Resources

Childcare
Title Address Phone Contact Email Website Service(s) Offered Link to edit Content
Farmer’s Union Developmental Day Care 905 Farmers Union Road, Clarkton, NC 28433 (910) 647-2291 Glenda Bryant

Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.

Southeastern Child Care Resource and Referral P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-8189

This agency provides parents with referrals for all types of childcare as well as consumer education material and counseling so that they may make an informed choice. Training and technical assistance are offered to child care providers and new providers are recruited when there is a shortage. Child Care Resource and Referral works with all groups, agencies, and institutions that serve families and children.

Bethel’s Childcare 722 Prison Camp Road, Whiteville NC 28472 (910) 445-1223 Paula Richardson

Child care. Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Beverly’s Day Care 17125 Sam Potts Highway, Cerro Gordo, NC (910) 655-4653 Tabitha Freeman

Child care. Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Bri’s Caring Heart Child Care 406 North Wall Street, Tabor City NC 28463 (910) 653-6530 Melody Spivey

Child care. Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. M-F

Bri’s School Age Care 1400 E. 5th St. Tabor City NC 28463 (910) 377-3303 Melody Spivey

Before and After School Care: Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. M-F 

Columbus Christian Academy Preschool 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville NC 28472 (910) 642-6196 Robin Smith

7:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. M-F

Columbus County Department of Social Services – Work First Employment Services 40 Government Complex Rd., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 641-3187

Job placement assistance and employment-related transportation to TANF recipients.

Columbus County Partnership for Children “Smart Start” 109 W. Main St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-8226, (800) 367-229 (toll free) Selena Rowell, Executive Director Selena.rowell@columbussmartstart.org

Services to support families with children ages birth to 5; Support for young children with special needs; Free child development information/resources for parents, caregivers and early educators; Transportation to and from medical appointments for expectant mothers and children (ages birth to 5) not eligible for Medicaid reimbursable transportation; Support for early educators; Literacy programs; Lending Library with educational resources for young children, parents and teachers, including books, DVDs, CDs, toys, puzzles and other resources.

Cynthia’s Home Day Care 2429 Old Northeast Road, Riegelwood, NC (910) 646-2019 Cynthia Burney-Wadley

1st, 2nd, & 3rd shifts and weekends available.

Daisy’s Good Beginnings 95 Vereen Ave., Tabor City, NC 28463 (910) 653-7215 Daisy Brooks

Hours: 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.

East Coast Migrant Head Start Program 84 A. O. Inman Lane, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-2902
Edu-Care Preschool Center #101 10741 James B. White Highway S., Whiteville NC 28472 (910) 653-5506 Misty Hardwick

Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.

Hours: 6:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Edu-Care Preschool Center #102 P.O. Box 394, 5589 Chadbourn Highway, Chadbourn, NC 28431 (910) 654-4810 Jessica McPherson

Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.

Edu-Care Preschool Center #103 5589 Chadbourn Highway, Chadbourn NC 28431 (910) 840-4584 Misty Hardwick

Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.

Faith Christian Academy (half-day Preschool) 26998 East Andrew Jackson Highway, Hallsboro, NC 28442 (910) 655-2432 Elizabeth Settlemeyer, Administrator

Childcare Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Faulk Kidland 1545 Sandy Plains Church Road, Tabor City, NC 28463 (910) 653-2584 Carla Faulk

Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Kidz 1830 Prison Camp Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-2544 Gwen Sanderson, Director

Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
Hours: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kid Kare Academy 99 A. O. Inman Lane, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-3818 Barbara Meadows, Director

Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Mary Kelly Home Day Care 129 Kelly Street, Clarendon, NC (910) 654-4520 Mary Kelly, Owner, Operator

Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.

Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Mt. Olive Head Start 5465 Silver Spoon Rd, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 648-4860 Ms. Nellie Vereen, Center Manager
Opening Doors Preschool 201 South Lee Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-2460 Rhonda Creech, Owner

Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Pam’s Day Care Home 2842 Thompson Town Road, Whiteville NC 28472 (910) 770-0110 Pam Butler

Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.  
Hours: 1st and 2nd shift available.

Precious Minds Child Care, Inc. 123 Haynes Lennon Highway, Cerro Gordo NC 28430 (910) 654-3900 Alaine Powell, Owner/Operator

Childcare and after school care. Hours:  6: 30 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Ransom Head Start Center 2694 General Howe Highway, Riegelwood, NC 28456 (910) 655-4025, (910) 655-0459 Velma R. Daniels
Southeastern Community & Family Services, Inc., Head Start Program 425 N. Lee St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 641-0082, (910) 642-5407 (fax), (910) 655-4025 (Ransom), (910) 648-4860 (Mt. Olive) Ms. Penny Richardson, Coordinator

Low-income children and children with special needs are provided the opportunity to begin their education through Head Start. They receive the social, nutritional, health, and educational advantages needed for a successful start in school.

Southeastern Community College Child Development Center P.O. Box 151, 4564 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7141, ext. 225 Sheila Miller, Center Coordinator

Childcare provided for children, ages 2 years – 5 years. Call for hours of operation.

Terry’s Angelic Day Care 805 Sandhole Rd., Riegelwood NC 28456 (910) 655-3861 Terry Tshona

Childcare and after school, ages 0 – 12.

Hours: 6:30 a.m.- 5: 30 p.m. M-F.

Tina’s Tiny Tots Childcare 1897 Prison Camp Road, Whiteville NC 28472 (910) 918-9987 Bertina Norton

Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.

Trinity Baptist Childcare 201 South Thompson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7676 Charlesanna White

6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Support Groups
Title Address Phone Contact Email Website Service(s) Offered Link to edit Content
ACTT Crisis Services Southeastern Regional Mental Health Center 405 Country Club Rd. Lumberton, NC 28360 (910) 738-5262 M-F 8-5, (800) 672-8255 24 hour crisis line, (800) 760-1238 customer service, (866) 315-7368 TYY
Alcoholics Anonymous 511 N. Thompson St. Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-2253 Harmon Miley

Regularly scheduled support meetings. Call for details.

Alzheimer’s Association Eastern NC Chapter 400 Oberlin Rd, Suite 220, Raleigh, NC 27605 (919) 832-3732, (800) 228-8738 (toll free)
American Cancer Society 930-B Wellness Dr., Greenville, NC 27834 (866) 227-8837
Chadbourn Senior Center 403 Pine Street Chadbourn, NC 28431 (910) 654-4423
Columbus County Department of Aging 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6602, (910) 640-6646 Kristie Massey, Director

This agency coordinates In-Home Aide services and the Community Alternatives Program (CAPS) for adults and children. Senior Centers provide community involvement and opportunities for older adults to become physically active, mentally challenged, emotionally supported, and socially involved. Congregate meals and home delivered meals are offered to seniors. The Minor Home Repair program assists person 60 years or older with minor repairs to their homes to remedy conditions that are a risk to their health and safety. Transportation is available to the nutrition sites.

Columbus County Domestic Violence Families First, Inc. 809 Washington St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-5996, (910) 641-0444 (Crisis), (910) 641-0253 (fax), (800) 348-5068 (Victim Assistance), (800) 826-6200 (Victim Compensation)
Columbus County DREAM Center 403 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-0633, (910) 642-0712 (fax) Carol Caldwell, Executive Director

Provides programs including, but not limited to, cancer awareness, prevention and treatment, outreach resilience training for HIV/STD & substance abuse prevention, mentoring for at-risk youth, community empowerment, economic development, and home ownership counseling and training, computer lab with free internet access for adult and youth, after school tutoring and summer enrichment, training for Latino/Hispanics, nutritional snacks and lunches for ages 0-18. Also a site for “Serenity Group” Narcotics Anonymous.

Columbus County RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) Southeastern Community College, 4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7141 ext. 294, (910) 642-3962 Melody Prevatte

This organization provides adults 55 years of age and older with meaningful volunteer opportunities in a number of public and private nonprofit agencies and organizations including civic clubs.

Fact of Life Church 24678 Peacock Rd. Tabor City, NC (910) 653-2782

Type – NA

First Presbyterian Church 511 N. Thompson Whiteville, NC (910) 642-2253, (910) 642-0287

Type - AA meeting, Al-Anon meeting, Alateen* meeting

Highest Praise Church 109 N. Madison St. Whiteville, NC (910) 234-2674, (910) 991-2036

Type – NA

MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Driving (800) 248-6233
NA/ALANONALATEEN Meetings Serenity Whiteville Group 403 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Whiteville, NC (866) 418-9500

Type – NA

No Matter What Group Shepards Church 204 W. 4th St. Chadbourn, NC (866) 418-9500

Type – NA

Reach to Recovery Columbus Regional Healthcare System 500 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-8011

This breast cancer support group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month from 7- 9p.m.

Southeastern Community College Talent Search 4564 Chadbourn Hwy. Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7141, ext. 394 Beverly Nance, VP of Continuing Ed www.sccnc.edu

The purpose of this program is to promote high school graduation and post-secondary enrollment. The counselors work in 12 schools throughout Columbus County and serve approximately 850 students through counseling, workshops, and tutoring. They assist students in career and college planning and in securing financial aid for educational expenses.

STRIVE –Supporting Those Reared In Violent Environments Families First, Inc. Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-5996, (910) 641-0444 (Crisis Line), (800) 348-5068 (Victim Assistance), (800) 826-6200 (Victim Compensation) Greta Sellers, Advocate

This agency works with children and parents and offers 24-hour crisis response, individual counseling, information and referrals, court advocacy and accompaniment, community education, support groups, emergency shelter, and volunteer training.

Tabor City Senior Center 110 Lynwood Norris Rd. Tabor City, NC 28463 (910) 653-3063 Susan Prince, Coordinator
Telamon Corporation 913 Jefferson St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-8229

This agency offers employment and training, including on-the-job training, work experiences, classroom training, English-as-a Second-Language and other supportive services. Previous farm work within the most recent 24 months is required and participants must meet federal poverty level income guidelines. 

Mental Health Services
Title Address Phone Contact Email Website Service(s) Offered Link to edit Content
Advantage Behavioral Healthcare 732 Davis Avenue Whiteville, NC (910) 640-1038 www.advantagebeh.com

Intensive In-Home, Day Treatment, Outpatient Therapy (to include specialized Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Substance Use), Assessments, Psychiatric/Medication Evaluations.

AMI Kids NC Family Services 890 S. Kerr Avenue Suite 210 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 473-5634

Functional Family Therapy, FFT for families involved with Division of Juvenile Justice, youth ranging from 11-18 years old in home, weekly family therapy. Services provided for Southeast NC includes Brunswick, Bladen, and Columbus Counties. 

Carolinas Home Care Agency, Inc 603 S. Canal Street, Whiteville NC (910) 642-3700
Coastal Community Management 823 East Jefferson St, Suite 1, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 508-8904

CCA, Individual and Group Therapy, Sex Offender  Counseling, Substance Abuse.

Coastal Horizons 209 Peanut Road, Elizabethtown (910) 202-3155 www.coastalhorizons.org

Intensive In-Home, Intensive Family Preservation Services.

Coastal Southeastern United Care 100 A Memory Plaza, Whiteville (910) 640-2230

Intensive in Home, Psychiatric/Medication Evaluations.

Community Support Agency 44 Dream Ave., Delco, NC; 817 B. South Madison Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 655-0698

Enhanced Benefit Services: Intensive In-Home, Day Treatment (Delco location) Foster Care enrollment, Community Support Team, Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Therapy, and Individual Outpatient Drug Therapy, Also Basic Benefit Outpatient Services and Outpatient Psychiatric Consultation/Evaluation and Medication Management; transportation available.

H&H Mental Health, Heidi Herring 174 Bitmore Rd, Whiteville (910) 640-1830
Integrated Family Services (866) 437-1821 www.integratedfamilyservices.net/services/mobile-crisis-management

Mobile Crisis Services.

Life Changing Behavioral Health Services 304 S. Main Street, Fairmont 28340 (910) 628-6476
Port Health Services 706 N. Thompson Avenue, Whiteville, NC (910) 353-0109

Assessments, Individual and Group Therapy, Medication Management.

RHA Health 26 Lee Avenue, Whiteville, NC (910) 640-2724 www.rhabehavioralhealth.org

CCA, Individual and Group Therapy, Medication Management, IIH, CST, PSR.

Trillium Health Resources (877) 685-2415

If you have Medicaid or are uninsured you may contact Trillium Health Resources by calling their 24/7 Access to Care Line at 1-877-685-2415. They can help you access services for mental health, substance use, or intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services
Title Address Phone Contact Email Website Service(s) Offered Link to edit Content
Advantage Behavioral Healthcare 732 Davis Ave Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-1038 Ranada Jones-Barsh

Developmental Therapy, Personal Assistance, I/DD Waiver Services.

Carolinas Home Care Agency 603 Canal Street Whiteville (910) 642-3700 www.carolinashomecareagency.com
Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) of the Cape Fear (910) 251-5817, (877) 763-3120 www.beearly.nc.gov

The North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program (ITP) provides services for the development of infants and toddlers  with special needs, and their families. Children’s Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) administer these services locally to enhance your child’s potential for growth and development. A child and family may receive supports and services if the Child is: up to 3 years old and has a developmental delay or Established condition. Some services available to help your child and family include: evaluation, service coordination, special instruction, physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies, assistive technology, family support. Referrals are made to the Children’s Developmental Services Agency through a simple call to an intake coordinator who will help guide you through the referral process.  Parent or guardian permission is required for enrollment in the Infant-Toddler Program. 

Community Innovations, Inc 80 Alliance Drive Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-5697 www.communityinnovations.com
Community Support Agency 817B S Madison Street Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 207-6761 www.communitysupportagency.com
Easter Seals/UCP 615A North Wilson Street Chadbourn Columbus - Supervised Living Apartments (910) 790-5921 Nina www.easterseals.com/NCVA/our-programs/adult-services/locations-for-supported.html
HomeCare Management 2208 James B. White Hwy. N Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-1153 www.homecaremgmt.org/office-whiteville
Life Changing Behavioral Health Services 3450 James B White HWY Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-1783
Primary Health Choice, Inc. 106 S Lee St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-9900 www.primaryhealthchoice.org
Trillium: Future Planning Financial Assistance (866) 998-2597 FuturePlanning@TrilliumNC.org

Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts: To be eligible for Future Planning financial assistance, members must meet the following conditions; be three years of age or older, have an Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and/or mental health condition that requires long term care/support; complete the necessary application by calling 1-866-998-2597.

Medical Care
Title Address Phone Contact Email Website Service(s) Offered Link to edit Content
American Diabetes Association (800) 342-2383
American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter Columbus Service Delivery Unit 704 North Thompson St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-3364, (910) 642-2026 (fax)
Columbus County Health Department 304 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6615, (910) 640-1088 (fax) Kim Smith, Director

This agency offers family planning information, a prenatal clinic, an adult health clinic, free immunizations, and the WIC program. Screenings, assessment, physical therapy referral, childcare referral, child service coordination, speech/language therapy referral, orthopedic clinic, dental clinic, communicable and infectious disease clinics, family/parent education, training, consultation, child development, occupational therapy, and medical care and treatment also are offered.

Columbus Internal Medicine 626 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-3356

Internal Medicine.

Columbus Pediatrics and Adolescent 800 Jefferson St, Suite 116 (910) 642-2642 www.pedscpac.com

Comprehensive medical care from infancy through college, asthma care, ADHD, trauma/laceration care, routine well care, sports and school physicals, sick child care. 

Columbus Regional Health Care System 500 Jefferson Street, NC 28472 (910) 642-8011, (910) 642-9305 Deborah Dallas, Employment Coordinator www.crhealthcare.org

Columbus Regional Healthcare System boasts on impressive and highly trained medical staff and other healthcare professional who represent a wide range of specialties and are dedicated to the well-being of every patient, including Emergency, Acute Hospital inpatient, Surgical Services, Oncology Services.

Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (800) 205-9915 (tall free), (800) 205-9916 (TTY), (910) 251-5767 (TTY), (910) 777-5770 (video)
G&G Health Care – Cerro Gordo & Whiteville Cerro Gordo Cerro Gordo Address: 7490 Andrew Jackson Hwy SW, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430, Whiteville Address: 326 Columbus Corners Dr., Whiteville (Walmart plaza) (910) 654-2050 www.gandghealthcare.com

General physical exams, commercial driver’s license exams, urgent and minor emergency care, pediatric care, geriatric care, lab studies, x-ray studies, hearing evaluation, visual examinations, minor office surgery, dermatology care, EKG and pulmonary studies, cardiac evaluation tests, nutritional screening & consulting, in-patient hospital care.

Goshen Medical Center – Whiteville, Tabor City, Chadbourn, Bolton Whiteville: 5 Whiteville Town Center Whiteville, NC 28472, Whiteville Vineland Office: 630 South Madison Street, Whiteville NC 28472, Tabor City office: 270 North US 701 HWY Bypass - Tabor City, NC 28463, Chadbourn office: 110 North Brown St Chadbourn, NC 28431, Bolton office: Address: 213 9th St Bolton, NC 28423 Whiteville: (910) 212-6613, Whiteville Vineland Office: (910) 642-7463, Tabor City office: (910) 653-1901, Chadbourn office: (910) 654-1701, Bolton office: (910) 655-8300 www.goshenmedical.org

Comprehensive family medicine.

Health Partners PC 107 Church St, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 (910) 646-2107

Family Doctor.

North Whiteville Urgent Care and Family Practice 614 N JK Powell Blvd, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-2009 www.whitevilleurgentcare.com

Comprehensive primary care, minor emergencies.

Riegelwood Medical Clinic 10 NC-87, Riegelwood, NC 28456 (910) 655-0021 www.riegelwoodmedicalclinic.com

Walk in family practice.

Sandhills Medical Care 1409 Pinckney St, Whiteville NC 28472 (910) 640-2770

Primary Care.

Sandpiper Pediatrics 27417 Andrew Jackson Hwy E, Delco, NC 28436 (910) 207-0777 www.sandpiperpediatrics.com

Pediatric.

Senior HeaSenior Health Insurance Information Program (S.H.I.I.P.) North Carolina Cooperative Extension Serviceslth Insurance Information Program (S.H.I.I.P.) 45 Government Road, Suite A, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6607, (800) 443-9354, (910) 642-6315 (fax)
Signet Healthcare Inc 109 Jk Powell Blvd, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-3327 www.signethealthcare.org

Internal medicine, women’s’ health, physical therapy, health & wellness coaching.

Southeast Pediatrics 612-36 Jefferson Street Whiteville, NC (910) 640-4064 Jugta Kahai, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Medical Director www.crhealthcare.org/services/pediatrics/

24/7 hospital pediatric coverage through board certified pediatric hospitalists, a full spectrum of pediatric services at Southeast Primary Care in Whiteville and Tabor City.

Southeast Primary Care – Whiteville & Tabor City Whiteville Address: 619 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472, Tabor City Address: 14508 James B White Hwy S, Tabor City, NC Whiteville: (910) 642-0331, Tabor City Address: (910) 653-7000

Primary Care- preventative medicine, pre-employment/school/sports physicals, pediatric care, health maintenance, illness/injury diagnoses, treatment & referrals, annual physicals, routine diabetic care, blood pressure checks, immunizations, wellness exams.

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Columbus County Hospital 500 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-8011

This group meets Mondays from 5 to 8 p.m. to discuss nutrition, proper diet, and weight loss methods.

Waterway Family Medicine – Tabor City 909 Pireway Road Tabor City, NC 28463 (910) 653-2112

Family medicine.

Home Health
Title Address Phone Contact Email Website Service(s) Offered Link to edit Content
American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter Columbus Service Delivery Unit 704 North Thompson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-3364

This agency provides health and safety training; disaster relief services, and community relations volunteer training. This program also provides services to individuals interested in gaining skills as lifeguards, swimmers, or youth babysitters. HIV/AIDS education courses also are offered. These programs are open to individuals who have experienced a natural disaster, fire, or emergency need. 

Columbus County Department of Aging 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6602, (910) 640-6646 Kristie Massey-Director kristie.massey@columbusco.org

This agency coordinates in-home aide services and the Community Alternatives Program for adults and children. Senior Centers provide community involvement and opportunities for older adults to become physically active, mentally challenged, emotionally supported, and socially involved. Congregate meals and home delivered meals are offered to seniors. The Minor Home Repair program assists persons 60 years or older with minor repairs to their homes to remedy conditions that are a rick to their health and safety. Transportation is available to the nutrition sites.

Columbus Regional Healthcare System 500 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-8011

Columbus Regional Healthcare System boasts an impressive and highly trained medical staff and other healthcare professionals who represent a wide range of specialties and are dedicated to the well-being of every patient. The hospital also offers a breast feeding program and the Women’s Choice Program.

Division of Health Promotion (919) 715-0122
Eldercare Locator (800) 677-1116
Environmental Health 308 Jefferson St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6617, (910) 640-0766 Kristie Priest-Supervisor kpriest@columbusco.org
Home Health Agency Hotline (800) 624-3004
Lion’s Club Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7200 Paul Pope, Dutch Dine

Provides financial assistance for health services to individuals below the state’s poverty level as a supplement to Medicaid. Services include vision and eye care coverage to include examinations and glasses. Interviews for consideration are held on Wednesdays from 9:30am – 11:30am at the Columbus County Department of Social Services. The Lion’s Club also assists with the costs of prescription medications and hearing aids. Refer to the above contact telephone number for additional information.

Lower Cape Fear Hospice 206 Warrior Trail, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-9051, (910) 642-0223 (fax) www.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org

This agency offers bereavement support services and counseling, skilled nursing care, medical social services, medications, personal care, chaplains, and volunteer assistance.

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (919) 733-4534

Provides a wide range of services to persons with physical, mental or emotional impairments that result in a substantial impediment to employment. Services include, but are not limited to, disability and vocational assessment, employment training, job placement, diagnostic evaluations, guidance and counseling, on-the-job training, college tuition and fees, tuition to a public sheltered workshop or rehabilitation facility, payment for interpreter services for the hearing impaired, postemployment services, and employment marketing skills training.

North Carolina Health Choice Columbus County Department of Social Services 50 Government Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-2800, (800) 367-2229 (toll free), (910) 641-3970 (fax), (919) 733-4622 (Children Services), (800) 992-9457 (Child Support), (919) 733-7831 (Child Welfare) Algernon McKenzie, Director

This agency offers counseling services, adoption information, adult In-Home Aide services, child and adult protective services; and financial and medical assistance to low income families. Emergency assistance with utility bills and rent, information about food stamps, custody studies, foster care placement, and job training also are offered. Employment related transportation for TANF recipients is available, as well as child support enforcement, information about Medicaid, parenting skills services, and information and referral services. Fees and eligibility requirements vary based on the program.

SECU FAMILY HOUSE at New Hanover Regional Med Center 1523 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 662-9980

This facility provides support services to patients and their families while they are experiencing a medical crisis.

Senior Health Insurance Information Program (S.H.I.I.P.)-Columbus County Department of Aging 827 Washington St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6602 www.ncdoi.com
Miscellaneous
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Beginnings for Parents of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (919) 715-4092 www.ncbegin.org

Beginnings is a free resource for NC parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.  Our goals include educating parents about hearing loss, the different languages and communication modalities used by people who are deaf and hard of hearing, and about the choices parents will need to make to ensure their child acquires age-appropriate communication and language skills.  We listen to concerns and connect parents with local and national resources and to other parents so they can talk to someone who has been in their shoes. We also educate professionals who work with children with hearing loss such as daycare providers, grandparents, and other service providers who work with the child. During the transition from Early Intervention Services to the school system, we help empower parents to make decisions that are best for their child and their family and to advocate to ensure their child is receiving appropriate services and accommodations. All of these services are free and continue from birth to 22 years of age.

Bolton Senior and Youth Center 15354 Sam Potts Highway, Bolton, NC 28423 (910) 655-4166
Bug Hill Senior Center 113300 Seven Creeks Highway, Nakina, NC 28455 (910) 640-3791
Chadbourn Senior Center 403 Pine St., Chadbourn, NC 28431 (910) 654-4423
Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) of the Cape Fear (910) 251-5817, (877) 763-3120 www.beearly.nc.gov

The North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program (ITP) provides services for the development of infants and toddlers  with special needs, and their families. Children’s Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) administer these services locally to enhance your child’s potential for growth and development. A child and family may receive supports and services if the Child is: up to 3 years old and has a developmental delay or Established condition. Some services available to help your child and family include: evaluation, service coordination, special instruction, physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies, assistive technology, family support. Referrals are made to the Children’s Developmental Services Agency through a simple call to an intake coordinator who will help guide you through the referral process.  Parent or guardian permission is required for enrollment in the Infant-Toddler Program.

disAbility Resource Center (910) 815-6618 www.drc-cil.org

We provide free services to people with disabilities to advance their independence and know their civil rights. Our services include: information and referrals, peer support, independent living skills, housing, advocacy, youth transition services, disability rights training, life enrichment activities, and more. 

East Columbus Senior Center 2694 General Howe Highway, Riegelwood, NC 28456 (910) 655-4754, (910) 655-0804 (fax)
Fair Bluff Senior Center Fair Bluff, NC 28439 (910) 649-6881
Girl Scouts-NC Coastal Carolina (800) 284-4475 (toll free)
Tabor City Senior Center 110 Norris Road, Tabor City, NC 28463 (910) 653-3063
Whiteville Senior Center 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6602, (910) 640-6646 (fax)

Senior Centers provide community involvement and opportunities for older adults to become physically active, mentally challenged, emotionally supported, and socially involved. Congregate meals and home delivered meals are offered to seniors. The Minor Home Repair program assists persons 60 years or older with minor repairs to their homes to remedy conditions that are a risk to their health and safety. Transportation is available to the nutrition sites.

Food
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Believers Home Fellowship – Food Pantry 212 Faith Circle, Tabor City, NC 28463 (910) 653-7299, (910) 653-4262

Emergency food to residents of Tabor City and Carendon, must call to make appointment. Food service hours: Last Tuesday of each month 1PM-5PM. Third Tuesday of the month for elderly and disabled 1PM-5PM.

Bogue Community Citizens Association – Food Pantry 106 Jockey Rd., Hallsboro, NC 28442 (910) 234-5591

Food Pantry the last Friday of each month from 10a.m. – 11:30a.m.

Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) 45 Governmental Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 641-3996, (910) 642-6315 (fax)

This nutrition program targets our most needy families with children and teaches how to improve their nutrition, overall health, and quality of life. It shares tips and recipes to help you and your family make smart choices about eating and moving more.

Harvest Table – Food Pantry 211 East Columbus St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-6654, (910) 840-0728

Emergency food boxes prepared for Needy Families by Appt. Food pantry service hours: M/T/F 11am-1pm/ Wed and Sun night 7pm/ Thurs night 7pm - Hispanic Outreach. * Make sure you check by calling the food pantry to confirm that they still are in operation and the hours as the hours have not changed.

Lake Waccamaw First Baptist Church – Food Pantry 300 Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 (910) 646-3727

Food distribution every second Wednesday and every fourth Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. each month. Food is free to anyone needing food. Picture ID is all that is required. Food distributed at the First Baptist Church in Lake Waccamaw, NC.

Living Word Church Community Care and Share-Food Pantry 98 Old Hwy 74, Chadbourn NC 28431 (910) 654-4164

Food Pantry open Thursdays from 2 – 5p.m. and the First Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon.

New Creations – Food Pantry 412 Youngstown Rd., Riegelwood, NC 28456 (910) 669-2018

Food Pantry the 3rd Wednesday from 3-5p.m.

Southeastern Community & Family Services, Inc 425 South Lee Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-6083, (910) 642-5407 (fax) Sara Shipman, CSBG Supervisor

Through a community services block grant, this agency works with families to provide job training and employment assistance, educational and social programs, emergency assistance when funds are available, USDA food and transitional housing. Other programs include Head Start and weatherization.  This program does not pay, but helps remove obstacles that prevent people from CSBG program.

Southeastern Community College Small Business Center (SBC) 4564 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7141, ext. 419, (910) 642-4409 (fax) Becki McPherson, Director

This program can help your business be successful by providing assistance for existing entrepreneurs and individuals who express a desire to start their own business. Information, counseling, loan program options, and referral services are offered. For more information about SBC seminars, or to find out about the many other services of the SBC, call Becki McPherson at 910-788-6419.

Residential
Title Address Phone Contact Email Website Service(s) Offered Link to edit Content
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc. 400 Flemington Drive, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 (910) 646-3083, (910) 646-4934 (fax) Libra Scott, Admissions Manager

Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours calls are redirected to an automated telephone answering system. This home for children provides out-of-home child care for at-risk children and youth ages birth through college age in one or more of three programs of care: residential care, family foster care, or emergency care. The programs of care include educational, social, and spiritual development.

Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health (Formerly known as Strategic Behavioral Health) 2050 Mercantile Dr NE, Leland, NC 28451 (910) 371-2500

Strategic Behavioral Center’s Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program offers long-term treatment for youth with ongoing behavioral, emotional, or psychiatric challenges. Treatment is individualized for each resident, and we encourage parents/guardians to participate actively in their child’s treatment.

Pinnacle Family Services 800 Jefferson Plaza, Whiteville (919) 790-8580, ex 7118 (Katherine)

Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC):out-of-home care by foster parents with specialized training to care for a wide variety of children and adolescents, usually those with significant emotional, behavioral, or social issues or medical needs.

Rent / Utility / Housing
Title Address Phone Contact Email Website Service(s) Offered Link to edit Content
Brook Berry Apartments 409 W. Calhoun Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7729, (910) 642-6726 (fax) Tonnie Duncan
Columbus County Department of Social Services 40 Government Complex Rd., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-2800 Al McKenzie, Director

This agency offers emergency assistance with utility bills and rent. Fees and eligibility requirements vary based on program.

Columbus County DREAM Center 403 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-0633, (910) 642-0712 (fax) Carol Caldwell, Exec. Director

Provides programs including, but not limited to, cancer awareness, prevention and treatment, outreach resilience training for HIV/STD & substance abuse prevention, mentoring for at-risk youth, community empowerment, economic development, and home ownership counseling and training, computer lab with free internet access for adult and youth, after school tutoring and summer enrichment, training for Latino/Hispanics, nutritional snacks and lunches for ages 0-18.

Columbus County Housing 612 N. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6618, (910) 642-0465 (fax) www.seniorhomes.com

This agency provides federally-subsidized housing based on an applicant’s ability to meet feral regulations.

Columbus County Public Housing 612 N. Madison Street, Whiteville NC 28472 (910) 640-6618 Rebecca Tyson, Director

This agency provides federally subsidized housing based on applicant’s ability to meet federal regulations.

Columbus Department of Aging 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6602, (910) 640-6646 (fax) Brianna Williamson

The Minor Home Repair Program assists person 60 years or older with minor repairs to their homes to remedy conditions that are a risk to their health and safety.

Cypress Village Apartments 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, NC 28439 (910) 649-7971, (910) 649-7879 (fax) Hattie Kelly
Families, First, Inc. 809 Washington St. Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 641-0444, (910) 641-0253 (fax), (800) 348-5068

Emergency Shelter: Shelter is available to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, their children, and pets.

Kent Place Apartments 116 Tram Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-8891

Hours: 7:00 a.m – 3:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday.

Madison Hill Apartments 206 S. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-8883

Offer 1 bed room apartments to individuals 62 or older.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Mon - Thurs 8:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Friday

Oak Village Apartments 100 Eastside Drive, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-3593

Hours: Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Oxford Village Apartments 127 Oxford Village, Green Sea Road, Tabor City, NC 28463 (910) 653-2675, (866) 999-0881 (fax) www.dongwellonsproperties.inc

Retirement community for seniors 62 years or older or disabled individuals. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Riverbend Apartments 2029 Main St., Fair Bluff, NC 28439 (910) 649-7886

Income-based housing.

Sandy Ridge Apartments 608 Nolan Ave., Whiteville, NC 28472 (336) 760-8100 Lisa Matthews, Property Manager

Section 8 housing, subsidized, low-rent family apartments.

Saw Mill Apartments 332 W. Hay St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-0434 Dee Fowler, Site Manager

Tax property for low-income housing. 1-2 bedroom apartments.

Southeastern Community and Family Services, Inc. 425 North Lee Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-6879, (910) 642-5407 (fax)

Provides housing vouchers to 427 families annually, providing subsidy payments for standard rental property.  Rental properties participating in this program must meet standard Housing Quality Standards as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Section 8 program participants can accumulate escrow funds to help with the purchase of a home. Through our Community Services Block Program (CSBG) Self-Sufficiency Program our participating families can accumulate escrow funds to help purchase homes.

United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) 451 7th St. SW, Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-1112

HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business.

Tribal Resources
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Bureau of Indian Affairs 1849 C St. NW Washington DC 20240 (202) 208-3710 Lawrence Roberts
Commission of Indian Affairs 1317 Mail service center Raleigh NC 27699 (919) 807-4440 Gregory Richardson

Services To any native Americans.

Lumbee 6984 NC HWY 711 W. PO Box 2709 Pembroke NC 28372 (910) 521-7861

Lumbee population.

UNC Pembroke Native American Resource Center UNC American Indian Center 113 A Abernathy Hall Chapel Hill NC 27599 (919) 843-4189
Local/County Government
Title Address Phone Contact Email Website Service(s) Offered Link to edit Content
Cape Fear Council of Governments 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 395-4553, (800) 281-6575 (toll free), (910) 395-2684 (fax) Margie Parker, Workforce Dev. Director
Chadbourn Chamber of Commerce 115 North Brown Street, Chadbourn, NC 2831 (910) 654-3445 (message) Becky Freeman

Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. A voluntary business membership organization, the Chamber of Commerce strives to advance the economic, industrial, development, and education of the business community.

Columbus County 4-H 45 Government Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6607, (910) 642-6315 (fax) Nakoma Simmons
Columbus County Administration 127 W. Webster St, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6630 Eddie Madden, County Manager
Columbus County Animal Control 288 Legion Drive, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 641-3945

This agency is responsible for the welfare and maintenance of domiciles for animals on health-related issues such as animal bites, investigate abandonment or animal cruelty issues, collects stray animals in the county and from town’s holding cages, sets up rabies clinics with veterinarians, assists sheriff, police, and state highway patrol departments during DWI’s when animals are involved, on service calls 24 hours for emergencies relating to animals, collects rabies shots’ receipts from local veterinarian and sends reports to Raleigh monthly, maintains records of animal incidences, and answers and follows-up on all animal-related complaints throughout the county.

Columbus County Board of Elections 50 North Legion Drive, Suite A, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6608, (910) 640-0916 (fax)

This agency holds all county elections (local, state, federal, and specially called referendums), registers voters and issues voter registration cards, maintains rosters of registered voters by precincts, appoints poll workers, holds training seminars for poll workers, tests voting equipment prior to elections, provides supplies to poll workers, audits records twice yearly, and provides voter lists to the public by precinct, party, and age.

Columbus County Building Inspection 606 Thompson, St. Suite 8, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6619, (910) 640-6649 (fax)
Columbus County Cooperative Extension Service 45 Government Complex Road, Suite A, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6605, (910) 642-6315 (fax) Howard Wallace, Director

This agency offers a wide variety of educational programs based on research to businesses, farmers, homemakers, youth, and interested residents in the fields of agriculture, family, consumer education, community development, and 4-H youth.

Columbus County Department of Aging 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6602, (910) 640-6646

This agency coordinates In-Home Aide services and the Community Alternatives Program (CAPS) for adults and children. Senior Centers provide community involvement and opportunities for older adults to become physically active, mentally challenged, emotionally supported, and socially involved. Congregate meals and home delivered meals are offered to seniors. The Minor Home Repair program assists person 60 years or older with minor repairs to their homes to remedy conditions that are a risk to their health and safety. Transportation is available to the nutrition sites.

Columbus County Department of Social Services 40 Government Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-2800, (910) 640-6631, (910) 641-3970 (fax)

This agency offers adoption information, adult In-Home Aide services, child and adult protective services; and financial and medical assistance to low income families. Emergency assistance with utility bills and rent, information about food stamps, custody studies, foster care placement, and job training also are offered. Employment related transportation of TANF recipients is available, as well as child support enforcement, information about Medicaid, parenting skills services and information and referral services. Fees and eligibility requirements vary based on the program.

Columbus County District Attorney’s Office, District #13 110 Courthouse Square, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-3050
Columbus County Economic Development Commission 306 S Madison St, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6608, (910) 642-1876 (fax) glanier@columbusco.org
Columbus County Emergency Services (EMS) 608 North Thompson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6610, (910) 640-1241 (fax)
Columbus County Fire Marshal 608 N. Thompson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6613, ext. 224
Columbus County Governor’s One-on-One Volunteer Program Dream Center 406 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-0633, (910) 642-0712 (fax) Carol Caldwell, Exec. Director

This program matches court involved youth with adult role models, provides group activities, and offers positive reinforcement.

Columbus County Habitat for Humanity Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 770-0706 Joyce Mauldin, President
Columbus County Health Department 304 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6615, (910) 640-1088 (fax)

This agency offers family planning information, a prenatal clinic, an adult health clinic, free immunizations, and the WIC program. Screenings, assessment, physical therapy referral, childcare referral, child service coordination, speech/language therapy referral, orthopedic clinic, dental clinic, communicable and infectious disease clinics, family/parent education, training, consultation, child development, occupational therapy, and medical care and treatment also are offered.

Columbus County Library 407 North Powell Boulevard, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-3116, (910) 642-3839

Modern library resources and services that promote lifelong learning, enjoyment of reading, and enhance the quality of life of people within the county are offered through a five –branch library system. Adult and children’s reference services, local history, genealogy, magazines, newspaper, videos, audio cassettes, children’s story time, summer reading program, work processors, public internet access, typewriters, inter-library loans, homebound services, bookmobile, copier and fax machines are available.

Columbus County Literacy Council 201 West Main Street (910) 642-2442, (910)642-4855 (fax) Barbara Barbour, Director

Tutor training in the Laubach Way to Reading methodology and one-on-one tutoring, based on student needs are offered.

Columbus County Parks and Recreation 106 W. Smith Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6624, (910) 642-4855 (fax)
Columbus County Partnership for Children “Smart Start” 109 W. Main Street Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-8226 Selena Rowell, Director
Columbus County Personnel Office 111 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 914-4119, (910) 642-2386 (fax)
Columbus County Public Utilities 805 Pinckney St, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-5257, (910) 642-1041 (fax)
Columbus County Register of Deeds Courthouse Square, Whiteville, NC 28472-1086 (910) 640-6625, (910) 640-2547 (fax)

Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. This office assists with filing assumed names for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, issues marriage licenses, and administers notary public oaths.

Columbus County RSColumbus County RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) Southeastern Community CollegeVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) 4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7141, (910) 641-3962

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) enhances the lives of adults 55 years of age and older by providing them with meaningful volunteer opportunities. These men and women volunteer in a number of public and private nonprofit agencies and organization, including civic clubs.

Columbus County Tax Office 110 Courthouse Square, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6635, (910) 640-3305 (fax)
Columbus County Veteran’s Services 805 Pinckney Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6638, (910) 641-3971 (fax)
Columbus County Volunteer Center 4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7141 ext. 324 or ext. 294 volunteer@sccnc.edu

This agency provides a professional resource center for the coordination of volunteer activities and opportunities with programs and agencies that improve the lives of the people of Columbus County. The purpose of the Volunteer Center is to increase public awareness and to recruit screen, train, and evaluate volunteers to serve in the community, as well as to focus on mentoring, tutoring, and recreational programs for youth. Representatives of local agencies and organizations who use volunteers or have an interest in promoting volunteerism are also included.

Greater Whiteville Chamber of Commerce 601 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-3171, (910) 642-6047 (fax) Joey Dinkins, Chairman, Joan McPherson, President www.whitevillechamber.org

A voluntary business membership organization, the Chamber of Commerce strives to advance the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of Columbus County through the promotions, development, and education of the business community.

North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions (910) 642-0146, (910) 641-3909 (fax) Charles Garrett, Manager www.nccommerce.com

This agency assists with job placement, unemployment insurance, unemployment benefits, veterans, services, labor market information, employer services, technical assistance, federal bonding, and agricultural services.

North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services P.O. Box 566 118 Memory Plaza, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 914-4150, (910) 642-5406, (910) 642-2114 (fax) Jai Robinson, Unit Manager www.ncdhhs.gov/dvrs

This agency provides a wide range of services to persons with physical, mental or emotional impairments, which result in a substantial impediment to employment. Services include, but are not limited to, disability and vocational assessment, employment training, job placement, diagnostic evaluations, guidance and counseling, on-the-job training, college tuition and fees, tuition to a public sheltered workshop or rehabilitation facility, payment for interpreter services for the hearing impaired, postemployment services, and employment marketing skills training.

North Carolina Health Choice Columbus County Department of Social Services Post Office Box 397, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-2800, (910) 641-3970 (fax), (919) 733-4622 (Children Services), (800) 992-9457 (Child Support), (919) 733-7831 (Child Welfare)

This agency offers counseling services, adoption information, adult In-Home Aide services, child and adult protective services; and financial and medical assistance to low income families. Emergency assistance with utility bills and rent, information about food stamps, custody studies, foster care placement, and job training also are offered. Employment related transportation for TANF recipients is available, as well as child support enforcement, information about Medicaid, parenting skills services, and information and referral services. Fees and eligibility requirements vary based on the program. Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Salvation Army Administration and Social Services Offices 820 N. 2nd St., Wilmington, NC 28402 (910) 762-7352, (910) 762-1501 (fax)

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Programs provided are Family Shelters, Emergency and Disaster Services, International Assistance, Family Stores, Crisis Assistance, Christmas Assistance, ARCs, Boys and Girls Clubs, Camp Walter Johnson, Worship Centers, and Music & Arts Programs.

Social Security Administration 204 S. Lee St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (877) 779-7257 Rafael Sanabia, Office Manager www.ssa.gov
Tabor City Chamber of Commerce 103-D E. 5th St., Tabor City, NC 28463 (910) 377-3012 Cynthia Nelson, Exec. Vice Pres.

Hours: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. A voluntary business membership organization, the Chamber of Commerce strives to advance the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of Tabor City through the promotion, development, and education of the business community.

Whiteville Chamber of Commerce 601 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-3171, (910) 642-6047 (fax) Joan McPherson, President

Voluntary membership org, designed to advance local economy and build professional relationships.

Whiteville Parks & Recreation 255 Rec Center Drive, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-9052, (910) 642-4981 (fax) www.whitevillecity.com
Law Enforcement
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Chadbourn Police Department 602 N. Brown Street Chadbourn, NC 28431 (910) 654-4146
Columbus County Sheriff’s Department 805 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-6551, (910) 642-4321 (fax)
Fair Bluff Police Department 1054 Main Street Fair Bluff, NC 28439 (910) 649-7323
Lake Waccamaw Police Department 205 Flemington Drive Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 (910) 646-3558
Tabor City Police Department 1108 E. 5th Street Tabor City, NC 28463 (910) 653-3149
Whiteville Police Department 117 East Columbus Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-5111
Substance Use Services
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Changing Lanes DWI Services 174 Bitmore Rd, Whiteville (910) 640-1830

DWI (ADETS)

Clean and Clear Evaluation and Treatment 5791 Silver Spoon Rd, Whiteville (910) 648-4567
Port Health Services 706 N. Thompson Avenue, Whiteville, NC (910) 353-0109

Assessments, SAIOP, Medication Assisted Therapy (Suboxone).

RHA 603 Pecan Lane, Whiteville, NC (910) 640-1400

Basic and Enhanced Substance Use services to include SAIOP, SACOT, Subxone, Subutex, and Groups.

Rouse Counseling & Consulting Services 805 N. Franklin St, Room 208, Whiteville (910) 642-9008

DWI (ADETS)

Saving Sons, Inc Whiteville, NC (910) 770-2221 Colton Reaves www.savingsonsnc.org

Substance abuse offering help to any men struggling with addiction by admission into our Christian-Faith based recovery program including 24-hour supervision and an environment conducive to spiritual growth, mental health, and physical recovery. Multiple treatment options, drug abuse awareness speakers and events.

Veronica Crawley 721 -A Davis Avenue, Whiteville (910) 207-3559

Outpatient substance use services.

Education and Training
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Columbus Christian Academy 623 Warrior Trail Whiteville, NC 28472 / PO Box 1100 Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-6196 Jennifer Noble, Admissions Dir.

Columbus Christian Academy strives to assist parents and churches in the task of training young people to reach their fullest potential spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. CCA offers quality education to students in grades K – 12. Tuition is $320 per month. 

Columbus County Board of Education P.O. Box 729. Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-5168, (910) 640-1010 (fax) Mr. Jonathan Williams, Superintendent
Columbus County DREAM Center 403 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-0633, (910) 642-0712 (fax) Carol Caldwell, Exec. Director

Provides programs including, but not limited to, cancer awareness, prevention and treatment, outreach resiliency training for HIV/STD & substance abuse prevention, mentoring for at-risk youth, community empowerment, economic development, and home ownership counseling and training, computer lab with free Internet access for adults and youth, after school tutoring and summer enrichment, training for unemployed and underemployed, English as a Second Language and other services for Latino/Hispanics, nutritional snacks and lunches for ages 0 – 18.

Columbus County Literacy Council 201 West Main Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-2442, (910) 642-4855 (fax) Barbara Barbour, Director

Tutor training in the Laubach Way to Reading methodology and one-on-one tutoring, based on student needs, are offered.

Columbus County NC Works Career Center Southeastern Community College 4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472 / P.O. Box 151 Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7141, ext. 388, (910) 642-5658 (fax) Bettina Cox

Services include resume preparation, interview practice, career and personal assessment, employment readiness preparation, short-term skills training, job placement and follow-up, transportation assistance, child care assistance, Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Programs for adults, youths, and dislocated workers.

Columbus County Partnership for Children (Smart START) 109 West Main St, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-8226, (910) 642-8494 (fax)

Early identification of special needs for children 0-5, book lending, child development resources for parents and providers, educational resources (books, videos, and laptops available at a small fee) for library members, and transportation to and from medical appointments for mothers and children not eligible for Medicaid reimbursable transportation.  

Columbus County Partnership for Children “Smart Start” 109 W. Main St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-8226, (800) 367-229 (toll free) Selena Rowell, Executive Director Selena.rowell@columbussmartstart.org

Services to support families with children ages birth to 5; Support for young children with special needs; Free child development information/resources for parents, caregivers and early educators; Transportation to and from medical appointments for expectant mothers and children (ages birth to 5) not eligible for Medicaid reimbursable transportation; Support for early educators; Literacy programs; Lending Library with educational resources for young children, parents and teachers, including books, DVDs, CDs, toys, puzzles and other resources.

Columbus County Schools Exceptional Children’s Program 817 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-5168, (910) 642-1010 (fax)

This program meets the needs of children with disabilities, as well as children who are academically gifted. Early identification of special needs is accomplished through appropriate screening and assessments. Early intervention and special education are an integral part of the program as are related services. Training and consultation also are provided, as necessary. Exceptional children are served from grades PreK-12, age 3-21, by the implementation of an appropriate individual Education Plan.

Columbus Regional Healthcare System Breast Feeding & Child Birth 500 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-9331

Classes are offered to assist new parents with parenting and breastfeeding skills. There is a $10 charge for attending these classes. Classes are held monthly and schedules vary from month to month. Visit the website or call for information.

Job Corps 4014 Ray Avenue Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 486-1010 ext. 2204 Mary A. Young, Sr. Admissions Counselor

Job Corps is the nation’s largest and oldest residential training program. It provides young adults, 16-24 years old, with free educational and vocational training allowing them to develop into more productive members of America’s workforce.  

North Carolina Pre-K 817 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-5168 Jaime Blackmon, Cathy Lovett www.columbus.k12.nc.uc

Program for eligible children to assist them in getting ready for kindergarten.

Southeastern Community College Continuing Education P.O. Box 151 4564 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7141 ext. 296, (910) 642-5658 (fax) Jennifer White

SCC provides a wide range of continuing education courses throughout Columbus County. Through the college, enriching cultural events are brought to the area, and community services are provided for citizens of all ages. This workforce of continuing education training program and services provide employer/customer driven instructional opportunities for individuals seeking to gain new and/or upgrade current job related skills. Training programs can be delivered as a single course or bundled as  a series of courses; and provide instruction around skill competences that lead to a recognized credential, licensure, certification and/or meet local workforce labor needs. Additionally, opportunities are provided for people to obtain a high school equivalency diploma, start and/or expand a small business, as well as experience personal growth.

Tarheel Challenge Academy 600 Main Street Salemburg, NC 28385 (910) 525-5520, (800) 573-9966 (toll free) Ronnie McNeill, Program Director

This quasi-military style, 17-month program for at-risk high school dropouts is sponsored by the North Carolina National Guard Free of charge to participants. This program provides an opportunity for young adults to obtain a high school diploma or equivalent and encourages them to become productive citizens in their communities.

Whiteville City Schools 107 West Walter Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-4116, (910) 642-0564 (fax) Dr. Marc Whichard, Superintendent
Legal
Title Address Phone Contact Email Website Service(s) Offered Link to edit Content
Columbus Correctional Institution Brunswick, NC 28428 (910) 642-3285, (919) 716-3600 (Dept. of Corrections), (919) 733-4926 (Correction/Prisons), (919) 7332126 (Crime Control), (800) 368-1985 (Citizen/Victim Service)
Columbus County Courthouse Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 641-3000
Columbus County District Attorney’s Office, District #13 110 Courthouse Square, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 641-3050
Columbus County Juvenile Restitution Program 117 East Carolina Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 641-3049
Columbus County Sheriff’s Department 805 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-6551, (910) 642-4321 (fax) Bill Rogers, Sheriff

This agency provides comprehensive law enforcement and protection services primarily to county residents. Victims’ advocates are on staff. Please call for information.

Guardian ad Litem, District #13 106 West Smith St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 641-3095, (800) 982-4041

Court-appointed attorney advocates for children.

Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. (910) 763-6207

Legal services for Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender Co.

National Victim Center (800) 394-2255
NC Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 310 Jefferson Steet St. Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 641-3080, (910) 641-0245 (fax)

Intake, probation, post-release supervision, court services, and Court Counselors of DJJ youth.

NC Lawyer Referral Service (800) 662-7660
NC SAVAN-statewide automated victim assistance and notification (877) 627-2826
Social Security Administration 204 S. Lee St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (877) 779-7257 Rafael Sanabia, Office Manager
State Bureau of Investigation - Raleigh 3320 Garner Road, Raleigh, NC 27610 (919) 662-4500

The State Bureau of Investigation is a division of the Department of Justice under the direction of Attorney General Roy Cooper. The SBI assists local law enforcement with criminal investigations. We work closely with local police and Sheriffs, district attorneys, federal investigators, and federal prosecutors.

Tabor Correctional Institution 4600 Swamp Fox Hwy. W., Tabor City, NC 28463 (910) 653-6413, (910) 653-6837 (fax) Jeanette Chavis, Administrator

 A 1,000 cell facility which houses both close and medium custody inmates for a total capacity of 1,500 inmates.

Financial
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Columbus County Department of Aging 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6602, (910) 640-6646 Kristie Massey, Director

This agency coordinates In-Home Aide services and the Community Alternatives Program (CAPS) for adults and children. Senior Centers provide community involvement and opportunities for older adults to become physically active, mentally challenged, emotionally supported, and socially involved. Congregate meals and home delivered meals are offered to seniors. The Minor Home Repair program assists person 60 years or older with minor repairs to their homes to remedy conditions that are a risk to their health and safety. Transportation is available to the nutrition sites.

Columbus County Department of Social Services 40 Government Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-2880

This agency offers counseling services, adoption information, adult In-Home Aide services, child and adult protective services; and financial and medical assistance to low income families. Emergency assistance with utility bills and rent, information about food stamps, custody studies, and foster care placement. Employment related transportation of TANF recipients is available, as well as child support enforcement, information about Medicaid, parenting skills services and information and referral services. Fees and eligibility requirements vary based on the program.

Columbus County Help Mission 127 West Commerce Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-2724

This business provides assistance with emergency food, clothing, furnishings, rent, medication, bills and fuel.

Columbus County RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) Southeastern Community College 4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7141 ext. 294 Millicent Collins

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) enhances the lives of adults 55 years of age and older by providing them with meaningful volunteer opportunities. These men and women volunteer in a number of public and private nonprofit agencies and organization, including civic clubs.

Disability Hotline (Social Security) (800) 772-1213 (toll free), (800) 325-0778 (TTY)
Lake Waccamaw Lion’s Club PO Box 220 Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 (910) 356-4033 Barbara Burton

Provides financial assistance for health services to individuals below the state’s poverty level as a supplement to Medicaid. Services include vision and eye care coverage to include examinations and glasses. Interviews for consideration are held on Wednesdays from 9:30am – 11:30am at the Columbus County Department of Social Services. The Lion’s Club also assists with the costs of prescription medications and hearing aids. Refer to the above contact telephone number for additional information.

Social Security Administration 204 S. Lee St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7182, (800) 722-1213 (fax) Rafael Sanabia, Office Manager
Trillium: Future Planning Financial Assistance (866) 998-2597 FuturePlanning@TrilliumNC.org

Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts: To be eligible for Future Planning financial assistance, members must meet the following conditions; be three years of age or older, have an Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and/or mental health condition that requires long term care/support; complete the necessary application by calling 1-866-998-2597.

Transportation
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Columbus County Department of Aging 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6602, (910) 640-6646

This agency coordinates In-Home Aide services and the Community Alternatives Program (CAPS) for adults and children. Senior Centers provide community involvement and opportunities for older adults to become physically active, mentally challenged, emotionally supported, and socially involved. Congregate meals and home delivered meals are offered to seniors. The Minor Home Repair program assists person 60 years or older with minor repairs to their homes to remedy conditions that are a risk to their health and safety. Transportation is available to the nutrition sites.

Columbus County Department of Social Services 40 Government Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-2800, (910) 640-6631, (910) 641-3970 (fax)

Medicaid Transportation Services.

Columbus County Transportation 209 Legion Dr., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7201, (910) 642-6338

Subscription and demand-response transportation. 6am-6pm M-F. Fees. Required for some services.

Diamond Cab Company 104 W. Walter Street Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-2213
North Carolina Automobile Title, Registration Renewal and Tags 201 East Main Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-2017
North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles 917 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-0216, (910) 715-7000 (Raleigh)
Waccamaw Siouan (910) 564-6909

Waccamaw Pop.

Employment
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Columbus County Department of Social Services-Work First Program (TANF-Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) 40 Government Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 641-3178, (910) 641-3970 (fax) Algernon McKenzie, Director almckenzie@columbusco.org

Work First provides temporary, short-term financial assistance to low income families.  The goal of the program is to enable families to become self-sufficient by actively participating in training or work-related activities.

Columbus County NCWORKS Career Center- Southeastern Community College 4564 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7141, (910) 642-5658 Bettina Cox-Center Manager bettina.cox@sccnc.edu

Services include resume preparation, interview practice, career and personal assessment, employment readiness preparation, short-term skills training, job placement and follow-up transportation assistance, child care assistance, Workforce investment Act (WIA) for adults, youths, and dislocated workers and services for displaced homemakers.

North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services 118 Memory Plaza Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-5406, (844) 291-4568 (toll free), (910) 642-2114 (fax) Jai Robinson, Unit Manager

This agency provides a wide range of services to persons with physical, mental or emotional impairments, which result in a substantial impediment to employment. Services include, but are not limited to, disability and vocational assessment, employment training, job placement, diagnostic evaluations, guidance and counseling, on-the-job training, college tuition and fees, tuition to a public sheltered workshop or rehabilitation facility, payment for interpreter services for the hearing impaired, postemployment services, and employment marketing skills training. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

North Carolina Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) 5 West Hargett Street, Suite 600, Raleigh, NC 27601 (800) 258-0862

The SBTDC helps small business owners and those interested in starting a business plan for the future of their businesses.

SCFS: Southeastern Community and Family Services, Inc. P.O. Box 337; 425 South Lee Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-6083, (910) 642-5407 (fax) Wanda Davis daviswa@scfsnc.org

Through a community services block grant, this agency works with families to provide job training and employment assistance, educational and social programs, emergency assistance when funds are available, volunteer income tax preparation, USDA food and transitional housing, other programs include Head Start and weatherization.

Southeastern Community College Human Resources Development 4564 Chadbourn Highway Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7141, (910) 642-5658 (fax) Bettina Cox Bettina.cox@sccnc.edu

This program helps unemployed adults find employment or resources to secure training and education. Office skills, computer, and in-home aide skills training are just some of the special training classes that are available. Tuition is waived for those who are unemployed, underemployed, or dislocated workers.

Southeastern Community College Small Business Center 4564 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7141, ext. 419, (910) 642-4409 (fax) Becki McPherson becki.mcpherson@sccnc.edu

This program helps unemployed adults find employment or resources to secure training and education. Office skills, computer, and in-home aide skills training are just some of the special training classes that are available. Tuition is waived for those who are unemployed, underemployed, or dislocated workers.  

Telamon NC Workforce and Career Services 1424 South JK Powell Blvd., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 212-4360

This agency provides employment and training, work experiences, English-as-a-Second-Language and other supportive services. Previous Farm work within the most recent 24 months is required. Participants must meet federal poverty level income guidelines.

Veteran’s Affairs
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Columbus County Veteran’s Services 805 Pinckney Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640-6638, (910) 641-3971 (fax) Kim Sellers
Veteran’s Transportation (910) 642-7201

Transportation to the Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital in Fayetteville, NC and the Wilmington, NC VA Clinic. Veterans will be asked to contribute $6 for the roundtrip. Veterans unable to pay will be transported anyway. Veterans should make clear to the dispatcher that they want to ride the Veterans Van. A two or three day advance notice is appreciated. No less than a 24-hour notice.