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Local Websites

 

Listed below are local Anson County web sites for:
Health related  organizations or agencies
Support groups
Anson clubs and organizations
Services for older adults
Services for youth


HEALTH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

http://www.co.anson.nc.us/content/index.php?dss Anson County Dept of Social Services
http://www.centralina.org/aaaanson.htm Anson County Council on Aging.  Call or email Bernice Bennett:   bbennett@email.co.anson.nc.us, 704-694-6217; Grace Senior Center 704-694-6616
www.ansoncounty.org Anson County Chamber of Commerce
www.ansonhistoric.org Anson County Art Council and Historical Society
www.ansonrec ord.com The Anson Record
www.ansonsmartstart.org Anson County Partnership for Children
www.co.anson.k12.nc.us Anson County School System
www.co.anson.nc.us Anson County
http://www.healthyansonians.org/     Healthy Ansonians
www.discoveranson.com Discover Anson County
www.spcc.edu South Piedmont Commun ity College
www.theexpressnewspaper.com The Express Newspaper
www.uwcentralcarolinas.lorg United Way of Central Carolina


http://www.nchealthinfo.org/resources.cfm?info=0,207,4,0,0  Mental Health, counseling services, drug abuse, group homes

SUPPORT GROUPS

  • DIABETES

http://www.cfurr@ansoncommunityhospital.org 

http://www.cpenny@ansoncommunityhospital.org

Call Cynthia Furr at 704-695-3233

Support group for people who have diabetes. Meets monthly at Calvary Episcopal Church last Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

  • ALZHEIMERS

 http://www.alz.org/northcarolina/in_my_community_support.asp#union

Support group meets:
7:00 PM- 2nd Monday
1st Baptist Church of Indian Trail
732 Indian Trail Fairview Road   Monroe   Monroe

2:00 PM- 3rd Tuesday
Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center
327 South Haynes St.

6:30 PM- 2nd Tuesday
Nursing and Rehab Center of Monroe
1212 East Sunset Drive 

·        SURVIVORS


Cancer Survivors Network: 1-877-333-4673 or www.cancer.org.

The Cancer Survivors Network is a community created by and for survivors and caregivers as an outlet to cope with the challenges and spectrum of emotions that living with cancer can bring. The Cancer Survivors Network is accessed 24 hours a day through either the website or toll-free numbers. Patients, as well as family and caregivers, will find personal stories, “chat” rooms, cancer information, community resources, and more. Registered users can create their own web page.

  • Cancer Can't

Anson County Cancer Survivors Website www.cancercant.com

  • NEW BEGINNINGS

Support group for Anson County cancer patients, survivors, friends and family.  This group meets at 6:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, Wadesboro.

Call Sandra Bruney  at 704-694-5211 or e-mail jimsandy@windstream.net

  • COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS

For information call Irvin Thompson  704 826-6063

Support group for parents who have lost children.

http://www.compassionatefriends.org/Chapter_Locations/north_carolina_chapter_page.htm

The Compassionate Friends, Inc.

P. O. Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL  60522-3696

Toll-free: 877-969-0010
PH: 630-990-0010

FAX: 630-990-0246

  • BRAIN INJURY

For local support group contact:

Peggy Philbrick

TBI Project Specialist

Project STAR

and

Family and Community Support Office at Carolinas Rehabilitation

Brain Injury Association of North Carolina

Phone: 704-355-4354    Fax: 704-355-0589

  • GRIEF

Hospice is an independent, not-for-profit health care organization, which provides a full range of services for patients with life limiting illnesses and supportive services for those who share their lives.

Call Hospice for support groups:

Hospice of Union County
http://www.hospiceofunioncounty.org

(704) 292-2100

Liberty Home Care
http://www.libertyhomecare.com

(800) 438-1115

Hospice of Anson County

704-694-1595

ANSON CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS


Link to Anson Chamber of Commerce listing for all clubs and organizations in Anson County:

http://www.ansoncounty.org/clubs.html


SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS


Link to Centralina Council of Government for multiple listing of services in Anson County:

http://www.centralina.org/aaaanson.htm


http://www.nchealthinfo.org/resources.cfm?info=0,207,4,0,0  Mental Health, counseling services, drug abuse, group homes

Meals On Wheels: 704-694-6616 (Wanda Tolbert)

SERVICES FOR YOUTH

http://anson.ces.ncsu.edu/:    Cooperative Extension-listing of all their programs…camps etc

Cooperative Extension:  Environmental Field Days, Refuge Adventures, Embryology, 4-H Traveling Day Camp, Junior 4-H Camp,
Youth Programs

4-H programs are offered to youth in Anson County through special interest, school enrichment and community club programs. These three different components of the 4-H program encompass a wide variety of events and activities.

Special interest programs provide educational opportunities to all youth. 4-H enrollment is not required. School enrichment programs enhance school curriculum available to young people. Community club programs make up the traditional segment for enrolled 4-H members.


http://www.ansoncounty.org/clubs.html   The listing for Boy & Girl
Scouts is on the list of clubs in the county.

  • Boy Scouts of America
    Richard Churn, Field Director
    2321 Hounds Run Court
    Monroe NC 28110
    Phone: 704-296-0342
  • Girl Scouts USA
    Hornet's Nest Council
    Joyce Ingo, District Manager
    Phone: 704-272-9277
    Tomeika Baldwin
    Membership Specialist
    704-731-6576


http://www.sheriffusa.com/dare.html
   This is information site for D.A.R.E. officer

 

http://www.sandhillscenter.org/      Mental Health Center has counsellors for young people with problems such as depression, drugs, suicide intentions, anger, et al...

 

http://www.wadesboro.com/index.html: Leon Gatewood is the director of HOLLA!  club for youth

 

http://www.ansonsmartstart.org/:   Anson Partnership for Children or Smart Start coordinates programs for children:  T.O.P.S, T.I.P.S, More at Four

 

http://www.co.anson.nc.us : Anson County Parks & Recreations; lists all the swimming pools, trails, parks, ball parks et al in Anson Co.

 

http://www.secondharvest.org/:   Burnsville Center after school program: Kid’s Café & Summer Food program


http://www.sheriffusa.com/dare.html
   This is information site for D.A.R.E. officer

http://www.spcc.edu/   South Piedmont Community College

 

http://204.211.56.212/anson.html    Anson County Library

 

http://www.ansonbaptist.net/   Anson Baptist Assn conducts after school tutoring at churches