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Fayetteville Senior Center

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

The Fayetteville Senior Center is a NC Center of Excellence and a nationally accredited senior center, hosting a number of programs, classes and clubs for older adults including games; exercise and fitness; arts and crafts; educational programming, including health education and computer and tech classes; and more. Visit their website for the latest offerings.  

Fayetteville Senior Center

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

The Fayetteville Senior Center is a NC Center of Excellence and a nationally accredited senior center, hosting a number of programs, classes and clubs for older adults including games; exercise and fitness; arts and crafts; educational programming, including health education and computer and tech classes; and more. Visit their website for the latest offerings.  

Wilson County Senior Center

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

The Wilson County Senior Activity Center seeks to provide recreational, educational, and community outreach activities for seniors of all ages to enhance their leisure lifestyle and provide an environment where socialization is met. Programs and Services include: Caregiver Support Clubs, Groups and Classes (including fitness and wellness) Daily Activities and Recreational Amenities Volunteer Opportunities

Wilson County Senior Center

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

The Wilson County Senior Activity Center seeks to provide recreational, educational, and community outreach activities for seniors of all ages to enhance their leisure lifestyle and provide an environment where socialization is met. Programs and Services include: Caregiver Support Clubs, Groups and Classes (including fitness and wellness) Daily Activities and Recreational Amenities Volunteer Opportunities

Franklin County Department of Aging

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

The Franklin County Department of Aging strives to enrich the lives of Senior Citizens in Franklin County. They offer a friendly place for fun, fellowship, educational programming. The Department of Aging has two Senior Centers in Franklin County. The original center is located in Franklinton and the second center is located in Louisburg. Activities of […]

Franklin County Department of Aging

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

The Franklin County Department of Aging strives to enrich the lives of Senior Citizens in Franklin County. They offer a friendly place for fun, fellowship, educational programming. The Department of Aging has two Senior Centers in Franklin County. The original center is located in Franklinton and the second center is located in Louisburg. Activities of […]

Durham Center for Senior Life

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

The Durham Center for Senior Life, which is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is designated by the State of North Carolina as a Center of Excellence. With three senior centers, including the downtown Durham Center for Senior Life, DCSL offers a wide array of programs and services for older adults. Services include congregate meals, transportation, […]

Durham Center for Senior Life

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

The Durham Center for Senior Life, which is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is designated by the State of North Carolina as a Center of Excellence. With three senior centers, including the downtown Durham Center for Senior Life, DCSL offers a wide array of programs and services for older adults. Services include congregate meals, transportation, […]

John Robert Kernodle Senior Center

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

The John Robert Kernodle Senior Center offers an array of activities for adults age 55 and over. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm; Evening activities beginning at 6 pm, Monday – Thursday. Most programs & activities require pre-registration due to limited space. Activities and programs include: Health and Fitness Classes: Tai Chi, Yoga, Tone Up!, […]

John Robert Kernodle Senior Center

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

The John Robert Kernodle Senior Center offers an array of activities for adults age 55 and over. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm; Evening activities beginning at 6 pm, Monday – Thursday. Most programs & activities require pre-registration due to limited space. Activities and programs include: Health and Fitness Classes: Tai Chi, Yoga, Tone Up!, […]

Stanly County Senior Services

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

The purpose of the Senior Services Department is to enhance the quality of life for older adults in Stanly County by providing a range of services, programs, supports, and opportunities for adults 60 years old and older. Programs and Services include: Educational and Social Programs Fitness and Health Programs Enrichment and Skills Classes Day and […]

Stanly County Senior Services

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

The purpose of the Senior Services Department is to enhance the quality of life for older adults in Stanly County by providing a range of services, programs, supports, and opportunities for adults 60 years old and older. Programs and Services include: Educational and Social Programs Fitness and Health Programs Enrichment and Skills Classes Day and […]

Rufty-Holmes Senior Center (Rowan County)

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

A multi-purpose Center for adults age 55 and older of Rowan County, NC. Programs and Services Include: Health & Wellness Land and Water Fitness Classes Personal Fitness Instruction Workout Floor Fitness Equipment Warm Water Pool Changing Rooms Assistance for Seniors Medicare Options Counseling (SHIIP) Tax Prep Assistance Lunch Club Sites Transportation Assistance Family Caregiver Support […]

Rufty-Holmes Senior Center (Rowan County)

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

A multi-purpose Center for adults age 55 and older of Rowan County, NC. Programs and Services Include: Health & Wellness Land and Water Fitness Classes Personal Fitness Instruction Workout Floor Fitness Equipment Warm Water Pool Changing Rooms Assistance for Seniors Medicare Options Counseling (SHIIP) Tax Prep Assistance Lunch Club Sites Transportation Assistance Family Caregiver Support […]

Mecklenburg County Senior Centers

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

Looking to learn a new skill, renew a skill, get in shape or meet other residents? Check out one of Mecklenburg County’s Senior Centers. Senior Centers provide individuals 55 years and older various opportunities to improve their physical and cognitive health, expand their support systems, and find services they need to remain independent. David B […]

Mecklenburg County Senior Centers

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

Looking to learn a new skill, renew a skill, get in shape or meet other residents? Check out one of Mecklenburg County’s Senior Centers. Senior Centers provide individuals 55 years and older various opportunities to improve their physical and cognitive health, expand their support systems, and find services they need to remain independent. David B […]

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. […]

Wilkes Senior Resources

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

The mission of Wilkes Senior Resources is to provide services, education and information that promote quality of life and active aging for seniors They are committed to providing older adults access to continued education, activity, and the tools that will allow for these to be some of the best years of their lives. They have […]

Wilkes Senior Resources

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

The mission of Wilkes Senior Resources is to provide services, education and information that promote quality of life and active aging for seniors They are committed to providing older adults access to continued education, activity, and the tools that will allow for these to be some of the best years of their lives. They have […]

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 […]

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 […]

Faith & Religion in Recovery

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

There are a variety of factors that can contribute to addiction. On the surface, addiction can be caused by physical changes in the brain that make the body crave certain types of drugs. When a debilitating substance habit consumes someone’s life, they often look to a Higher Power to help give them the strength to […]

Faith & Religion in Recovery

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

There are a variety of factors that can contribute to addiction. On the surface, addiction can be caused by physical changes in the brain that make the body crave certain types of drugs. When a debilitating substance habit consumes someone’s life, they often look to a Higher Power to help give them the strength to […]

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

National mental health organization that is made up of hundreds of smaller local and state groups that exist in order to help support the millions of people that are affected by mental illness and their loved ones. Many local groups offer a support group for loved ones that have mental illness. Who: Anyone What: Local […]

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

National mental health organization that is made up of hundreds of smaller local and state groups that exist in order to help support the millions of people that are affected by mental illness and their loved ones. Many local groups offer a support group for loved ones that have mental illness. Who: Anyone What: Local […]

Faith Connections on Mental Illness

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Faith Connections on Mental Illness has an interfaith approach in helping all faiths educate, advocate, support, and include those with mental illness and loved ones of those with mental illness. Who  People of all faiths: mental health professionals, any individual interested in learning more, mental health consumer, community leaders, lay person, or clergy. What  Monthly […]

Faith Connections on Mental Illness

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Faith Connections on Mental Illness has an interfaith approach in helping all faiths educate, advocate, support, and include those with mental illness and loved ones of those with mental illness. Who  People of all faiths: mental health professionals, any individual interested in learning more, mental health consumer, community leaders, lay person, or clergy. What  Monthly […]

Life Around the Table

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Life Around the Table is a ministry dedicated to building up communities and increasing their capacity to eat together faithfully. We believe that God created the world to be a place where all people can have access to food that LAUGHS: food which is Local, Affordable, Uncomplicated, Good, Healthy, and Seasonal. Who Life Around the […]

Life Around the Table

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Life Around the Table is a ministry dedicated to building up communities and increasing their capacity to eat together faithfully. We believe that God created the world to be a place where all people can have access to food that LAUGHS: food which is Local, Affordable, Uncomplicated, Good, Healthy, and Seasonal. Who Life Around the […]