Family Resource Guide
Resources for Parents, Caregivers, and their Children
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health is so important to our children both at home and in our schools. The following resources provide insight to how students can get help at school, at home, and with the help of a caregiver, gain their own knowledge and understanding of mental health.
Local Resources
If it is an immediate or life-threatening emergency, please call 911. Here are some local resources available to you if there you need help:
Pediatric Medical Providers:
Carteret Clinic for Adolescents and Children 252-726-0511, 252-726-7441 (fax)
312 Commerce Ave, Morehead City, NC 28557
Dr. Katharine Moorehead Dr. Kimberly Jamison Dr. Loreli Rowe
Dr. Margaret Merrick Bonnie Weeks, FNP-C Robin Gillikin, FNP-C Melanie Johnston, CPNP Kourtney Sloan, PMHNP-BC
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Kids Rule 252-240-5437, 252-240-3084 (fax)
3604 Medical Park Court, Morehead City, NC 28557
Dr. Jessica Harrell Nancy Holland, PA-C Kelsie Letchworth, FNP-C
Wynde Stocks, FNP-C Mason Hardison, DNP, CPNP-C
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KidzCare Pediatrics 252-622-4448, 252-622-4014 (fax)
3701 John Platt Drive, Morehead City, NC 28557
www.kidzcare.com
Haley Shedd, FNP Jennifer Hernadez, PNP Julia Sparkman, PNP
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Sunrise Pediatrics 252-659-4500, 252-242-8622 (fax)
4725 Country Club Rd, Morehead City, NC 28557
Dr. Rebecca Weston Jada Taylor, DNP, FNP-C Maureen Young, PA-C
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Carteret County Health Department 252-728-8550
3820 Bridges St, Suite A, Morehead City, NC 28557
www.carteretcountync.gov/836/Health-Department
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Coastal Children’s Clinic 252-447-8100
218 Stonebridge Square, Havelock, NC 28535
Dr. Gregory Gunsten Dr. Lee Ann Skladan Dr. Marston Crawford
Dr. Lisa Kafer Stan Ezzell, CPNP Melissa Hollifield, FNP-C
Dr. Kelly Grove Dr. Justin Cimring Dr. Mobby Chakanyuka
Kyla Beasley, CPNP Dr. David Tayloe Laura Landon, CPNP-PC
Mental Health Providers:
Integrated Family Services Mobile Crisis: 1-866-437-1821
RHA Mobile Crisis: 1-844-709-4097 Trillium Health Resources www.trilliumhealthresources.org Screening, Triage and Referrals 1-866-998-2597 (accepts Medicaid, uninsured) 24-hr Crisis Line: 1-877-685-2415 252-215-6878 (fax) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Coastal Carolina Center for Women’s Ministry www.cwmhope.org T/Th, 10a-4p 4366 NC-24, Newport 252-764-0722 (No insurance needed) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Carteret County Domestic Violence Program 252-726-2336, 252-728-3788 (24-hr crisis line) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Carteret County S.P.E.A.K. 252-504-3668, 252-725-4040 (24-hr crisis line) 300 Penny Ln, Morehead City Mental Health Agencies and Medication Management Services Agape Counseling Associates www.agape-counseling.org 825 Gum Branch Rd #133, Jacksonville 910-251-7789 (BCBS, Aetna, Self Pay) Counseling Services Only (Virtual and Office visits available) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Carolina Outreach www.carolinaoutreach.com/eastern-nc 2590 Onslow Dr, Jacksonville 252-773-0195, 252-773-0214 (fax) Outpatient therapy, intensive in-home services, and medication management (Medicaid) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CarolinaEast Pediatrics www.carolinaeastpediatrics.com 2636 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, New Bern 636-1919, 636-2656 (fax) Pediatric psychiatry available Private insurance, Medicaid, Uninsured (has additional resource in office for payment assistance) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Carolina Psychological Health Services www.cphsnc.com 1703 Country Club Rd Suite 204, Jacksonville 910-347-3010, 910-347-6137 (fax) Comprehensive psychological assessment, psychotherapy, Counseling, medication management, play therapy (Virtual and in office appointments available) BCBS, Medicare Part B, Tricare, Medcost, Trillium & Healthy Blue,Uninsured ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Carolina Therapy Connection www.carolinatherapyconnection.com 4251 Arendell St, Suite E, Morehead City (252) 341-9944, (252) 439-0957 (fax) Outpatient mental health therapy, occupational, speech and physical therapies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Clarvida www.clarvida.com 1403 McCarthy Blvd, New Bern 633-3855, 633-1548 (fax) Comprehensive clinical assessment, outpatient therapy, medication management, intensive in-home services -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center www.coastalcarolinapsych.com 302 Penny Ln, Morehead City 910-500-6181 (Intake line), 910-938-1114 (Jacksonville) Outpatient therapy & medication management (4 & up) 499-9412 (Morehead City), 910-938-1118 (fax) Medicaid is accepted (except Well Care) Private Insurance (except HMO plans) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Coastal Horizons 910-202-3155, 910-202-5772 (fax) 615 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington www.coastalhorizons.org Intensive in-home services, medication management, Child First (virtual) Medicaid, Trillium, Uninsured, (IPRS Funds available through agency for payment assistance) 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For Parents and Caregivers
Mental Health Resources for Children
Mindful Moment and Practices
Mindful Moments for Kids - Album by Kira Willey | Spotify
10 Minute Mindfulness Drawing Meditation: Easy Art Tutorial for Relaxation and Self Care
Mindfulness Exercise #1: Slow Down Racing Thoughts at Sundance Film Festival 2023
2 Minute Re-Centering Mindfulness Meditation for De-stressing
Box breathing relaxation technique: how to calm feelings of stress or anxiety
Resources Available in School
Brain Wiring
Dr. Dan Siegel Hand Model of the Brain
Brain Exercises These exercises are meant to integrate both the left and right hemispheres of the brain to optimize neuroplasticity and brain function!
Co-Regulation
Mindfulness for Families
Child Welfare
The child welfare system is designed to protect children from multiple forms of abuse and neglect, support and connect families with with community services, and ensure that children are growing up in safe, stable, loving environments. The following resources will provide insight on how children can get support at school, at home, and how families can receive supports.
Child Maltreatment and Other Forms of Adversity
Center for the Study of Social Policy
Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina
About Child Abuse | Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina
Emotional Abuse | Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina
Sexual Abuse | Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina
Physical Abuse | Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina
