Community Resource Guide | Columbus County, NC

This Resource Guide is Provided by the Columbus County Community Collaborative

While we have worked diligently to resolve any errors in this resource guide, service information is subject to change without notice. We suggest calling the number listed for an agency or service provider to check prior to going to the location.

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.

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ALL EMERGENCIES    911

Integrated Family Services Mobile Crisis (for behavioral health, substance use, or developmental disability crises)     1-866-437-1821

Sheriff’s Department     (910) 642-6551

Suicide Hotline (National)    (800) 784-2433     (800) 273-8255

Alcoholics Anonymous    (910) 794-1840    (Wilmington)

Child Protective Services    (910)642-2800

Domestic Violence Shelter: Families First Inc.

Whiteville: (910) 642-5996
Confidential Crisis Line: (910) 641-0444

NA – Narcotics Anonymous (877) 759-5496

Greater Sandhills Area: (888) 835-8801
Burgaw, Wilmington: (800) 691-5427
Statewide Number: (855) 227-6262

Poison Control (800) 222-1222

Rape Crisis Administrative Line: (910) 642-5996 Crisis Line: (910) 641-0444

Columbus County Emergency (EMS)
Address: 608 N. Thompson Str., Whiteville, NC 28472
Phone: (910) 640-6610; (910) 640-1241 (fax)

Childcare

Agency Name: Bethel’s Childcare
- Address: 722 Prison Camp Road, Whiteville NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 445-1223
- Contact: Paula Richardson
- Service(s) Offered: Child care. Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Agency Name: Beverly’s Day Care
- Address: 17125 Sam Potts Highway, Cerro Gordo, NC
- Phone: (910) 655-4653
- Contact: Tabitha Freeman
- Service(s) Offered: Child care. Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Agency Name: Bri’s Caring Heart Child Care
- Address: 406 North Wall Street, Tabor City NC 28463
- Phone: (910) 653-6530
- Contact: Melody Spivey
- Service(s) Offered: Child care. Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. M-F
Agency Name: Bri’s School Age Care
- Address: 1400 E. 5th St. Tabor City NC 28463
- Phone: (910) 377-3303
- Contact: Melody Spivey
- Service(s) Offered: Before and After School Care: Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. M-F
Agency Name: Columbus Christian Academy Preschool
- Address: 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-6196
- Contact: Robin Smith
- Service(s) Offered Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. M-F
Agency Name: Cynthia’s Home Day Care
- Address: 2429 Old Northeast Road, Riegelwood, NC
- Phone: (910) 646-2019
- Contact: Cynthia Burney-Wadley
- Service(s) Offered: Hours: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shifts and weekends available.
Agency Name: Daisy’s Good Beginnings
- Address: 95 Vereen Ave., Tabor City, NC 28463
- Phone: (910) 653-7215
- Contact: Daisy Brooks
- Service(s) Offered: Hours: 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Agency Name: East Coast Migrant Head Start Program
- Address: 84 A. O. Inman Lane, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-2902
Agency Name: Edu-Care Preschool Center #101
- Address: 10741 James B. White Highway S., Whiteville NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 653-5506
- Contact: Misty Hardwick
- Service(s): Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
- Hours: 6:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Agency Name: Edu-Care Preschool Center #102
- Address: P.O. Box 394, 5589 Chadbourn Highway, Chadbourn, NC 28431
- Phone: (910) 654-4810
- Contact: Jessica McPherson
- Service(s) Offered: Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years
Agency Name: Edu-Care Preschool Center #103
- Address: 5589 Chadbourn Highway, Chadbourn NC 28431
- Phone: (910) 840-4584
- Contact: Misty Hardwick
- Service(s) Offered: Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years
Agency Name: Faith Christian Academy (half-day Preschool)
- Address: 26998 East Andrew Jackson Highway, Hallsboro, NC 28442
- Phone: (910) 655-2432
- Contact: Elizabeth Settlemeyer, Administrator
- Service(s) Offered: Childcare Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Agency Name: Farmer’s Union Developmental Day Care
- Address: 905 Farmers Union Road, Clarkton, NC 28433
- Phone: (910) 647-2291
- Contact: Glenda Bryant
- Service(s) Offered: Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years
Agency Name: Faulk Kidland
- Address: 1545 Sandy Plains Church Road, Tabor City, NC 28463
- Phone: (910) 653-2584
- Contact: Carla Faulk
- Service(s) Offered: Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Agency Name: Kaleidoscope Kidz
- Address: 1830 Prison Camp Road, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-2544
- Contact: Gwen Sanderson, Director
- Service(s): Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
- Hours: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Agency Name: Kid Kare Academy
- Address: 99 A. O. Inman Lane, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-3818
- Contact: Barbara Meadows, Director
- Service(s): Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
- Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Agency Name: Mary Kelly Home Day Care
- Address: 129 Kelly Street, Clarendon, NC
- Phone: (910) 654-4520
- Contact: Mary Kelly, Owner, Operator
- Service(s) Offered: Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years. Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Agency Name: Mt. Olive Head Start
- Address: 5465 Silver Spoon Rd, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 648-4860
- Contact: Ms. Nellie Vereen, Center Manager
Agency Name: Opening Doors Preschool
- Address: 201 South Lee Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-2460
- Contact: Rhonda Creech, Owner
- Service(s): Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
- Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Agency Name: Pam’s Day Care Home
- Address: 2842 Thompson Town Road, Whiteville NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 770-0110
- Contact: Pam Butler
- Service(s) Offered: Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
- Hours: 1st and 2nd shift available
Agency Name: Precious Minds Child Care, Inc.
- Address: 123 Haynes Lennon Highway, Cerro Gordo NC 28430
- Phone: (910) 654-3900
- Contact: Alaine Powell, Owner/Operator
- Service(s) Offered: Childcare and after school care. Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Agency Name: Ransom Head Start Center
- Address: 2694 General Howe Highway, Riegelwood, NC 28456
- Phone: (910) 655-4025
  (910) 655-0459
- Contact: Velma R. Daniels
Agency Name: Southeastern Community College Child Development Center
- Address: P.O. Box 151, 4564 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7141, ext. 225
- Contact: Sheila Miller, Center Coordinator
- Service(s): Childcare provided for children, ages 2 years – 5 years.
Agency Name: Terry’s Angelic Day Care
- Address: 805 Sandhole Rd., Riegelwood NC 28456
- Phone: (910) 655-3861
- Contact: Terry Tshona
- Service(s) Childcare and after school, ages 0 – 12. Hours: 6:30 a.m.- 5: 30 p.m. M-F
Agency Name: Tina’s Tiny Tots Childcare
- Address: 1897 Prison Camp Road, Whiteville NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 918-9987
- Contact: Bertina Norton
- Service(s) Offered: Childcare provided for children, ages 6 weeks – 12 years
Agency Name: Trinity Baptist Childcare
- Address: 201 South Thompson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7676
- Contact: Charlesanna White
- Service(s): 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Agency Name: Columbus County Department of Social Services – Work First Employment Services
- Address: 40 Government Complex Rd., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 641-3187
- Service(s): Job placement assistance and employment-related transportation to TANF recipients.
Agency Name: Columbus County Partnership for Children “Smart Start”
- Address: 109 W. Main St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-8226 (800) 367-229 (toll free)
- Contact: Selena Rowell, Executive Director
- Email: Selena.rowell@columbussmartstart.org
- Service(s) Offered:
  - 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
Agency Name: Southeastern Community & Family Services, Inc., Head Start Program
- Address: 425 N. Lee St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 641-0082 (910) 642-5407 (fax) (910) 655-4025 (Ransom) (910) 648-4860 (Mt. Olive)
- Contact: Ms. Penny Richardson, Coordinator
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Southeastern Child Care Resource and Referral
- Address: P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-8189
- Service(s): 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.

Education and Training

Agency Name: Columbus Christian Academy
- Address: 623 Warrior Trail Whiteville, NC 28472 / PO Box 1100 Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-6196
- Contact: Jennifer Noble, Admissions Dir.
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County DREAM Center
- Address: 403 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-0633 (910) 642-0712 (fax)
- Contact: Carol Caldwell, Exec. Director
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County NC Works Career Center Southeastern Community College
- Address: 4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472 / P.O. Box 151 Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7141, ext. 388 (910) 642-5658 (fax)
- Contact: Bettina Cox
- Service(s) 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Literacy Council
- Address: 201 West Main Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-2442; (910)642-4855 (fax)
- Contact Person: Barbara Barbour, Director
- Service(s) Offered: Tutor training in the Laubach Way to Reading methodology and one-on-one tutoring, based on student needs, are offered.
Agency Name: Columbus County Partnership for Children (Smart START)
- Address: 109 West Main St, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-8226 Fax (910) 642-8494
- Service(s) Offered:
  - 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
  - Transportation to and from medical appointments for mothers and children not eligible for Medicaid reimbursable transportation
Agency Name: Columbus County Schools Exceptional Children’s Program
- Address: 817 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-5168; (910) 642-1010 (fax)
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Job Corps
- Address: 4014 Ray Avenue Fayetteville, NC 28301
- Phone: (910) 486-1010 ext. 2204
- Contact: Mary A. Young, Sr. Admissions Counselor
- Services Offered: 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.
Agency Name: North Carolina Pre-K
- Address: 817 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-5168
- Contact: Jaime Blackmon or Cathy Lovett
- Website: www.columbus.k12.nc.uc
- Service(s): Program for eligible children to assist them in getting ready for kindergarten.
Agency Name: Southeastern Community College Continuing Education
- Address: P.O. Box 151
  4564 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7141 ext. 296; (910)642-5658 (fax)
- Contact: Jennifer White
- Service(s):
  - 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.
Agency Name: Tarheel Challenge Academy
- Address: 600 Main Street Salemburg, NC 28385
- Phone: (910) 525-5520
- (800) 573-9966 (toll free)
- Contact: Ronnie McNeill, Program Director
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Whiteville City Schools
- Address: 107 West Walter Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-4116; (910) 642-0564 (fax)
- Contact: Dr. Marc Whichard, Superintendent
Agency Name: Columbus Regional Healthcare System Breast Feeding & Child Birth
- Address: 500 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-9331
- Service(s) Offered: 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Partnership for Children “Smart Start”
- Address: 109 W. Main St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-8226 (800) 367-229 (toll free)
- Contact: Selena Rowell, Executive Director
- Email: Selena.rowell@columbussmartstart.org
- Service(s) Offered:
  - 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
Agency Name: Columbus County Board of Education
- Address: P.O. Box 729. Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-5168
- Fax: (910) 640-1010
- Contact: Mr. Jonathan Williams, Superintendent

Law Enforcement

Agency Name: Columbus County Sheriff’s Department
- Address: 805 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-6551
- Fax: (910) 642-4321
Agency Name: Whiteville Police Department
- Address: 117 East Columbus Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-5111
Agency Name: Chadbourn Police Department
- Address: 602 N. Brown Street Chadbourn, NC 28431
- Phone: (910) 654-4146
Agency Name: Fair Bluff Police Department
- Address: 1054 Main Street Fair Bluff, NC 28439
- Phone: (910) 649-7323
Agency Name: Lake Waccamaw Police Department
- Address: 205 Flemington Drive Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
- Phone: (910) 646-3558
Agency Name: Tabor City Police Department
- Address: 1108 E. 5th Street Tabor City, NC 28463
- Phone: (910) 653-3149

Employment

Agency Name: Columbus County Department of Social Services-Work First
- Program (TANF-Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
- Address: 40 Government Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 641-3178; (910) 641-3970 (fax)
- Contact: Algernon McKenzie, Director; almckenzie@columbusco.org
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County NCWORKS Career Center- Southeastern Community College
- Address: 4564 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7141; (910) 642-5658
- Contact: Bettina Cox-Center Manager; bettina.cox@sccnc.edu
- Service(s):
  - 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.
Agency Name: SCFS: Southeastern Community and Family Services, Inc.
- Address: P.O. Box 337; 425 South Lee Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-6083; (910) 642-5407 (fax)
- Contact: Wanda Davis; daviswa@scfsnc.org
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Address: 118 Memory Plaza Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-5406; toll-free 1-844-291-4568
- Fax: (910) 642-2114
- Contact: Jai Robinson, Unit Manager
- Service(s): 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
Agency Name: North Carolina Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
- Address: 5 West Hargett Street, Suite 600, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Phone: (800) 258-0862
- Service(s): The SBTDC helps small business owners and those interested in starting a business plan for the future of their businesses.
Agency Name: Southeastern Community College Human Resources Development
- Address: 4564 Chadbourn Highway
  Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7141
  (910) 642-5658 (fax)
- Contact: Bettina Cox; Bettina.cox@sccnc.edu
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Southeastern Community College Small Business Center
- Address: 4564 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7141, ext. 419
  (910) 642-4409 (fax)
- Contact: Becki McPherson; becki.mcpherson@sccnc.edu
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Telamon NC Workforce and Career Services
- Address: 1424 South JK Powell Blvd., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 212-4360
- Service(s): 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.

Financial

Agency Name: Trillium: Future Planning Financial Assistance
- Service(s): 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.
- Phone: 1-866-998-2597
- Email: FuturePlanning@TrilliumNC.org
Agency Name: Social Security Administration
- Address: 204 S. Lee St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7182; (800) 722-1213 (fax)
- Contact: Rafael Sanabia, Office Manager
Agency Name: Lake Waccamaw Lion’s Club
- Address: PO Box 220 Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
- Phone: 910-356-4033
- Contact: Barbara Burton
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Department of Aging
- Address: 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6602 / (910) 640-6646
- Contact Person: Amanda Harrelson, Director
- Service(s) Offered:
  - 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Department of Social Services
- Address: 40 Government Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-2880
- Service(s) Offered: 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Help Mission
- Address: 127 West Commerce Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-2724
- Service(s): This business provides assistance with emergency food, clothing, furnishings, rent, medication, bills and fuel.
Agency Name: Columbus County RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program)
- Agency Name: Southeastern Community College
- Address: 4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Contact Person: Millicent Collins
- Phone: (910) 642-7141 ext. 294
- Service(s) Offered: 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.
Agency Name: Southeastern Community College Small Business Center (SBC)
- Address: 4564 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7141, ext. 419; (910)642-4409 (fax)
- Contact: Becki McPherson, Director
- Service(s): 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
Agency Name: Disability Hotline (Social Security)
- Phone: (800) 772-1213 (toll free);
- TTY: (800) 325-0778

Food

Agency Name: Believers Home Fellowship – Food Pantry
- Address: 212 Faith Circle, Tabor City, NC 28463
- Phone: (910) 653-7299 or (910)653-4262
- Services: 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
Agency Name: Bogue Community Citizens Association – Food Pantry
- Address: 106 Jockey Rd., Hallsboro, NC 28442
- Phone: (910) 234-5591
- Services- Food Pantry the last Friday of each month from 10a.m. – 11:30a.m.
Agency Name: Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
- Address: 45 Governmental Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 641-3996; (910) 642-6315 (fax)
- Service(s) Offered: 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.
Agency Name: Harvest Table – Food Pantry
- Address: 211 East Columbus St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-6654 or (910) 840-0728
- Services:
  - Emergency food boxes prepared for Needy Families by Appt.
  - Food pantry service hours:
    - Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 11am-1pm
    - Wednesday and Sunday: 7pm
    - Thursday: 7pm - Hispanic Outreach
- Note: 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.
Agency Name: Living Word Church Community Care and Share-Food Pantry
- Address: 98 Old Hwy 74, Chadbourn NC 28431
- Phone: (910) 654-4164
- Services – Food Pantry open Thursdays from 2 – 5p.m. and the First Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon
Agency Name: New Creations – Food Pantry
- Address: 412 Youngstown Rd., Riegelwood, NC 28456
- Phone: (910) 669-2018
- Services: Food Pantry the 3rd Wednesday from 3-5p.m.
Agency Name: Southeastern Community & Family Services, Inc
- Address: 425 South Lee Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-6083; (910) 642-5407 (fax)
- Contact: Sara Shipman, CSBG Supervisor
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Lake Waccamaw First Baptist Church – Food Pantry
- 300 Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
- Phone: (910) 646-3727
- Services: 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

Home Health

Agency Name: American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter Columbus Service Delivery
- Unit
- Address: 704 North Thompson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-3364
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Department of Aging
- Address: 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6602; (910) 640-6646
- Contact: Amanda Harrelson-Director; aharrelson@columbusco.org
- Service(s):
  - 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.
Agency Name: Columbus Regional Healthcare System
- Address: 500 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-8011
- Service(s) Offered: 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.
Agency Name: Division of Health Promotion
- Phone: (919) 715-0122
Agency Name: Eldercare Locator
- Phone: (800) 677-1116
Agency Name: Environmental Health
- Address: 308 Jefferson St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6617; (910) 640-0766
- Contact: Kristie Priest-Supervisor; kpriest@columbusco.org
Agency Name: Home Health Agency Hotline
- Phone: (800) 624-3004
Agency Name: SECU FAMILY HOUSE at New Hanover Regional Med Center
- Address: 1523 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401
- Phone: (910) 662-9980
- Service(s): This facility provides support services to patients and their families while they are experiencing a medical crisis.
Agency Name: Lion’s Club
- Address: Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7200
- Contact: Paul Pope, Dutch Dine
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Lower Cape Fear Hospice
- Address: 206 Warrior Trail, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-9051; (910) 642-0223 (fax); www.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org
- Service(s): This agency offers bereavement support services and counseling, skilled nursing care, medical social services, medications, personal care, chaplains, and volunteer assistance.
Agency Name: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
- Phone: (919) 733-4534
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: North Carolina Health Choice Columbus County Department of Social Services
- Address: 50 Government Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (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)
- Contact: Algernon McKenzie, Director
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Senior Health Insurance Information Program (S.H.I.I.P.)-Columbus County Department of Aging
- Address: 827 Washington St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6602; Website: www.ncdoi.com

Legal

Agency Name: Columbus Correctional Institution
- Address: Brunswick, NC 28428
- Phone: (910) 642-3285
- (919) 716-3600 (Dept. of Corrections)
- (919) 733-4926 (Correction/Prisons)
- (919) 7332126 (Crime Control)
- (800) 368-1985 (Citizen/Victim Service)
Agency Name: Columbus County Courthouse
- Address: Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 641-3000
Agency Name: Columbus County District Attorney’s Office, District #13
- Address: 110 Courthouse Square, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 641-3050
Agency Name: Columbus County Juvenile Restitution Program
- Address: 117 East Carolina Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 641-3049
Agency Name: Columbus County Sheriff’s Department
- Address: 805 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-6551; (910) 642-4321 (fax)
- Contact: Christopher Batten, Sheriff
- Service(s): This agency provides comprehensive law enforcement and protection services primarily to county residents. Victims’ advocates are on staff. Please call for information.
Agency Name: Guardian ad Litem, District #13
- Address: 106 West Smith St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 641-3095/ (800) 982-4041
- Service(s): Court-appointed attorney advocates for children
Agency Name: Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
- Phone: (910) 763-6207
- Service(s): Legal services for Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender Co.
- Agency Name: National Victim Center
- Phone: (800) 394-2255
- Agency Name: NC Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
- Address: 310 Jefferson Steet St. Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 641-3080/ (910) 641-0245 FAX
- Services: Intake, probation, post-release supervision, court services, and Court Counselors of DJJ youth
Agency Name: NC Lawyer Referral Service
- Phone: (800) 662-7660
Agency Name: NC SAVAN-statewide automated victim assistance and notification
- Phone: (877) 627-2826
Agency Name: State Bureau of Investigation - Raleigh
- Address: 3320 Garner Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
- Phone: (919) 662-4500
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Tabor Correctional Institution
- Address: 4600 Swamp Fox Hwy. W., Tabor City, NC 28463
- Phone: (910) 653-6413; (910) 653-6837 fax
- Contact: Jeanette Chavis, Administrator
- Service(s): A 1,000 cell facility which houses both close and medium custody inmates for a total capacity of 1,500 inmates.
Agency Name: Social Security Administration
- Address: 204 S. Lee St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (877)779-7257
- Contact: Rafael Sanabia, Office Manager

Local/County Government

Agency Name: Cape Fear Council of Governments
- Address: 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401
- Phone: (910) 395-4553; (800) 281-6575 (toll free); (910) 395-2684 (fax)
- Contact Person: Margie Parker, Workforce Dev. Director
Agency Name: Chadbourn Chamber of Commerce
- Address: 115 North Brown Street, Chadbourn, NC 2831
- Phone: (910) 654-3445 (message)
- Contact: Becky Freeman
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Administration
- Address: 111 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6630
- Contact: Mike Stephens, County Manager
Agency Name: Columbus County Animal Control
- Address: 288 Legion Drive, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 641-3945
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Board of Elections
- Address: 50 North Legion Drive, Suite A, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6608; (910) 640-0916 (fax)
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Building Inspection
- Address: 606 Thompson, St. Suite 8, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6619; (910) 640-6649 (fax)
Agency Name: Columbus County Cooperative Extension Service
- Address: 45 Government Complex Road, Suite A, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6605; (910) 642-6315 (fax)
- Contact: Dalton Dockery, Director
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Department of Aging
- Address: 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6602; (910) 640-6646
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Department of Social Services
- Address: 40 Government Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-2800; (910)640-6631; (910) 641-3970 (fax)
- Service(s) Offered: 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County District Attorney’s Office, District #13
- Address: 110 Courthouse Square, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-3050
Agency Name: Columbus County Economic Development Commission
- Address: 111 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6608; (910) 642-1876 (fax) www.edc@columbus.org
Agency Name: Columbus County Emergency Services (EMS)
- Address: 608 North Thompson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6610; (910) 640-1241(FAX)
Agency Name: Columbus County Fire Marshal
- Address: 608 N. Thompson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6613, ext. 224
Agency Name: Columbus County 4-H
- Address: 45 Government Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6607; (910) 642-6315 (fax)
- Contact: Nakoma Simmons
Agency Name: Columbus County Governor’s One-on-One Volunteer Program Dream Center
- Address: 406 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-0633; (910) 642-0712 (fax)
- Contact: Carol Caldwell, Exec. Director
- Service (s): This program matches court involved youth with adult role models, provides group activities, and offers positive reinforcement.
Agency: Columbus County Habitat for Humanity
- Address: Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 770-0706
- Contact Person: Joyce Mauldin, President
Agency: Columbus County Library
- Address: 407 North Powell Boulevard, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910)642-3116 /642-3839
- Service(s): 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.
Agency: Columbus County Literacy Council
- Address: 201 West Main Street
- Phone: (910) 642-2442/ (910)642-4855 (fax)
- Contact: Barbara Barbour, Director
- Service(s): Tutor training in the Laubach Way to Reading methodology and one-on-one tutoring, based on student needs are offered.
Agency: Columbus County Parks and Recreation
- Address: 106 W. Smith Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6624; (910)642-4855 (fax)
Agency: Columbus County Partnership for Children “Smart Start”
- Address: 109 W. Main Street Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-8226
- Contact: Selena Rowell, Director
Agency: Columbus County Personnel Office
- Address: 111 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 914-4119; (910) 642-2386 (fax)
Agency: Columbus County Public Utilities
- Address: 805 Pinckney St, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-5257/(910) 642-1041 FAX
Agency: Columbus County Register of Deeds
- Address: Courthouse Square, Whiteville, NC 28472-1086
- Phone: (910) 640-6625; (910) 640-2547 (fax)
- Service (s): 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.
Agency: Columbus County RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) Southeastern Community College
- Address: 4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7141; (910) 641-3962
- Service(s) Offered: 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.
Agency: Columbus County Tax Office
- Address: 110 Courthouse Square, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6635; (910) 640-3305 (fax)
Agency: Columbus County Veteran’s Services
- Address: 805 Pinckney Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910)640-6638; (910)641-3971 (fax)
Agency: Columbus County Volunteer Center
- Address: 4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7141 ext. 324 or ext. 294 volunteer@sccnc.edu
- Service(s): 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.
Agency: Columbus County Health Department
- Address: 304 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6615; (910) 640-1088 (fax)
- Service(s): 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.
Agency: Greater Whiteville Chamber of Commerce
- Address: 601 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-3171; (910) 642-6047 fax
- Contact: Jamille Gore, Chairperson; Jennifer Holcomb, President
- Website:
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Address: P.O. Box 566 118 Memory Plaza, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 914-4150; (910) 642-5406; (910) 642-2114 (fax) Contact: Jai Robinson, Unit Manager
- Contact: Jai Robinson, Unit Manager
- Website: www.ncdhhs.gov/dvrs
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: North Carolina Health Choice Columbus County Department of Social Services
- Address: Post Office Box 397, Whiteville, NC 28472
- - Phone: (910) 642-2800
  - (910) 641-3970 (fax)
  - (919) 733-4622 (Children Services)
  - (800) 992-9457 (Child Support)
  - (919) 733-7831 (Child Welfare)
- Service(s): 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
Agency Name: North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions
- Phone: (910) 642-0146; (910) 641-3909 (fax)
- Contact: Charles Garrett, Manager
- Website: www.nccommerce.com
- Service(s): This agency assists with job placement, unemployment insurance, unemployment benefits, veterans, services, labor market information, employer services, technical assistance, federal bonding, and agricultural services.
Agency: Salvation Army Administration and Social Services Offices
- Address: 820 N. 2nd St., Wilmington, NC 28402
- Phone: (910) 762-7352; (910) 762-1501 fax
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Social Security Administration
- Address: 204 S. Lee St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (877) 779-7257
- Contact: Rafael Sanabia, Office Manager
- Website: www.ssa.gov
Agency Name: Tabor City Chamber of Commerce
- Address: 103-D E. 5th St., Tabor City, NC 28463
- Phone: (910)377-3012
- Contact: Cynthia Nelson, Exec. Vice Pres.
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Whiteville Chamber of Commerce
- Address: 601 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-3171/ (910) 642-6047 (FAX)
- Contact: Jennifer Holcomb, President
- Service(s): Voluntary membership org, designed to advance local economy and build professional relationships.
Agency: Whiteville Parks & Recreation
- Address: 255 Rec Center Drive, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-9052; (910) 642-4981 fax
- Website: http://www.whitevillecity.com/ParksandRecreation/tabid/58/Default.aspx

Medical Care

Agency Name: Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Columbus County Hospital
- Address: 500 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-8011
- Service(s): This group meets Mondays from 5 to 8 p.m. to discuss nutrition, proper diet, and weight loss methods.
Agency Name: Senior Health Insurance Information Program (S.H.I.I.P.) North Carolina Cooperative Extension Services
- Address: 45 Government Road, Suite A, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6607; (800)443-9354; (910)642-6315 (fax)
Agency Name: American Diabetes Association
- Phone: 800-342-2383
Agency Name: American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter Columbus Service Delivery
- Address: 704 North Thompson St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-3364/ (910) 642-2026 (FAX)
Agency Name: Columbus County Health Department
- Address: 304 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6615; (910) 640-1088 (fax)
- Contact Person: Kim Smith, Director
- Service(s) offered: 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.
Agency Name: Columbus Internal Medicine
- Address: 626 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: 910-642-3356
- Services: Internal Medicine
Agency Name: Columbus Pediatrics and Adolescent
- Address: 800 Jefferson St, Suite 116
- Phone: 910-642-2642
- Services: Comprehensive medical care from infancy through college, asthma care, ADHD, trauma/laceration care, routine well care, sports and school physicals, sick child care.
- Website: http://www.pedscpac.com/
Agency Name: Columbus Regional Health Care System
- Address: 500 Jefferson Street, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-8011; (910) 642-9305
- Contact Person: Deborah Dallas, Employment Coordinator
- Service(s) offered: 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
- Website: www.crhealthcare.org
Agency Name: G&G Health Care – Cerro Gordo & Whiteville
- Cerro Gordo Address: 7490 Andrew Jackson Hwy SW, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
- Whiteville Address: 326 Columbus Corners Dr., Whiteville (Walmart plaza) Phone: (910) 654-2050 Services: 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 Website: http://gandghealthcare.com/
Agency Name: Goshen Medical Center – Whiteville, Tabor City, Chadbourn, Bolton
- Whiteville: 5 Whiteville Town Center Whiteville, NC 28472 Phone: (910) 212-6613
- Whiteville Vineland Office: 630 South Madison Street, Whiteville NC 28472 Phone: (910) 642-7463
- Tabor City office: 270 North US 701 HWY Bypass - Tabor City, NC 28463 Phone: (910) 653-1901
- Chadbourn office: 110 North Brown St Chadbourn, NC 28431 Phone: (910) 654-1701
- Bolton office: Address: 213 9th St Bolton, NC 28423 Phone: 910-655-8300
- Services: Comprehensive family medicine
- Website: http://www.goshenmedical.org/familypractice.html
Agency Name: Health Partners PC
- Address: 107 Church St, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
- Phone: 910-646-2107
- Services: Family Doctor
Agency Name: North Whiteville Urgent Care and Family Practice
- Address: 614 N JK Powell Blvd, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-2009
- Services: Comprehensive primary care, minor emergencies
- Website: http://whitevilleurgentcare.com/
Agency Name: Riegelwood Medical Clinic
- Address: 10 NC-87, Riegelwood, NC 28456
- Phone: (910) 655-0021
- Services: Walk in family practice
- Website: https://riegelwoodmedicalclinic.com/
Agency Name: Sandhills Medical Care
- Address: 1409 Pinckney St, Whiteville NC 28472
- Phone: 910-640-2770
- Services: Primary Care
Agency Name: Sandpiper Pediatrics
- Address: 27417 Andrew Jackson Hwy E, Delco, NC 28436
- Phone: (910) 207-0777
- Services: Pediatric
- Website: http://sandpiperpediatrics.com/
Agency Name: Signet Healthcare Inc
- Address: 109 Jk Powell Blvd, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-3327
- Services: Internal medicine, women’s’ health, physical therapy, health & wellness coaching
- Website: http://www.signethealthcare.org/
Agency Name: Southeast Primary Care – Whiteville & Tabor City
- Whiteville Address: 619 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472 Phone: 910-642-0331
- Tabor City Address: 14508 James B White Hwy S, Tabor City, NC 28463 Phone: (910) 653-7000
- Services: 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
Agency Name: Southeast Pediatrics
- Address: 612-36 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC
- Contact: Jugta Kahai, MD, FAAP , Pediatric Medical Director
- Phone: (910) 640-4064
- Services: 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.
- Website: www.crhealthcare.org/services/pediatrics/
Agency Name: Waterway Family Medicine – Tabor City
- Address: 909 Pireway Road Tabor City, NC 28463
- Phone: 910-653-2112
- Services: Family medicine
- Agency Name: Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Phone:(800) 205-9915
  - Toll-free TTY: (800) 205-9916
  - TTY: (910) 251-5767
  - Video Phone: (910) 777-5770

Mental Health Services

Agency Name: Trillium Health Resources (877-685-2415: Access Line)
- 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.
Agency Name: Advantage Behavioral Healthcare
- Address: 732 Davis Avenue Whiteville, NC
- Phone: 910-640-1038
- Website: www.advantagebeh.com
- Services: Intensive In-Home, Day Treatment, Outpatient Therapy (to include specialized Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Substance Use), Assessments, Psychiatric/Medication Evaluations.
Agency Name: Coastal Horizons
- Address: 209 Peanut Road, Elizabethtown
- Phone: (910) 202-3155
- Website: www.coastalhorizons.org
- Services: Intensive In-Home, Intensive Family Preservation Services
Agency Name: Coastal Southeastern United Care
- Address: 100 A Memory Plaza, Whiteville
- Phone: (910) 640-2230
- Service(s): Intensive in Home, Psychiatric/Medication Evaluations
Agency Name: Community Support Agency
- Address: 44 Dream Ave., Delco, NC; 817 B. South Madison Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 655-0698
- Services: 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
Agency Name: Carolinas Home Care Agency, Inc
- 603 S. Canal Street, Whiteville NC
- Phone (910)-642-3700
Agency Name: H&H Mental Health, Heidi Herring
- Address: 174 Bitmore Rd, Whiteville
- Phone: 910 640-1830
Agency Name: Integrated Family Services
- Phone: 1.866.437.1821 http://www.integratedfamilyservices.net/services/mobile-crisis-manageme…
- Mobile Crisis Services
Agency Name: Life Changing Behavioral Health Services
- 304 S. Main Street, Fairmont 28340
- (910) 628-6476
Agency Name: Port Health Services
- Address: 706 N. Thompson Avenue, Whiteville, NC
- Phone: 910-353-0109
- Services: Assessments, Individual and Group Therapy, Medication Management
Agency Name: RHA Health
- Address: 26 Lee Avenue, Whiteville, NC
- Phone: 910-640-2724
- Website: www.rhabehavioralhealth.org
- Services: CCA, Individual and Group Therapy, Medication Management, IIH, CST, PSR
Agency Name: Coastal Community Management
- Address: 823 East Jefferson St, Suite 1, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Services: CCA, Individual and Group Therapy, Sex Offender Counseling, Substance Abuse
- Phone: 910-508-8904
Agency Name: AMI Kids NC Family Services
- Address: 890 S. Kerr Avenue Suite 210 Wilmington, NC 28403
- Services: 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.
- Phone: 910-473-5634

Substance Use Services

Agency Name: RHA
- Address 603 Pecan Lane, Whiteville, NC
- Phone 910-640-1400
- Services: Basic and Enhanced Substance Use services to include SAIOP, SACOT, Subxone, Subutex, and Groups
Agency Name: Changing Lanes DWI Services
- Services: DWI (ADETS)
- Address: 174 Bitmore Rd, Whiteville
- Phone: 910-640-1830
Agency Name: Clean and Clear Evaluation and Treatment
- Address: 5791 Silver Spoon Rd, Whiteville
- Phone: 910-648-4567
Agency Name: Port Health Services
- Address: 706 N. Thompson Avenue, Whiteville, NC
- Phone: 910-353-0109
- Services: Assessments, SAIOP, Medication Assisted Therapy (Suboxone)
Agency Name: Rouse Counseling & Consulting Services
- Address: 805 N. Franklin St, Room 208, Whiteville
- Phone: 910-642-9008
- Services: DWI (ADETS)
Agency Name: Saving Sons, Inc
- Address: Whiteville, NC
- Phone: 910 770-2221
- Contact: Colton Reaves
- Website: www.savingsonsnc.org
- Services: 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.
Agency Name: Veronica Crawley
- Address: 721 -A Davis Avenue, Whiteville
- Phone: 910 770-168
- Services: Outpatient substance use services

Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services

Agency Name: Trillium: Future Planning Financial Assistance
- Service(s): 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.
- Phone: 1-866-998-2597
- Email: FuturePlanning@TrilliumNC.org
Agency Name: Advantage Behavioral Healthcare
- Address: 732 Davis Ave Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-1038
- Contact: Ranada Jones-Barsh
- Services: Developmental Therapy, Personal Assistance, I/DD Waiver Services
Agency Name: Carolinas Home Care Agency
- Address: 603 Canal Street Whiteville
- Phone: (910) 642-3700
- Website: http://www.carolinashomecareagency.com/
Agency Name: Community Innovations, Inc
- Address: 80 Alliance Drive Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: 910-642-5697
- Services: www.communityinnovations.com
Agency Name: Community Support Agency
- Address: 817B S Madison Street Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: 910 207-6761
- Website: https://www.communitysupportagency.com/
Agency Name: Easter Seals/UCP
- Address: 615A North Wilson Street Chadbourn Columbus - Supervised Living Apartments.
- Contact Person/Apartment Manager: Nina
- Phone: 910-790-5921
- Website: http://www.easterseals.com/NCVA/our-programs/adult-services/locations-for-supported.html
Agency Name: HomeCare Management
- Address: 2208 James B. White Hwy. N Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: 910-640-1153
- Website: https://homecaremgmt.org/office-whiteville
Agency Name: Life Changing Behavioral Health Services
- Address: 3450 James B White HWY Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: 910-640-1783
Agency Name: Primary Health Choice, Inc.
- Address: 106 S Lee St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: 910-642-9900
- Website: http://www.primaryhealthchoice.org
Agency Name: Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) of the Cape Fear
- Phone: 910-251-5817 or 1-877-763-3120
- Website: www.beearly.nc.gov
- Services:
  - 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.

Rent / Utility / Housing

Agency Name: Columbus County Public Housing
- Address: 2322 JAMES B. WHITE HWY N, WHITEVILLE NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6618
- Contact: Rebecca Tyson, Director
- Service(s): This agency provides federally subsidized housing based on applicant’s ability to meet federal regulations
Agency Name: Brook Berry Apartments
- Address: 409 W. Calhoun Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7729; (910) 642-6726 (fax)
- Contact Person: Tonnie Duncan
Agency Name: Columbus Department of Aging
- Address: 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6602; (910) 640-6646 (fax)
- Contact Person: Brianna Williamson
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Department of Social Services
- Address: 40 Government Complex Rd., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-2800
- Contact: Al McKenzie, Director
- Service(s): This agency offers emergency assistance with utility bills and rent. Fees and eligibility requirements vary based on program.
Agency Name: Columbus County DREAM Center
- Address: 403 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-0633; (910) 642-0712 (fax)
- Contact Person: Carol Caldwell, Exec. Director
- Service(s):
  - 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
Agency Name: Columbus County housing
- Address: 50-B Legion Road, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6618; (910) 642-0465 (fax)
- Service(s): This agency provides federally-subsidized housing based on an applicant’s ability to meet federal regulations.
Agency Name: Cypress Village Apartments
- Address: 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, NC 28439
- Phone: (910) 649-7971; (910)649-7879 (fax)
- Contact Person: Hattie Kelly
Agency Name: Families, First, Inc.
- Address: 809 Washington St. Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 641-0444 CRISIS (910) 641-0253 FAX (800) 348-5068
- Services: Emergency Shelter: Shelter is available to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, their children, and pets.
Agency Name: Madison Hill Apartments
- Address: 206 S. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-8883
- Service(s): 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
Agency Name: Oak Village Apartments
- Address: 100 Eastside Drive, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-3593
- Service(s):
  - Hours: Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Agency Name: Kent Place Apartments
- Address: 116 Tram Road, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-8891
- Service(s):
  - Hours: 7:00 a.m – 3:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday
Agency Name: Oxford Village Apartments
- Address: 127 Oxford Village, Green Sea Road, Tabor City, NC 28463
- Phone: (910) 653-2675; 1- 866-999-0881 (fax)
- Website: dongwellonsproperties.inc
- Service(s): Retirement community for seniors 62 years or older or disabled individuals.
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Agency Name: Riverbend Apartments
- Address: 2029 Main St., Fair Bluff, NC 28439
- Phone: (910) 649-7886
- Service(s): Income-based housing.
Agency Name: Sandy Ridge Apartments
- Address: 608 Nolan Ave., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (336) 760-8100
- Contact: Lisa Matthews, Property Manager
- Service(s): Section 8 housing, subsidized, low-rent family apartments
Agency Name: Saw Mill Apartments
- Address: 332 W. Hay St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-0434
- Contact: Dee Fowler, Site Manager
- Service(s): Tax property for low-income housing. 1-2 bedroom apartments.
Agency Name: United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
- Address: 451 7th St. SW, Washington, DC 20410
- Phone: (202) 708-1112
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Southeastern Community and Family Services, Inc.
- Address: 425 North Lee Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-6879
  (910) 642-5407 (fax)
- Service(s): 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.

Support Groups

Agency Name: ACTT Crisis Services Southeastern Regional Mental Health Center
- Address: 405 Country Club Rd. Lumberton, NC 28360
- Phone: (910) 738-5262 M-F 8-5
- (800) 672-8255 24 hour crisis line
- (800) 760-1238 customer service
- (866) 315-7368 TYY
Agency Name: Alcoholics Anonymous
- Address: 511 N. Thompson St. Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-2253
- Contact: Harmon Miley
- Services: Regularly scheduled support meetings. Call for details.
Agency Name: Alzheimer’s Association Eastern NC Chapter
- Address: 400 Oberlin Rd, Suite 220, Raleigh, NC 27605
- Phone: (919) 832-3732/ (800) 228-8738 toll free
Agency Name: American Cancer Society
- Address: 930-B Wellness Dr., Greenville, NC 27834
- Phone: (866) 227-8837
Agency Name: Reach to Recovery Columbus Regional Healthcare System
- Address: 500 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-8011
- Service(s): This breast cancer support group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month from 7- 9p.m.
Agency Name: MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- Phone: (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
Highest Praise Church 109 N. Madison St. Whiteville, NC
- 910-234-2674
- 910-991-2036
- Type NA
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 or 910-642-0287
- Type - AA meeting, Al-Anon meeting, Alateen* meeting
Agency Name: Chadbourn Senior Center
- Address: 403 Pine Street Chadbourn, NC 28431
- Phone: (910) 654-4423
Agency Name: Columbus County Department of Aging
- Address: 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6602; (910) 640-6646
- Contact: Amanda Jernigan, Director
- Service(s):
  - 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program)
- Address: Southeastern Community College, 4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7141 ext 294; (910) 642-3962
- Contact: Melody Prevatte
- Service(s) offered: 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Domestic Violence Families First, Inc.
- Address: 809 Washington St., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-5996
- (910) 641-0444 (Crisis)
- (910) 641-0253(fax)
- (800) 348-5068(Victim Assistance)
- (800) 826-6200(Victim Compensation)
Agency Name: Tabor City Senior Center
- Address: 110 Lynwood Norris Rd. Tabor City, NC 28463
- Phone: (910) 653-3063
- Contact: Susan Prince, Coordinator
Agency Name: Southeastern Community College Talent Search
- Address: 4564 Chadbourn Hwy. Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7141, ext. 394
- Contact: Beverly Nance, VP of Continuing Ed
- Website: www.sccnc.edu
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: STRIVE –Supporting Those Reared In Violent Environments
- Families First, Inc.
- Address: Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-5996; (910) 641-0444 (Crisis Line)
- (800) 348-5068 (Victim Assistance)
- (800) 826-6200 (Victim Compensation)
- Contact: Greta Sellers, Advocate
- Service(s): 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.
Agency Name: Telamon Corporation
- Agency Name: Columbus County DREAM Center
  Address: 403 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive., Whiteville, NC 28472
  Phone: (910) 642-0633; (910) 642-0712 (fax)
  Contact Person: Carol Caldwell, Executive Director
  Service(s): 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
- Agency Name: Unnamed Agency
  Address: 913 Jefferson St., Whiteville, NC 28472
  Phone: (910) 642-8229
  Service(s): 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.

Transportation

Agency Name: Columbus County Department of Aging
- Address: 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6602; (910) 640-6646
- Service(s):
  - 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.
Agency Name: Columbus County Department of Social Services
- Address: 40 Government Complex Road, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-2800; (910) 640-6631; (910) 641-3970 (fax)
- Service(s): Medicaid Transportation Services
Agency Name: Columbus County Transportation
- Address: 209 Legion Dr., Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-7201; (910) 642-6338
- Service(s) offered: Subscription and demand-response transportation. 6am-6pm M-F. Fees required for some services.
Agency Name: North Carolina Automobile Title, Registration Renewal and Tags
- Address: 201 East Main Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-2017
Agency Name: North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
- Address: 917 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 642-0216 / (910) 715-7000 (Raleigh)
Agency Name: Diamond Cab Company
- Address: 104 W. Walter Street Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: 910-642-2213

Tribal Resources

Name: Lumbee
- Address: 6984 NC HWY 711 W. PO Box 2709 Pembroke NC 28372
- Phone: 910-521-7861
- Services to: Lumbee population
- Waccamaw Siouan (no address given) 910-564-6909
- Services to: Waccamaw Pop.
Commission of Indian Affairs
- Address: 1317 Mail service center Raleigh NC 27699
- Phone: 919-807-4440
- Contact Gregory Richardson Services
- Services To any native Americans
(State Level)
- Name: UNC Pembroke Native American Resource Center UNC American Indian Center/ 113 A Abernathy Hall Chapel Hill NC 27599 919-843-4189
(National Level)
- Name: Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Address: 1849 C St. NW Washington DC 20240
- Phone: 202-208-3710
- Contact: Lawrence Roberts

Veteran’s Affairs

Agency: Columbus County Veteran’s Services
- Address: 805 Pinckney Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910)640-6638; (910)641-3971 (fax)
- Contact: Sherri Blackmon
Agency: Veteran’s Transportation
- Phone: (910) 642-7201
- Services:
  - 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.

Residential

Agency Name: Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc.
- Address: 400 Flemington Drive, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
- Phone: (910) 646-3083 / (910) 646-4934 (fax)
- Contact: Libra Scott, Admissions Manager
- Service(s) 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.
Agency Name: Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health (Formerly known as Strategic Behavioral Health)
- Address: 2050 Mercantile Dr NE, Leland, NC 28451
- Phone: (910) 371-2500
- Services: 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.
Agency Name: Pinnacle Family Services
- Address: 800 Jefferson Plaza, Whiteville
- Phone: 919-790-8580, ex 7118 (Katherine)
- Services: 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

Miscellaneous

Agency Name: Girl Scouts-NC Coastal Carolina
- Phone: (800) 284-4475 (toll free)
Agency Name: Whiteville Senior Center
- Address: 827 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Phone: (910) 640-6602; (910) 640-6646 (fax)
- Service(s):
  - 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.
Agency Name: Bolton Senior and Youth Center
- Address: 15354 Sam Potts Highway, Bolton, NC 28423
- Phone: (910) 655-4166
Agency Name: Bug Hill Senior Center
- Address: 113300 Seven Creeks Highway, Nakina, NC 28455
- Phone: (910) 640-3791
Agency Name: Chadbourn Senior Center
- Address: 403 Pine St., Chadbourn, NC 28431
- Phone: (910) 654-4423
Agency Name: East Columbus Senior Center
- Address: 2694 General Howe Highway, Riegelwood, NC 28456
- Phone: (910) 655-4754; (910) 655-0804 (fax)
Agency Name: Fair Bluff Senior Center
- Address: Fair Bluff, NC 28439
- Phone: (910) 649-6881
Agency Name: Tabor City Senior Center
- Address: 110 Norris Road, Tabor City, NC 28463
- Phone: (910) 653-3063
Agency Name: disAbility Resource Center
- Phone: 910-815-6618
- Website: www.drc-cil.org
- Services:
  - 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.
Agency Name: Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) of the Cape Fear
- Phone: 910-251-5817 or 1-877-763-3120
- Website: www.beearly.nc.gov
- Services:
  - 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.
Agency Name: Beginnings for Parents of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- 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.
- Please contact us at www.ncbegin.org or 919-715-4092 for a referral form if you are a family or professional in need of services.

If you have updates/additions, please contact us on the Columbus County Community Collaborative Facebook Page, by email at CoCoCollaborative@gmail.com or contact the Collaborative directly. Meetings are generally held the 3rd Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Columbus County Department of Juvenile Justice conference room in Whiteville.