Academic and Career Readiness

The mission of Alamance Community College’s Academic and Career Readiness program is to provide educational opportunities to adults 18 years or older who have not completed high school or who would like assistance with basic education skills.  Academic and Career Readiness assists with GED and HSE as well as Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), an industry-recognized credential for those students seeking employment that can be obtained with or without a secondary diploma.  A passing score on the CRC demonstrates proficiency in reading and math and is used nationwide to screen potential employees. Instruction includes Adult Basic Education (ABE, beginning to intermediate level reading & math), Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE, adults with disabilities), High School Equivalency (HSE), Adult High School (AHS), English as a Second Language (ESL) and college transition programs. Classes are state and federally funded, so they are free to students. Grant funds help provide students with vouchers for testing. Alamance Community College has the fastest-growing adult literacy program in the state.

To learn more, visit their website.

YMCA Childcare Financial Assistance Program

As a leader in youth development, the Alamance County Community YMCA understands the importance of providing all children and teens with a balance of rich activities that focus on physical, emotional and social well-being. The YMCA believes that all children have the right to learn, grow and thrive, not just those kids who were lucky enough to be born into families that can afford enrichment programs. With a mission to “serve all”, through youth programs, including after school care and summer camp, at an affordable rate to families in need by giving financial assistance and offering all youth a healthy snack and evening meal. The Alamance County YMCA provides financial assistance to any qualifying family that needs child care but cannot afford to pay the fees in full. YMCA Child Care consists of many Youth Programs, United Way funding is directed to after-school and Summer Camp. Research shows that children who participate in after-school and summer enrichment programs are more successful in academics, are healthier, and more often maintain positive behaviors.

To learn more, visit their website.

parents as teachers & THE INCREDIBLE YEARS BASIC PARENTING PROGRAM

Parents as Teachers (PAT) and Incredible Years Autism Spectrum & Language Delays (IY) programs promote school readiness in young children.

PAT is an evidence-based comprehensive parenting program that provides support to Alamance County families through home visits with certified PAT educators. Priority is given to families with two or more high need characteristics. Home visits are provided twice a month. Group meetings are held monthly.

IY program provides weekly parent group sessions focused on building nurturing relationships with children and managing challenging behaviors. This 14 week class will focus on providing support and guidance by two trained facilitators to parents of children with autism or language delays. Dinner and child care are provided to families at no charge.

To learn more, visit their website.

BHA Future Challengers Pre-Kinders

Burlington Development Corporation’s Pre-Kinders program is designed to prepare our economically disadvantaged public housing children ages three to five for kindergarten by increasing math, reading, and social skills through instruction, role play, story time, recreation and hands-on activities. The goal is to build a strong foundation for Pre-Kinders’ long term academic success by building resiliency, improving health outcomes and helping to break the cycle of poverty.

To learn more, visit their website.

Wise guys

The Wise Guys® program is an 8-12 session evidence-based program for young men (age 12-17) stressing positive concepts of masculinity, responsible behavior, and healthy decision-making. The curriculum covers masculinity, values, goal setting, communication, healthy relationships, dating violence, STIs, reproductive anatomy, pregnancy, contraception, abstinence, and teen fatherhood. Sessions are led by trained CHS educators, who present the curriculum and administer pre- and post-tests. Instructional methods are designed for the learning styles of young men, including open-ended questions and discussion, hands-on activities, physical movement, skill practice, teamwork, and homework assignments involving parental communication.

To learn more, visit their website.

Elon Academy

Elon Academy is a 3-phase college access & success program for Alamance County high school students demonstrating academic promise, limited financial resources, and/or no family history of college. In Phase I students spend a month on Elon University’s campus each summer. Additionally, scholars and families participate in monthly programming during the year. College visits, SAT prep, time management, study skills, communication skills, & writing skills are central to our programming. Each student is assigned to a mentor with whom they meet regularly. Phase II includes a post-high school retreat. In phase III staff visit students at college throughout the year. The goal is for students to be accepted into college & graduate.

To learn more, visit their website.

Boys and Girls Club of Alamance County

Programs at Salvation Army’s Boys & Girls Club are designed to encourage members to realize a wide variety of positive outcomes, a strategy for developing the “whole child.” The club focuses efforts on helping youth achieve in 3 priority outcome areas; Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, & Healthy Lifestyles. Out of school time provides unique opportunities for positive youth development. The club provides a world class experience that assures success is within reach of every child who enters the doors. Programs include; 1 on 1 Tutoring, Project Learn, Club Launch, STEM, Be Great Graduate, Diplomas 2 degrees & Summer Brain Gain. Staff work hard to ensure all members are on track to graduate high school, with a plan for their future.

To learn more, visit their website.

Academic and Career Readiness

The mission of Alamance Community College’s Academic and Career Readiness program is to provide educational opportunities to adults 18 years or older who have not completed high school or who would like assistance with basic education skills.  Academic and Career Readiness assists with GED and HSE as well as Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), an industry-recognized credential for those students seeking employment that can be obtained with or without a secondary diploma.  A passing score on the CRC demonstrates proficiency in reading and math and is used nationwide to screen potential employees. Instruction includes Adult Basic Education (ABE, beginning to intermediate level reading & math), Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE, adults with disabilities), High School Equivalency (HSE), Adult High School (AHS), English as a Second Language (ESL) and college transition programs. Classes are state and federally funded, so they are free to students. Grant funds help provide students with vouchers for testing. Alamance Community College has the fastest-growing adult literacy program in the state.

To learn more, visit their website.

YMCA Childcare Financial Assistance Program

As a leader in youth development, the Alamance County Community YMCA understands the importance of providing all children and teens with a balance of rich activities that focus on physical, emotional and social well-being. The YMCA believes that all children have the right to learn, grow and thrive, not just those kids who were lucky enough to be born into families that can afford enrichment programs. With a mission to “serve all”, through youth programs, including after school care and summer camp, at an affordable rate to families in need by giving financial assistance and offering all youth a healthy snack and evening meal. The Alamance County YMCA provides financial assistance to any qualifying family that needs child care but cannot afford to pay the fees in full. YMCA Child Care consists of many Youth Programs, United Way funding is directed to after-school and Summer Camp. Research shows that children who participate in after-school and summer enrichment programs are more successful in academics, are healthier, and more often maintain positive behaviors.

To learn more, visit their website.

Meals on Wheels

Alamance County Meals on Wheels, Inc. provides nutritious home-delivered meals to home bound seniors in our county. This program helps seniors live in their own homes longer by providing a nutritious meal each day which contributes to positive health. This program also provides a safety check for the clients each day and a friendly visit from a volunteer.

To learn more, visit their website.

shelter operations

Allied Churches of Alamance County (ACAC) provides emergency shelter for men, women, and children. Support for shelter residents is provided in the form of specialized case management. This method derives from the needs presented by the individual upon entry. Coordinated entry / assessment is designed to conjoin the shelter intake process with the assessment of an individual’s most immediate needs and the possible available provisions. ACAC partners with several community organizations to provide services to residents during their stay, and continued support once they have exited. Services include mental health counseling, basic life skills training, and employment support. It is anticipated that once both basic and mental health needs are met, an individual can truly succeed.

To learn more, visit their website.

WRC SUCCESS TOOLKIT COLLABORATIVE WITH BENEVOLENCE FARM

The collective programs focus on education and wrap-around support to provide a foundation to build a sustainable life in the community. Empowering women in transition, including justice involved women with employment, job relevant licensing, credentials or certificates addressing poverty and inequity.

Women’s Resource Center (WRC) provides case management for joint clients with career/job readiness, soft skill, financial literacy training & professional networking opportunities. WRC & Benevolence Farm use a team case management approach for mutual clients meeting monthly thus widening the community support for joint clients. Benevolence Farm Program Manager supports client sustainability goals.

Together the two agencies are eliminating barriers, building transferable skills, increasing employment and promoting job retention.

To learn more visit their website.

immigration services – Catholic charities

Centro La Comunidad provides direct assistance to Alamance County residents to apply and go through the process, start-to-finish, of becoming naturalized U.S. citizens, obtaining Permanent Residency status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, and a realm of other statuses for which a person is eligible. Centro La Comunidad is the only agency in Alamance County that meets the stringent requirements to assist low income families and individuals and it has received the recognition from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide this type of service. In addition, the staff has obtained the accreditation allowing them to legally represent clients in matters before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

To learn more, visit their website.

family abuse services – our sister’s house

Family Abuse Services is committed to eliminating domestic violence in our community and removing barriers towards quality affordable housing. The Emergency Shelter provides survivors with immediate, short-term safe housing. This program sprovide services in English & Spanish, free of cost, including: crisis intervention services, support groups, legal services, 24/7 Crisis line, and community Outreach to underserved populations. In addition, the shelter offers housing case management to assist clients in finding quality affordable housing. The Women’s Resource Center will provide financial literacy, job placement assistance, group classes, and self sufficiency programs to remove financial barriers.

To learn more, visit their website.

Direct Delivery of Legal Services

Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low income residents of Alamance county, victims of domestic violence and seniors.

To learn more, visit their website.

case management

In addition to providing recovery oriented, one on one counseling sessions Residential Treatment Services of Alamance (RTSA) Clinical Case Managers assist clients in pursuing further treatment, education, and employment. Clients are provided referrals to several agencies to address mental and/or physical health conditions as well as income instability. RTSA hopes to assist clients in transitioning to independent living by addressing their situation holistically. Case Management services allow clients to work on the financial and legal consequences of their addiction/condition while working to cultivate relapse prevention skills.

To learn more, visit their website.

Emergency Assistance & food pantry

The Salvation Army social services provides emergency assistance in Alamance County to those who have come upon unforeseen circumstances. Assistance may include utilities, clothing, medicine, rent (pending funds available), furniture (in cases of natural disasters), and Christmas assistance.

The Salvation Army’s Food Pantry Program is now the leading resource to the community to meet the needs of those facing food insecurity. Families are eligible to receive fresh foods once a week, and emergency boxes once every 90 days. The food we distribute lasts a family of 4 about 7-10 days.

To learn more, visit their website.

WRC Success ToolKit collaborative with Benevolence farm

The collective programs focus on education and wrap-around support to provide a foundation to build a sustainable life in the community. Empowering women in transition, including justice involved women with employment, job relevant licensing, credentials or certificates addressing poverty and inequity.

Women’s Resource Center (WRC) provides case management for joint clients with career/job readiness, soft skill, financial literacy training & professional networking opportunities. WRC & Benevolence Farm use a team case management approach for mutual clients meeting monthly thus widening the community support for joint clients. Benevolence Farm Program Manager supports client sustainability goals.

Together the two agencies are eliminating barriers, building transferable skills, increasing employment and promoting job retention.

To learn more visit their website.

YMCA Childcare Financial Assistance Program

As a leader in youth development, the Alamance County Community YMCA understands the importance of providing all children and teens with a balance of rich activities that focus on physical, emotional and social well-being. The YMCA believes that all children have the right to learn, grow and thrive, not just those kids who were lucky enough to be born into families that can afford enrichment programs. With a mission to “serve all”, through youth programs, including after school care and summer camp, at an affordable rate to families in need by giving financial assistance and offering all youth a healthy snack and evening meal. The Alamance County YMCA provides financial assistance to any qualifying family that needs child care but cannot afford to pay the fees in full. YMCA Child Care consists of many Youth Programs, United Way funding is directed to after-school and Summer Camp. Research shows that children who participate in after-school and summer enrichment programs are more successful in academics, are healthier, and more often maintain positive behaviors.

To learn more, visit their website.

Meals on Wheels

Alamance County Meals on Wheels, Inc. provides nutritious home-delivered meals to home bound seniors in our county. This program helps seniors live in their own homes longer by providing a nutritious meal each day which contributes to positive health. This program also provides a safety check for the clients each day and a friendly visit from a volunteer.

To learn more, visit their website.

Wise guys

The Wise Guys® program is an 8-12 session evidence-based program for young men (age 12-17) stressing positive concepts of masculinity, responsible behavior, and healthy decision-making. The curriculum covers masculinity, values, goal setting, communication, healthy relationships, dating violence, STIs, reproductive anatomy, pregnancy, contraception, abstinence, and teen fatherhood. Sessions are led by trained CHS educators, who present the curriculum and administer pre- and post-tests. Instructional methods are designed for the learning styles of young men, including open-ended questions and discussion, hands-on activities, physical movement, skill practice, teamwork, and homework assignments involving parental communication.

To learn more, visit their website.

Therapy services for victims of sexual violence & human trafficking

CrossRoads provides therapy to Victims of Sexual Violence and Human Trafficking. Staff provide initial consultation with victims as well as therapy services for those victims who are not otherwise able to access appropriate therapy for the trauma that has been caused in their lives. All therapy provided at CrossRoads is provided by licensed therapists that provide evidence based therapy modules. In addition, staff assist with support groups for victims and youth.

To learn more, visit their website.

Medication Management Clinic of Alamance Regional Medical Center

Medication  Mangement Clinic (MMC) provides free medications to individuals in Alamance County 18 to 64 years of age that are uninsured and live at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. MMC strives to improve the quality of life for uninsured individuals in Alamance County by providing access to their life-sustaining medications.The clinic maintains an on-site pharmacy with a generic formulary. Brand name medications are obtained at no cost from the pharmaceutical companies’ patient assistance programs. The Pharmacist provides personalized medication education that enhances the patient’s understanding of how to take their medications to obtain the maximum benefit, resulting in fewer hospitalizations and Emergency Room visits.

To learn more, visit their website.

Medical and Specialty Services with Medication Assistance

Open Door Clinic is a free medical clinic that offers primary & specialty care to the uninsured of Alamance County. The clinic has an endocrinologist, urologist, orthopedist, chiropractor, ophthalmologist and mental health counselor onsite. Free dental services are available offsite. Patients receive prescription drugs through a partnership with Cone Health Medication Management Clinic and local pharmacies. Patients receive free diabetic testing supplies and eyeglasses. Diabetes prevention, diabetes management and smoking cessation programs are held onsite. Interpreters are available. The clinic is a medical home for uninsured patients to eliminate and reduce emergency department visits and hospital admissions.

To learn more, visit their website.

Burlington Community health Center

The goal of the Burlington Community Health Center (BCHC) program is to improve community health by assuring community access to a high-quality, patient-centered primary care home for medically vulnerable,low-income children and adults of all ages. Burlington CHC staff provide English/Spanish bilingual family medical care (well, prenatal and chronic/acute illness) and dental care, integrated behavioral health, laboratory, comprehensive pharmacy, care management and outreach services,with care available on a sliding fee for individuals living at or below 200% of poverty. BCHC served 4,360 individuals with more than 11,600 medical visits (44% uninsured, 32% Medicaid, 8% Medicare), and 1,171 individuals with 2,821 dental visits in calendar year 2018.

To learn more, visit their website.

case management

In addition to providing recovery oriented, one on one counseling sessions Residential Treatment Services of Alamance (RTSA) Clinical Case Managers assist clients in pursuing further treatment, education, and employment. Clients are provided referrals to several agencies to address mental and/or physical health conditions as well as income instability. RTSA hopes to assist clients in transitioning to independent living by addressing their situation holistically. Case Management services allow clients to work on the financial and legal consequences of their addiction/condition while working to cultivate relapse prevention skills.

To learn more, visit their website.

adolescent parent support program

The Adolescent Parent Support Program (APSP) provides support to teens and young adults who are pregnant or parenting. The home visitation services provide intensive case management, transportation, supportive life skills, and parent coaching to the clients on a weekly basis. The primary goals of the program are to prevent an additional pregnancy, to decrease dropout rates, and to prevent abuse and neglect. Other goals of APSP are to improve associated health (STD prevention, medical care) and self-sufficiency (education, employment, etc.) outcomes. Groups and field trips are included into services to build community and provide education to the youth.

To learn more, visit their website.