Life coaching and pastoral counseling is available at Evergreen free of charge. We deal with the regular struggles of life, relational problems, and other challenges. To find out more or schedule an appointment, call us at 919-784-8088 or email Ed Palpant directly. We also offer one on one financial coaching with Tracy Hachey. To learn more, contact her via email.

Local Free Resources

For Married Couples and Families

Military Family Support Group http://www.tribaptist.org/index.php/military-family-support-ministry/

This group is open to all military families and meets bi-monthly. You can contact Ronna Jones at 919-772-3482.

Covenant Church International http://www.ccifamily.org

This church provides a weekly marriage focus group, a nearly/newly married small group, quarterly date nights and confidential support and counseling. For more information call 919-846-8742.

House of Hope http://www.houseofhopeofnc.com

This is a Christian therapeutic residential school for girls aged 12-17. It is focused on reconciliation and offers counseling for family members as well as the residents, so that ultimately the girls can return home. It is open to girl who have suffered abuse, post abortion trauma, cutting, depression, anxiety, anger, and rebellion. For more information call 919-550-8181.

SAFE Child of NC, Child Safety and Abuse Prevention http://www.safechildnc.org/

This organization provides free mentoring and education for families dealing with violence, either current violence or violence in their past. They provide mentoring to new mothers, services to Spanish speaking families, support groups for fathers and mothers (separately), and groups to teach family communication and discipline skills. To learn more, call 919-743-6140.

Divorce Care http://www.divorcecare.com

This is a Christian based support group that lasts 13 weeks. It is free and available to people going through a divorce. There is a separate 13 week program for children. To learn more call 919-562-2112.

For Women

Interact www.interactofwake.org

Interact offers several programs to women and children. It offers 3 24 hour crisis lines available to all, including men. It also offers individual counseling, support groups, court advocacy, a residential shelter for women and children escaping domestic violence, and community education programs. To learn more about their programs, call 919-828-7501.

Crisis lines:

• Domestic violence 919-828-7740
• Sexual Assault 919-828-3005
• SAFE Center 919-828-3067

Renewing Hearts for Women http://www.renewingheartsforwomen.com/

Christie Fernandez provides support groups for eating disorders, abuse of all types, and sexual assault. For more information, call 919-368-5873.

Life Care Pregnancy Center www.lifecarenc.org

This website provides detailed information about all aspects of pregnancy, sex, and abortion. They also offer a 12 week support group open to any woman who has had an abortion. To learn more, call 1-800-395-HELP.

General Interest Issues

HopeLine, Inc. http://hopelinenc.com

These crisis lines are 24 hour crisis lines designed to deal with any type of emergency. They have a specific service for teens who want to talk. In addition, they offer “reassurance calls” to seniors: a senior who is registered will receive phone calls to check on how they are doing.

• Crisis hotline 919-231-4525
• Teen Talk Line 919-231-4525
• Reassurance calls 919-832-3326

Tricounty Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous www.raleighaa.com

This website provides a map of all AA meetings in Wake county and the surrounding area and a calendar of all AA events and meetings in the area. It also publishes a newsletter and provides information about alcoholism and AA.

Alateen http://www.alanon-alateenservicesnc.org

This program is based on the principles of AA, but adjusted to be relevant to teens and children. It allows them to have a separate place to deal with alcoholism in their families. For more information, call 919-787-1653.

North Carolina careLINK http://www.fullcirclecare.org/nc/carelink.html

This website provides links to many different services for veterans, including PTSD services. It is a statewide resource.

Providence Baptist Church www.pray.org

Providence Baptist Church provides several support groups dealing with marital issues, sexual integrity issues, grief and divorce issues. These groups are free and open to all. For more information, call 919-326-3000.

Urban Ministries of Wake County http://www.urbanmin.org/index.php

This ministry is primarily preventative in nature, helping families to afford basic health care and avoid homelessness. They provide crisis support, medications, financial skills training, a free medical clinic, and a homeless women’s shelter. For more information, call 919-836-1642.

Raleigh Rescue Mission http://raleigh-rescue.org/

This Rescue Mission is a very comprehensive resource for homeless men, women and children. It allows families to come in for treatment together, and has a strong focus on developing self-sufficiency. They provide emergency shelter, a long term recovery program, adult and children’s learning centers, and a medical clinic. For more information, call 919-828-9014.

Salvation Army of Wake County http://www.keepthebellringing.org/

The Salvation Army partners with the Raleigh Rescue Mission to provide a wide range of resources for the homeless in Raleigh. While most of their programs focus on physical needs, the Medical Respite Program covers mental health for those people who need accountability in taking medication for psychopathological conditions. For more information, call 919-834-6733.

Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network www.wihn.org

This is a great program which fills in the gaps for families which are on the brink or just becoming homeless. It involves local churches in providing for these needs. It is good because it raises awareness in local congregations, and it is a last resort for families who may be failing due to psychological issues – it provides referrals for people in need. For more information call 919-832-6024.

Local Low-Cost Resources

For married couples and families

Triangle Family Therapy http://www.trianglefamilytherapy.com

What I like about this practice is that it covers a comprehensive range of issues, from family issues, to sexual issues, to marital issues, as well as offering premarital testing. Further, the practice has a “no secrets” policy, meaning that when spouses meet individually with the therapist, they cannot assume confidentiality from their spouse. While this could be detrimental in an abusive relationship, in a normal relationship it can be very beneficial to know that your spouse and therapist aren’t keeping secrets. They offer marriage therapy, sex therapy, family therapy, and a premarital inventory package. Costs are $165 for first session and $120 for each following session. For more information call 919-789-4673.

Peter B. Van Dyck, MD & Associates, PA http://www.atimetoheal.com

This group has an explicit Christian counseling focus and has a statement of beliefs which is very clear. They offer a FAQ which focuses on questions like whether a Christian needs counseling, whether a Christian needs medication, and how faith and psychology interact. I appreciate that they are very open about their beliefs: after studying the website a potential client should know pretty well what to expect. This group is also open to working with a client’s pastor. They provide marriage counseling, premarital counseling, family therapy, and child-rearing therapy, and they accept insurance. For more information call 919-781-1800.

Wake Forest Counseling http://www.wakeforestcounseling.net/

This practice offers marriage and family counseling, and accepts insurance. For more information call 919-554-4027.

Cary Counseling Center http://www.carycounseling.net

This practice provides marriage counseling and accepts insurance. For more information call 919-467-1712.

Hope Filled Ministries http://hopefilledministries.org

These are 3 week seminars designed for couples considering divorce or remarriage, as well as people interested in starting a marriage mentoring program. The cost ranges from $20 to $100. For more information call 1-877-564-HOPE.

Methodist Home for Children http://www.mhfc.org

This organization fills the need for helping families who foster and adopt children to adjust to their new family arrangements. It offers free education for children in foster care, and adults who want to be foster parents or adoptive parents. They also offer free family counseling for families whose children may be put into foster care. They also offer a residential program for children ages 10-19. For more information call 919-833-2834.

Learning Together http://www.learningtogether.org

This program offers many services both to children with developmental disabilities and children typically developing. It partners with Wake County social services. The fees are based on a sliding scale. For more information, call 919-856-5200.

Triangle Family Services http://www.tfsnc.org

This program is subsidized by the United Way. One thing I like about it is that it runs a program specifically for people convicted of domestic violence: a course designed to teach offenders how to handle their emotions in non-violent ways. The cost ranges from $75 to $145. For more information call 919-821-0790.

The Center for Sexual Health http://www.centerforsexualhealth.com

This center is holistic in its treatment, examining all different possible causes for sexual dysfunction in both men and women, considering medications, physical problems, and emotional problems. It also has a list of several professionals in different fields. They accept insurance. For more information call 919-406-6800.

Atrium Psychology http://www.atriumpsychology.com/

This practice focuses on sex therapy and marriage counseling specifically, but also addresses a full spectrum of psychological disorders. They also deal specifically with sexual disorders in both genders. They accept insurance. For more information call 919-781-8810.

UNC Pelvic Pain Center UNC School of Medicine Pelvic Pain Center

This is a practice which deals with all aspects of pelvic pain, including sexual disorders. For women dealing with pain issues, this is an excellent place for an initial diagnostic exam, as these are specialists in all different causes of pelvic pain. They accept insurance. For more information call 919-966-4131.

For Seniors

Resources for Seniors http://www.resourcesforseniors.com/index.php

This organization provides adult day for seniors who do and don’t need medical care. They also provide visitation and telephone calls as well as home repair for Wake County residents age 55 or older. They also offer free support groups for anyone who is a caretaker for a senior. For more information, call 919-713-1556.

Senior Helpers http://www.seniorhelpers.com

This service provides short term help for caretakers of seniors. Their services include companion care, check-in visits, hospital visitation and veterans services. For more information call 919-424-8349.

General Issues

Carolina House http://www.carolinaeatingdisorders.com/

The Carolina house offers a very wide variety of treatment modalities for women age 17 and over with eating disorders. It accepts insurance and self-paying patients and is a residential treatment. For more information call 866-690-7240.

Triangle Pastoral Counseling http://www.tripastoralcounseling.org

This is a not-for-profit group which offers sliding scale, insurance-based, or free counseling services. They are pastoral counselors, all accredited by American Association of Pastoral Counselors. For more information call 919-845-9977.

Smoldering Wick Ministries http://smolderingwickministries.org/

This ministry provides online articles for pastors and spouses for free. They also offer individual coaching, and a 4 day retreat center program for $150 per day, for a pastor and spouse. For more information call 918-919-1490.

Fair Haven Ministries http://www.fairhavenministries.net

Fairhaven ministries exist to provide rest and relaxation for burned out pastors and their wives. They have over 100 acres in the NC mountains with 15 chalets for private retreats at very reduced rates. They also offer counseling to pastors for $40 per hour.

Grew, Morter & Hartye http://www.gmhpsych.com

This group specializes in treatment of addictions, PTSD and other issues using neurofeedback and other cutting edge techniques. They accept insurance. For more information, call 919-783-5431.

North Carolina Neuropsychiatry http://www.ncneuropsych.com/

This group’s expertise lies in medications, especially with respect to brain injury and ADHD. However, they include counseling with the medication treatment. They also deal with both children and adults. They accept insurance. For more information call 919-785-5055.