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Health Referrals
Your first place to start looking for health information, referrals and appointments.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Health Referral Resources

 

211

211 or

1.866.744.7778

 

Dial 211 or 1.866.744.7778 by cell phone 24 hours a day to reach a person who will refer you to the resource you need. This is a United Way of Central Carolina Inc. site. Calls are free, confidential and available in most languages.

 

 

211 Online

 

http://www.uwcentralcarolinas.org/howwehelp/

 

For an online service of the United Way Resources

 

 

Carolina Medical Center

704.355.2000

http://www.carolinas.org/search/site_map.cfm

 

Provides most all health services, has clinics in multiple locations.

 

 

The Family Center

704.376.7180

http://www.thefamilycenter.net/index.html

 

Provides Parenting Skills Development

 

 

First Care Medical

704.378.4122

 

5 Locations for internal medicine care, accepts Medicaid + Watkins.

 

 

Horizon Eye Care

704.365.0555

 

Accepts Medicaid with a referral from a primary care physicians.

 

 

International House

704.333.8099

 

Promotes international culture, education and support.

 

 

Latin American Coalition

704.531.3848

http://www.latinamericancoalition.org/

 

An organization to educate, advocate and celebrate Latin Americans.

 

 

Loaves and Fishes

704.523.4333

http://www.loavesandfishes.org/

 

A nondemoninational organization that provides food to those in need.

 

 

Love, Inc.

704.536.5588

http://www.loveinc-charlotte.org/

 

A Christian organization that provides a wide array of services to those in need. Legal, grocery and carpentry are just a few examples of their services.

 

 

Mecklenburg County Health Department

704.336.4700

http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Health+Department/Home.htm

 

A great resource for health education, prevention and preparedness.

 

 

MedAssist of Mecklenburg

704.536.1790

http://www.medassist.org/

 

Provides prescription services to individuals 18 and older and below 200% poverty.

 

 

Mental Health Association of Mecklenburg County Inc

704.365.3454

 

Provides prescription services to individuals 18 and older and below 200% poverty.

 

 

Mi Casa Su Casa

704.536.9845

www.micasasucasa.org/

 

Advocacy and Social Service Organization.

 

 

NC Health Information

704.336.4812

http://www.nchealthinfo.org/

 

A local website of health services in your community

 

 

Pikes Pharmacy

704.536.2286

http://www.pikespharmacy.com/

 

Fill most prescriptions Medicaid and Medicare accepted.

 

 

Presbyterian Healthcare

704.384.4000

http://www.presbyterian.org/about_us/patient_care_facilities/hospitals/presbyterian/index.html

 

Presbyterian Hospital is a private, non-profit regional medical center.

 

 

Red Cross

704.376.1661

http://www.redcrosshelps.org/

 

The Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross is a non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies

 

 

Social Security Administration

800.325.0778

http://www.ssa.gov/

 

Comprehensive guide to social security benefits.

 

 

Social Services

704.336.4812

http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/DSS/Home.htm

 

Evaluation and intervention for improving the quality of life.

 


 

 

Counseling and Therapy

General

Area Mental Health Authority

704-336-2023 Administration

704-358-2800 Emergency

704-336-6404 Child & Adolescent Services

http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/DSS/Home.htm

 

To strengthen the capacity for self-sufficiency by responding to the mental health, developmentally disabilities and substance abuse service needs of Mecklenburg citizens through the development of a continuum of treatment and prevention/wellness service options.

Fees: sliding fee scale for private pay; accepts Medicare and Medicaid

 

 

CMC Behavioral Health Center

704.358.2810 intake

704.358.2800 emergencies

704. 571.6180 Call Center

800-418-2065

 

Individual (adult, child & adolescent), family and group therapy by appointment. Medication clinic features client education and compliance with medication recommendations of physician. 66-Bed hospital with two adult units and one child/adolescent unit. Admission via emergency room physician recommendation and/or family/therapist recommendation with physician approval. School services for hospitalized children. Psychiatrist-staffed emergency department. Services available to clients experiencing psychological distress due to emotional or mental problems. Observation beds available to stabilize clients if necessary.

Mental health commitments done via this Emergency Room.

Fees: sliding fee scale for private pay; accepts Medicaid and Medicare.

 

 

The Family Center

704-376-7180

704-376-7244

 

24 Hour Parent Stress Line 24-Hour Parent Stress Line; in-home visiting parent educators; supervised visitation program in contested custody cases; parent education group; children's personal safety program offered in all elementary schools (prevention of child abuse, parent/teacher trainings; individual and group therapy treatment for intrafamilial sexual abuse, physical abuse, and severe neglect.

Fees: Medicaid, insurance, sliding fee scale for private pay ($55 per hour is lowest fee)

 

 

Kinder-Mourn

704.376.2580

 

Weekly bereavement support groups for parents whose child has died', weekly support group for children grieving the death of a family member or friend', individual and family counseling', professional workshops and in-service training', workshops for those individuals wishing to support the bereaved', and professional consultations.

Fees: sliding fee scale for private pay; scholarships available

 

 

Presbyterian Behavioral Health @ Uptown

704.384.4255

 

 

Intake/Assessment Line

Adult Inpatient; Child & Adolescent Inpatient; Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization;

Child & Adolescent Intensive Outpatient counseling; inpatient detox, crisis stabilization for children, adolescents and adults; Adult Partial Hospitalization; Adult Intensive Outpatient Counseling; Adult Dual Diagnosis; Adolescent Dual Diagnosis.

Fees: Medicare (80%), insurance, or private pay

 

 

 

United Family Services

Charlotte - 704.332.9034

@ Ada Jenkins Center, Davidson 704.892.9072

@ Bethlehem Center 704.375.0587

http://www.unitedfamilyservices.com/

 

Professional counseling Fees: sliding fee scale for private pay; insurance

 

 

 

 

Faith Based

 

Catholic Social Services

704.370.6155

 

 

Individual, marriage and family counseling; Enrichment services, including parenting classes, assertiveness training and classes on substance abuse Fees; sliding fee scale for private pay; insurance

 

 

 

Counseling Center at Charlotte

704.375.9025

 

 

Individual, marital and family counseling from a Christian perspective by licensed professional counselors, and training for lay and clergy in pastoral care upon request.

Fees: $85 per hour, some subsidy funds available; insurance;, one Medicaid/Medicare provider

 

 

 

Family Outreach & Counseling Center

704.333.2033

 

 

Marital and family therapy programs; adult and youth support groups; family life workshops/seminars; family, juvenile, neighbors mediation; children summer and after-school program.

Fees:

 

 

Jewish Family Services

704.364.6594

 

Professional counseling, evaluation and resource management.

Fees: sliding fee scale for private pay .

 

 

Lutheran Counseling & Education Center

704.529.1753

 

Provides individual, family, marital and group counseling.

Fees: sliding fee scale for private pay.          

 

 

Methodist Counseling & Consultation Services

704.375.5354

800.832.3014

 

To provide professional therapy in a Christian context at a reasonable cost. Individual, marriage and family counseling (including sex therapy; and family life education programs (including human development, sexuality, marriage enrichment) '' Fees: sliding fee scale for private pay; insurance

 

 

 

Presbyterian Samaritan Counseling Center

704.554.9000

 

Provides counseling and psychotherapy regardless of capacity to pay.

Fees: sliding fee scale for private pay; insurance

 

 

 

 


 

 

Family Planning

 

A Woman's Choice in Raleigh

919.781.6811

 

Offers free pregnancy testing and reduced rates for students, Medicaid clients, social service/health dept referrals, military dependents and disability recipients.

 

 

A Woman's Choice in Greensboro

800.328.5201

 

 

Medicaid will cover abortions only under the circumstances of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. The client's physician must provide a statement of the circumstances and medical documentation supporting the reason for the procedure. The physician must call to get prior approval for the procedure. Prior approval is done through EDS Federal at 919-688-6696

 

 

Carolina Center for Women

704.367.2255

800.637.3445

 

 

Planned Parenthood of North Carolina-West

704.536.7233

 

Sliding fee scale

 

 

Triangle Women's Health Clinic in Chapel Hill

800.942.4216

 

 

Offers free pregnancy testing and pregnancy termination at low cost.