Services

Agency

Address

Telephone

Hours

Description of Service

Abuse/Neglect of Adults

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

DSS receives and evaluates reports of the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults.

Abuse/Neglect of Children

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

DSS is required by law to receive and investigate reports of abuse or neglect of children by parents or caretakers. When allegations are of abuse or serious risk to a child, the investigation must be initiated within 24 hours. Referrals alleging neglect must be initiated within 72 hours.

Academic Skills & Career Development Services Life Path Program

Resource Development Center

243 N. 2nd Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-0120

Mon-Fri 9-5

The service approach focuses primarily on a single youth program, which combines the traditional year round youth training activities and summer youth employment component into a single program. Eligible youth ages 14-21. Basic skill deficient: In school, School drop-out, Homeless youth, Runaway or Foster child. Youth program elements include: Tutoring, Study Skills Training, Dropout Prevention Strategies, Leadership Development Activities, Adult Mentoring, Job Shadowing, Comprehensive Guidance/Counseling.

Adolescent Parenting Program

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Provides services to teenagers who are 17 yrs of age or younger. Peer support groups, mentors, and other services are provided to encourage the teen mothers to stay in school, provide appropriate care for their child, and to postpone a second pregnancy.

Adoption

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Recruit and provide training to families who are interested in adopting children; help to prepare children for placement in adoptive homes; prepare pre-placement assessments on prospective adoptive families; complete court-ordered reports.

Adult Basic Skills: ABS

Stanly Community College

141 College Drive Albemarle, NC 28001 gardnekk@stanly.cc.nc.us

704- 982-0121

Mon-Th 8a-9p Fri 8a-4p

The ABS program is for adults who are functioning on less than an eighth grade level. The program is designed to work with nonreaders or adults working on functional living skills. Primary emphasis is given to reading and math skills. No cost. SCC will provide information about this service and any other SCC services at the JobLink Center on Mondays from 1pm to 5pm.

Adult High School: AHS

Stanly Community College

141 College Drive Albemarle, NC 28001 gardnekk@stanly.cc.nc.us

704- 982-0121

Mon-Th 8a-9p Fri 8am-4pm

Adult High school diploma serves adults who are pursuing their high school diploma through an agreement of affiliation with Stanly County School System. Twenty credits are required for students 18 and older. For students between the ages of 16 and 17 the number of units required is 28. Students must also pass the North Carolina Competency Test before the diploma is awarded. SCC will provide information about this service and any other SCC service at the JobLink Center on Mondays from 1pm to 5pm.

Adult Literacy

Stanly Community College

141 College Drive Albemarle, NC 28001 gardnekk@stanly.cc.nc.us

704- 982-0121

Mon-Th 8a-9p Fri 8a-4p

Adult Literacy Programs provide a wide range of instruction ranging from Adult Basic Education, GED, Adult High School, Compensatory Education, English as a Second Language, and Human Resource Development. Classes are offered free of charge in various locations throughout the county. Information about this service and any other SCC service can be obtained at the JobLink Center on Mondays from 1pm to 5pm.

Adult Medicaid

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Medicaid provides payment for basic medical care to elderly and disabled adults based on need, income, and resources.

Adult Protection

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

DSS receives and evaluates reports of the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults.

Advocacy-Independent Living Skills-Information and Referral-Peer Mentoring

Programs for Accessible Living (PAL)

5801 Executive Center Drive, Suite 101 Charlotte, NC 28212

704- 537-0550 (V/TTY) 1-800-755-5749

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Community education regarding issues of disabilities, sensitivity and awareness, and laws specific to people with disabilities. PAL offers training to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities. www.paladvocates.org/

Advocacy Services

The ARC of Stanly County

130 N. First Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 983-3911 ext.37

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Offered for families and/or individuals with disabilities.

America's Job Bank

Employment Security Commission (ESC) JobLink

2215 US 52 North Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2183

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

America's Job Bank is the largest and most frequently visited job bank in cyberspace and can be accessed at ESC. Email: nathan.sanges@ncmail.net

America's Talent Bank

Employment Security Commission (ESC) JobLink

2215 US 52 North Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2183

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

America's Talent Bank is the place where people who are looking for a job can market themselves by creating a quality resume and then posting it electronically.

Animal Control

Stanly County Health Dept.

1307 Coble Avenue Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-3817

Sat 10am -12 noon 

Rabies control safety measures, trapping and sheltering dogs and cats. Adoption of stray dogs and cats. All services free except adoption and reclaiming. Adoption charges are: dogs -$75; cats - $80. To reclaim an animal, the charge is $50.00 if the dog/cat was picked up 8:30am-5:00pm Monday - Friday. If the dog/cat was picked up after hours, on the weekend, or a holiday, the charge is $65.00. To reclaim animals taken with a tranquilizing gun, the fee is $100.00. To reclaim an animal after the owner has been contacted and a 24-hour period has passed - reclaim fee plus $15.00 per day. The fee for animal bite containment is $15.00/day. The fee for the full 10-day confinement is $150.00.

Aptitude Testing

Employment Security Commission (ESC) JobLink

2215 US 52 North Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2183

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Aptitude testing is used in conjunction with vocational counseling.

Aquatic Programs

Albemarle Parks & Recreation

P.O. Box 190 Albemarle, NC 28002

704- 984-9560

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Provides aquatics for all ages including learn to swim classes and instructional safety classes in conjunction with American Red Cross, open swim programs and special aquatic events.

Are You OK?

Senior Services

283 North Third St. Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 986-3769

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

"Are You OK?" is a free computerized telephone contact to senior adults to provide an added sense of security. It calls the home seven days per week followed by a police call if there is no response.

Athletic Programs

Albemarle Parks & Recreation

P.O. Box 190 Albemarle, NC 28002

704- 984-9560

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Provides athletics ranging from basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, various special events, and tournaments.

Autism Services

Group Homes for the Autistic (GHA)

1519 East Main St. Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-9600

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Day, residential, and in-home services for individuals with Autism.

Battered Women

Crisis Council Inc.

P O Box 218 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 985-1981

24 hour crisis line

24 hour crisis line serving women and children victims of domestic violence, rape, etc. Shelter care is provided to women and children coming out of domestic violence situations for up to thirty days.

Big Brother/Big Sister type program

SCOOP

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 986-2038

Mon-Fri mornings

Program maintains an office at DSS and provides mentor services for youth 7-17 years old. Services provided to prevent further juvenile court involvement and training school placement by encouraging completion of secondary education and improvement of community and family relationships. E-mail: sc1on1@hotmail.com

Budgeting Information

Gaston Community Action, Inc

1970 E. Main Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 985-1928

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Workshop is offered once a quarter in the morning hours and lasts approximately one hour addressing budgeting skills and basic banking information. Also, one on one assistance in money management and helping to manage one's paycheck.

Camp LotsaFun

The ARC of Stanly County

130 N. First Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-0515

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

A summer day camp experience for children with and without disabilities (fully inclusive) ages 6-12.

CAP Program

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Medicaid Waiver supports including but not limited to Supported Living, Supported Employment, Prevocational, Respite, Community Inclusion.

CAP-MR/DD Program

The ARC of Stanly County

130 N. First Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 983-3911 ext 28

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

CAP, Community Alternative Program, is a special Medicaid program which can pay for in-home services, nursing visits, and medical supplies for certain individuals so that they can remain in their own homes.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Stanly Memorial Hospital

Stanly County Family YMCA 427 North First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 984-4586

Mon - Fri 6am - 12 noon

An individualized outpatient education program designed to help patients with cardiac or heart conditions. Sessions are offered three times a week, as well as an ongoing maintenance program.

Career and Counseling Services

Stanly Community College

141 College Drive Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 991-0236

Mon-Th 8a-10p Fri 8a-4p

The Career Center at Stanly Community College offers a variety of career services to students including individual and group career counseling, interest testing, personality profiles, educational and career information library computerized guidance software programs, job referral services, interview skills, resume preparation assistance, and career planning services. For further info contact Tony Oettinger, Associate Dean of Counseling Services at 704-991-0236 or E-mail oettinar@stanly.edu SCC will provide information about this service and any other SCC service at the JobLink Center on Mondays from 1pm to 5pm.

Career Development K-12

Stanly County Schools

1000 N. First Street, Suite 4 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 983-5151

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

Career Development Coordinators are available at each high school to assist students: North Stanly-704-463-7358, West Stanly-704-485-3012, Albemarle-704-982-3711, South Stanly-704-474-3155.

Career Services

Pfeiffer University

PO Box 960 Misenheimer, NC 28109 smoore@pfeiffer.edu

704- 463-1360 ext.2583

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

Initial consultation for clients who want to make decisions regarding career options including obtaining a four-year degree, resume-writing, interviewing skills, some personality and interest assessments, access to career library, employer files, a job listing notebook, workshops and individual career counseling. (Limited services to community, full services available to Pfeiffer University students.)

Carolina ACCESS

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Medicaid recipients may participate in Carolina ACCESS which is managed care for Medicaid recipients.

Case Management, Vocational, Residential

Piedmont Developmental Services- Stanly MR/DD

2211 West Main St. Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 983-1123

Mon-Fri 8:30-5

Case Management services assist individuals in identifying the services and supports required to meet their needs. To provide ongoing support through service linkage, monitoring the quality of the service, and advocating for the specific needs of each client. Services are provided to those with deveopmental disabilities.

Cash Assistance

Gaston Community Action, Inc

1970 E. Main Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 985-1928

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Work First Family Assistance provides a money payment and medical assistance to families with children who are deprived of the care or support of one or both parents due to death, physical or mental incapacity, absence from the home or unemployment. Applicants are required to seek employment prior to approval for benefits.

Cash Assistance

Gaston Community Action, Inc

1970 E. Main Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 985-1928

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Gaston Comm Action can provide cash assistance up to half of the cost for rent, utilities, child care, clothing, tuition, medical, transportation, and other services as needed contingent upon meeting income eligibility requirements and successful participation in required workshops. The recipient is expected to pay according to financial ability. The goal of this program is to help families move to self-sufficiency.

Cash Assistance

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Work First Family Assistance provides a money payment and medical assistance to families with children who are deprived of the care or support of one or both parents due to death, physical or mental incapacity, absence from the home or unemployment. Applicants are required to seek employment prior to approval for benefits. DSS takes applications at the JobLink Center on Tuesdays from 9 am to 12 noon.

Ceramic and Trips

Albemarle Parks & Recreation

P.O. Box 190 Albemarle, NC 28002

704- 984-9560

Provides instruction for ceramic classes, pottery, and art projects. Plans and coordinates trips for citizens.

Child Care Provider Education and Service Incentive Program (ESI)

Partnership for Children

Stanly Commons 1000 N. First Street, Suite 8 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2038

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Turnover and lack of teacher education directly affect the quality of child care. The Education/Service Incentive Program provides a wage supplement to child care providers who remain in their place of employment for at least six months and improve their level of Early Childhood Education.

Child Care Provider Professional Development

Partnership for Children

Stanly Commons 1000 N. First Street, Suite 8 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2038

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Education classes are provided in a variety of areas for child care providers who must complete 20 hours of credit each year.

Child Care Quality Bonus Incentive (QBI)

Partnership for Children

Stanly Commons 1000 N. First Street, Suite 8 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2038

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Quality enhancements are provided for child care facilities that provide a three star of higher rating overall quality of service.

Child Care Quality Improvement and Community Grants

Partnership for Children

Stanly Commons 1000 N. First Street Suite 8 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2038

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Grant funds are periodically available to assist child care centers, homes and related community projects to improve the quality of childcare in Stanly County. Certain requirements must be met.

Child Care Resource & Referral

Partnership for Children

Stanly Commons 1000 N. First Street, Suite 8 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2038

Mon - Fri 8:30-5pm

This service assists parents in finding child care. CCR&R maintains a database listing of licensed centers and registered day care homes in our county, and is available to answer questions regarding child care. E-mail: afurr@stanlypartnership@.org

Child Care Subsidy

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Day Care is purchased from private day care centers by the agency to enable parents to attend educational and job training classes, maintain or seek employment, and to ensure the safety of children.

Child Care Technical Assistance

Partnership for Children

Stanly Commons 1000 N. First Street, Suite 8 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2038

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

The Partnership's Technical Assistance Coordinator is available to offer help toward improving the quality of child care in such areas as curriculum, lesson plans, room arrangement, behavior problems and new day care teachers. E-mail: knelson@stanlypartnership.org

Child Day Care

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Day Care is purchased from private day care centers by the agency to enable parents to attend educational and job training classes, maintain or seek employment, and to ensure the safety of children.

Child Protection

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

DSS is required by law to receive and investigate reports of abuse or neglect of children by parents or caretakers. When allegations are of abuse or serious risk to a child, the investigation must be initiated within 24 hours. Referrals alleging neglect must be initiated within 72 hours.

Child Support

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

The Child Support Enforcement Program promotes parental responsibility and reduces welfare dependency by locating absent parents, establishing paternity and support obligations, enforcing support payments.

Clerical Testing

Employment Security Commission (ESC) JobLink

2215 US 52 North Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2183

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

Clerical testing assists employers in their selection process.

Clothing Closet

Stanly Community Christian Ministries

1324 East Main St. P O Box 58 Albemarle, NC 28002 sccmcc@cvnc.net

704- 982-0246

Mon,Tue,Th, Fri 9:30am-5pm closed Wed

Provides clothing to individuals/families who come on referral from DSS or SCCM along with household goods such as sheets, blankets, cookware, dishes, etc. Provides immediate assistance to burned out families with both clothing and housewares. Also, clothing and household goods can be purchased at minimal costs to shoppers with all profits going back into the community.

Clothing Closet

West Stanly Christian Ministries

104 West Stanly St. Stanfield, NC 28163

704- 888-6406

Mon-Thurs 8a-4p

College Admission

Pfeiffer University

PO Box 960 Misenheimer, NC 28109

704- 463-1360 ext.2079

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

Admissions counseling, campus tour, and receipt of materials upon request. E-mail: scumming@pfeiffer.edu

College Admission

Stanly Community College

141 College Drive Albemarle, NC 28001 sharplrh@stanly.cc.nc.us

704- 991-0226

Mon-Th 8a-10p Fri 8a-4p

Stanly Community College offers career training in a variety of fields including health care, computer technologies, law enforcement, cosmetology, and other business and professional programs. Programs of study last from several months to two years and are very affordable. Financial assistance is available for qualified individuals. For further information call 982-0121, ext 226. SCC will provide information about this service and any other SCC service at the JobLink Center on Mondays from 1pm to 5pm.

Community Center

Albemarle Parks & Recreation

P.O. Box 190 Albemarle, NC 28002

704- 984-9560

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Recreational programs of all types that can be housed in the school building and the gym and conducted on the grounds.

Community Health Education Programs

Stanly Memorial Hospital

301 Yadkin Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 984-4000

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Programs are available that provide health education in the form of lectures and heatlh screenings, for area groups and businesses.

Community Table

Stanly Community Christian Ministries

512 South First St. P O Box 58 Albemarle, NC 28002 sccm@cvnc.net

704- 984-6825

Serve Mon-Fri 11:15am-12:30pm

Provides a hot meal Monday through Friday of at least soup and a sandwich to anyone coming in.

Community Table II

Stanly Community Christian Ministries

226 North Kendall St. Norwood, NC (Mail: PO Box 58, Albemarle, NC 28002)

704- 474-9085

Serve Mon-Fri 11:15am-12:45pm

Provides a hot meal Monday through Friday of at least soup and a sandwich to anyone coming in. E-mail: sccm@cvnc.net

Compensatory Education

The ARC of Stanly County

130 N. First Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 983-2174

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

Offered at a work site to people desiring compensatory education, in partnership with the community college.

Congregate Meals

Senior Services

283 N Third Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 986-3769

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

The nutrition sites provide a nutritious mid-day meal for seniors along with daily educational and recreational programs at four sites in the county which consist of Albemarle, Locust, Oakboro, and Norwood.

Consultation

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

1-800-669-4000 voice 1-800-669-6820 TTY

Enforces and interprets the employment regulations of the ADA. These regulations prohibits discrimination on the bases of disability and all employment practices including job application procedures, reasonable accommodation, hiring, firing, advancement, training and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Accepts complaints against an employer. Guidance in area to rights as an applicant with a disability, rights as an employee or employer.

Continuing Education

Pfeiffer University

PO Box 960 Misenheimer, NC 28109 Email: bstarr@pfeiffer.edu

704- 463-1360 ext.2710

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

Continuing education opportunities, and educational guidance

Continuing Education

Stanly Community College

141 College Drive Albemarle, NC 28001 swannelr@stanly.cc.nc.us

704- 982-0121

Mon-Th 8a-10p Fri 8a-4p

The Corporate and Continuing Education Division offers vocational, technical, and business courses designed to provide knowledge applicable to the student’s present occupation and training. These include courses for business and management, fire service training, emergency medical services training, law enforcement training, health occupations and technical and vocational advancement and upgrading. SCC will provide information about this service and any other SCC service at the JobLink Center on Mondays from 1pm to 5pm.

Court Advocate Program (for Domestic Violence)

Crisis Council Inc.

P O Box 218 Albemarle, NC 28002

704- 985-1966

24 hour crisis line

Court advocate who can assist with preparation and filing of 50-B ex parte orders and accompany victims of domestic violence to court.

Crisis Energy Assistance

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally funded program which provides a payment once a year in February to eligible low-income persons to help with the cost of heating expenses. Normally, applications for heating expenses are accepted for two weeks during the fall of the year for the check to be received the following February.

Curriculum Programs

Stanly Community College

141 College Drive Albemarle, NC 28001 sharplrh@stanly.cc.nc.us

704- 991-0226

Mon-Th 8a-10p Fri 8a-4p

Curriculum Programs-Stanly Community College offers 23 two year programs, 17 diploma 1 yr. programs and 33 certificate programs. All programs require a high school diploma or a GED for admission. Potential students should contact the admission office for more details. Call 704-982-0121 ext 226. SCC will provide information about this service and any other SCC service at the JobLink Center on Mondays from 1pm to 5pm.

Day Care

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Day Care is purchased from private day care centers by the agency to enable parents to attend educational and job training classes, maintain or seek employment, and to ensure the safety of children.

Day Care - Greenwood Center

The ARC of Stanly County

130 N. First Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704-982-0515

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

Clinical and educational services offered to children with and without disabilities, birth to kindergarten (age 6), in a fully inclusive setting.

Day Services

The ARC of Stanly County

130 N. First Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 983-2174

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

Day services focusing on self-help and leisure skills for people who are elderly or severely disabled.

Dental Care (Pediatric)

Stanly County Health Dept.

1000 N. First Street, Suite 3 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 986-3845

Mon-Th 8am-5:30pm Fri 8-11:30am

Dental care - exams, sealants, cleanings, fillings & education - for children ages 3-18 who are on Medicaid, NC Health Choice for Children, or income eligible. Call to make appointment on Friday mornings.

Developmental Screening

The ARC of Stanly County

130 N. First Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 983-2175

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

Offered to the community in day cares, own homes, and other sites in partnership with the Stanly County Partnership For Children.

Diabetes Education

Stanly Memorial Hospital

301 Yadkin Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 983-8262

Mon- Fri 8:30am-5pm

This program is nationally recognized by the American Diabetes Association and is by physician referral only. The classes are presented by a core group of professionals specializing in diabetes education. The goal of the program is to help people manage their disease.

Disease Management

Stanly Memorial Hospital

301 Yadkin Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 984-4189

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Dislocated Worker Services

Employment Security Commission (ESC) JobLink

2215 US 52 North Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2183

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

Dislocated Worker Services provide retraining opportunities for individuals who have lost their jobs through layoffs and plant or business closings. Retraining may be on-the-job or classroom training. E-mail: nathan.sanges@ncmail.net

Domestic Violence

Crisis Council Inc.

P O Box 218 Albemarle, NC 28002

704- 985-1981

24 hour crisis line

24 hour crisis line serving women and children victims of domestic violence, rape, etc. Shelter care is provided to women and children coming out of domestic violence situations for up to thirty days.

Domestic Violence

Daymark Recovery Services

1000-1 N. 1st St. Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 983-2117

Mon-Thur 8-7 Fri 8-5

Outpatient therapy and psychiatric services to assist women and children victims of domestic violence and sexual assault website: daymarkrecovery.org; email: lbrandyberry@daymarkrecovery.org

Domestic Violence Court Advocate Program

Crisis Council Inc.

P O Box 218 Albemarle, NC 28002

704- 985-1966

24 hour crisis line

Court advocate who can assist with preparation and filing of 50-B ex parte orders and accompany victims of domestic violence to court.

Early Childhood Resource Center - Albemarle

Partnership for Children

Stanly Commons 1000 N. First Street, Suite 8 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2038

Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am-5pm Tu & Th 8:30am-7:30pm

A lending library of educational materials for parents with preschool age children. Materials include games, puppets, videos, and toys. Parents may secure a membership to check out items. E-mail: albemarleECRC@stanlypartnership.org or weststanlyECRC@stanlypartnership.org

Emergency Assistance

Stanly Community Christian Ministries

506 South First St. P O Box 58 Albemarle, NC 28002

704- 982-7915

Mon,Tue,Th, Fri 9am-5pm closed Wed

Provides assistance in crisis situations for families with children under age 21. E-mail: sccm@cvnc.net

Emergency Assistance

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Emergency assistance for food and toiletries, short-term lodging, utilities, rent, life-supporting medicines, prescriptions medication for preschool children age 0 to 5, recycled furniture, transportation to shelter care, emergency day care, or special needs.

Employer Technical Services

Employment Security Commission (ESC) JobLink

2215 US 52 North Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2183

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

Employer Technical Services include technical consultation, empl oyee opinion surveys, job analysis, and assistance to help resolve personnel - related concerns such as turnover and absenteeism. E-mail: cynthia.lowder@ncmail.net

Employment Counseling

Employment Security Commission (ESC) JobLink

2215 US 52 North Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2183

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

Employment Counseling assists any individual in need of vocational guidance through in-depth interviews, check lists, and aptitude testing.

Employment Services

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

WFFA Employment Program works with recipients of WFFA Cash Assistance and citizens at or below 200% of poverty level to assist with education, job training and supportive services to prepare them to be self-sufficient. Work First prepares and places recipients in the work force.

Energy Assistance for Low Income

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally funded program which provides a payment once a year in February to eligible low-income persons to help with the cost of heating expenses. Normally, applications for heating expenses are accepted for two weeks during the fall of the year for the check to be received the following February.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Stanly Community College

141 College Drive Albemarle, NC 28001 gardnekk@stanly.cc.nc.us

704- 982-0121

Mon-Th 8a-9p Fri 8a-4p

The ESL program is based on three levels from beginning to advanced. The program is designed for students who do not speak English as their primary language. SCC will provide information about this service and any other SCC service at the JobLink Center on Mondays from 1pm to 5pm.

Environmental Health

Stanly County Health Dept.

201 S. Second St. Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 986-3675

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Testing of water samples, soil testing, food service inspections, septic tank inspections and approval, public swimming pool inspections.

Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids

Albemarle Lions Club

P O Box 727 Albemarle, NC 28002-0727

704- 982-9184

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Financial aid assistance for hearing aid or eyeglasses for visually or hearing impaired of Stanly County who are financially eligible.

Family & Children's Medicaid

JobLink Center

2215 US 52 North Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2183

Please call DSS 704-982-6100 for days and times

Medicaid provides payment for basic medical care to families and children based on need, income, and resources.

Family & Children's Medicaid

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Medicaid provides payment for basic medical care to families and children based on need, income, and resources. 

Family Caregiver Support Program

Senior Services

283 N Third St. Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 986-3769

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Provides information and assistance, help in receiving services, education events, short-term respite, and supplemental services such as incontinent supplies to eligible caregivers of older adults.

Family Resource Center-Albemarle

Partnership / Coop Ext

Stanly Commons 1000 N. First Street, Suite 8 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 983-8625

Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am-5pm Tu,Th 8:30am-7:30pm

Want to find out about available resources to families with young children in the county? This center, operated by the Cooperative Extension Service, can help. Parent classes are also available.

Family Resource Services

Cooperative Extension/SCOC

Stanly Commons 1000 N. First Street, Suite 8 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 983-8625

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5pm

Learn about resources available for families with young children birth to five years old. New progam - Parents As Teachers - is available. Contact mhightowerFRC@stanlypartnership.org for more information.

Family Support

The ARC of Stanly County

130 N. First Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 983-3911 ext 37

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

Offered through a partnership with the NC Family Support Network. Parent to Parent and Support Groups offered. Also, a program of activities that increases awareness in the community about people with Mental Retardation and other disabilities.

Financial Management /Budgeting

Cooperative Extension

26032 Newt Road Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 983-3987

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

One on one assistance in money management and helping to manage one's paycheck. Website: www.ces.ncsu.edu/stanly Email: Molly_alexi@ncsu.edu

First Stop Registration

Employment Security Commission (ESC) JobLink

2215 US 52 North Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2183

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

ESC registers for work most individuals applying or re-applying for TANF benefits. Most applicants deemed Job Ready will be referred to one or more jobs.

Focused Industrial Training

Stanly Community College

141 College Drive Albemarle, NC 28001 swannelr@stanly.cc.nc.us

704- 982-0121

Mon-Th 8a-10p Fri 8a-4p

The Focused Industrial Training Program serves the manufacturing industry and provides the training for skilled and non-skilled workers. SCC will provide information about this service and any other SCC service at the JobLink Center on Mondays from 1pm to 5pm.

Food Stamp Employment and Training Registration

Employment Security Commission (ESC) JobLink

2215 US 52 North Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2183

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm

ESC registers and assesses non-exempt Food Stamp applicants for employment. Those who are job ready are referred to jobs. Those who are not job ready are referred to other service providers. ESC monitors the progress of each registrant and provides feedback to DSS.

Food Stamps

JobLink Center

2215 US 52 North Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2183

This program is designed to raise nutritional levels in low income households by issuing food stamp allotments to supplement the household's money available for food. Many of the families who receive food stamp benefits have family members who have jobs. Eligibility for Food Stamps is based on both income and reserve limits.

Food Stamps

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

This program is to raise nutritional levels in low income households by supplementing the money available for food. Many food stamp recipients are employed. Eligibility is based on both income and reserve limits. 

Foster Care for Children

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Foster care services provide temporary placements for children in licensed foster homes or group homes. Foster parents are licensed by the state and monitored by the agency. Foster parents receive a monthly payment to pay for the needs of the foster child.

Foster Home Licensing

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Recruit and train prospective foster parents to provide temporary placements for children in DSS custody. Foster parents receive a monthly payment to pay for the needs of the foster child.

GED (General Education Development)

Stanly Community College

141 College Drive Albemarle, NC 28001 gardnekk@stanly.cc.nc.us

704- 982-0121

Mon-Th 8a-9p Fri 8a-5p

The GED is an equivalent to a high school diploma. Students are required to enroll in GED preparation classes prior to taking the test. The classes review and teach all five subject areas covered by the GED: writing skills, social studies, science, reading, and math skills. A 7.50 GED testing fee is charged. SCC will provide information about this service and any other SCC service at the JobLink Center on Mondays from 1pm to 5pm.

Golden Age Transportation

Senior Services

283 N Third Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 986-3769

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Transportation to medical appointments, shopping, human service agencies, and nutritition sites are provided by SCUSA.

Health Education Programming

Stanly Memorial Hospital

301 Yadkin Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 984-4000

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Provides health education program (lectures and health screenings) available to community and businesses

Health Insurance for Children

JobLink Center

2215 US 52 North Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-2183

Tuesday 9am-12 noon

NC Health Choice for Children. Free or low-cost Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance for children through age 18. Public Health provides outreach efforts. DSS determines eligibility.

Health Insurance for Children

Stanly County DSS

1000 N. First Street, Suite 2 Albemarle, NC 28001 StanlyDSS.com

704- 982-6100

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

NC Health Choice for Children. Free or low-cost Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance for children through age 18. Public Health provides outreach efforts. DSS determines eligibility. DSS takes applications at the JobLink Center on Tuesdays from 9 am to 12 noon.

Health Resource Library

Stanly Memorial Hospital

301 Yadkin Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 984-4000

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

This library serves as a health information resource to the hospital, its staff and physicians, as well as patients and community members. Materials available include textbooks, professional journals and online documention and electronic media.

Health Services

Stanly County Health Dept.

1000 N. First Street, Suite 3 Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-9171

Mon-Fri 8:30-11:30am and 1-4pm

Carolina ACCESS provider. Adult Health Clinic. Blood pressure and information. Pap smears, breast exam, mammogram. Child health physicals, hearing tests, minor medical treatment. Preventive health care for Medicaid eligible children. Health promotion and disease prevention programs. HIV antibody testing, HIV Case management. Home health services. Required childhood immunizations. Flu, pneumonia, tetanus/diphtheria, MMR, hepatitis B, hepatitis A. Lice checks. Maternal health. Pregnancy testing. Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Sickle cell testing and counseling. Info about SIDS and grief counseling. Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC). Health screening for age 60 and older. TB control. Cardiac screening for women 50-64. Contraceptives, birth control info, sterilization counseling and referrals.

Health Services for the Uninsured

Community Care Clinic

234 Yadkin Street Albemarle, NC 28001

704- 982-6640

Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm clinic hours