses on needs, issues, and services for older adults. Programs and Services include: Nutrition In-Person Dining Drive-Up Service Home-Delivered Meals On-Site Nutritionist  Life Enrichment Program Information & Counseling Services Home Based Services Protection & Advocacy Health Independence Services Community […]

Cape Fear Area Agency on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Cape Fear Area Agency on Aging’s mission is to enhance the quality of life and meet the needs of older adults and their caregivers through a regional system of comprehensive, coordinated and community-based services and advocacy. Cape Fear AAA Activities include Development, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive care system for older adults Development […]

Cape Fear Area Agency on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Cape Fear Area Agency on Aging’s mission is to enhance the quality of life and meet the needs of older adults and their caregivers through a regional system of comprehensive, coordinated and community-based services and advocacy. Cape Fear AAA Activities include Development, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive care system for older adults Development […]

Lumber River Area Agency on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Lumber River Area Agency on Aging takes a lead role in meeting the needs of older adults and their families in the region (including Bladen, Hoke, Richmond, Robeson and Scotland Counties) through coordination and provision of comprehensive services, resource development, and effective advocacy. Programs and Services include: Senior Nutrition Aging Committees / Senior Tar […]

Lumber River Area Agency on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Lumber River Area Agency on Aging takes a lead role in meeting the needs of older adults and their families in the region (including Bladen, Hoke, Richmond, Robeson and Scotland Counties) through coordination and provision of comprehensive services, resource development, and effective advocacy. Programs and Services include: Senior Nutrition Aging Committees / Senior Tar […]

Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging provides advocacy, planning, and information-promoting healthier lives, caring communities, and a sense of independence to their region’s older adults. AAA Service Areas: Family Caregiver Services Health Promotion and Senior Games Home and Community Care Block Grant Services Adult Day Care Adult Day Health Care Care Management Congregate Nutrition Consumer […]

Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging provides advocacy, planning, and information-promoting healthier lives, caring communities, and a sense of independence to their region’s older adults. AAA Service Areas: Family Caregiver Services Health Promotion and Senior Games Home and Community Care Block Grant Services Adult Day Care Adult Day Health Care Care Management Congregate Nutrition Consumer […]

Upper Coastal Plain Area Agency on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The mission of the Upper Coastal Plain Area Agency on Aging is to empower older adults, family caregivers, and individuals with disabilities residing in Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson Counties to live independent, meaningful, healthy, and dignified lives through a comprehensive plan of services and linkages with community-based programs. Programs and offerings include: Adaptive […]

Upper Coastal Plain Area Agency on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The mission of the Upper Coastal Plain Area Agency on Aging is to empower older adults, family caregivers, and individuals with disabilities residing in Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson Counties to live independent, meaningful, healthy, and dignified lives through a comprehensive plan of services and linkages with community-based programs. Programs and offerings include: Adaptive […]

Kerr Tar Area Agency on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The scope of the services offered by the Kerr Tar Area Agency on Aging is broad and flexible to maintain and expand the quality of life for our seniors. They provide assistance for seniors who: need information, desire the benefits offered by a certified multipurpose senior center, need assistance to remain in their own homes, […]

Kerr Tar Area Agency on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The scope of the services offered by the Kerr Tar Area Agency on Aging is broad and flexible to maintain and expand the quality of life for our seniors. They provide assistance for seniors who: need information, desire the benefits offered by a certified multipurpose senior center, need assistance to remain in their own homes, […]

Chatham County Council on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Chatham County Council on Aging is the primary portal for services and supports for older adults and their families in Chatham County, NC. Programs and Services: Home-based services, including in-home aide personal care, Meals-on-Wheels or home-delivered meals, minor home repair and the loaning of mobility and assistive equipment, which enable older adults to remain […]

Chatham County Council on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Chatham County Council on Aging is the primary portal for services and supports for older adults and their families in Chatham County, NC. Programs and Services: Home-based services, including in-home aide personal care, Meals-on-Wheels or home-delivered meals, minor home repair and the loaning of mobility and assistive equipment, which enable older adults to remain […]

The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville is an interfaith ministry of volunteers which champions and sustains adults who are aging or with disabilities. Programs & Services: Transportation: Provide rides to and from medical appointments. Friendly Caller: Weekday calls to homebound recipients for a “friendly hello”. Visitation: Provide short visits for socialization and/or longer visits for relieving family caregivers. Personal Shopper: Pickup, […]

The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville is an interfaith ministry of volunteers which champions and sustains adults who are aging or with disabilities. Programs & Services: Transportation: Provide rides to and from medical appointments. Friendly Caller: Weekday calls to homebound recipients for a “friendly hello”. Visitation: Provide short visits for socialization and/or longer visits for relieving family caregivers. Personal Shopper: Pickup, […]

Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (PTRC AAA)

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (a.k.a. PTRC AAA) administers federal, state, and local funding through contractual arrangements with the 12 counties in the region as well as other local agencies. Some of their programs and services include: Advocacy Age-Well Community Programs Classes Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions A Matter of Balance […]

Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (PTRC AAA)

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (a.k.a. PTRC AAA) administers federal, state, and local funding through contractual arrangements with the 12 counties in the region as well as other local agencies. Some of their programs and services include: Advocacy Age-Well Community Programs Classes Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions A Matter of Balance […]

Centralina Area Agency on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) strives to support and enhance the capacity of service and advocacy systems to promote independence, preserve dignity and advocate for the rights of older and disabled adults and their families. Centralina AAA is one of the 16 Area Agencies on Aging in North Carolina. Their purposes are to Plan, […]

Centralina Area Agency on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) strives to support and enhance the capacity of service and advocacy systems to promote independence, preserve dignity and advocate for the rights of older and disabled adults and their families. Centralina AAA is one of the 16 Area Agencies on Aging in North Carolina. Their purposes are to Plan, […]

Caldwell Senior Center

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The mission of Caldwell Senior Center is to provide services and activities which enhance the lives of older adults, encouraging their involvement in the community, and providing advocacy. The center hosts a variety of educational, wellness, fitness and social events and activities and offers a number of helpful programs and services. Contact: 828-758-2883 Services: S.H.I.I.P. […]

Caldwell Senior Center

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The mission of Caldwell Senior Center is to provide services and activities which enhance the lives of older adults, encouraging their involvement in the community, and providing advocacy. The center hosts a variety of educational, wellness, fitness and social events and activities and offers a number of helpful programs and services. Contact: 828-758-2883 Services: S.H.I.I.P. […]

Alexander County Senior Center

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Providing a focal point for resources, opportunities to extend independent living and enrich the quality of life for older adults in Alexander County. There are three senior center locations: Taylorsville, Bethlehem, and Stony Point. Programs and Services Include: Health & Wellness Programs A variety of programs are offered to help older adults remain healthy as […]

Alexander County Senior Center

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Providing a focal point for resources, opportunities to extend independent living and enrich the quality of life for older adults in Alexander County. There are three senior center locations: Taylorsville, Bethlehem, and Stony Point. Programs and Services Include: Health & Wellness Programs A variety of programs are offered to help older adults remain healthy as […]

Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Mission:  It is the mission of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging to be responsive to the changing needs of older people, persons with disabilities, and their families through a community based system of supports and services. To listen carefully, respect individual choice, promote independence and assist younger citizens in planning […]

Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Mission:  It is the mission of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging to be responsive to the changing needs of older people, persons with disabilities, and their families through a community based system of supports and services. To listen carefully, respect individual choice, promote independence and assist younger citizens in planning […]

Watauga County Project on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

As a department of County Government, the Project on Aging serves as the focal point for aging services in Watauga County. The agency encourages independence and promotes wellness by providing supportive services to the County’s older adults. Some of these services include: In Home Aide Services Home Delivered Meals CAP/DA (Community Alternatives Program for Disabled […]

Watauga County Project on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

As a department of County Government, the Project on Aging serves as the focal point for aging services in Watauga County. The agency encourages independence and promotes wellness by providing supportive services to the County’s older adults. Some of these services include: In Home Aide Services Home Delivered Meals CAP/DA (Community Alternatives Program for Disabled […]

High Country Area Agency on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The High Country Area Agency on Aging is the central hub for resources and support for older adults in the North Carolina High Country. Through their direct services and provider network, they offer home- and community-based solutions, family caregiver support (including support for grandparents raising grandchildren), the North Carolina Lifespan Respite Program, a long-term care […]

High Country Area Agency on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The High Country Area Agency on Aging is the central hub for resources and support for older adults in the North Carolina High Country. Through their direct services and provider network, they offer home- and community-based solutions, family caregiver support (including support for grandparents raising grandchildren), the North Carolina Lifespan Respite Program, a long-term care […]

Foothills Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Commission serves as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in the four county region of Cleveland, McDowell, Polk and Rutherford counties. The AAA serves to facilitate and support the development of programs to address the needs of older adults. The AAA provides advocacy, planning, program and resource development, information brokerage, funds administration, and quality […]

Foothills Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Commission serves as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in the four county region of Cleveland, McDowell, Polk and Rutherford counties. The AAA serves to facilitate and support the development of programs to address the needs of older adults. The AAA provides advocacy, planning, program and resource development, information brokerage, funds administration, and quality […]

Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging promotes the highest level of well being of older adults and their families by partnering with organizations to provide a comprehensive system of opportunities, services, and protective services. The AAA is a leader and catalyst in helping older adults in their four county region lead more independent, […]

Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging promotes the highest level of well being of older adults and their families by partnering with organizations to provide a comprehensive system of opportunities, services, and protective services. The AAA is a leader and catalyst in helping older adults in their four county region lead more independent, […]

Swain County Focal Point on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Swain County Focal Point on Aging, Inc. is organized to serve the interests of and meet the needs of the aging through services such as information and referral, advocacy, congregate nutrition, home-delivered meals, health promotion, Project CARE, Senior games, etc. Sampling of programs and services: Congregate Dining Home-delivered Meals Swain County Senior Center ~ […]

Swain County Focal Point on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Swain County Focal Point on Aging, Inc. is organized to serve the interests of and meet the needs of the aging through services such as information and referral, advocacy, congregate nutrition, home-delivered meals, health promotion, Project CARE, Senior games, etc. Sampling of programs and services: Congregate Dining Home-delivered Meals Swain County Senior Center ~ […]

Twin City Harm Reduction Collective

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

The Twin City Harm Reduction Collective seeks to improve the health and lives and advocate for the rights of people who use drugs in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and surrounding areas. EDUCATION In order to change the narrative on drugs and drug users, education is key. TCHRC can provide trainings in a number of areas ranging […]

Twin City Harm Reduction Collective

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

The Twin City Harm Reduction Collective seeks to improve the health and lives and advocate for the rights of people who use drugs in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and surrounding areas. EDUCATION In order to change the narrative on drugs and drug users, education is key. TCHRC can provide trainings in a number of areas ranging […]

The Steady Collective

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Steady began in November 2015 as an “any positive change” support group. Steady founder, Conner Adams, facilitated those group meetings and with the help of friends delivered naloxone and needles throughout Western NC to folks who use drugs and their friends and family. In the spring of 2016, Conner gathered a group of people together […]

The Steady Collective

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Steady began in November 2015 as an “any positive change” support group. Steady founder, Conner Adams, facilitated those group meetings and with the help of friends delivered naloxone and needles throughout Western NC to folks who use drugs and their friends and family. In the spring of 2016, Conner gathered a group of people together […]

Queen City Harm Reduction

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Queen City Needle Exchange is a project started by Cat Nelson in 2016, the year North Carolina legalized SEP’s (Syringe Exchange Programs) with the help and mentorship of the Urban Survivors Union and the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition.  It started out of the trunk of Cat’s car, with a small grant providing supplies, and donated Naloxone from NCHRC.  QCNE […]

Queen City Harm Reduction

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Queen City Needle Exchange is a project started by Cat Nelson in 2016, the year North Carolina legalized SEP’s (Syringe Exchange Programs) with the help and mentorship of the Urban Survivors Union and the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition.  It started out of the trunk of Cat’s car, with a small grant providing supplies, and donated Naloxone from NCHRC.  QCNE […]

Cabarrus Health Alliance

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Cabarrus Health Alliance (formerly Cabarrus County Health Department) is a public health authority created by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners effective July 1, 1997. Our Mission Achieving the Highest Level of Individual and Community Health through Collaborative Action.

Cabarrus Health Alliance

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Cabarrus Health Alliance (formerly Cabarrus County Health Department) is a public health authority created by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners effective July 1, 1997. Our Mission Achieving the Highest Level of Individual and Community Health through Collaborative Action.

NC Survivors Union

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

rban Survivor’s Union is a national drug user union located here in the United States.  At this time we are the ONLY national drug user union.  User Union’s are much like other unions our goals are to represent the interests of people who have been directly impacted by substance use and policies related to drugs.  Many drug […]

NC Survivors Union

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

rban Survivor’s Union is a national drug user union located here in the United States.  At this time we are the ONLY national drug user union.  User Union’s are much like other unions our goals are to represent the interests of people who have been directly impacted by substance use and policies related to drugs.  Many drug […]

RAIN

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

RAIN’s empowers persons living with HIV and those at risk to be healthy and stigma-free. RAIN envisions ending HIV in our community. RAIN offers Medical Case Management, Empowering Positive Youth, Early Intervention Services, Health Insurance Assistance, HIV/STI Testing, Counseling Services, PrEP Program (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), Support Groups, CREW (Community Resources for Empowerment & Wellness), Research Studies

RAIN

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

RAIN’s empowers persons living with HIV and those at risk to be healthy and stigma-free. RAIN envisions ending HIV in our community. RAIN offers Medical Case Management, Empowering Positive Youth, Early Intervention Services, Health Insurance Assistance, HIV/STI Testing, Counseling Services, PrEP Program (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), Support Groups, CREW (Community Resources for Empowerment & Wellness), Research Studies

Crape Myrtle Festival

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Description: Crape Myrtle Festival’s mission is to encourage and promote the development of services for persons living with HIV; additionally, to raise money to provide financial assistance, outreach and education to realized needs within the local LGBTQ+ community, to encourage the growth and healthy diversity, creativity and communication within the local LGBTQ+ community, and to […]

Crape Myrtle Festival

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Description: Crape Myrtle Festival’s mission is to encourage and promote the development of services for persons living with HIV; additionally, to raise money to provide financial assistance, outreach and education to realized needs within the local LGBTQ+ community, to encourage the growth and healthy diversity, creativity and communication within the local LGBTQ+ community, and to […]

Pride in the Pews

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Pride in the Pews is a grassroots nationwide campaign aimed at celebrating stories of resilient queer faith in the Black Church.

Pride in the Pews

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Pride in the Pews is a grassroots nationwide campaign aimed at celebrating stories of resilient queer faith in the Black Church.

The Black Church and HIV

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

The Black Church and HIV is a collaboration between Gilead Sciences and the NAACP. It provides resources for churches to talk about HIV.

The Black Church and HIV

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

The Black Church and HIV is a collaboration between Gilead Sciences and the NAACP. It provides resources for churches to talk about HIV.

Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC)

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Mission: The mission of the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) is to end the HIV and STI epidemics in the South by promoting accessible and high-quality systems of [HIV and STI] prevention, treatment, care, housing, and essential support services. Southern Vision: We envision a better South for people living with HIV — one where every person […]

Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC)

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Mission: The mission of the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) is to end the HIV and STI epidemics in the South by promoting accessible and high-quality systems of [HIV and STI] prevention, treatment, care, housing, and essential support services. Southern Vision: We envision a better South for people living with HIV — one where every person […]

Circle of Friends Task Force

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Providing education, training, support, and advocacy to ending the HIV epidemic in eastern North Carolina by assisting people of color living with HIV to achieve positive health outcomes, promote the greater involvement of people living with HIV in HIV funding, mentor and support others.

Circle of Friends Task Force

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Providing education, training, support, and advocacy to ending the HIV epidemic in eastern North Carolina by assisting people of color living with HIV to achieve positive health outcomes, promote the greater involvement of people living with HIV in HIV funding, mentor and support others.

NC AIDS Action Network

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Our Mission The North Carolina AIDS Action Network improves the lives of people living with HIV & AIDS and affected communities through outreach and public education, policy advocacy, and community-building to increase visibility and mutual support of people living with HIV & AIDS throughout our state. Our Vision The North Carolina AIDS Action Network envisions a state […]

NC AIDS Action Network

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Our Mission The North Carolina AIDS Action Network improves the lives of people living with HIV & AIDS and affected communities through outreach and public education, policy advocacy, and community-building to increase visibility and mutual support of people living with HIV & AIDS throughout our state. Our Vision The North Carolina AIDS Action Network envisions a state […]

MORE POWERFUL NC

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Led by NC Attorney General Josh Stein and NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen to raise awareness around the devastating impact of the opioid crisis in North Carolina, the More Powerful NC campaign is anchored in the message that together, we are more powerful than opioids—and we can all help play a part in ending the epidemic […]

MORE POWERFUL NC

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Led by NC Attorney General Josh Stein and NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen to raise awareness around the devastating impact of the opioid crisis in North Carolina, the More Powerful NC campaign is anchored in the message that together, we are more powerful than opioids—and we can all help play a part in ending the epidemic […]

North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Who: NCHRC is a comprehensive harm reduction program. NCHRC engages in grassroots advocacy, resource development, coalition building and direct services for people impacted by drug use, sex work, overdose, gender, STIs, HIV, and hepatitis. NCHRC also provides resources and support to the law enforcement, public health, and provider communities. Vision: We believe that the key to bringing […]

North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Who: NCHRC is a comprehensive harm reduction program. NCHRC engages in grassroots advocacy, resource development, coalition building and direct services for people impacted by drug use, sex work, overdose, gender, STIs, HIV, and hepatitis. NCHRC also provides resources and support to the law enforcement, public health, and provider communities. Vision: We believe that the key to bringing […]

Down Home, North Carolina

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Down Home, North Carolina is a new organizing project led by the working people of North Carolina’s small towns and rural communities. Together, we are taking action to increase democracy, grow the good in our communities, and pass a healthy and just home down to our grandbabies. Who: We are neighbors, rooted in the community, […]

Down Home, North Carolina

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Down Home, North Carolina is a new organizing project led by the working people of North Carolina’s small towns and rural communities. Together, we are taking action to increase democracy, grow the good in our communities, and pass a healthy and just home down to our grandbabies. Who: We are neighbors, rooted in the community, […]

The American Lung Association

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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. When: For more than 110 years, the American Lung Association has been America’s leading force for lung health—successfully tapping into America’s spirit of community that inspires us to work together […]

The American Lung Association

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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. When: For more than 110 years, the American Lung Association has been America’s leading force for lung health—successfully tapping into America’s spirit of community that inspires us to work together […]

American Cancer Society

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

ACS is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to offering information, research, and support to anyone who currently battling cancer or anyone wanting to learn more about the disease. When: For over 100 years, ACS has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer. Why: ACS is aiming to eliminate cancer […]

American Cancer Society

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

ACS is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to offering information, research, and support to anyone who currently battling cancer or anyone wanting to learn more about the disease. When: For over 100 years, ACS has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer. Why: ACS is aiming to eliminate cancer […]

The North Carolina Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The North Carolina Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, NCAFCC, is a network of healthcare facilities that offer free and affordable healthcare throughout the state of North Carolina. Who: This is a nonprofit organization operating out of Winston-Salem, NC. What: The NCAFCC website provides a list of clinics, health resources, and a guide to joining […]

The North Carolina Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The North Carolina Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, NCAFCC, is a network of healthcare facilities that offer free and affordable healthcare throughout the state of North Carolina. Who: This is a nonprofit organization operating out of Winston-Salem, NC. What: The NCAFCC website provides a list of clinics, health resources, and a guide to joining […]

Postpartum Progress

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Postpartumprogress.com is the world’s most widely-read blog dedicated to maternal mental illness, with more than 400,000 monthly pageviews. It offers in-depth information, support and hope for all pregnant and new moms who have postpartum depression and all other mental illnesses related to pregnancy and childbirth, including postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, depression or anxiety during pregnancy, post-adoption depression, postpartum PTSD, […]

Postpartum Progress

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Postpartumprogress.com is the world’s most widely-read blog dedicated to maternal mental illness, with more than 400,000 monthly pageviews. It offers in-depth information, support and hope for all pregnant and new moms who have postpartum depression and all other mental illnesses related to pregnancy and childbirth, including postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, depression or anxiety during pregnancy, post-adoption depression, postpartum PTSD, […]

The American Heart Association

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Who: The American Heart Association provides several resources to help your heart. Presently, support groups and hotlines can be helpful to quit smoking. As a result, AHA lists resources of this type. Please visit their website to learn more. What: Many resources you can print and put within church bulletins, such as brochures. Why: Sometimes […]

The American Heart Association

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Who: The American Heart Association provides several resources to help your heart. Presently, support groups and hotlines can be helpful to quit smoking. As a result, AHA lists resources of this type. Please visit their website to learn more. What: Many resources you can print and put within church bulletins, such as brochures. Why: Sometimes […]

NC Justice Center/Health Access Coalition

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The North Carolina Justice Center is one of the state’s preeminent voices for economic and social justice. The Health Access Coalition works to expand access to quality, affordable health care for everyone in North Carolina, including people who are low-income, are elderly, or have disabilities. Who: The NC Justice Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, working […]

NC Justice Center/Health Access Coalition

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The North Carolina Justice Center is one of the state’s preeminent voices for economic and social justice. The Health Access Coalition works to expand access to quality, affordable health care for everyone in North Carolina, including people who are low-income, are elderly, or have disabilities. Who: The NC Justice Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, working […]

North Carolina Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

What: To promote and advocate for the elimination of health disparities among all racial and ethnic minorities and other underserved populations in North Carolina. When: The Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities (OMHHD) was established by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1992. Why: All North Carolinians will enjoy good health regardless of race/ethnicity, […]

North Carolina Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

What: To promote and advocate for the elimination of health disparities among all racial and ethnic minorities and other underserved populations in North Carolina. When: The Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities (OMHHD) was established by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1992. Why: All North Carolinians will enjoy good health regardless of race/ethnicity, […]