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Pittsboro, NC - The United Way of Chatham County distributes a resource directory listing over 100 human service agencies that serve Chatham County. Please feel free to contact the United Way of Chatham County office for more information or to pick up a hard-copy of the resource directory.
Chatham County 4H
Phone Number: 542-8202
Website: www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/4H/4Hindex.html
The mission of the 4-H program is to assist youth and volunteers in acquiring knowledge which will enable them to become self directing, contributing and productive members of society.
Chatham County Arts Council
Phone Number: 542-0394
Website: www.chathamarts.org
The mission is to enrich the cultural life of our county through educating, nurturing and supporting excellence in the arts. Offers classes and programs.
Chatham County Recreation Department
Phone Number: 542-8252
Website: www.co.chatham.nc.us/dept/CountyDepartments.htm
Provides recreational programs including: T-ball, softball, basketball, tennis clinics, karate, tumbling, summer camps, special events and much more.
Chatham County School System
Phone Number: 542-3626
Website: www.chatham.k12.nc.us/
Chatham County Together!
Phone Number: 542-5155
Website: www.chathamcountytogether.org
The purpose of Chatham County Together is to provide youth with positive adult role models and activities that teach academic and social skills.
Chatham Education Foundation
Phone Number: 542-0024
Website: www.chathameducationfoundation.org
The mission is to mobilize community support for the public schools, build private-public education partnerships, challenge schools to greater excellence and accountability and to improve education outcomes for every student. Also offers creative teaching and professional development grants to the educators of Chatham County.
Chatham Soccer League
Phone Number: 776-3737
24-Hour Recorded Information & Helpline: 542-6544
Website: www.chathamsoccerleague.org
The Chatham Soccer League is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization providing recreational and competitive soccer for four to eighteen year-old children in Chatham County.
Chatham YMCA
Phone Number: 545-YMCA (9622)
Website: www.chcymca.org
The mission is to strengthen the spirit, mind and body of all people in the community through effective programs, strong leadership and healthy practices based on Judeo-Christian values. Offers basketball and other programs for children.
D.A.R.E
Phone Number: 542-2811
Website: www.chathamsheriff.com
The nine-week program is taught by sheriff's deputies. DARE provides information about drugs and alcohol and teaches decision-making skills.
Girl Scouts (Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council)
Phone Number: (919) 782-3021 or 1-800-284-4475
Website: www.pinesofcarolina.org
In partnership with committed adults, girls build skills, character, values and self-esteem for success in the real world.
Heads Up! Therapeutic Riding Program
Phone Number: 542-6207
Website: www.narha.org
Heads Up!, a premier accredited center with NARHA, provides hippo therapy, therapeutic and recreational equestrian activities for people ages two and up with disabilities.
Three Springs of NC
Phone Number: 542-1104
Website: www.threesprings.com/northcarolina/default.asp
Operates the North Carolina Boys Program in Pittsboro. Offers full psychiatric residential treatment services in an outdoor setting. Addresses issues such as depression, anxiety, school problems and substance abuse.
Childcare/After-School Programs
Chatham County Partnership for Children
Phone Number: 542-7449
Website: www.chathamkids.org
Leads a comprehensive program that benefits young children and their families. Focuses on childcare quality, children’s health , safety and family support. Offers Smart Start and Safe Start.
Chatham County Together!
Phone Number: 542-5155
Website: www.chathamcountytogether.org
The purpose of Chatham County Together is to provide youth with positive adult role models and activities that teach academic and social skills.
Childcare Networks
Phone Number: 542-6644
Website: www.childcarenetworks.org
Childcare Networks provides childcare referrals and financial assistance for Chatham County families and helps childcare providers improve childcare quality. Services are available in Spanish.
Phone Number: 542-3626
Website: www.chatham.k12.nc.us/
Provides after-school activities at many of the schools throughout the school system.
NC Childcare Resource and Referral Network
Phone Number: 542-5805
Website: www.ncchildcarenetwork.org
Provides childcare referrals to families, technical assistance and support for providers, development of childcare resources and advocacy.
NC Department of Health and Human Services
Phone Number: (919) 733-4534
Website: www.dhhs.state.nc.us/
Provides information and referral services for childcare and after-school program.
Child Custody, Support & Divorce
Chatham County Court Programs
Clerk of Court: 542-3240
Community Service Program: 942-0941
Custody Mediator’s Office (Carthage): 947-4581
Dispute Settlement Center: 542-4075
District Attorney’s Office: 542-3177
Jury Reporting Instructions: 542-6099
Juvenile Court Councilors: 542-3340
Magistrate’s Office Pittsboro 542-2911 EXT 236
Magistrate’s Office Siler City: 663-2612
Website: www.nccourts.org
The courts serve the citizens of NC and should be the last resort for resolving disputes. A number of new programs designed to help individual and families can be described broadly as therapeutic justice. This simply means that litigants and those close to them normally spend more time receiving counseling and related services and less time in the courtroom.
Chatham County Department of Social Services
Phone Number: 542-2759
Website: www.co.chatham.nc.us/dept/CountyDepartments.htm
The Child Support Enforcement Unit can help locate the non-custodial parent who is absent from the home and has a financial obligation to support children.
Deep River Mediation
Phone Number: 542-4075
Website: N/A
Deep River Mediation is a restorative justice agency providing mediation, school violence prevention and conflict resolution services to all residents of the community.
Counseling
Phone Number: (919) 774-6857
Website: www.leecountyarc.org
The American Red Cross provides counseling, guidance, information, referrals and other social services including: disaster assistance, emergency communication between armed forces and their families and health & safety training to the community.
Chatham Counseling Center
Phone Number: Pittsboro 542-4422
Siler City 742-5612
Website: N/A
Outpatient treatment facility which is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services for children, youth and adults. Offers a wide range of services including prevention and education, crisis intervention, brief therapy and long-term psychiatric services.
Chatham County Health Department
Phone Number: Pittsboro 542-8214
Siler City 742-5641
Website: www.chathampublichealth.org
Provides family outreach services. The mission is to protect and promote the health of Chatham County residents by preventing the spread of disease, fostering healthy lifestyles, reducing health risks, assuring safe environments and providing quality health services.
Chatham County Together!
Phone Number: 542-5155
Website: www.chathamcountytogether.org
Provides youth with positive adult role models and activities that teach academic and social skills. Chatham County Together helps young people ages 6 to 17 stay in school, stay out of court and make better choices through advocacy, counseling and mentoring.
Chatham Family Resource Center
Phone Number: 663-5857 and 663-1181
Website: www.frcchatham.org
In addition to providing a variety of support groups, the FRC is a voluntary community organization which addresses the social, material, cultural, safety, educational, psychological and employment needs of families and the community. Offers
comprehensive Latino services in health, family planning, support groups, housing, childcare and education.
Deep River Mediation
Phone Number: 542-4075
Website: N/A
Deep River Mediation is a restorative justice agency providing mediation, school violence prevention and conflict resolution services to all residents of the community.
Duke Community Hospice Services
Phone Number: 919-620-3852
Website: www.dhcc.dukehealth.org
Helps terminally ill persons and their caregivers face the end of life with comfort, dignity and compassion.
Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services
Phone Number: 542-5445
24-Hour Crisis Line: 545-0224
Website: www.fvrc.org
FVRC provides essential leadership in direct services and countywide collaboration in promoting non-violence in the family, intimate relationships and the community. Offers support groups and counseling to victims.
Three Springs of NC
Phone Number: 542-1104
Website: www.threesprings.com/northcarolina/default.asp
Operates the North Carolina Boys Program in Pittsboro. Offers full psychiatric residential treatment services in an outdoor setting. Addresses issues such as depression, anxiety, school problems and substance abuse.
UNC Hospice
Phone Number: 542-5545
Website: N/A
UNC Hospice provides comprehensive home-based medical care with 24-hour consultation. Physical, emotional and spiritual issues of patients and family members are addressed.
Disability/Rehabilitation Services
Chatham Hospital
Phone Number: 663-2113
Website: www.chathamhospital.org
“Large enough to serve your needs. Small enough to know your name.” This means that Chatham Hospital strives to offer sophisticated medical services close to home, delivered with a personal touch. Chatham Hospital ranks among the top 15% of accredited healthcare organizations in the nation.
Chatham Trades
Phone Number: 663-3481
Website: N/A
Community rehabilitation program providing employment, vocational training and job placement for Chatham County adults with disabilities.
Phone Number: 542-6207
Website: www.narha.org/centers/webpages/Heads_Up.asp
Heads Up!, a premier accredited center with NARHA, provides hippotherapy, therapeutic and recreational equestrian activities for people ages two and up with disabilities.Independent Living Rehabilitation Program
Phone Number: (919) 560-6815
Website: http://dvr.dhhs.state.nc.us/DVR/IL/ilhome.htm
Assisting individuals with significant disabilities in achieving independence is the primary objective of this program, operated by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
Laurels of Chatham
Phone Number: 542-6677
Website: www.laurelhealth.com/chatham/
Skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Siler City
Phone Number: 663-3431
Website: www.sunh.com
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Siler City, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, offers a wide range of services focused on residents’ physical, social and emotional needs.
Triangle Radio Reading Service
Phone Number: (919) 832-5138
Website: www.trianglereadingservice.org
Broadcasts local news and information from the print media over the radio for the elderly, blind and other print impaired people who live in the greater Triangle area, which includes Chatham County. Receivers provided free of charge.
Domestic Violence
Phone Number: 542-5281
Website: N/A
Case management and victim advocacy for victims of felony child abuse and their family members.
Chatham County Department of Social Services
Phone Number: 542-2759
Website: www.co.chatham.nc.us/dept/CountyDepartments.htm
Serves the public through programs aimed at helping individuals and families during a time of crisis and administers programs that are intended to protect adults and children.
Chatham County Health Department
Phone Number: Pittsboro 542-8214
Siler City 742-5641
Website: www.chathampublichealth.org
The mission is to protect and promote the health of Chatham County residents by preventing the spread of disease, fostering healthy lifestyles, reducing health risks, assuring safe environments and providing quality health services.
Chatham County Sheriff’s Department
Phone Number: 542-2811
Website: www.chathamsheriff.com
Serving the citizens of Chatham County by providing public safety through enforcement, intervention and education. Functions include: patrol, investigations, jail, service of civil and criminal papers, prevention and student education.
Chatham County Partnership for Children
Phone Number: 542-7449
Website: www.chathamkids.org
Leads a comprehensive program that benefits young children and their families. Focuses on childcare quality, children’s health, safety and family support. Offers Smart Start and Safe Start.
Coalition for Family Peace
Phone Number: 742-7320
24-Hour Crisis Line: 545-0224
Website: http://www.fvrc.org/coalition.htm
A project of Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services to promote non-violent relationships.
Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services
Phone Number: 542-5445
24-Hour Crisis Line: 545-0224
Website: www.fvrc.org
FVRC provides essential leadership in direct services and county-wide collaboration in promoting non-violence in the family, intimate relationships and the community.
NC Department of Health and Human Services
Phone Number: (919) 733-4534
Website: www.dhhs.state.nc.us/
Responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing the human service needs for fragile populations like the mentally ill, deaf, blind and developmentally disabled, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Employment
Phone Number: 1-800-984-3775
Website: www.northcarolinajobnetwork.com
The NC Job Network is comprised of multiple employment websites focusing exclusively on local communities in the state of North Carolina.
Chatham County Department of Social Services
Phone Number: 542-2759
Website: www.co.chatham.nc.us/dept/CountyDepartments.htm
The Department of Social Services provides work permits and employment opportunities.
Chatham Trades
Phone Number: 663-3481
Website: N/A
Chatham Trades is a community rehabilitation program providing employment, vocational training, job placement and support for Chatham County adults with disabilities.
Phone Number: 742-7454
Website: www.ncesc.com
Acts as a labor exchange to help individuals find employment and employers find workers. Collects unemployment taxes from employers and pays unemployment insurance benefits to eligible persons.
Helping Hands
Phone Number: 742-6100
Website: http://www.grass-roots.org/usa/helphand.shtml
A grassroots organization that advocates for workplace rights and mobilizes public opinion in support of those rights. The mission is to empower poultry workers, to take collective action, to improve health and safety conditions and to promote social economic justice.
Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action Agency
Phone Number: 542-4781
Website: N/A
JOCCA provides services that lead to self-sufficiency: comprehensive case management, job training, employment, home weatherization, heating unit replacement, youth restitution and teen court.
Family Planning
Phone Number: 1-877-890-HOPE (4673)
Website: www.achildshope.com
The agency focuses on matching birthmothers with adoptive parents. The mission is to provide personalized and local adoption services to birthparents and prospective adoptive parents in NC.
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of NC
Phone Number: ( 919) 932-9885
Website: www.appcnc.org
APPCNC is a public–private partnership that assists individuals, groups and communities in organizing and implementing programs to prevent adolescent pregnancy. The Coalition hosts educational conferences, provides resource materials, coordinates public policy development and conducts research and data analysis to facilitate prevention strategies.
Phone Number: 542-2759
Website: www.co.chatham.nc.us/dept/CountyDepartments.htm
Provides pregnancy and adoption services. Serves the public through programs aimed at helping individuals and families during a time of crisis and administers programs that are intended to protect adults and children.
Chatham County Health Department
Phone Number: Pittsboro 542-8214
Siler City 742-5641
Website: www.chathampublichealth.org
Provides assistance to create and maintain a healthy family and community. Offers prenatal care and prenatal services.
Chatham Family Resource Center
Phone Number: 663-5867 or 663-1181
Website: www.frcchatham.org
The FRC is a voluntary community organization which addresses the social, material, cultural, safety, educational, psychological and employment needs of families and the community. Offers comprehensive Latino services in health, family planning, support groups, housing, childcare and education.
Family Wellness and Recovery
Phone Number: 968-8680
Website: www.fwrs.org
Operates the Hope Meadow Program, a therapeutic residential treatment community for pregnant, substance addicted women and their children. The program is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment.
NC Department of Health and Human Services
Phone Number: (919) 733-4534
Website: www.dhhs.state.nc.us/
Responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing the human service needs for fragile populations like the mentally ill, deaf, blind and developmentally disabled and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Offers information and referral for pregnancy, adoption and family planning.
Piedmont Health Services
Phone Number: 933-8494
Website: www.piedmonthealth.org
Offers free pregnancy testing, counseling, confidential services for adolescents, birth control options and free emergency contraception.
Reach-Out Pregnancy Crisis Center
Phone Number: 898-2923
Website: N/A
Provides pregnancy tests, information and help for families and partners.
Financial Assistance
Phone Number (919) 774-6857
Website: www.leecountyarc.org
Provides disaster and crisis assistance.
Catholic Social Ministries
Phone Number: (919) 286-1964
Website: N/A
Provides emergency financial assistance to help with food, rent or utility bills. Located in Durham, the organization also provides services to Chatham County residents when funds are available.
Chatham County Council on Aging
Phone Number: 542-4512
Website: www.chathamcouncilonaging.org
Provides seniors with emergency financial assistance for utilities and operates a food bank.
Chatham County Department of Social Services
Phone Number: 542-2759
Website: www.co.chatham.nc.us/dept/CountyDepartments.htm
Provides food stamps, utilities assistance, emergency assistance and Medicaid/Medicare to qualifying individuals.
Chatham County Housing Authority
Phone Number: 542-3742
Website: N/A
Provides non-emergency rental assistance for income-eligible families.
Chatham Family Resource Center
Phone Number: 663-5867
Website: www.frcchatham.org
Provides groceries to those who qualify, as well as other supportive services.
Chatham Outreach Alliance (CORA)
Phone Number: 542-5020
Website: N/A
Provides food to individuals and families referred by Chatham County agencies
Childcare Networks
Phone Number: 542-6644
Website: www.childcarenetworks.com
Childcare Networks provides financial assistance for Chatham County families and helps childcare providers improve childcare quality. Services are available in Spanish.
Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action Agency
Phone Number: 542-4781
Website: N/A
JOCCA provides services that lead to self-sufficiency: comprehensive case management, job training, employment, home weatherization and heating unit replacement.
PTA Thrift Shop
Phone Number: Pittsboro 542-4070
Siler City 663-2395
Website: www.pittsboroshops.com/PTA.htm
Offers reduced-price, gently used clothing.
Salvation Army
Phone Number: Pittsboro 542-1593
Siler City 663-0443
An international organization committed to meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the poor without discrimination. Operates a thrift shop in Siler City. Phone: 742-4740
Second Bloom
Phone Number: 545-5565
Website: N/A
A thrift boutique, offering gently worn, quality clothing.
Fire Departments
Phone Numbers: Bonlee 837-5016
Goldston 898-2225
Moncure 542-4191
Pittsboro 542-4101
Siler City 742-4424
Silk Hope 742-5874
Bennett 336-581-3333
First Aid Education/Training
Phone Number: (919) 774-6857
Website: www.leecountyarc.org
The American Red Cross provides disaster assistance, emergency communication between armed forces and their families and health & safety training to the community.
Central Carolina Community College
Phone Number: 542-2201 (Chatham County Campus)
Website: www.cccc.edu
Offers CPR and first aid training in their curriculum. They are committed to understanding and meeting the educational needs of the area’s citizens, businesses, industries and service sectors, utilizing multiple instructional delivery methods.
Childcare Networks
Phone Number: 542-6644
Website: www.childcarenetworks.com
Offers CPR and first aid classes once a month for childcare providers and parents. Child Care Networks provides childcare referrals and financial assistance for Chatham County families and helps childcare providers improve childcare quality. Services are available in Spanish.
Health Care
Phone Number: (919) 774-6857
Website: www.leecountyarc.org
The American Red Cross provides disaster assistance, emergency communication between armed forces and their families and health & safety training to the community.
Phone Number: Pittsboro 542-8214
Siler City 742-5641
Website: www.chathampublichealth.org
The mission is to protect and promote the health of Chatham County residents by preventing the spread of disease, fostering healthy lifestyles, reducing health risks, assuring safe environments, providing quality health services, responding to disaster and assisting communities in recovery efforts.
Chatham Hospital
Phone Number: 663-2113
Website: www.chathamhospital.org
“Large enough to serve your needs. Small enough to know your name.” This means that Chatham Hospital strives to offer sophisticated medical services close to home, delivered with a personal touch. Chatham Hospital ranks among the tip 15% of accredited healthcare organizations in the nation.
Phone Number: 742-3762
Website: www.chathamcouncil.org
The Chatham Social Health Council provides innovative sexually transmitted disease and HIV/AIDS prevention education to Latinos and African Americans in Chatham County.
Club Insight
Phone Number: 542-7432
Website: N/A
Offers mental health services.
Duke Community Hospice Services
Phone Number: 919-620-3852
Website: www.dhcc.dukehealth.org
Helps terminally ill persons and their caregivers face the end of life with comfort, dignity and compassion.
El Futuro
Phone Number: 919-338-1939
Website: N/A
Provides outpatient mental health services.
First Choice Home Care
Phone Number: 663-1188
Website: www.firstchoicehomecare.com
Offers Community Alternative Programs for disabled adults and children, personal care services and private duty nursing.
Piedmont Health Services
Phone Number: 933-8494
Website: www.piedmonthealth.org
The mission is to improve the health of the community by providing the highest quality preventive and primary health care services to individuals and families.
Housing Programs
(EmPOWERment)
Phone Number: (919) 967-8779
Wed Site: www.empowerment-inc.org
EmPOWERment, Inc. is the fiscal sponsor for the Affordable Housing Coalition, which advocates for affordable housing, provides homebuyer and financial education to low-income families, and acts as a forum for sharing resources and information.
Chatham County Housing Authority
Phone Number: 542-3742
Website: N/A
Provides rental assistance for income-eligible families.
Chatham Habitat for Humanity
Phone Number: 542-0794
Wed Site: http://beachsite.com/habitat/
Habitat for Humanity brings together people from diverse social and economic backgrounds to provide decent, affordable housing. Habitat provides "a hand up, not a hand out."
Silk Hope Catholic Worker
Phone Number: 663-4334
Website: www.catholicworker.org
Offers a shelter for homeless women and families.
Latin American Programs
Phone Number: 542-2201 (Chatham County Campus)
Website: www.cccc.edu
The ESL (English As A Second Language) curriculum is part of the Continuing Education Department and is offered to immigrants. Four levels of classes include English pronunciation, vocabulary skills, cultural awareness and grammar.
Chatham Family Resource Center
Phone Number: 663-5867 or 663-1181
Website: www.frcchatham.org
Offers comprehensive Latino services in health, housing, child care and education.
Chatham Hospital
Phone Number: 663-2113
Website: www.chathamhospital.org
Offers an award winning Immigrant Health Initiative which is designed to break down language and cultural barriers that prevent people from getting the healthcare they need.
Chatham Social Health Council
Phone Number: 742-3762
Website: www.chathamcouncil.org
Provides innovative sexually transmitted disease and HIV/AIDS prevention education to Latinos and African Americans in Chatham County.
Childcare Networks
Phone Number: 542-6644
Website: www.childcarenetworks.com
Provides childcare referrals and financial assistance for
Chatham County families and helps childcare providers improve childcare quality. Services are available in Spanish.
Coalition for Family Peace
Phone Number: 542-5445
24-Hour Crisis Line: 545-0224
Website: www.fvrc.org
FVRC provides essential leadership in direct services and countywide collaboration in promoting non-violence in the family, intimate relationships and the community. They also provide bilingual programs.
El Futuro
Phone Number: 919-338-1939
Website: N/A
Provides outpatient mental health services.
Hispanic Liaison
Phone Number: 742-1448
Website: www.evhnc.org
A community-based organization that serves the needs of Latinos in Chatham County through direct services, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and education.
Hispanic United Methodist Church
Phone Number: 663-0011
Website: N/A
Love's Creek Hispanic Baptist Church
Phone Number: 742-4821
Website: N/A
St. Julia Catholic Church
Phone Number: 742-4821
Website: N/A
Law Enforcement
Phone Number: 542-2811
Website: www.chathamsheriff.com
Serving the citizens of Chatham County by providing public safety through enforcement, intervention and education. Functions include: patrol, investigations, jail, service of civil and criminal papers and student education.
Chatham County Crime Stoppers
Phone Number: 919-542-6116
Website: www.chathamsheriff.com/crime.htm
Takes action against crime through community involvement.
Pittsboro Police Department
Phone Number: 542-3200
Website: www.pittsboronc.org/depts/police/index.asp
Providing the highest level of around-the-clock protection and service for the citizens of Pittsboro through active patrolling, community-based policing and professional investigating, while interacting with respect and courtesy.
Siler City Police Department
Phone Number: 742-5626
Website: http://www.silercity.org/siler/Publish/Police.html
The Siler City Police Department is on the job 24 hours a day to protect both life and property of the citizens of our community. It is our goal to serve every person effectively, fairly and as efficiently as possible. Presentations, group discussions or information is available upon request.
Legal
Phone Number: 542-5281
Website: N/A
Case management and victim advocacy for victims of felony child abuse and their family members
Chatham County Court Programs
Clerk of Court: 542-3240
Community Service Program: 942-0941
Custody Mediator’s Office (Carthage): 947-4581
Dispute Settlement Center: 542-4075
District Attorney’s Office: 542-3177
Jury Reporting Instructions: 542-6099
Juvenile Court Councilors: 542-3340
Legal
Chatham County Court Programs (continued)
Magistrate’s Office Pittsboro: 542-2911 EXT 236
Magistrate’s Office Siler City: 663-2612
Website: www.nccourts.org
The courts serve the citizens of North Carolina and should be the last resort for resolving disputes. A number of new programs designed to help individuals, families and children can be described broadly as therapeutic justice. This simply means that litigants and those close to them normally spend more time receiving counseling and less time in the courtroom.
Deep River Mediation
Phone Number: 542-4075
Website: N/A
Deep River Mediation is a Restorative Justice agency providing mediation, school violence prevention and conflict resolution services to all residents of the community.
District Attorney’s Office
Phone Number: 542-3177
Website: N/A
Prosecutes criminal cases, provides victim services related primarily to notice for court dates and referrals to other agencies.
Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action Agency
Phone Number: 542-4781
Website: N/A
JOCCA provides services that lead to self-sufficiency: comprehensive case management, job training, employment, youth restitution and teen court.
Legal Aid
Phone Number: 542-0475
Website: www.legalaidnc.org
Legal Aid provides free civil legal services and community legal education to low-income individuals in Chatham County.
Magistrate’s Office
Phone Number: Pittsboro 542-2811, Ext. 236
Siler City 663-2612
Website: N/A
The legal functions delegated to the Magistrate’s office in Chatham County are performed by officers under the supervision of the chief district court judge. First officer of court, before whom arrested individuals appear, conducts initial hearing to determine legal nature of crime and fix conditions of release; issues arrest and search warrants; draws up legal papers for commitments and serves as a judge for Small Claims Court when the plaintiff request such a hearing.
Orange Chatham Alternative Sentencing
Phone Number: (919) 644-7160
Website: www.ocas-inc.org
The agency prepares written reports (sentencing proposals) requested by defense attorneys and Judges to provide information at sentencing hearings. The reports contain background and assessment of offender’s ability to take advantage of rehabilitation resources fitting and available for the changes needed, which often means recovery from substance addiction.
Public Defenders Office
Phone Number: 542-0724
Website: N/A
Library Programs
Phone Number: 542-3524
Website: N/A
The bookmobile is stocked with reference materials, books, audios, videos, preschool programs and programs for general audiences.
Goldston Public Library
Phone Number: 898-4522
Website: N/A
NC Supreme Court Library
Phone Number: (919) 733-3425
Website: www.aoc.state.nc.us/www/public/html/sc_library.htm
Contains court reports from all states and the federal courts, statutes, federal statutes, federal regulations, North Carolina regulations, selected administrative rulings, legal treatises and legal periodicals.
Pittsboro Memorial Library
Phone Number: 542-3524
Website: www.pittsborolibraryfriends.org
Phone Number: (919) 832-5138
Website: www.trianglereadingservice.org
Triangle radio reading service exists to provide local news and information from the print media to the elderly, blind and other print impaired people who live in the greater Triangle area of NC.
Wren Memorial Library
Phone Number: 742-2016
Website: www.cncrl.com/wrenpage.html
The Wren library offers books, magazines, books on tape and music on CD’s. CD’s are loaned for three weeks and videos are loaned for one week.
Mental Health
Phone Number: 542-4422
742-5612
Website: N/A
Outpatient treatment facility which is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services for children, youth and adults. Offers a wide range of services including prevention and education, crisis intervention, brief therapy and long-term psychiatric services.
Chatham County Department of Social Services
Phone Number: 542-2759
Website: www.co.chatham.nc.us/dept/CountyDepartments.htm
Serves the public through programs aimed at helping individuals and families during a time of crisis and administers programs that are intended to protect adults and children.
Orange, Person, Chatham Mental Health Center
Phone Number: (919) 913-4000
Website: www.opcareaprogram.com
The mission is to work in partnership with consumers and their families so they can lead satisfying lives and become integral, valued and contributing members of the community.
Recreation
Chatham County Arts Council
Phone Number: 542-0394
Website: www.chathamarts.org
ChathamArts provides support to schools and to other non-profits for art programs and youth art activities. Offers classes, hosts art exhibits and holds an annual art auction. Sponsors theater, music, festivals and other events throughout the year.
Carnivore Preservation Trust
Phone Number: 542-4684
Website: www.cptigers.org
Carnivore Preservation Trust is a 55-acre wildlife sanctuary, offering unique opportunities to learn about Binturongs, Caracals, Jaguars, Kinkajous, Leopards, Ocelots, Servals and Tigers through guides tours geared toward education.
Chatham County Recreation Department
Phone Number: 542-8252
Website: www.co.chatham.nc.us/dept/CountyDepartments.htm
Provides recreational programs including: T-ball, softball, basketball, tennis clinics, karate, tumbling, summer camps, special events and much more.
Chatham YMCA
Phone Number: 545-YMCA (9622)
Website: www.chcymca.org
Provides fitness and recreational programs for all ages.
Chatham County United Chamber of Commerce
Phone Number: 742-3333 Siler City, 548-1511 Pittsboro
Website: www.ccucc.net
Provides assistance to existing and emerging businesses and promotes tourism and economic development.
Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Phone Number: 542-8296
Toll Free: 800-316-3829
Website: www.visitchathamcounty.com
Chatham County's economic development agency responsible for travel and tourism promotion and visitor services. Provides information about Chatham’s attractions, festivals, dining, shopping and accommodations.
Schools
Chatham County School System
Phone Number: 542-3626
Website: www.chatham.k12.nc.us/
Bennett School
Phone Number: (336) 581-3586
Website: www9.chatham.k12.nc.us/bonlee/
Bonlee Elementary School
Phone Number: 837-5316
Website: www9.chatham.k12.nc.us/bonlee/
Chatham Central High School
Phone Number: 837-2251
Website: www8.chatham.k12.nc.us/cchs/index.html
Chatham Charter
Phone Number: 742-4550
Website: www.chathamcharter.org
Chatham Middle School
Phone Number: 663-2414
Website: www9.chatham.k12.nc.us/newcms/cmsindex.html
Horton Middle School
Phone Number: 542-2303
Website: www8.chatham.k12.nc.us/hms/index.html
J.S. Waters Elementary School
Phone Number: 898-2259
Website: www9.chatham.k12.nc.us/jsw/
Jordan Matthews High School
Phone Number: 742-2916
Website: www9.chatham.k12.nc.us/j-m/index.html
Moncure School
Phone Number: 542-3725
Website: www8.chatham.k12.nc.us/moncure/ MONCUREPANTHERS.html
North Chatham Elementary School
Phone Number: 967-3094
Website: www9.chatham.k12.nc.us/NCS/
Northwood High School
Phone Number: 542-4181
Website: www8.chatham.k12.nc.us/nhs/index.html
Perry Harrison School
Phone Number: 967-9925
Website: www.chatham.k12.nc/phs/index.html
Pittsboro Elementary School
Phone Number: 542-3987
Website: www9.chatham.k12.nc.us/pes/
Sage Academy
Phone Number: 663-5899
Website: N/A
Siler City Elementary School
Phone Number: 663-2032
Website: www8.chatham.k12.nc.us/sce/index.html
Silk Hope Elementary School
Phone Number: 742-3911
Website: www.silkhope.org
Senior Citizens Programs
Phone Number: 542-9573
Website: N/A
Operates independent and assisted living facilities in Pittsboro.
Chatham County Council on Aging
Phone Number: 542-4512
Website: www.chathamcouncilonaging.org
Designated as the single portal of entry for services to older adults by the Chatham County Commissioners, the Council’s goal is to provide the necessary programs to assist in maintaining independence.
Chatham County Department of Social Services
Phone Number: 542-2759
Website: www.co.chatham.nc.us/dept/CountyDepartments.htm
Serves the public through programs aimed at helping individuals and families during a time of crisis and administers programs that are intended to protect adults and children.
Chatham County Recreation Department
Phone Number: 542-8252
Website: www.co.chatham.nc.us/dept/CountyDepartments.htm
Provides recreational programs including: T-ball, softball, basketball, tennis clinics, karate, tumbling, summer camps, special events and much more.
Coventry House of Siler City
Phone Number: (919) 542-3151
Website: N/A
Operates an assisted living facility.
Laurels of Chatham
Phone Number: 542-6677
Website: www.laurelsofchatham.com
Provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action Agency
Phone Number: 542-4781
Website: N/A
JOCCA provides services that lead to self-sufficiency: comprehensive case management, job training, employment, home weatherization and heating unit replacement.
Pittsboro Christian Village
Phone Number: 542-3151
Website: N/A
Long-term care and retirement community.
Sister-2-Sister Solutions
Phone Number: (919) 742-4223
Provides in-home aid and transportation.
Southern Assisted Living
Phone Number: (919) 932-1015
Website: www.southernassisted.com
Southern Assisted Living, Inc. or "SALI" is the Southeast’s premier provider of assisted living and memory-impairment services and housing with an expansive network of communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Siler City
Phone Number: 663-3431
Website: N/A
Provides skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, long-term care, respite and outpatient therapy.
Substance Abuse/Treatment/Prevention
Phone Number: 1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666)
Website: www.al-non.org
Offers hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics.
Alcohol/Drug Council of NC Info. & Referral Service (Durham)
Phone Number: (800) 688-4232
Chatham Counseling Center
Phone Number: Pittsboro 542-4422
Siler City 742-5612
Website: N/A
Outpatient treatment facility which is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services for children, youth and adults. Offers a wide range of services including prevention and education, crisis intervention, therapy and long-term psychiatric services.
Chatham Family Resource Center
Phone Number: 663-5867 and 663-1181
Website: www.frcchatham.org
The FRC is a voluntary community organization which addresses the social, material, cultural, safety, educational, psychological and employment needs of families and the community. Offers comprehensive Latino services in health, housing, child care and education. Hosts Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
D.A.R.E
Phone Number: 542-2811
Website: http://www.chathamsheriff.com/dare.htm
The nine-week program is taught by sheriff's deputies. DARE provides information about drugs and alcohol, teaching students decision-making skills and how to resist peer pressure.
Substance Abuse/Treatment/Prevention
Phone Number: 968-8680
Website: www.fwrs.org
Operates the Hope Meadow Program, a therapeutic residential treatment community for pregnant, substance-addicted women and their children. The program is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment services to women enabling them to live drug-free, have healthy babies and enhance the overall quality of their lives.
The DWI Center
Phone Number: (866) 485-1703
Website: N/A
This program offers confidential assessments to DWI and counseling programs.
Three Springs of NC
Phone Number: 542-1104
Website: www.threesprings.com/northcarolina/default.asp
Operates the North Carolina Boys Program in Pittsboro. Offers full psychiatric residential treatment services in an outdoor setting. Addresses issues such as depression, anxiety, school problems and substance abuse.
Transportation
Chatham County Council on Aging
Phone Number: 542-4512
Website: www.chathamcouncilonaging.org
Provides transportation to the senior centers in Siler City and Pittsboro, as well as medical transportation for older adults in Chatham County.
Chatham County Health Department
Phone Number: Pittsboro 542-8214
Siler City 742-5641
Website: www.chathampublichealth.org
The mission is to protect and promote the health of Chatham County residents in partnership with the community by: Preventing the spread of diseases, fostering healthy lifestyles, reducing health risks, assuring safe environments, providing quality health services, responding to disasters and assisting communities in recovery efforts. Provides transportation.
Chatham Transit
Phone Number: 542-5136
Website: www.chathamtransit.org
Chatham Transit Network provides transportation coordination and services for human service agencies as well as general public transportation.
Greyhound Bus Lines
Phone Number: (800) 231-2222
Website: www.greyhound.comMakes stops in Pittsboro and Siler City. Call Greyhound for scheduling, ticket and route information.
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